[Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter in Sri Lanka
Gaurab Raj Upadhaya
gaurab at lahai.com
Fri Aug 20 10:02:19 PDT 2010
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Hi,
I support this Chapter. I know quite a few of the folks listed here.
It's good to get more chapters in the region.
- -gaurab
On 8/18/10 12:23 PM, Christine Saegesser wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> The following application for a Chapter in Sri Lanka has been
> received. It is being sent to this list for peer comment and review
> as part of our due diligence process.
>
> 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 two weeks and the deadline is
> September 5, 2010.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Christine Saegesser Baethge Internet Society (ISOC)
> ------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Chapter Application
>
> A. Proposed name of the Chapter
>
> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter
>
> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will to serve
>
> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter will serve the country of Sri
> Lanka
>
> C. Purpose and Scope of Chapter
>
> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter serves the Society's purposes by
> serving the interests of a segment of the global Internet community
> through a local presence, focus on local issues and developments, and
> use of local languages. The general purposes and scope of the chapter
> are as follows:
>
> 1. Popularization of Internet in Sri Lanka.
>
> 2. Facilitation of research into Localization as well as to
> promote creation of local content in Sinhala and Tamil on the
> Internet.
>
> 3. To facilitate research into last mile connectivity to Internet
> in rural areas in Sri Lanka and to conduct training and awareness
> workshops in network connectivity in rural areas in Sri Lanka.
>
> 4. To promote closer interaction among ISOC chapter members.
>
> 5. To liaise with other organizations with similar interest.
>
> 6. To create awareness and dialog on Broadband and Internet
> connectivity issues in Sri Lanka as well as to play an advisory role
> to government bodies which are involved in creating standards on
> Internet connectivity and Broadband standards in Sri Lanka.
>
> 7. To create awareness and facilitation of Information and
> Communication Technology professionals and organizations in Sri Lanka
> to participate in global bodies/groups such as Internet Engineering
> Task Force (IETF).
>
> 8. To promote new standards, Internet technologies and
> implementation of protocols such as IPV6 while advising government of
> Sri Lanka to formulate policies on adverse impact of Internet such as
> child phonography, Internet fraud etc without harming citizens’ right
> to access and publish content on the Internet.
>
> 9. To promote use of International Domain names of Sri Lanka:
> Lanka and Ilangai.
>
> Why it is important to have the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter
>
> At present, the government of Sri Lanka has given mandate to several
> organizations such as Information and Technology Agency of Sri Lanka,
> Telecommunication Regulation Agency of Sri Lanka to look into
> broadband connectivity and policy issues. Sri Lanka also has Non
> Governmental Organizations which are involved in advocacy and act as
> policy alternative think tanks on the same issues such as LearnAsia
> (learnasia.net). It has been felt the need for an organization such
> as Internet Society which has a clear mandate on Internet to advice
> and to create awareness on technology as well as on policy issues in
> Sri Lanka. Since Internet Society and its chapters are involved
> worldwide on the same issues, the presence of Internet Society
> chapter and its input in these issues will be constructive in
> formulation of policies and setting standards on Internet in Sri
> Lanka. It is envisaged that the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter
> will be able to help to popularize Internet as well as to play a
> major role in facilitating local Internet professional participating
> in global standard creating bodies such as IETF.
