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=Chapter Leader Handbook=
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[[Category:Chapter_Handbook]]
This handbook aims to guide new and experienced chpater leaders in leading an active chapter community.
 
  
==How to Generate Interest==
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'''Note: this is the OLD chapter handbook. The new [[:Category:Chapter_Handbook|chapter handbook]] is being written by the [[Global Chapter Committee|global chapter committee]] and expected to be ready in Q2 2009.
* Hook up with local information security organizations, such as ISACA and ISSA.
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'''
* Set up and maintain an individual mailing list te send out targetted chapter invitations. These direct mails tend to generate more response than a mail to the local OWASP mailing list.
 
  
==Sample Action Plan to (re)start your Chapter==
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This handbook aims to guide new and experienced OWASP Chapter leaders in starting and maintaining an active chapter community. It outlines items that the [[NYNJMetro|NY/NJ Metro Local Chapter]] has done to be successful in its market.
An action plan that you can use is:
 
* find sponsor for first meeting.  
 
* as agenda you’ll have to go for an OWASP introduction and get one or more speakers that explain the web application security problem in a general way to attract a large crowd.
 
* try to compile a list of people (and their e-mail) you think would be interested in the topic
 
* send out the invitation and also try to let other local security organizations to announce the meeting as well. These can be local ISSA or ISACA chapters.
 
* try to get some local press attention
 
* hook up with government and academic contacts in your area to relay the invitation and generate some interest.
 
* find out what companies are active in this domain in your area in order to raise their interest and support.
 
* network, network, network, …
 
* The invitation should contain a request to forward it to other interested parties.
 
* be sure to send out this invitation at least one month before the meeting
 
...
 
  
=Chapter Meetings=
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==Identifying the Chapter Board==
==How much Meetings should be Organized yearly?==
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On your chapter page, ensure you clearly identify who is on the board of the chapter, including their phone numbers and/or email addresses. The Local Chapter should have a published mailing address. Use a PO Box or one of the board member's (company's) addresses, perhaps.
This depends on the activity level of the local OWASP members. There should be minimum 4 events per year.
 
  
==Chapter Meeting Check List==
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It is highly recommended to have at a min. (2) chapter leaders and there are is no limit... in NYC there are 10 chapter leaders and each have a role in the success of the chapter so work with your peers being a chapter leader requires 10+ hrs per month and we are all BUSY
The following checklist should aid you in organizing individual chapter meetings:
 
* Set appropriate date and timing
 
* Speakers and topics
 
* Location and sponsor for the meeting
 
* Create invitation text on chapter page
 
* Add chapter meeting to news list on OWASP home page
 
* Send mail to Andrew to list in the next monthly mailing
 
* Send invitation to the local OWASP mailing list
 
* Send invitation 3 weeks prior to meeting to local contact list
 
* Send reminder 5 days prior to meeting to local contact list and the OWASP mailing list
 
  
==Chapter Meeting Template==
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==Generating Interest==
This template you can use on your chapter page for listing chapter meeting details:
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* Talk to local higher education institutions. Involve the university and its computer science students—you might even get access to their lab!
===WHEN===
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* Talk to the local chapters of information security organizations. For example, [http://www.issa.org/ ISSA], [http://www.isaca.org/ ISACA], [http://www.infragard.net/ FBI/Infragard], [http://www.htcia.org/ HTCIA] and other local and international organizations. Cross-promote and/or join meetings, be a guest speaker and host guest speakers.
''Fill in date and timing''
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* Use OWASP chapter [http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo mailing lists] to alert members of meetings and monthly events.
===WHERE===
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* Conduct an annual survey (use a web form) to get feedback from the mailing list/chapter members—what do they want to see in your chapter?
''Fill in place''
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* Ask for help. A successful chapter has several board members (there are no limits) so share the fun and the pain. &smiley;
===PROGRAM===
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* Do a local talk about OWASP [[Projects]] that you have been involved with.
* 18h00 - 18h30: Welcome, get drink & sandwiches?<BR>
 
* 18h20 - 18h40: ''Fill in''<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''tbd'''<BR>
 
* 18h45 – 19h00: ''Fill in''<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''tbd'''<BR>
 
* 19h00 - 19h55: ''Fill in''<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''tbd'''<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Presentation + Discussion?''<BR>
 
*20h05 - 21h00: ''Fill in''<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''tbd<BR>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Presentation + Discussion?''<BR>
 
