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Fw: Summer Internship Program 2012, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Application Deadline Feb. 12
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jan '12

13 Jan '12

Listers, FYI , The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is preparing to welcome another stellar crew of students to join us as summer interns! We are looking to engage a diverse group of students who are interested in studying -- and changing the world through -- the Internet and new communications technologies; who are driven, funny, and kind; and who would like to join our amazing community in Cambridge this summer for 10 weeks of shared research and exchange. Information about the summer program, eligibility, and links to the application procedures can be found below and at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer. * The deadline for summer 2012 internship applications is Sunday, February 12 2012 at 11:59 p.m. ET.* Please share word of the opportunity to great candidates, and help us continue developing our shared network of movers and shakers working to advance scholarship with impact. All best, Becca ----- *Berkman Center for Internet & Society Summer Internship Program 2012*<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer> Each summer the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University swings open the doors of our big yellow house to welcome a group of talented and curious students as full-time interns - Berkterns!<http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=berktern>- who are passionate about the promise of the Internet. Finding connected and complementary research inquiries among their diverse backgrounds, students represent all levels of study, are being trained in disciplines across the board, and come from universities all over the world to tackle issues related to the core of Berkman’s research agenda, including law, technology, innovation, and knowledge; the relationship between Internet and civic activity; and technology, law, and development. Summer interns jump head first into the swirl of the Berkman universe, where they are deeply and substantively involved in the operation of our research projects and efforts. Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, interns conduct collaborative and independent research under the guidance of Berkman staff, fellows, and faculty. Specific roles, tasks, and experiences vary depending on Center needs and interns' skills; a select list of expected opportunities for Summer 2012 is below. Traditionally, the workload of each intern is primarily based under one project or suite of projects, with encouragement and flexibility to get involved in additional projects all across the Center. In addition to joining research teams, summer interns participate in special lectures with Berkman Center faculty and fellows, engage each other through community experiences like weekly interns discussion hours, and attend Center-wide events and gatherings with members of the wider Berkman community. As well, each year interns establish new channels for fun and learning, such as organizing topical debates, establishing reading groups and book clubs, producing podcasts and videos, and hosting potlucks, cook-offs, and BBQs (fortunately for us, people share). The word "awesome" has been thrown around to describe our internships, but don't take our word for it. Zack McCune, a summer intern from 2008, had this to say<http://thames2thayer.com/blog/in-the-spirit-of-the-the-olympics-how-i-learn…>: "it has been an enchanting summer working at the berkman center for internet & society <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/>. everyday, i get to hang out with some of the most brilliant people on the planet. we talk, we write (emails), we blog, we laugh, we play rock band. and when things need to get done, we stay late hyped on free coffee and leftover food. it is a distinct honor to be considered a peer among such excellent people. and i am not just talking about the fellows, staff, and faculty, though they are all outstanding. no, i mean my peers as in my fellow interns, who are almost definitely the ripening next generation of changemakers." *Time Commitment:* Summer internships are full time positions (35 hours/week) for 10 weeks. Our Summer 2012 program runs from Monday, June 4 through Friday, August 10. *Payment:* Interns are paid $11.50 an hour, with the exception of a number of opportunities for law students who are expected to receive some version of summer public interest funding (more about these specific cases at the link for law students below). Please be forewarned that payment may not be sufficient to cover living expenses in the Boston area. No other benefits are provided, and interns must make their own housing, insurance and transportation arrangements. *Commitment to Diversity:* The work and well-being of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University are strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities, as well as applications from researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. The roots of this deep commitment are many and, appropriately, diverse. We are not nearly far enough along in this regard, and we may never be. It is a constant process in which there remains much to learn. We welcome your inquiries, comments and ideas on how we may continue to improve. *Eligibility:* - Internships are open to students enrolled across the spectrum of disciplines. - Internships are open to students at different levels of academic study including those in bachelors, masters, law, and Ph.D programs (some flexibility with high school students is possible). Some positions will require that interns be enrolled in a particular kind of academic program. - Summer interns do not have to be U.S. residents or in school in the U.S., and we welcome and encourage international students to apply. - Summer interns do not need an existing affiliation with Harvard University. *To Apply:* We know what you're thinking. *Yes please. I want that. That sounds magical. Did I mention that I make a mean artichoke dip?* Here's what you should do... *Law students:* If you are a law student interested in conducting research with the Berkman Center this summer, please find important additional information and application instructions here<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/7314>. *Students from all other disciplines:* If you are a student from any discipline except law interested in conducting research with Berkman this summer, please find more information and application instructions here<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/7315>. Required application materials for all include: - A cover letter describing your skills and interests. When developing your cover letter, you may wish to consider the following questions: What has led you to pursue research with the Berkman Center and the issues we study? What would you like to gain from working with us this summer, and what will you contribute? How do you think the experience might influence your future efforts? Please feel welcome to address these and/or other topics you would like to share with us. - A current resume. - The contact information for two