What is a CODI?
• U.S. User Group, hopefully evolving to a North American (US and Canada) User Group in July 2000
• Membership for epixtech, inc. customers
• Customers hold the license to Dynix software, thus, Customers of Dynix, Inc.
What is a CODI?
• Over 525 licensed members• Independently governed and
financed Not-For-Profit User Group• Affiliated with over 6,000 Dynix
customers worldwide
What is a CODI?
• 24+ Regional User Groups throughout the US
• 2 Regional Chapters in Canada (July 2000)
• 5 Affiliated International Groups• AUI (Ireland); CANDU (Canada);
CODA (Australia/NZ); DUG (UK); MADU (Malaysia)
Benefits of CODI
• Elected Board of Directors to oversee the organization
• Annual CODI Conference• Quarterly Newsletter• Dynix_l (hosted by St. Bonaventure
University)
Benefits of CODI
• Strong Mentor programs with fellow Dynix Users
• Participation in JAD (development) Projects with epixtech, inc.
• Holder of the Dynix Source Code in Escrow
How to Join CODI?
• Dues currently $75 per year U.S.• Dues year runs July through June• Membership through institutional
license holder rather than individual
Today’s Presentation
• Explain organizational structure• Targeted to those interested in
becoming *more* than a member• Possibilities include: running for
office, chairing a committee, leading other initiatives within the CODI organization
CODI Executive Board
• Vice-President/President Elect (Conference Committee Chair)
• President• Past President (Nominating
Committee Chair)• Secretary• Treasurer
CODI Board-At-Large
• Member-at-Large, Web Services• Member-at-Large, Regional User
Groups• Member-at-Large,
JAD/Enhancements• Member-at-Large, Canadian
Liaison (proposed March 2000)
CODI Appointed Positions
• JAD/Enhancements Coordinator• Newsletter Editor• epixtech, inc. Liaison• Additional Committee Chairs as
Necessary– Bylaws Committee– Communications Committee
Prior/Future Committees
• Security Task Force• DCUSTOM• Enhancement Module Committees• Standing Committees
Candidate Positions Open for 2000-2001
• Vice-President/President Elect (3 year)
• Treasurer (2 year)• Member-at-Large, JAD (2 year)• Member-at-Large, Regional User
Groups (2 year)