Category:Chapter Handbook

'''This document is the new chapter handbook, written by the global chapter committee and expected to be finalized during 2009. The old handbook can be found here'''

The Chapter handbook is the most useful tool that any chapter leader can have. There are a number of existing documents, references and OWASP material available to chapter leaders, however this handbook will become overtime the primary reference point for all chapters.

Table Of Contents

 * Chapter's life cycle


 * Starting and restarting a chapter
 * Chapter's structure
 * Roles
 * Appointments and elections
 * Conflict of interest
 * Proper disclosure guidelines
 * Minimum activity requirements


 * Operations


 * Rules for running a chapter
 * Managing money
 * Managing the local chapter list
 * Disclosure of member details
 * CPE credits


 * Conferences and meetings


 * Speakers
 * Sponsorship
 * OWASP on the move


 * Marketing and growing a chapter


 * Branding
 * Cooperating with other organizations
 * Social networks
 * Media
 * Metrics for success

Supported by the Global Chapter Committee