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Special Interest Group: Creating UPA Local Chapters Steve Macko, Cognos Janice James, Simply Usable through Design Martin Rantzer, Ericsson Radio Systems Thursday, July 1, 1999, 5:15-6:30 pm The goal of this SIG is to discuss how to create local chapters affiliated with the UPA. Joining a local chapter will provide access to nearby usability professionals and enthusiasts. Local chapters can publish newsletters, conduct monthly meetings and workshops, and host professionally-relevant events. They may create Web sites to post information about past and future meetings, member news, job postings, and upcoming conferences. Issues to discuss regarding chapter formation include: Purpose Membership Officers and their duties Charter Standing and temporary committees Chapter bylaws Membership dues/finances/disbursements Meeting locations and schedules Amendment and voting procedures Dissolution of the chapter Formal naming convention/logo for each chapter Events/speakers/relevant topics Networking with other chapters Support/sponsorship responsibilities of the UPA