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

Thu Mar 2 11:00:05 PST 2023

This is certainly great news!! Thank you so much for the effort from the
folks in Bengaluru!

Charles

On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 8:55 AM Mohammad A via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> I could only endorse the rejuvenation of ISOC Bangaluru, based in the
> silicon valley of India and one of the most prominent IT hub in the world.
> It's only good for the Internet community and am sure they will add great
> value to IG community in India and the greater AP region.
>
> Mohammad
>
> On Thu, 2 Mar 2023 at 7:18 PM, Adebunmi Akinbo via Chapter-delegates <
> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>
>> Amrita,
>> Thanks for the clarification.
>> Rejuvenation could have been added.
>> We strongly understand the need to be close to the people and impact
>> lives.
>>
>> I would choose this opportunity to call for collaboration across divide.
>> The vicinity is also an academic area that can commit to various survey and
>> research activities with willing chapters across the globe.
>>
>> Some of us will be on the lookout for the comeback of ISOC Bengaluru.
>>
>> Thanks Amrita.
>> - AA.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 2, 2023, 11:00 AM Amrita Choudhury <
>> amritachoudhury8 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> If so, I have no objections. Just want to get the facts straight.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> - AA.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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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