  
=Frequently Asked Questions=
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==(Re-)Starting Your Chapter==
==''I am chapter leader and I am facing the problem of not knowing the list of members, if any, who have joined my chapter.
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A sample action plan that you can use is:
And can you advise how I can stay updated about this?''==
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* Find a location/venue sponsor for a first meeting. This could be a college, a business, a restraunt...
You can get the membership for your chapter from the administrative interface for your mailing list. If you've forgotten your password, please contact Larry Casey (larry.casey@owasp.org) to reset it for you.
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* Enable sponsorship for refreshments from a local source.
If you need to contact all the members, you can send a message to the mailing list, and they should all receive it.<P>
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* Always cover the OWASP [[About OWASP|mission and goals]]. Explain the web application security problem in a general way to attract a large crowd and to educate the new members and guests.
==''I seem to have forgotten the list admin passwd''==
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* Send out an invitation/announcement and also try to let other local security organizations know about the meeting as well. These can be local ISSA, ASIS, Infragard, ISACA or other chapters.
If you've forgotten your password, please contact Larry Casey ([email protected]) to reset it for you.<P>
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* Try to get some local press attention&mdash;free press is great.
==''How is a chapter funded from the membership fees?''==
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* Hook up with government and academic contacts in your area to relay the invitation and generate some interest.
Chapters are not funded from membership fees, although OWASP is considering just how to share a portion of the membership fees from members that are affiliated with a particular chapter.<P>
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* Find out what companies are active in this domain in your area in order to raise their interest and support.
==''Does enrollment to the mailing list mean official membership to OWASP?''==
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* Meeting invitations/announcements should contain a request to forward it to other interested parties.
Membership details are here - http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Membership.<P>
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* Be sure to send out this invitation at least one month before the meeting.
=='' How do I update my OWASP Chapter page?''==
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* Network, network, network!
First, create your WikoMedia account. Then go to your chapter page and hit the edit link. You can use the Chapter Meeting Template above to list your next chapter meeting details.
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Etc.
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==Chapter Meetings==
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===Meeting Frequency===
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This depends on the activity level of the local OWASP community and number of members. There should be a minimum of four events per year to be considered an active chapter.
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===Chapter Meeting Checklist===
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Pre-event:
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# Obtain primary sponsor for meeting location.
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# Obtain co-sponsorship(s) to cover event expenses; encourage raffle item. <b> Use the DONATE NOW button on your chapter page </b>
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# Obtain educational topics/speakers for the event with an abstract and bio.
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# Update the RSVP form for each meeting.
 +
# Update the OWASP web site to reflect the when, where, who...
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# Communicate via email to the mailing list.
 +
# Communicate to other organizations&mdash;ISSA, ISACA, Infragard, etc.&mdash;to raise awareness, as well as news media, blogs and other mailing lists.
 +
# Line up the refreshment logistics based on RSVP'd attendees.
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# Pay for the expenses and submit expenses to Kate Hartman to get your money back.... use a credit card that gives you points ;)
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At-event:
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# Arrive early, set-up meeting location.
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# Pre-flight check: A/V, computers, final approval of speaker's PowerPoint (no sales pitch).
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# Execute event. (Badges, A/V, etc.)
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# Questionnaire/survey/feedback form&mdash;use a survey web form (e.g., [http://www.formsite.com/ formsite.com], [http://www.surveymonkey.com/ surveymonkey.com], [http://www.zoomerang.com/ zoomerang.com], etc.) or build your own.
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Post-event:
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# Send out CPE credits to attendees that requested them or explain to them that ISC2 as a example is a self certify
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# Review event and ways to improve with the board members.
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# Select topic focus for next event based on feedback from attendees or survey.
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# What was good, what was bad?
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And repeat.
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===Chapter Meeting Template===
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You can use this "template" on your chapter page for listing meeting details:
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<div style="text-indent:20px">
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====WHEN====
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''Fill in date and timeframe''
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====WHERE====
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''Fill in meeting place''
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====AGENDA====
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* 18h00 - 18h30: Networking / Food, Drinks
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* 18h30 - 19h00: ''Fill in''
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* 19h00 - 19h30: ''Fill in''
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</div>
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Etc.
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
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===''I don't know the list of members.===
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You can get the membership for your chapter from the administrative interface for your mailing list. If you've forgotten your password, contact [mailto:kate.hartmann@owasp.org Kate Hartmann] to reset it for you. If you need to contact all the members, you can send a message to the mailing list, and they should all receive it.
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===''Does subscribing to a chapter mailing list mean official membership in OWASP?''===
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No, Membership details can be found on the [[Membership]] page.
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===''How do I update my OWASP Chapter page?''===
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First, create your wiki account on the [[:Special:Userlogin|login]] page. Then go to your [[:Category:OWASP Chapter|chapter]] page and click the edit link. You can use the meeting template above to list your next chapter meeting details.
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===''I have a great idea to help other chapters!''===
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Log in to the wiki and edit this page. Or send an email to the [https://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-chapters chapter leaders mail list]. You ''are'' on that list, right?
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==Further Help==
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If you have any questions you can simply email [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] or post a message to the [https://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-chapters chapter leaders mail list].
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[[Category:Chapter Resources]]

Latest revision as of 12:27, 27 May 2009


Note: this is the OLD chapter handbook. The new chapter handbook is being written by the global chapter committee and expected to be ready in Q2 2009.

