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

[Barrack Otieno]

Hi Sabrina,

I know some members in the list and we support rejuvenation of the chapter

Best Regards




On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 2:37 PM, Sabrina Wilmot <wilmot at isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> The former ISOC Norway Chapter became inactive and went into rejuvenation.
> We have now received the following application for a re-newed Chapter in
> Norway, please see below. It is being sent to this list for peer comment
> and review.
>
> Please note that the Chapter has not officially been recognised by the
> Internet Society yet. 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
> April 11, 2013.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
>
> Thanks,
> Sabrina Wilmot
> Manager, Chapter Formation
> Internet Society
>
> -------------------------------
>
> Chapter application
>
> A. Proposed name of the Chapter:
>
> The name of the charter will be in English “Internet Society Norway
> Chapter”, in Norwegian; “Internet Society Norge” or “ISOC Norge”.
>
> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve:
>
> The chapter has the objective to serve all Internet users in Norway. This
> includes but not limited to individuals, organisations and companies with
> the requirement that these are connected to Norway.
>
> C. Purpose and scope of Chapter:
>
> Norway was one of the early adopters of Internet usage. Today the majority
> of all inhabitants are connected to the Internet using high-speed broadband
> or mobile broadband connection. The Norwegian government has as a policy
> that all places within Norway should have the possibility to access the
> Internet with a sufficient bandwidth.
>
> In many ways, Norway is widely regulated within this area. The Norwegian
> chapter of Internet Society has the objective to be a stakeholder in the
> public policy discussion, and to assist, communicate and inform on topics
> regarding the Internet.
>
> In addition, ISOC Norge will create a forum for Internet professionals
> facilitating discussion, education and civic engagement.
>
> Topics for discussion could be - but not limited to:
> - “Hate speech” vs freedom of expression
> - More user friendly Terms and Conditions
> - Privacy
> - DNSSEC
> - IPv6
> - Responding to public consultations
>
> D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter:
>
> ISOC Norway Chapter will focus on establishing a permanent structure for a
> Norwegian chapter. The objective is to organize the first General Assembly
> within Q2/2013.
>
> Recruitment and PR has to be our key priorities in setting up the chapter.
>
> In addition, the initiators will, individually or on behalf of ISOC Norway
> Chapter, attend and take an active part in relevant conferences and
> discussions connected to Internet usage in Norway.
>
> ISOC Norway Chapter has requested to be added to activities organized by
> Norwegian Post- and Telecommunications Authority (NPT.NO), IKT-Norge and
> other entities forming Internet in Norway.
>
> E. Founding members of the Chapter:
>
> The initiators have collected the following persons, all available and
> interested in the start of ISOC Norway:
> Alf Hansen
> Anders Kringstad
> André Eidskrem
> Ann-Cathrin Marcussen
> Annebeth Lange
> Atle Enersen
> Benny Samuelsen
> Bente Sollid Storehaug
> Betzy Hänninen
> Christian S. Svensen
> Daniel Husand
> Geir Leirvik
> Haakon Flage Bratsberg
> Hanne Stine Hallingby
> Hans Petter Holen
> Harald Alvestrand
> Harald Christian Sagevik
> Jan Pedro Tumusok
> Jon Kolbeinsen
> Kjetil Beck
> Kjetil Helberg
> Knut Storvik
> Lene Jensen
> Linda Firveld
> Linn Drivdal Mellbye
> Magne Mæhre
> Marius Hole
> Martin Willanger
> Merete Asak
> Michael B.Halvorsen
> Olav Kolbu
> Ole Kristoffer Apeland
> Ole Trøan
> Ragnar Anfinsen
> Roger Jørgensen
> Rolf Larsen
> Rolf Nordhagen
> Rolf Rander Næss
> Salve J Nilsen
> Steinar Grøtterød
> Steinar Skagemo
> Svein-Magnus Sørensen
> Terje Brevik
> Tobias Mahler
> Tore Anderson
> Torgeir Waterhouse
> Weiqin Chen
> Øystein Gulbrandsen
>
> F. List of supporters and partner organizations:
>
> The initiators have received support from the following companies and
> organizations:
>
> Name of entity, Contact
> Registrarforeningen Dot- Enno, Benny Samuelsen
> NORID, Hilde Thunem
> ITSjefen AS, Anders Kringstad
> IKT-Norge, Torgeir Waterhouse
>
> G. Membership:
>
> ISOC Norway Chapter has inherited the website located on http://isoc.no.
> The website will be completed and redesigned using ISOCs templates.
>
> In addition, a Facebook group has been established (
> http://www.facebook.com/InternetSocietyNorwayChapter) with more than 100
> “likes”.
>
> The initiators will use both social media and adopted email lists to
> communicate to all supporting ISOC Norway Chapter.
>
> In addition to the above, ISOC Norway Chapter will try to organize
> informal meetings with debates and lightening talks to build the
> organizations support among potential members, focussing on the young
> internet population and relevant stakeholders. ISOC Norway Chapter will
> seek collaboration with other groups and individuals to set the agenda and
> set up meetings, networking arenas etc to facilitate the goals of ISOC
> Norway.
>
> H. List of requirements:
>
> ISOC Norway Chapter will be registered in The Brønnøysund Register Center
> under the category “Non-Profit Organizations”. The listed name will be ISOC
> Norge.
> The fee for registering “ISOC Norge” is NOK 250 with an annual fee of NOK
> 135. Further information can be found on
> http://www.brreg.no/english/fees_reg/index.html.
> The Brønnøysund Register Center is the official register for Norway.
>
> I. Additional information:
>
> J. Your contact information
>
> Torgeir Waterhouse , Oslo, Norway
> Merete Asak , Lysaker, Norway
> Steinar Grøtterød , Haslum, Norway
> Hans Petter Holen , Oslo, Norway
> Rolf Rander Næss , Oslo, Norway
> Alf Hansen , Trondheim, Norway
>
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