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

[Alphonce Odhiambo]

In the spirit of promoting, protecting, and securing the internet, I hereby
support the creation of the Chapter and also offer a benchmark and learning
exchange platform.

On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 9:44 PM 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Nick Hyrka, Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
>> hyrka at isoc.org
>> [image: signature_3854975458]
>>
>> Partner with us today <https://bit.ly/3nZaSPW>
>>
>> Together we can protect the Internet of tomorrow.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> - 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
>>
>> +++
>>
>> *A. Proposed name of the Chapter*
>>
>> Internet Society India Bengaluru Chapter, abbreviated ISOC Bengaluru.
>>
>>
>>
>> *B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve*
>>
>> Bengaluru Urban, Rural and where possible the larger area of the State of
>> Karnataka, India.
>>
>>
>>
>> *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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>>
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