I don't know that the "for-profit" claims are accurate. WISPCON is a
"For-Profit". Last I understood, Part-15 was also a "Non-Profit". The
difference is that Part-15 is an organization where control is maintained by
an individual, the owner, Michael Anderson (and spouse?). Appropriate,
since he is the founder, primary contributor, and investor. That does not
make it a "for-Profit" organization. WISPA on the other hand is supposed to
be at least in spirit, an organization for WISPs controlled by WISPs. How
realistic that is, is not yet proven, but the ideal is there.
So lets not forget this is not about "Profit or Not", its about control
and/or guaranteeing direction and representation.
Wether or not, Part-15 funnels business to WISPCON and vice versa, or that
one intity owns both, is irrelevent. Just as it is irrlevent that WISPA may
funnel business or offer support to WISPNOG or ISPCON, or vice versa.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
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From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 5:09 PM
Subject: [WISPA] WISPA Show Interests was: WISPCon
There is not a "show discount" relationship between WISPA and WISPCON.
WISPCON is not directly tied to WISPA in any way. I believe WISPCON has a
discount program through Part-15 just as WISPA has with ISPCON and WiNOG
at times in the past. There have been no discussions of offering these
discounts for WISPCON but would consider it if an opportunity were made
available to us. I believe you will continue to see options for the
discounts for WISPA members through WiNOG and ISPCON shows in the future
as long as the ownership of these organizations see this as a valuable
opportunity to help WISPA and themselves.
It should be noted that of all organizations mentioned above that WISPA is
the only one that is federally recognized under CFR # 501c6 as a
non-profit trade association.. Every other entity listed above is working
to make a profit in their efforts and as such would likely be looking to
advance individual interests over those of the industry as a whole.
WISPA is designed to promote the efforts of WISP operators over and above
all other interests. As a matter of law we cannot act to allow one WISP to
be given more consideration from the efforts of this organization than
another. This means it is truly level ground for our efforts going
forward.
This does not mean I think that a "for-profit" company cannot help the
efforts of the industry. This is far from true. I am simply explaining the
different philosophies and how one could benefit more than another in
certain situations. We are firm believers that WISPA is the organization
that most fairly represents the interests of WISPs regarding policy
issues. Other interests will develop where our industry can share our
collective efforts as we did in the Katrina/Rita effort. WISPA will always
look for different organizations that can help us forward our efforts of
better policy to help us in our industry. Sometimes the other entities
will be "for-profit" and sometimes not.
WISPA has decided at this time to not create another show to the mix of
what many would say is an "over-crowded" industry segment. We do allow the
promotion and advertisement of shows when a show owner works with us to
provide an opportunity. This could include a scenario where WISPA can make
money and further our efforts through exposure at show events by speaking
and or exhibiting..
This may be more information than you were looking for but I wanted to
make sure everyone understood the dynamics and position of WISPA in
relation to shows around the industry. I hope that helped.
Scriv
Jory Privett wrote:
WISPA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISPCon
As a paid member of p15 or wispa?
Marlon
(509) 982-2181 Equipment sales
(408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services
42846865 (icq) And I run my own wisp!
64.146.146.12 (net meeting)
www.odessaoffice.com/wireless
www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jory Privett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:18 AM
Subject: [WISPA] WISPCon
As a WISP paid member does anyone know where I can get discount passes
to
WispCon in Dallas October 9-11?
Jory Privett
WCCS
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