Richard I. Anderson Diversity Within Unity The Purpose of a Local SIG As argued in the April '97 Local SIGs column, the purpose o f an organization is one o f the seven key elements o f its design. I f a local SIG forgets its purpose and/or does not meet a real need, the local SIG is not likely to thrive. W h a t is the purpose o f a Local SIG? Should all Local StGs be alike? W h a t factors affect or should affect what a local SIG offers? still accurately reflects differences that exist a m o n g local SIG purposes. Victor Kaptelinin about MosCHI "It} a place were colleagues are )~und, )acts are exchanged, issues are discussed, experiences are shared, and ideas are born. " Mark Shurtleff about LoneStar C H I "The goal of the chapter will be to act as an international j~cus ~ r the Dutch user intersGce design scene. " Eddy Boeve about Netherlands S I G C H I Local SIG Diversity T h e differences a m o n g local SIGs are many. Some meet monthly; some meet less often and only in
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