>
>
> D. Founding Members of the Chapter
>
> Harsha Wijayawardhana
>
> Prof. Gihan Dias
>
> Jayantha Fernando
>
> Dr. Nimal Rathnayake
>
> Dr. Ruvan Weerasinghe
>
> Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga
>
> Dr. Ajantha Atukorale
>
> Sanjiva Weerawarna
>
> Aruni Goonetilleke
>
> Chamath Keppitiyagama
>
> Prabhath D Dehigaspitiyage
>
> Roshini Peter
>
> Sasika Ranasinghe
>
> Samira Kodituwakku
>
> Shylika Weerasinghe
>
> Manoj Prasanna Handapangoda
>
> Lakmal Jayasinghe
>
> Deependra Ariyadewa
>
> Vinod Gayan Perera
>
> Dihan Morawaka
>
> Upul Weerathunga
>
> Amila Shan Gunashinha
>
> Gayan Nilan Jayasinghe
>
> Uhanowitage Thuresh Wimalakeerthi
>
> Nethsiri Jayaweera
>
> Thushara Perera
>
> Shyama Sagarika Wickramasekera
>
> Sabeshan Shivanandhan
>
> Chamila Palliyaguru
>
> Rohan Perera
>
> Maheeshwara Kirindigoda
>
> Ranjan Jayashantha
>
> Nalin Angalepola
>
> Chathura Liyanage
>
> Parakrama Prasanga Samarasinghe
>
> Chandima Dilhani
>
> Chandana Lilantha Wimalarathne
>
> Nandana Mihindukulasooriya
>
> Vishwajith Mapa
>
> Srimal Andrahennadi
>
> Ishara Ananda
>
> Dr. Nalin Ranasinghe
>
> Dr. Chandana Gamage
>
> Dr. Sameera de Alwis
>
>
>
> E. List of Supporters
>
> 1. University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
>
> 2. University of Moratuwa (UOM)
>
> 3. Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka
> (ICTA)
>
> 4. LK Domain Registry
>
>
> F. List of Requirements
>
>
>
>
>
> G. Additional Information
>
> In general, the need for the revival of Internet Society (ISOC) Sri
> Lanka chapter had been mooted for some time. In 2003 and 2004, a few
> academics who were trained by Internet Society from University of
> Colombo School of Computing, University of Moratuwa, University of
> Peradeniya and Information and Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka
> attempted to form ISOC Sri Lanka Chapter. This attempt was somewhat
> successful but it stopped at the application level. There were a few
> attempts subsequently without much success. In this backdrop, the
> revival was mooted and it was decided in general to meet who were
> interested in forming ISOC Sri Lanka chapter at Mount Lavinia Hotel
> Sri Lanka at 5:00 PM on 29th of June, 2010 after the International
> conference marking 20 years of .lk. The meeting was sponsored by
> NIC.lk and organized by Mr. D.D.Prabath, Chairman LKiNG under the
> guidance of Prof. Gihan Dias.
>
> The meeting was attended by 32 participants who represented academia,
> ICT professionals, and Internet enthusiast from different parts of
> Sri Lanka. The following officers were elected:
>
>
> President Name: Mr. Harsha WIjayawardhana (University of Colombo
> School of Computing) Proposed: Prof. Gihan Dias Seconded: Dr. Kavan
> Ratnatunge
>
> Secretary Name: Mr. Dihan Morawaka (Uof SJP) Proposed: Mr. Harsha
> Wijayawardhana Seconded: Miss. Sagarika Wickramasekara
>
> Treasurer Name: Mis. Roshini Peter (LKNIC) Proposed: Prof. Gihan
> Dias Seconded: Mr. D.D. Prabath
>
> Vice Presidents Name: Miss. Sagarika Wickramasekara (Open University
> of Sri Lanka) Proposed: Mr. Upul Weerathunga Seconded: Mr.
> Maheeshwara Kirindigoda
>
> Name: Mr. Maheeshwara Kirindigoda (Asian destination pvt. Ltd)
> Proposed: Mr. Dihan Morawaka Seconded: Mr. Sameera Kodituwakku
>
>
>
> The following participants were elected as executive members:
>
> 1. Prof. Gihan Dias – UOM 2. Ms. Aruni Goonethileke –ICTA 3.
> Mr. Himira – ICTA 4. Mr. Srimal Andrahennadi - 5. Mr. Amila
> Shanaka - USJP 6. Mr. Ramesh Indika 7. Mr. Samira Koddithwaku
> - UCSC
>
>
>
> H. Your Contact Information
>
> Harsha Wijayawardhana
>
> Consultant/Head Software Development Unit
>
> University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
>
> Web: www.ucsc.cmb.ac.lk/sdu
>
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