[Chapter-delegates] Application to start an Internet Society Chapter in Bengaluru (Bangladore) India: Request for Review and Comments

Thu Mar 2 01:59:56 PST 2023

Dear Akinbo,

Technically, there was an established and recognised  ISOC Bangalore
Chapter which was not operational for last few years.  The new people are
simply trying to rejuvenate it back.

With this there will be seven chapters in india.

Regards,

Amrita

On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 12:14 AM Adebunmi Akinbo via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Nick,
> Thanks for the information.
> I support the creation of the chapter, considering that all criteria have
> been fulfilled.
>
> All the best.
> - Akinbo.
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, 7:16 PM Nick Hyrka <hyrka at isoc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello Adebunmi,
>>
>>
>>
>> We currently have six chapters in India.
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>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Nick Hyrka, Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
>> hyrka at isoc.org
>> [image: signature_3854975458]
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>> Partner with us today <https://bit.ly/3nZaSPW>
>>
>> Together we can protect the Internet of tomorrow.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> *From: *Adebunmi Akinbo <adebunmi.akinbo at gmail.com>
>> *Date: *Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at 19:04
>> *To: *Nick Hyrka <hyrka at isoc.org>
>> *Cc: *Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
>> *Subject: *Re: [Chapter-delegates] Application to start an Internet
>> Society Chapter in Bengaluru (Bangladore) India: Request for Review and
>> Comments
>>
>> Hi Nick.
>>
>> Thanks for the update.
>>
>>
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>> Is this the 5th Chapter from a part of India?
>>
>> Kindly clarify.
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>> If so, I have no objections. Just want to get the facts straight.
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>> Thanks.
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>>
>>
>> - AA.
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>> On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, 4:40 PM Nick Hyrka via Chapter-delegates <
>> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>>
>> We recently received, below, an application to start an Internet Society
>> Chapter in Bengaluru (Bangalore) India. I kindly invite you to review it
>> and share any feedback by Wednesday, 15 March 2023.
>>
>> Your comments are highly appreciated and useful for the overall review
>> and approval of this application.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Nick Hyrka
>>
>> Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
>>
>> Internet Society
>>
>> www.internetsociety.org
>>
>> +++
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>> *A. Proposed name of the Chapter*
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>> Internet Society India Bengaluru Chapter, abbreviated ISOC Bengaluru.
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>> *B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve*
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>> Bengaluru Urban, Rural and where possible the larger area of the State of
>> Karnataka, India.
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>>
>>
>> *C. Purpose and scope of Chapter*
>>
>> The Internet has a transformative impact on our lives and as a group of
>> technology enthusiasts, we want to support the vision and mission of the
>> Internet Society and volunteer for a better Internet.
>>
>> In specific, we want to -
>>
>>
>>
>> Strengthening the Internet through dialog (networking events), awareness
>> (education) and developing tools to support this objective.
>>
>> Plan and execute activities on net neutrality and ethical practices in
>> using Internet.
>>
>>    - Deliver digital safety and privacy education as well as ongoing
>>    support for various demographic groups in using the Internet and related
>>    technologies.
>>    - To have focused activities on Internet economy among the growing
>>    users of the Internet such as creating awareness about the benefits of
>>    digital marketing for local communities.
>>
>> Grow the Internet by advocating for and building community networks
>> (community program) while partnering with other relevant organization.
>>
>>    - Creation of community networks which provide privacy centric,
>>    secure access to the internet.
>>    - To leverage the digital technologies with special reference to