references (professional or academic). *The application deadline for all students for Summer 2012 is **Sunday, February 12 2012 at **11:59 p.m. ET. * We look forward to hearing from you! Questions? Email Rebecca Tabasky at rtabasky(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu. ---- *Select Expected Summer 2012 Opportunities: * *Broadband * Interns with the the Broadband Project will conduct primary and secondary research into fiber deployment, both in the US and abroad. Research topics may include municipal fiber networks, how competition impacts price and speed, and the role of spectrum in the broadband debate. More information about the Broadband Project can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/broadband. *Civic Engagement in Developing and Transitioning Countries *Interns will undertake a variety of research and writing around the use, impact, and design of digital tools for civic engagement in developing and transitioning countries. Inquiries will be broad-based, but particular attention will be given to the study of the promotion of topics such as transparency, accountability, justice and human rights, with a focus on Nigeria. *Cloud Computing Law and Policy * In Spring 2012, the Cloud Computing team at the Berkman Center in collaboration with KEIO University (Japan), the NEXA Center (Italy), and the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) will make public its wiki-based repository of analyses, resources, and case studies on emerging issues, law, policy and current trends related to cloud computing. Building upon this foundation and under the guidance of Executive Director Urs Gasser, we will be developing specific research and analysis that leverages our international collaboration and existing resources, and ideally creates briefing materials that are useful to policymakers, industry participants, civil society members, and other actors. Interns will work directly with the team to develop associated research. *Cyberlaw Clinic *Interns with the Cyberlaw Clinic contribute to a wide range of real-world litigation, client counseling, licensing, advocacy and legislative projects covering a broad spectrum of legal issues involving the Internet, new technology, intellectual property law, youth online safety and child protection. The Clinic provides high-quality, pro-bono legal services to appropriate individuals, small start-ups, non-profit groups and government entities regarding cutting-edge issues of the Internet, new technology and intellectual property. Interns in the Cyberlaw Clinic can expect direct hands-on experience working with clients under the supervision of the Clinic's staff attorneys. More information about the Cyberlaw Clinic can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/cyberlawclinic. Interns with the Cyberlaw Clinic will be students currently enrolled in a J.D. program in the United States. *Cybersecurity* Since Spring 2010, the Berkman Center team has been developing a cybersecurity wiki under the guidance of Jack Goldsmith. The wiki provides a set of evolving resources on cybersecurity, broadly-defined, and includes an annotated list of relevant articles and literature. This summer, we will be seeking to update this wiki by adding key resources that have been released since 2010. We also have a series of potential next steps, including, for example, an survey course and an analysis of the 'rhetoric' of cybsecurity, that we also plan to pick up and develop with summer interns. *Digital Libraries * Summer interns working on digital library issues will conduct research related to library users, content, governance, funding, publishing models, and related issues; stay abreast of developments in the digital library field (including news related to e-publishing, copyright, linked open data, and other areas); blog regularly on these issues; and contribute to the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) wiki<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/dpla/Main_Page>and website <http://dp.la/>. Depending on summer needs, they may also have the opportunity to create multimedia for the DPLA website. Summer interns will also conduct research on the legal aspects and considerations related to these issues. More information about DPLA can be found at: http://dp.la. *Digital Media Law Project * Summer interns at the Digital Media Law Project will work on a wide range of legal research and writing projects relating to media law, intellectual property, and the intersection of journalism and the internet. In past years, interns have updated the Legal Guide<http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide>to media law topics, developed entries for the database of threats <http://www.citmedialaw.org/database> against online publishers, commented on current issues in law and media on the blog<http://www.citmedialaw.org/blog>, and provided research and drafting assistance on amicus briefs<http://www.citmedialaw.org/about/cmlp-amicus-efforts>. Interns may also be asked to assist with the operation and expansion of the Online Media Legal Network <http://www.omln.org/>, an attorney referral service for digital publishers, and with other projects that the DMLP undertakes in conjunction with its partner organizations around the world. More information on summer internships with the DMLP can be found on the DMLP website at: http://www.citmedialaw.org/about/summer-internships. *Freedom of Expression * Summer interns for this suite of projects, which includes Herdict, Internet & Democracy, OpenNet Initiative, Global Network Initiative, and others, will blog regularly about issues concerning online freedom of expression; contribute to related data gathering efforts using online sources; conduct research on internet filtering, monitoring, and control efforts around the globe; update project Twitter and Facebook accounts; and assist international partners. In the past, freedom of expression interns have also contributed to literature reviews, hand coded online content, and supported research on foreign language blogospheres, Twitter and online communities in Russia, China, Iran and the Middle East. More information about some of Berkman’s work on freedom of expression can be found at the following links: http://www.herdict.org/web/ ; http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/idblog/ ; http://opennet.net/ ; http://globalnetworkinitiative.org/. *Geek Cave * Help Berkman's geek team keep the Center running. Interns joining the Geek Cave may extend open source software, build scalable websites, or manage the mixed desktop network that keeps us moving. If you’ve been to a Berkman site, you’ve seen the work of the geeks; we also work with partners across Harvard University. Our team works with ruby, perl, php, bash, jQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL and a slew of other tools, and you can find more information at Berkman’s github: https://github.com/berkmancenter. *Harvard Open Access Project (HOAP) * HOAP fosters open access <http://www.earlham.edu/%7Epeters/fos/overview.htm>(OA) to research within Harvard, fosters OA beyond Harvard, undertakes research and policy analysis on OA, and provides OA to timely and accurate information about OA itself. Interns with the HOAP will will add relevant information to