[Chapter-delegates] Be Part of History — Join the CCAP Proof of Concept

Tue Sep 1 23:02:10 PDT 2026

Hello Thilina,
From the Armenian ISOC Chapter I will be happy to volunteer for the POC (PROOF OF CONCEPT) phase of the project.

thanks much,
Tigran

-- 
Dr. Tigran Zargaryan (Mr.)
Scientific Adviser, 
Fundamental Scientific Library
National Academy of Sciences
Republic of Armenia
Yerevan, 0019
24/6, Marshal Baghramian Ave.

September 1, 2026 2:06 AM, "Thilina Pathirana via Chapter-delegates"
<chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear friends,
> 
> We have concluded the information session on this POC and following are the details if anyone is
> interested in checking it out.
> 
> Also, We will end the call for participation by September 15th and then we will announce the
> selected chapters. If you have not yet applied, please do so.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Thilina on behalf of the project team and ChAC SC.
> 
> Meeting details:
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> Recording:
> https://isoc.zoom.us/rec/share/U_VQsoJDZLwK9x2tjgD64-RB7l-x5c7L-7_u1ILnF0tCXmf2y1IMsrjdclPsN1rh._wb2
> J1YLNnua9W2
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> Passcode: L$q5+xc!
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> * 
> Meeting Notes in Box: 2026-08-31 Summary Chapter Content Archive Call
> 
> -Below is the suggested equipment for chapters, shared by Stuart:
> 
> CCAP POC CHAPTER NEEDS
> 
> A.  RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
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> B.  HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION
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> C.  MONITOR & POWER
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> D. Suggested but not required: Starlink Backup Emergency Connectivity
> 
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM Thilina Pathirana <tdkp123 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Dear All,
>> 
>> Thank you for your interest so far on this project, we have received a considerable number of
>> interests about this CCAP Proof of Concept.
>> 
>> Adding to that, to increase the awareness of the project, the team has decided to have an
>> information session before closing the call for interests. This information session is designed to
>> include all necessary details of the planned PoCs so that all chapters can get an idea before
>> committing.
>> 
>> Therefore, those who already replied to me as well as anyone else interested, please find here the
>> Zoom registration link for the call on 31 August at 12:00 UTC:
>> https://isoc.zoom.us/meeting/register/ypCQNaKdS7iG2c7xzngZ9Q
>> 
>> Looking forward to see most of you there.
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> Thilina on behalf of the SC and the project team.
>> On Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM Thilina Pathirana <tdkp123 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Dear all,
>>> Those who replied to me, can you please send me a direct email saying which track you like to
>>> participate in?
>>> 
>>> We're looking for ten chapters to help pilot this project:
>>> 
>>> * 5 chapters for the Archival track
>>> * 5 chapters for the Audio & Video (AV) track
>>> 
>>> One chapter can volunteer for both tracks but depending on the availability we will select.
>>> Therefore, please send me your preference too.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Thilina
>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM Thilina Pathirana <tdkp123 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>>>> 
>>>> The Internet has a history — and much of it lives in the archives, hard drives, and memories of
>>>> chapters like yours. The Internet Society wants to make sure that history isn't lost.
>>>> 
>>>> Under the guidance of the ChAC Steering Committee and ISOC/ISOC Foundation Staff, the Mexico and
>>>> New York Chapters are launching the Proof of Concept (PoC) for the Chapter Content Archive Project
>>>> (CCAP) — an initiative to preserve the Internet's history by collecting and safeguarding the
>>>> documents, photos, audio, and video produced by ISOC chapters around the world.
>>>> 
>>>> We're looking for ten chapters to help pilot this project:
>>>> 
>>>> * 5 chapters for the Archival track
>>>> * 5 chapters for the Audio & Video (AV) track
>>>> 
>>>> Archival Track
>>>> Participating chapters will contribute copies of historical documents and photos, preserved
>>>> according to digital library standards. This involves roughly 4 hours total: attending online
>>>> meetings, receiving training on cataloguing and uploading materials to the CCAP Archive, and
>>>> providing feedback at the end of the pilot.
>>>> 
>>>> AV Track
>>>> Participating chapters will dedicate 5–8 hours to producing, streaming, and archiving audio/video
>>>> content related to the Internet — training sessions, meetings, conferences, and more. This time
>>>> covers onboarding to the production, recording, and streaming platform, plus uploading finished
>>>> content to the CCAP Archive.
>>>> 
>>>> Timeline
>>>> 
>>>> * August: Online introduction and Q&A session for interested chapters
>>>> * Late September: Selected chapters begin training
>>>> * End of year: PoC phase concludes
>>>> 
>>>> What You'll Need
>>>> 
>>>> * Archival participants: a computer with Internet access (a digital scanner is a plus)
>>>> * AV participants: a computer, camera, and microphone, plus Internet access for recording and
>>>> streaming
>>>> 
>>>> Both the Archive and AV platforms run on open-source software, and detailed technical requirements
>>>> will be shared with selected chapters soon.
>>>> 
>>>> This is a chance to help shape how the global Internet community documents and shares its own story
>>>> — and to have your chapter's work preserved as part of that history.
>>>> 
>>>> Watch for details on the August introductory session, and let us know if your chapter is interested
>>>> in taking part.
>>>> 
>>>> Warm regards,
>>>> 
>>>> Thilina and Alejandra on behalf of the ChAC Steering Committee
> 
> -- 
> Thilina Pathirana
> about.me/thilina.pathirana
> 
> Researcher specialised in data networking
> President - LKNOG
> Chapter Leader - ISOC Norway
> Member Internet Society ChAC - Steering Committee 
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