>>    loT for training the youth and generate employment opportunities in the
>>    fields of Agriculture, Healthcare, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry etc.
>>    - To collaborate with (local) Government Departments, Agencies and
>>    the Trade and Industry bodies and plan activities in their partnership.
>>
>> The Chapter will serve both the interests of the Internet Society as well
>> as the interests of a local community through a local presence, focus on
>> local issues and developments, and use of local Kannada, Hindi and English
>> languages.
>>
>>
>>
>> *D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter *
>>
>> Establish A Community
>>
>> The general priority for the first year is to onboard 100 regional
>> members and utilize the member ecosystem to understand existing challenges
>> and start to work on solutions through regular community events.
>> Furthermore, we will use the newly created community to share updates on
>> the work of the Internet Society and encourage contributions to SIGs and
>> other forums.
>>
>> Strengthening the Internet
>>
>> Deliver at least 4 events around digital safety and privacy education and
>> establish
>>
>> ongoing support model for various demographic groups in using the
>> Internet and related technologies.
>>
>> Grow the Internet
>>
>> Evaluate opportunities to collaborate with (local) Government
>> Departments, Agencies and the Trade and Industry bodies and plan activities
>> in their partnership. Identify requirements for the creation of community
>> networks which provide privacy centric, secure access to the internet.
>> Subsequently develop a plan to address the requirements.
>>
>> All activities will be managed through creation of working groups within
>> the Chapter.
>>
>> *E. Founding members of the Chapter *
>>
>> See attached list.
>>
>> *F. List of supporters and partner organizations *
>>
>> 1) JNN College of Engineering, Shimoga is one of the oldest engineering
>> College in Mysore region which was built by freedom fighter under National
>> Education Society with an intention to educate students of Malnad region.
>>
>> Name: Dr. Nagendra Prasad
>> Designation: Principal
>>
>> 2) EakTechPrivateLimited,India
>> A private, product-based, company in Bengaluru. We provide complete
>> unique solution more concentrated on Internet of Things, Blockchain and
>> Artificial Intelligence.
>>
>> Name: Mr. Umesh Chikkathimappa
>> Designation: Managing Director
>>
>> 3) Mitel Communications Private Limited, India
>> A private, product-based, company providing business communication
>> solutions to organizations globally.
>>
>> Name: Patrick Peisker
>> Designation: Director
>>
>> *G. Membership *
>>
>> We will carry out regular local meetups for all the members to share
>> updates on the work of the Internet Society, encourage dialog on relevant
>> topics and conduct sessions in alignment with the Chapter’s priorities.
>>
>> In alignment with the Internet Society membership models, there will be
>> Individual Members, Organizational Members and Partners.
>>
>> Will follow practices adopted by other Chapters in India. The Chapter
>> will be registered as part of the The Societies Registration Act, 1860 – in
>> specific The Karnataka Society Registration Act 1960 as the Chapter will
>> operate out of Karnataka. This is in line with the practices followed by
>> other societies such as the IEEE India Council (
>> https://ieeeindiacouncil.org/about-ieee/registration/).
>>
>> *H. List of requirements *
>>
>> Will follow practices adopted by other Chapters in India. The Chapter
>> will be registered as part of the The Societies Registration Act, 1860 – in
>> specific The Karnataka Society Registration Act 1960 as the Chapter will
>> operate out of Karnataka. This is in line with the practices followed by
>> other societies such as the IEEE India Council (
>> https://ieeeindiacouncil.org/about-ieee/registration/).
>>
>> *I. Additional information *
>>
>> The Chapter will associate with the Society’s SIGs and work on their
>> respective vertical areas.
>>
>> *J. Your contact information *
>>
>>    1. AdarshBU
>>    Solution Consultant, CoE-IoT,
>>    Happiest Minds Technologies Private Limited, Hosur Main Road,
>>    Madivala,
>>    Bangalore – 560062
>>    2. 2)  Rajan Srivastava
>>    Senior Manager, Software Development Mitel
>>    Bangalore
>>
>> +++
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Nick Hyrka, Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
>> hyrka at isoc.org
>> [image: signature_2290664224]
>>
>> Partner with us today <https://bit.ly/3nZaSPW>
>>
>> Together we can protect the Internet of tomorrow.
>>
>>
>>
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