the Open Access Directory (OAD), a wiki-based encyclopedia of OA; and will contribute to the the Open Access Tracking Project (OATP), a social-tagging project organizing knowledge about OA. There may be opportunities to write research reports on commissioned topics, draft submissions to public-policy consultations, and help organize OA-related events on campus. *H2O * Interns working with H2O, a platform that allows professors to create entirely online casebooks that are easily sharable and remixable, will assist in the development of new casebook instances. Following the successful pilot of Prof. Jonathan’s Zittrain’s Torts Class Casebook in the Fall of 2011, this summer we will create several additional casebooks with other Harvard Law School professors. Classes may include Advanced Civil Procedure and Criminal Law. Law students who have an interest in deepening their knowledge in these subjects, as well as extremely dedicated aspiring law students, will work closely with the professors to deliver an entirely online casebook. More information about H2O can be found at: h2odev.law.harvard.edu. *Information Quality in the Digital Age * Under the guidance of Executive Director Urs Gasser, this project will focus on the multi-faceted phenomenon of "information quality" in the digital age. Building upon previous research efforts, the next stage of exploration will focus on electronic media and work towards a theory of information quality in the digitally networked environment, with a particular interest in the role and interplay of law, social norms, technology, and markets. Interoperability In June 2012, Urs Gasser and John Palfrey will release their book on *Interoperability: The Promise and Perils of Highly Interconnected Systems*. The book is inspired by their 2005 study and paper—“Breaking Down Digital Barriers: When and How Information and ICT Interoperability Drives Innovation”<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/publications/2007/Breaking_Down_Digital_Barrie…>—which examined the relationship between interoperability and innovation in the ICT environment. A key input into the process has been the development of supporting case studies that focus on lessons learned from sectors where interoperability is critical, such as transportation, currency markets, and energy. Interns will help to finalize existing cases for release, develop new ones, and also contribute to developing a set of associated online resources online, including a wiki and blog. More information about our Interoperability research can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interop/. *metaLAB * The metaLAB is a research unit dedicated to innovation and experimentation in the arts, media and humanities, and metaLAB work ranges from inquiry into the history of media to advanced, open-source software development to installation art practices using hacked sensor devices. Summer interns will participate in current core research areas, including: modeling new forms of multimedia publishing and documentary art practice; creating augmented exhibitions using digitized cultural heritage and library collections; and organizing interdisciplinary gatherings of humanists, technologists, artists, legal scholars and other experimental thinkers. More information about the metaLAB can be found at: http://metalab.harvard.edu/. *Special Projects - Professor Urs Gasser * A summer intern will work on a variety of projects undertaken by Berkman's Executive Director Urs Gasser (e.g. work on privacy, globalization of law, cyberliability). Tasks include research for presentations, op-eds, and articles. This position requires the ability to find, absorb, critically analyze, and debate large amounts of written and other media materials from sources including scholarly articles, news articles and blogs, and interviews. Knowledge in German or an Asian language is a plus. More information about Urs’ research can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/ugasser. *Special Projects - Professor Jonathan Zittrain * A summer intern in this position will work on a variety of projects undertaken by Professor Jonathan Zittrain, assisting in a variety of research areas (e.g. human computing, mesh networking, and Internet filtering). Summer contributions include research for conferences and presentations (including, for example, JZ’s recent Colbert Report debate<http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/403466/december-01-2…>); brainstorming article outlines; fact-checking materials; and reviewing original article or paper drafts. This position requires the ability to find, absorb, critically analyze, and debate large amounts of written and other media materials from sources including scholarly articles, news articles and blogs, and interviews with public policymakers. More information about JZ’s research can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/jzittrain. *Youth and Media Lab * During a summer at the Youth and Media Lab <http://youthandmedia.org//>, interns will contribute to various research, advocacy, and development initiatives around youth and technology. By researching young people’s interactions with digital media such as the Internet, cell phones, and video games, we seek to address the issues their practices raise, learn how to harness the opportunities their digital fluency presents, and shape our regulatory and educational frameworks in a way that advances the public interest. A summer intern will work for one of the Lab’s three main tracks: exploratory research, curriculum development, and tool development. The research track includes literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews to better map youth’s usage of technology. Building upon these findings, the curriculum track aims to develop and test educational modules in collaboration with youth, designed for both formal and informal learning settings. The modules address youth’s awareness and understanding of their technology usage and bear important policy implications. Third, the Lab’s team seeks to develop a set of media literacy tools (“navigation aids for cyberspace”) including an application to assess news quality, a set of badges, etc. Spending a summer with the Lab means joining a diverse and creative team. Past summer interns have brought expertise and enthusiasm for human-computer interaction, digital art, filmmaking, radio production, joining team members excelling in areas such as law and policy, communications, and the social sciences. The Lab’s intellectual diversity encourages collective brainstorming and discussion of how each individual team member can advance the Lab’s agenda. More information about the Youth and Media Lab can be found at: www.youthandmedia.org. **** To change your Berkman Center subscriptions, visit the following url: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/signup You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community I-Network Uganda <http://next.dgroups.org/iicd/i-network>. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of I-Network Uganda. Reply to sender <nakkazie(a)yahoo.com> | Unsubscribe<leave.i-network(a)dgroups.org> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Opensource Procurement Toolkit
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jan '12

