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How to Start a Chapter

First of all, I would like to thank you for your thoughts on supporting the community. A null chapter in each state of India is a dream for us.

To begin with, follow below simple steps

  1. Submit the form with required details - https://forms.gle/98vFbQGpdamAiBHh9 or send an email with chapter details, chapter leads details such as social media handles, null registered email address and full name at [email protected]. Feel free to cc [email protected].
  2. Register yourself at https://null.community/. This will helps us find your details in our backend to upgrade your account to chapter lead.
  3. If the form has been filled with all the details and registration has been done. Someone from null Team will create a chapter page at https://null.community/ and update you. You can also check your chapter page if it has been listed at https://null.community/chapters.
  4. Because the community is run by volunteers, there is a possibility that delays may happen. In that case, feel free to ping Pankaj – [email protected]

Support:
- If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] and cc [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

Read more about the chapter model/process mentioned in below sections

Who can create a chapter?

  • The null community welcomes anyone who is interested in starting a chapter and does not require any approvals or permissions to do so.
  • Anyone can create a new chapter by following the guidelines and requirements outlined on the null community chapter creation page - https://null.community/pages/3-how-to-start-a-chapter
  • The null community believes in the power of grassroots movements and wants to encourage members to take the initiative to start and grow their own local communities.
  • By removing any barriers or dependencies on human approvals, the null community hopes to empower members to take action and contribute to the community in their own unique way.
  • The null community recognizes that each chapter will have its own distinct culture and approach, and celebrates the diversity of perspectives and experiences that come with each new chapter.

Detailed Information

Seed Chapters:

  1. Every new chapter will be a Seed chapter
  2. At Least one chapter lead is required for chapter moderation
  3. The chapter should adhere to null community’s code of conduct
  4. There should not be another chapter in the same area.
  5. The chapter should be open to all members of the null community and anyone who wants to be part of the chapter.

Incubated Chapters:

  1. To become an Incubated chapter, a Seed chapter should have conducted at least 3 events in the last 6 months.
  2. The chapter should adhere to null community’s code of conduct
  3. The chapter should be open to all members of the null community and anyone who wants to be part of the chapter

Graduated Chapters:

  1. To become a Graduated chapter, an Incubated chapter should be active for at least 9 months with minimum of 6 events
  2. The chapter should have a minimum of 2 active Leadership who regularly conduct events and manage the chapter.
  3. The leadership should not be from the same organization.
  4. For at least 3 events, there should be an external contributor/speaker other than the leadership
  5. The chapter should be open to all members of the null community and anyone who wants to be part of the chapter

General Guidelines:

  1. All chapters should have a clearly defined purpose and goal that aligns with the values of the null community.
  2. Chapters should hold regular meetings and events.
  3. Chapters should have a code of conduct that is aligned with the values of the null community.
  4. Chapters should be open and welcoming to new members and contributors.
  5. Chapters should share their knowledge and resources with the wider null community via the null blog posts.
  6. All members of the null community are encouraged to participate in any chapter of their choice.
  7. A chapter will be removed from the list of active chapters after consecutive 6 months of inactivity
  8. Chapters are free to conduct creative experiments for different events, however any experiment conducted by the chapter should be shared with the wider moderators community
  9. Any chapter/leadership found violating the community’s code of conduct will be deactivated.
  10. It is possible to have multiple chapters in the metro cities but there should be a valid reason to start another chapter if one already exists.

Mentors:

  1. Seed chapters can request a mentor who is an experienced member of the null community/has been a chapter leader. Although this can not be guaranteed but is an option
  2. The mentor will provide guidance and support to the Seed chapters to help them meet the criteria for becoming an Incubated chapter.
  3. The mentor will provide feedback and advice to the Incubated chapter to help them meet the criteria for becoming a graduated chapter.

Celebrations/Recognition:

  1. Chapters that meet the criteria for becoming an Incubated or Graduated chapter will be celebrated by the null community by making a public announcement and sharing the same over the internet through null social media handles
  2. Celebrations may include recognition on the null community website
  3. Graduated chapters will have access to all of the resources and benefits provided by the null community if any introduced in future
  4. All members of the null community are encouraged to celebrate the achievements of each chapter
  5. Chapter leaders of Incubated/graduation are eligible for obtaining a certificate of contribution to null community
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