[Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter India - Kolkata

[Sabrina Wilmot]

Dear Eduardo

Thanks for your message. Email and contact details of founding members 
and supporters of this application were provided to ISOC but for privacy 
reasons not sent to this list as the list archives are publicly 
available. They contact details are, however, available on request.

Thanks,
Sabrina Wilmot
ISOC


On 7/21/2008 2:46 PM, Eduardo Diaz wrote:
> We are in accord with the creation of this chapter. Only one comment: none
> of the chapter contacts provided their emails (?)
> 
> Eduardo Diaz
> ISOC-Puerto Rico
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chapter-delegates-bounces+ediaz=prtc.net at elists.isoc.org
> [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces+ediaz=prtc.net at elists.isoc.org] On Behalf
> Of Sabrina Wilmot
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 12:04 PM
> To: Chapter Delegates
> Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter India - Kolkata
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> The following application for a Chapter in India - Kolkata has been 
> received. It is being sent to this list for peer comment and review.
> 
> Please note that the chapter is not yet formed and has not officially
> been recognised by ISOC.
> 
> If there are people on this list that know the individuals proposing to
> establish the Chapter, feedback is especially welcome.
> 
> The period allowed for comments is 2 weeks and the deadline is 2nd
> August 2008.
> 
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
> 
> Best regards,
> Sabrina Wilmot
> ISOC
> 
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> Chapter Application
> 
> A. Proposed name of the Chapter
> 
> The proposed name of the Chapter is "Internet Society India - Kolkata 
> Chapter"
> 
> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will to serve
> 
> The chapter will serve the state of West Bengal in India.
> 
> C. Purpose and Scope of Chapter
> 
> The overall purpose of the Internet Society India - Kolkata Chapter will 
> be to:
> - Be an enabler in the region for increased growth of Internet through 
> increased awareness about Internet and internet Society.
> - Be part of worldwide Internet society (ISOC) and be a supporting 
> factor in its activities.
>   -Act as a liaison between Government & Organizations and be a 
> collaborative medium for Internet related issues.
> 
> Further the goals of the chapter will primarily be divided into two 
> distinct focus areas namely Urban & Rural and separate goals for each 
> segment.
> 
> In Urban Area the Chapter will focus on to
> a) Spread Proper Awareness about the internet capabilities, dos and 
> don'ts and how internet can impact the bottom lines of the businesses.
> b) Liaison with the local government on internet related issues.
> c) Interacting with large business houses and ICT companies to fund the 
> research activities.
> d) Creating a forum wherein people from industry, academia, and users 
> can interact to iron out the issues.
> 
> In Rural Area the chapter's mission and goal will be to:
> a) Spread the Internet Awareness
> b) Increase the Internet penetration
> c) Work on cost effective model of Wireless connectivity
> 
> Then going forward this Chapter will act as a centralized force in this 
> region for promoting the principles and goals of the ISOC both within 
> our local community and around the world. This Chapter will bring the 
> numerous knowledgeable Internet professionals in this region together 
> and unite them in efforts to promote the evolution and understanding of 
> the modern Internet. The Internet Society India-Kolkata Chapter will 
> also act as an environment for social and professional networking in 
> order to build a more cohesive culture for Internet professionals and 
> activists in this region.
> 
> As ISOC has been facilitator and coordinator of Internet related 
> initiatives around the world, a Chapter of ISOC in Kolkata is the best 
> way to increase the efficacy and accessibility of Internet in the region.
> 
> D. Founding Members of the Chapter
> 
> ANUPAM AGRAWAL
> RISHRA-HOOGHLY
> WESTBENGAL-712248
> 
> SUPROKASH GHOSH
> Kolkata-WEST BENGAL
> INDIA- 700078
> 
> E. List of Supporters
> 
> RAJIB LOSALKA
> Partner- Mehak Enterprises
> WEST BENGAL- 700069
> 
> He has offered his office to be regular meeting place and will be acting 
> as Secretary for the Chapter.
> 
> F. List of Requirements
> 
> This is a Non profit organization and needs to be registered under 
> Societies Act. There are no charges levied by the Government for 
> registration but once registered an annual report along with financial 
> statements needs to be submitted. This will help in opening a bank 
> account for the chapter.
> 
> G. Additional Information
> 
> Introductory mail about the opening of Chapter was sent by ISOC, which 
> has generated awareness about ISOC among the existing members. I was 
> contacted by 8 (eight) of them from varied backgrounds who have shown 
> interest in the chapter formation and taking an active part in the 
> chapter activities. Further quite a few have registered based on my 
> briefing about the purpose and scope of the Chapter. Till now, I have 
> confirmation from 21 (Twenty One) and remaining Four members can join at 
> any point of time.
> 
> H. Your Contact Information
> 
> ANUPAM AGRAWAL
> RISHRA-HOOGHLY
> WESTBENGAL- INDIA-712248
> 
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