Don't think anyone minds a bit of a discussion in this otherwise sleepy list :)
On 23 August 2012 18:39, Ches Martin <[email protected]> wrote: > Not sure if the Barcamp list is the most ideal forum to raise and answer > questions about this, but we can move it elsewhere if it carries on and > disturbs people... > > A few questions if you don't mind: > > - Do you have detailed prospectuses planned and written up for the programs > described on the Programs section of the web site? > > - Have you begun building a roster of mentors who are willing to be > recognized at this stage? > > - Are there Thai nationals that you have worked with to this point who have > showed interest in being founding/board members of this association? That > seems to me fundamental to reducing barriers to success in this endeavor. > > - I suppose there is somewhat of a chicken-and-egg problem here in that you > probably need registered status before you can legitimately seek investors. > Do you have plans for funding strategy and organizational structure if you > do achieve this status that you can publish? Are you making any offers of > founding member benefits to those who are willing to pledge at this stage, > given that they carry through with donation/investment if the pledge goal is > met? > > I think your mission is worthy so I hope I don't come across as critically > grilling, just figure these are due-diligence questions you're going to > encounter from potential supporters, if you haven't already :-) > > Regards, > Ches > > > On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3:34:40 PM UTC+7, Ian wrote: >> >> Dear All, >> >> Depending on what mailing lists and FB groups you read, you may have >> already heard about the IT Startup Association of Thailand's pledge drive we >> have been holding. We have been seeking pledges to help cover the costs to >> become an officially registered Thai association. We already have a website >> up here: http://www.itstartups.org/ >> >> On our website we talk about a range of activities and programs we plan >> the association to work on to support the IT entrepreneurial community here >> in Thailand. Many of the people who are working on founding the official >> association are and have been strong supporters of IT community related >> events like Barcamp. >> >> The IT Startup Association of Thailand could be a reliable vehicle that >> helps moves the Thailand IT community forward. As an official Thai >> association, the organization would have the ability to manage funds for one >> time events, ongoing programs or other activities and programs to support >> the community and accept tax-free donations. The association could partner >> with other community groups to provide them support, which may be >> particularly critical during a group's startup phase. >> >> The number and types of activities that the association will be involved >> in will be almost entirely guided by its members. Beyond Barcamps, there are >> other potential international events and programs the association could help >> to bring to Thailand. >> >> Additionally, the association formation committee has already been playing >> a role in being a central point of contact and connection point for the IT >> community here in Thailand. We would like to continue and strengthen this >> role in the community as an official association. >> >> We started our pledge drive in February and are very near our pledge goal >> needed to formally register our association with the government. We are >> looking for more people within the community committed to being founding >> members of the association. We are asking that these initial founding >> members pledge to pay their first year membership dues upfront. The amount >> is up to the individuals but we are asking for a pledge in the range of >> 3,000 to 5,000 baht. Of course, more would be appreciated. >> >> A lot of our efforts have been spent on this pledge drive and coordinating >> with law firms. This has delayed us from moving forward to providing direct >> assistance to Thai startups. Additionally, our unofficial status has >> prevented us from fully engaging and securing commitments from both >> prospective corporate sponsors and partner organizations. The future status >> of our association will determine the type of support we provide to the IT >> community in Thailand. We have decided that if we can not reach our pledge >> goals by September 15th that we will likely discontinue pursuing formal >> registration as an Association and pursue the goals of the Association as an >> informal group. Unfortunately, not being formally registered will not allow >> us to accept corporate sponsorships and any future events or activities the >> members wish to organize and will require a request of funds from individual >> members on an event or project basis. If you have not had the opportunity to >> pledge your membership dues please do so by September 15th so we may >> successfully conclude our pledge drive, commence the formal registration >> process and eventually pursue our ambitious but worthy mission. >> >> Pledging is simple, merely email one of us with your pledge amount with >> your full name (or name of your company) and we will record your pledge. >> Once we have the full amount needed to move forward, we will email all of >> you that have pledged with the account into which you can deposit the money. >> Written confirmation for receipt of funds can be provided if requested. >> >> If you would like more information beyond what is on our website, please >> feel free to contact one of us. We thank you in advance for your support. >> >> Sincerely, >> Ian Korman ([email protected]) and Dave Shelters ([email protected]) >> > -- > Barcamp Bangkok 4: October 23-24, 2010 > More details at http://www.barcampbangkok.com/ > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Barcamp Thailand" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/barcamp-thailand?hl=en -- Barcamp Bangkok 4: October 23-24, 2010 More details at http://www.barcampbangkok.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Barcamp Thailand" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/barcamp-thailand?hl=en
