[Chapter-delegates] Application to form the Internet Society Chapter on Internet of Food

[John More]

Joyce

I strongly suggest that before moving to approve this type of “Chapter”, there should be discussion of whether this sort of a special interest body is really appropriate for the Chapter structure. If there already has been an examination in depth of the issues raised, I would suggest there still needs to be some guidelines and limits on what sort of interests are appropriate for Chapter status.

I myself feel that it would be better to create an additional type of ISOC entity that could be focused on specific interests.  I note that I am fully supportive of creating groups within ISOC to focus on specific interest, such as the Internet of Things, Accessibility. Parallels can be found in other organizations. The “Interest Councils” can then be very effective in creating liaisons with the Chapters to encourage participation and interest in their area of interest.

Chapters strength comes from their having at their core a geographic base. I would not like to dilute that.

John More
Co-Convenor
Greater Washington DC Chapter

> On Apr 2, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Sivasubramanian M <isolatedn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Joyce
> 
> 
> Though the name appears a bit strange, if the founding members have the vision, will and strength to gather the required resources in terms of membership and other forms of support,  this might turn out to be a positively disruptive effort towards causing the Internet eco-system to bring about global development. Internet has yet unexplored potential to address and swiftly resolve the world's problems.
> 
> This proposal is a step in that direction. Several other initiatives could follow. 
> 
> Sivasubramanian M
> President
> Internet Society India Chennai
> http://isocindiachennai.org <http://isocindiachennai.org/>
> 
> 
> Sivasubramanian M <https://www.facebook.com/sivasubramanian.muthusamy>
> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 9:40 PM, Joyce Dogniez <dogniez at isoc.org <mailto:dogniez at isoc.org>> wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
> 
> The following application for a Chapter on Internet of Food 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 been officially recognised
> by the Internet Society.
> 
> As this application for a topic based Chapter that would be a little
> different from the geography based ones, here is a little explanation of
> the concept (an excerpt from the application):
> Internet of Food is a concept equivalent to Internet of Things, though
> more complex and dynamic and with potentially larger impact on human life.
> Yet, the discussion on how we combine the power of the Internet with food
> is little explored in spite of its massive potential to affect key areas
> such as food security, transparency, health and food waste through
> innovation and openness. The proposed chapter on Internet of Food aims at
> leading the
> discussion regarding this new field and to engage a wide audience in
> building better solutions for how to feed the planet in a healthy and
> sustainable way.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> If there are people on this list that know any of the individuals
> 
> proposing to establish the Chapter, their feedback is especially welcome.
> 
> The period allowed for comments is two weeks and the deadline is April 16,
> 2015.
> 
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Tommi Karttaavi
> Manager, Chapter Development - Europe
> Internet Society
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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