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

[Khaled KOUBAA]

Amazing list of Internet and technology persons.
Good luck for this new chapter.

Le 15/10/2010 17:13, Sabrina Wilmot a écrit :
> 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
>
> ----------------
> *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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>
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