The SEI also distributes this SPIN start-up information to anyone who is interested in forming a SPIN in their area. The SEI SPIN coordinator can also arrange for members of the SEI technical staff to speak at SPIN meetings. The first issue that needs to be addressed is the mission statement. On the other hand, the Boston SPIN has a detailed charter. Many of the existing SPINs have one or more corporate, academic, or government sponsors who donate meeting space, reproduction services, clerical assistance, postage, etc.
Many SPINs meet one evening a month.
About a third of the SPINs meet during the day. A few SPINs meet on a bimonthly or quarterly basis. Some SPINs do not meet during the summer months or December. Consider what will work best for your constituency, and be willing to adapt and compromise. You should maintain a mailing list and email list for meeting announcements.