[Chapter-delegates] Global INET Update

[Eduardo Diaz]

Ted:

$150 might not seem like a lot of money to some but more than that is the
message that it's being sent by ISOC . I do not think it reflects "*...**the
greatest respect for our Chapters and the outstanding work you do...*".

-ed

On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Ted Mooney <mooney at isoc.org> wrote:

> ** **
>
> Dear Chapter Leaders****
>
> ** **
>
> The enthusiasm and heartfelt thoughts expressed for celebrating the
> accomplishments of the Internet Society of the last 20 years is, I’m sure,
> central to why the organization has been getting stronger each year for the
> last 20 and will become ever stronger in the future. I want to emphasize
> that I personally and the Internet Society officers and staff have the
> greatest respect for our Chapters and the outstanding work you do, much of
> which we hope to showcase and honor at the Global Chapter Workshop (GCW),
> the Global INET and throughout our year of celebration.****
>
> ** **
>
> The Global INET in particular has been planned with the participation, not
> simply input, of many chapters (though not all) from around the world,
> particularly those far afield of ****Geneva****. It will be more than a
> celebration; it will be a culmination of 20 years of initiative, drive,
> creativity and support for Internet development and the multi-stakeholder
> governance model. This event has been designed in particular to honor the
> many individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in that time, to
> include even those we organizers may not know - hence the call for
> nominations from Chapters and Members for inductees to the Hall of Fame
> (see below). ****
>
> ** **
>
> Chapters and their accomplishments have therefore been a central
> consideration in our planning our 20th Anniversary celebrations,
> including the Global INET. Our celebration is extensive and has many
> aspects to it, including the launch of the Internet Hall of Fame. We have
> tried to balance these interests with fiscal responsibility in our pricing
> approach and have now rebalanced it with particular heed to recent input.
> I’ve summarized our package below.****
>
> ** **
>
> UPDATED PRICING****
>
> ** **
>
> The Registration and Gala prices are as follows;  ****
>
> ** **
>
> *Registration*                              *Gala*****
>
> ** **
>
> ISOC GCW Fellowships (one/chapter)                 Free
>                                          Free****
>
> ISOC IL Fellowships (20)                                    Free
>                                          Free****
>
> Students
> $25                                          $25****
>
> LDC Members                                                   $25
>                                          Free****
>
> Sustaining Members                                          $75
>                                          Free****
>
> Members                                                          $150
>                                         Free****
>
> Non-members                                                   $300
>                                         $50****
>
> ** **
>
> The Global INET will be a powerful look at both the history and the future
> of the Internet. The roundtables will include chapter members, Internet
> thought leaders, social development leaders, media gurus and others. And we
> are announcing a program to support any and all chapters that are willing
> and able to host a companion event remote hub to stream and/or play
> recorded Global INET sessions for their membership and others that will
> extend participation to all those unable to attend in Geneva.****
>
> ** **
>
> Additionally as I mentioned above, we have issued a call for nominations
> to the Internet Hall of Fame. The Internet Hall of Fame has been conceived
> to honor the past contributions to the Internet made by a variety of
> pioneers, many of whom have been part of The Internet Society. I expect
> many of you will be on that list. Final inductees will be chosen by an
> Advisory Panel composed of Internet authors, journalists and thinkers
> beyond ISOC. All selected Hall of Fame inductees will be provided
> complimentary air fare, hotel, free registration and two tickets to the
> Gala. You can make your nominations at ****
>
> http://www.internetsociety.org/20th/internet-hall-fame****
>
> ** **
>
> And many of you on this Chapter Delegates list have received a special
> VVIP invitation that offers free registration and attendance to the Gala in
> recognition of your past participation on the Internet Society Board of
> Trustees. There were 135 such invitations sent.****
>
> ** **
>
> I wish to thank all the Chapter Delegates for their continued efforts in
> education, advocacy and collaboration with all Members and Staff. Thank you
> for your participation in the Global INET and your strong support for the
> Internet for Everyone.****
>
> ** **
>
> Ted****
>
> ** **
>
> Ted Mooney****
>
> Sr. Director, Membership & Services****
>
> The Internet Society****
>
> www.isoc.org****
>
>  ****
>
> Direct Line: 703.439.2774****
>
> Cell:           301.980.6446****
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