This handbook aims to guide new and experienced OWASP Chapter leaders in starting and maintaining an active chapter community. It outlines items that the NY/NJ Metro Local Chapter has done to be successful in its market.

Identifying the Chapter Board

On your chapter page, ensure you clearly identify who is on the board of the chapter, including their phone numbers and/or email addresses. The Local Chapter should have a published mailing address. Use a PO Box or one of the board member's (company's) addresses, perhaps.

It is highly recommended to have at a min. (2) chapter leaders and there are is no limit... in NYC there are 10 chapter leaders and each have a role in the success of the chapter so work with your peers being a chapter leader requires 10+ hrs per month and we are all BUSY

Generating Interest

  • Talk to local higher education institutions. Involve the university and its computer science students—you might even get access to their lab!
  • Talk to the local chapters of information security organizations. For example, ISSA, ISACA, FBI/Infragard, HTCIA and other local and international organizations. Cross-promote and/or join meetings, be a guest speaker and host guest speakers.
  • Use OWASP chapter mailing lists to alert members of meetings and monthly events.
  • Conduct an annual survey (use a web form) to get feedback from the mailing list/chapter members—what do they want to see in your chapter?
  • Ask for help. A successful chapter has several board members (there are no limits) so share the fun and the pain. &smiley;
  • Do a local talk about OWASP Projects that you have been involved with.

(Re-)Starting Your Chapter

A sample action plan that you can use is:

  • Find a location/venue sponsor for a first meeting. This could be a college, a business, a restraunt...
  • Enable sponsorship for refreshments from a local source.
  • Always cover the OWASP mission and goals. Explain the web application security problem in a general way to attract a large crowd and to educate the new members and guests.
  • Send out an invitation/announcement and also try to let other local security organizations know about the meeting as well. These can be local ISSA, ASIS, Infragard, ISACA or other chapters.
  • Try to get some local press attention—free press is great.
  • Hook up with government and academic contacts in your area to relay the invitation and generate some interest.
  • Find out what companies are active in this domain in your area in order to raise their interest and support.
  • Meeting invitations/announcements should contain a request to forward it to other interested parties.
  • Be sure to send out this invitation at least one month before the meeting.
  • Network, network, network!

Etc.

Chapter Meetings

Meeting Frequency

This depends on the activity level of the local OWASP community and number of members. There should be a minimum of four events per year to be considered an active chapter.

Chapter Meeting Checklist

Pre-event:

  1. Obtain primary sponsor for meeting location.
  2. Obtain co-sponsorship(s) to cover event expenses; encourage raffle item. Use the DONATE NOW button on your chapter page
  3. Obtain educational topics/speakers for the event with an abstract and bio.
  4. Update the RSVP form for each meeting.
  5. Update the OWASP web site to reflect the when, where, who...
  6. Communicate via email to the mailing list.
  7. Communicate to other organizations—ISSA, ISACA, Infragard, etc.—to raise awareness, as well as news media, blogs and other mailing lists.
  8. Line up the refreshment logistics based on RSVP'd attendees.
  9. Pay for the expenses and submit expenses to Kate Hartman to get your money back.... use a credit card that gives you points ;)

At-event:

  1. Arrive early, set-up meeting location.
  2. Pre-flight check: A/V, computers, final approval of speaker's PowerPoint (no sales pitch).
  3. Execute event. (Badges, A/V, etc.)
  4. Questionnaire/survey/feedback form—use a survey web form (e.g., formsite.com, surveymonkey.com, zoomerang.com, etc.) or build your own.

Post-event:

  1. Send out CPE credits to attendees that requested them or explain to them that ISC2 as a example is a self certify
  2. Review event and ways to improve with the board members.
  3. Select topic focus for next event based on feedback from attendees or survey.
  4. What was good, what was bad?

And repeat.

Chapter Meeting Template

You can use this "template" on your chapter page for listing meeting details:

WHEN

Fill in date and timeframe

WHERE

Fill in meeting place

AGENDA

  • 18h00 - 18h30: Networking / Food, Drinks
  • 18h30 - 19h00: Fill in
  • 19h00 - 19h30: Fill in

Etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't know the list of members.

You can get the membership for your chapter from the administrative interface for your mailing list. If you've forgotten your password, contact Kate Hartmann to reset it for you. If you need to contact all the members, you can send a message to the mailing list, and they should all receive it.

Does subscribing to a chapter mailing list mean official membership in OWASP?

No, Membership details can be found on the Membership page.

How do I update my OWASP Chapter page?

First, create your wiki account on the login page. Then go to your chapter page and click the edit link. You can use the meeting template above to list your next chapter meeting details.

I have a great idea to help other chapters!

Log in to the wiki and edit this page. Or send an email to the chapter leaders mail list. You are on that list, right?

Further Help

If you have any questions you can simply email [email protected] or post a message to the chapter leaders mail list.