[Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter in Lebanon

[Hakikur Rahman]

Memories go back to 1986 when I completed my ME from AUB. Good to 
learn about the IX and MENOG participation from Lebanon. I support 
this application. Perhaps, this year the class of 1986 of AUB will 
meet again in Beirut after so many years. Looking forward to meet 
members of ISOC Lebanon there!

Best regards,
Hakik


At 03:35 12-01-2010, Gaurab Raj Upadhaya wrote:
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>I know the three folks involved. At least Salam and Gaby were also
>involved very much in the MENOG that was recently organized in Beirut.
>
>Salam is also one of the drivers of the newly formed IX in beirut.
>
>I think this would be a good chapter to support.
>
>- -gaurab
>
>
>Sabrina Wilmot wrote:
> > Dear Colleagues,
> >
> > The following application for a Chapter in Lebanon 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 two weeks and the deadline is January
> > 25, 2010.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> >   Sabrina Wilmot
> >   ISOC
> >
> > ----------------
> >
> > *Chapter Application*
> >
> > A. Proposed name of the Chapter
> > Lebanon Chapter of the Internet Society
> >
> > B. Community of Interest the Chapter will to serve
> > Lebanon
> >
> > C. Purpose and Scope of Chapter
> > The Lebanon Chapter intends to serve the Lebanese community of interest.
> >  Being a member of the ISOC is the perfect way to do it as we can be
> > aligned with the global Internet community at large.
> > Specifically, the Lebanon Chapter of the Internet Society aims to
> > support and promote the following:
> >
> > a - All inclusive multi-stakeholders platform for all Internet users and
> > promoters to discuss and resolve solve issues of concern
> > b - Access of information to all:  The Chapter will focus on promoting
> > the positive usage of the Internet and its applications on education,
> > health, sciences, culture, inclusion, e-government, business,
> > e-commerce, media and entertainment.
> > c - Support the development of local content
> > d - Growth and evolution of the Internet architecture: the establishment
> > of the Beirut Internet Exchange Point is a good start for the Chapter to
> > leverage on.
> > e - Maintenance and evolution of effective administrative processes
> > necessary for operation of the global Internet and internets:  the
> > Chapter will advise on and promote how critical Internet resources will
> > be managed in Lebanon according to international best practices.
> > f - Education and research related to the Internet and internetworking.
> > g - Collection and dissemination of information related to the Internet
> > and internetworking, including histories and archives.
> > h - Liaison with other organisations, governments and the general public
> > for coordination, collaboration, and education in effecting the above
> > purposes.
> >
> > D. Founding Members of the Chapter
> > Salam Yamout
> >   President, Women in IT
> >   Program Manager, Cisco
> > Nabil Boukhalid
> >   .lb registrar
> > Gaby Deek
> >   President, Professional Computer Association
> >   CEO, Omni Holding
> >
> > E. List of Supporters
> > The founding members are well connected to the various Internet
> > stakeholders in Lebanon. In particular they have founded the Lebanese
> > Broadband Stakeholders Group (www.broadbandlebanon.org) of whom they can
> > get the support. Also, the founding members are confident that they get
> > the support of
> > -    the WSIS follow-up committee within the Ministry of OMSAR
> > -    the Partnership for Lebanon (Microsoft, Intel, Cisco)
> > -    various professional organizations
> > -    various NGOs and civil societies
> >
> > F. List of Requirements
> > The Chapter will hire a lawyer who will prepare the forms required to
> > register the Lebanon Chapter of the Internet Society as an NGO with the
> > Lebanese authorities.
> >
> > G. Additional Information
> > N/A
> >
> > H. Your Contact Information
> > Salam Yamout
> > Nijmeh 2011-5803 Lebanon
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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