Important & relevant definitions:
I. vi·sion
n.
Unusual competence in discernment or perception;
intelligent foresight: a leader of vision.
A mental image produced by the imagination. To
see in or as if in a vision; envision.
II. pur·pose
n.
The object toward which one strives or for which
something exists; an aim or a goal: “And ever those, who would enjoyment
gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue” (Sarah Josepha Hale).
A result or an effect that is intended or desired;
an intention. The matter at hand; the point at issue.
III. goal
n.
The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed;
an objective.
IV. con·sti·tu·tion
n.
Abbr. cons., const., Const.
The system of fundamental laws and principles
that prescribes the nature, functions, and limits
of a government or another institution. The document on which such a system
is recorded.
V. pol·i·cy
n., pl. pol·i·cies.
A plan or course of action, as of a government,
political party, or business, intended to influence and determine decisions,
actions, and other matters: American foreign policy; the company's personnel
policy.
A course of action, guiding principle, or procedure
considered expedient, prudent, or advantageous
VI. or·gan·i·za·tion
n. Abbr. org.
The act or process of organizing.
The state or manner of being organized: a high
degree of organization.
Something that has been organized or made into
an ordered whole.
Something made up of elements with varied functions
that contribute to the whole and to collective functions; an organism.
A group of persons organized for a particular
purpose; an association: a benevolent organization.
A structure through which individuals cooperate
systematically to conduct business.
The administrative personnel of such a structure.
VII. plan
A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand
for the accomplishment of an objective: a plan of attack.
A proposed or tentative project or course of
action: had no plans for the evening.
A systematic arrangement of important parts;
an outline or a sketch: the plan of a story.
A drawing or diagram made to scale showing the
structure or arrangement of something.
In perspective rendering, one of several imaginary
planes perpendicular to the line of vision between the viewer and the object
being depicted.
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Possible Points to Discuss During Our First Meeting
Questions:
What is our purpose/goal?
What should we include in our constitution?
What matters should we have policies for?
What main parts will our organization have?
Do we need subcomponents for this chapter?
Do we need leadership titles currently?
What should be the subcomponents of our chapter?
How often should we meet?
What should our tasks be?
et cetra.
It is also fair to consider our chapter an organization ie. those two words may be used interchangably.
Generally I think the idea is to have a group
of Ethiopians which meet monthly/bimonthly to:
1. To plan and accomplish tasks such as..
a. bookdrive
b. fund raising
c. community service
d. recruit
.. to serve our purpose and reach our goals.
These actions should be guided by our constitution and operational policy.
Meetings also proabably include progress report for sub-components of our chapter.
Meeting mediums: IM is one option though I do
not know if it is possible to create rooms so multiple users can chat at
the same time. IRC is another option in which we can all download mirc
and create our own room in one of the many servers. Another way to go about
tele-meeting is to use HearMe after creating an account and downloading
software from HearMe.com.