[Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter in New England (U.S.A.)

[Bob Hinden]

I support the formation of this charter.  I know several of the people involved from my days at BBN (working on the Arpanet and early Internet) and think it will be a very strong chapter.

Bob


On Oct 15, 2010, at 9:13 AM, Sabrina Wilmot wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> The following application for a Chapter in New England (U.S.A.) 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 September 30, 2010.
> 
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>  Sabrina Wilmot
>  ISOC
> 
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> *Chapter Application*
> 
> I. Proposed Name of the Chapter:
> Internet Society - New England Chapter (US)
> 
> II. Communities of Interest the Chapter Will Serve
> • Individuals who live, work, or attend school in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and Rhode Island
> • Organizations including corporations, schools, and non-profits who have a physical presence in these states and are interested in promoting the mission of the Internet Society
> 
> III. Purpose and Scope of the Chapter
> • Promote the core values and mission of the Internet Society.
> • Develop programs related to policy, standards, and governance for chapter members and the community at large.
> • Create forums to connect students interested in the Internet ecosystem and Internet thought leaders.
> • Collaborate with the Internet Society and other chapters in areas of internet policy, governance, and advocacy.
> • Promote ubiquitous high speed internet access for the region.
> • Provide a forum for civil discourse on issues of competing interests.
> • Promote the use of innovative technologies to enhance the exchange of information over the Internet.
> 
> IV. Founding Members of the Chapter
> Toral Cowieson
> John Sax
> Hampton Watkins
> 
> V. List of Supporters: Attached
> 
> VI.List of Requirements
> None, the Chapter will apply for non-profit status.
> 
> VII.Additional Information: None
> 
> VIII.Contact Information
> Toral D. Cowieson
> [on file]
> 
> Charter Members -- Internet Society New England Chapter (US)
> Warren E. Agin, Swiggart & Agin LLC
> Scott Albrecht, Oracle
> Dick Anderson, Retired
> Steve Blumenthal, O3b Networks
> Moses Boone, the dot eco
> Scott Bradner, Harvard University
> Lisa Carlivati, Harvard University
> Eugene Chang, Integrated Strategies & Tactics
> Joe Cornelio, Retired
> Toral Cowieson, SISUTEK
> Moh ElBaz, SDS
> Len Evenchik, Harvard University
> Martin Hannigan, Akamai Technologies, Inc.
> Ralph Hirsch, Ralph Hirsch, Esq.
> Douglas Hunt
> Linnea Johnson, Simmons College
> James Jones
> Andrew Malis, Verizon
> John McNabb, South Shore PC Services
> Zbigniew Opalka
> Chris Owens, Interisle Consulting Group, LLC
> Gregory Ruth, Retired
> John Sax, Eliza Corporation
> Jeffrey I. Schiller, MIT
> Paul Stauffer, Boston University
> Andrew Starin, Ajilon Consulting
> Greg Tutunjian
> Wachuka Warungu, Independent
> Margaret Wasserman, Painless Security
> Hampton Watkins, Crocus Hill Associates, LLC
> Stephen Woodrow, MIT Student
> Benjamin J. Woznick
> Jonathan Zittrain, Harvard University
> 
> 
> As part of the formal submission we would also like to acknowledge the other individuals who have supported us along the way.
> 
>    * The charter members as listed in this application as well as others who have expressed interest in joining -- the 50 or so individuals represent students to retirees from across the New England region and span technology, policy, and business disciplines -- and at least 20 have offered to volunteer in some capacity.  Their support and engagement already has been and will be essential to mobilizing and getting this chapter launched.
>    * Joly McFie and David Solomonoff from ISOC-NY, Chris Grundemann from ISOC-CO, and Zaid Ali from ISOC-SFBAY who all shared their lessons learned and gave us excellent advice from their independent chapter experiences.
>    * Scott Bradner and Jonathan Zittrain from Harvard and the ISOC Board who have graciously made themselves available for face-to-face meetings and given us valuable perspective.  As you know, Scott will also be the featured speaker at our first event next week in Boston.
> 
> Finally, a special note to the ISOC chapter team as a whole for the responsiveness and professionalism over the past few months.  We look forward to a strong partnership in the years to come.
> 
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