2019 Chapter Formation Working Group

The Chapter Formation Working Group has the important responsibility of reviewing all chapter formation proposals submitted to ISACA. It is the job of the Chapter Formation Working Group to help ISACA HQ determine if a proposed chapter can be a viable and sustainable local entity for ISACA that will benefit local members and the greater profession.

Anticipated outcomes:
ISACA chapters exist to serve the professional and educational needs of the membership and to successfully enhance local awareness of ISACA’s role in the professions it serves. It is vital for those wishing to form a chapter to have a fundamental understanding of the association as a whole, the products and services it offers and the benefits to its members. ISACA chapters work closely with ISACA HQ to provide a strong level of support and to provide a consistent standard to all members worldwide.

To that end, the Chapter Formation Working Group reviews and analyzes all chapter formation proposals to determine if it is in the best interest of ISACA and the local members to form a chapter in a proposed area. Two individuals from the working group will be chosen to review each chapter formation proposal – one from the local region and one additional collaborator. These individuals will work closely with ISACA HQ staff during the review process. The specific responsibilities of the working group include:

• Reviewing the Chapter Formation Application that includes proposed chapter name and territory, reasons for wanting to form a chapter, local market analysis, membership growth potential, governance and financial details, and planned educational events;
• Reviewing submitted chapter bylaws outlining the purpose, objectives, activities and governance structure of the proposed chapter;
• Analyzing a detailed budget for the proposed chapter’s first three years of operation;
• Reviewing a SWOT analysis describing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to opening and sustaining a chapter; and
• Determining if there are enough members in the proposed area from diverse industries and companies to assure a chapter is sustainable.

Volunteer Criteria:

Since ISACA has chapters in various regions of the world, the Chapter Formation Working Group ideally will have one member from each region: Asia‐Pacific (to include Oceania), Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.

Individual criteria include:

• Current ISACA Membership;
• Must have served a minimum of 2 years as a leader of an ISACA chapter;
• Experience running an ISACA chapter including organizing local educational events, conducting regular chapter meetings, and promoting and elevating the visibility of ISACA;
• A fundamental understanding of the association as a whole, the products and services it offers, and the benefits to its members;
• A working knowledge of ISACA policies, chapter policies, and other pertinent information necessary for running a chapter;
• General understanding of the local economy, politics, laws and regulations in your region to assist in determining the viability of a proposed chapter.

Volunteer benefits:

• Up to 8 CPE credits (max. 20 annually) in the area of Working on ISACA Boards/Committees/Working Groups 
• Assist with growing the important network of ISACA chapters;
• Guide, support and mentor peers in the development of local chapters.

All volunteers must have an ISACA Participation Agreement on file.  To see if your agreement is active, visit your volunteer profile. Access all volunteer policies here.