[Chapter-delegates] Application to start an ISOC Chapter in Botswana: Request of Comments.

Fri Oct 20 10:34:10 PDT 2017

*Apologies for Cross posting*

Dear Chapter Leaders,

We have recently received the below application to start an Internet Society (ISOC) chapter in Botswana. I would like to invite you to review it and share your comments by 3rd November 2017. 

If you know an active member of our community living in Botswana that you would like to invite to join this initiative, please let me off-list.

Thank you very much in advance for collaboration and help.

Best regards,

Victor.

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Victor Ndonnang

Chapter Development Manager, Africa & Middle East.

Internet Society

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APPLICATION TO START AN ISOC CHAPTER IN BOTSWANA

A. Proposed name of the Chapter

The name of the Association shall be Internet Society Botswana Chapter (ISOC Botswana Chapter) herein referred to as "Chapter"

The Chapter shall have legal personality and shall be capable of suing and being sued in its own name in any court of law.

The Chapter shall have the right to own property and such property shall be under the custody of the National Executive Committee.

B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve

The Chapter shall operate in Botswana and will have regional structures around the country serving the interest of all the people of Botswana.

C. Purpose and scope of Chapter

To serve as a focal point for cooperative efforts to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout Botswana;
To promote internet use and provide internet education in Botswana through management of large internet centres in villages and rural areas with a vision that the internet is for everyone;
To Promote multi stakeholder Internet development and Internet governance;
To promote the use of the Internet for development in Botswana;
To assist government of Botswana in promoting internet penetration in Botswana;
To provide internet education to the disadvantaged members of the community.

D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter 

1)      Launch Internet Society Botswana Chapter;

2)      Help connect the unconnected in Botswana;

3)      Launch Internet Awareness Events in Selected Villages Across Botswana; 

4)      Launch Botswana Internet Governance Forum;

5)      Promote Safer and Productive use of the Internet in Botswana;

6)      Launch Internet Society Clubs in Schools Across the Country;

7)      Host Web Summits and Internet Awareness Events;

8)      Promote Internet Entrepreneurship among young people;

9)      Organize ICT and digital challenge competitions   Computer and Internet Awareness Events in Selected Villages Across Botswana.

10)  Promote the participation of Batswana in the Global Internet Governance activities.

OTHER ISSUES

-       Develop and send our press release about registration of the chapter and its work or activities; 

-       write courtesy letters to all relevant stakeholders, government and request for their collaboration and partnership;

-       seek for local and international strategic partners among them ICANN, AFRINIC, AFNOG

-       Explore ways and relevant events to benefit and promote Universal Access Fund across Botswana. 

E. Founding members of the Chapter

The following make up a list of founding members of the chapter. 

S/NNAMESISOC IDsOccupationAffiliation
1Phuthego Chere124276Internet Protocol EngineerPRIVATE SECTOR
2Malcolm Kiilu JR134998StudentACADEMIA
3Samuel Akinsola125381ICT youth activist Civil Society/ Youth Organization
4Tumelo Monare146137StudentACADEMIA
5Oteng Kepatwaemang141679Photographer and SoldierPUBLIC SECTOR
6Wendy Galeboe149817NursePUBLIC SECTOR
7Lechani Chilume149816ReceptionistPRIVATE SECTOR
8Kealeboga Mosekiemang141680VolunteerCivil Society
9Benjamin Badumetse149810StudentACADEMIA
10Philip Kaboro149809Civil EngineerPRIVATE SECTOR
11Portia Keatametse149811Marketing OfficerPRIVATE SECTOR
12Sekgola Mokgalagadi149815Women mentorCivil Society
13Kesego Tumisang134866StudentACADEMIA
14Daniel Dube149814StudentACADEMIA
15Gorata Mannathoko149818GraduateACADEMIA
16Pako Sebetlela149808Self EmployedENTREPRENEUR
17Kabo Mmipi149812Self EmployedENTREPRENEUR
18Kwasi  Darkwa134772Communication system developerENTREPRENEUR
19Thabang Mosalakgoko149938Temporary workerENTREPRENEUR
20James Gedeo148263StudentACADEMIA
21Dehkontee Cuppah149939StudentACADEMIA
22Gorata Ngwako149818StudentACADEMIA
23Tlotlo Batsalelwang149942Business OwnerENTERPRENEUR
24Segolame Selelo149943StudentACADEMIA
25Ikie Seema149941StudentACADEMIA
26Tshenolo Kgati149940Self EmployedACADDEMIA
27Anna Mookodi99488ENGINEERPRIVATE SECTOR
28Moakofi Kamanga87358INTERNET ENGINEERQUASI GOVERNMENT
29Sexton M Segobaetsho 155163PROFFESSIONALQUASI GOVERNMENT
30Cynthia Phiase154438PROFFESSIONALQUASI GOVERNMENT
31Teto Sebola36799ENGINEERPUBLIC SECTOR
32Agang Ditlhogo 134884 Civil Society / Youth Organization

F. List of potential supporters and partner organizations

Organization Contact Person 
MetrotechMs. Katso Metseyabangwe 
Botswana Fibre NetworksMr. Mabua Mabua
Botswana Youth Empowerment ProjectMr. Samuel Akinsola
The Clicking Generation Ms Agang Ditlhogo 

G. Membership

Membership is open to all citizens of Botswana who are registered individual members of the Internet Society (ISOC). 

The Chapter’s membership is also open to everyone interested in promoting the open development and use of the Internet for development in Botswana.  

A member of the chapter will be considered to be in good standing when he/she  fully/actively participates in the society affairs, events and activities. 

The Chapter shall have two classes of members: 
Students Members 
Professional Members
Both categories will not attract any Membership Fees (Registration/Joining or Annual Fees) therefore it is absolutely free to General Public.  

All individuals and organizations falling within the defined scope of the Chapter shall be eligible for membership without discrimination. 

Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all Internet Society members in the locality served by the Chapter... 

Student membership shall be open to all full-time students.

An active member of the Chapter is defined one who has met one of the following three requirements,
Attended  50% and above of Chapter meetings either remotely or physically; and
Contributed articles, blogs etc. which lead to Internet development in the country, contributions also made via the Chapter mailing list will be considered and
Volunteered a number of his/her hours to Chapter activities, events and projects.

The Chapter and its members shall at all times abide by and conform to the provisions of this Constitution and the Botswana’s Law.

The Society and its members shall at all times abide by and conform to the provisions of Its Constitution and the Internet Society’s principles and policies for Chapters.

H. List of requirements

Botswana government provides guidelines and laws to be followed when registering for registration of a society. We have met all the legal requirements and been approved by our local bye laws and are now legalized. However, our members can propose to change our constitution anytime or can be changed to meet the requirements for affiliation to Internet Society. Once recognized as an affiliate, we will go to the register of societies to make any amendment, recommended, deemed fit and necessary by Internet Society for us to be fully recognized.  It is requirement to show proof of affiliation before a change in name can be effected. 

I.                   Additional information

Our detailed constitution and annual plan is attached with this application. 

J. Your contact information

Mr. Phuthego Chere 

Volunteer Lead of Internet Society Botswana Chapter Formation Process.

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