13 Jan '12

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:47 AM Subject: [ke-internetusers] Fwd: [Skunkworks] Opensource Procurement Toolkit To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Just in case you all missed on this link posted on skunkworks some time back. Might be of interest to those in Government to see what is happening elsewhere: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/open-source-procurement-to… _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings
by Seth Orlale 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

Hello Fellas, I believe we all enjoyed the end of Year 2011 and are well rested for this Year 2012 First off, we'd like to plan for this Year 2012. Please submit your comments here (and/or the mailing list) on what you'd like to do as ISOC Kenya this year. Your suggestions should be in line with our vision and mission Secondly, with regard to our monthly meetings as discussed in the last meeting, we would like you to indicate your preferred 'Virtual Meeting Place' e.g. Facebook, Skype, Google+, Twitter.... The most popular and realistic suggestion will be adopted so Vote Vote Vote! Seth Orlale Better Living International +254 722 597912

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Re: [ISOC_KE] 2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings
by Judy Okite 05 Jan '12

05 Jan '12

Dear Seth,All, thank you, for your continued effort to keep us on our toes... on the Virtual meeting, I vote - Skype. thank you, for your time. Kind Regards, “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:00 PM, <isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send isoc mailing list submissions to > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > isoc-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. 2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings (Seth Orlale) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 01:38:50 -0800 (PST) > From: Seth Orlale <sethorlale(a)yahoo.com> > To: ISOC Mailing List <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [ISOC_KE] 2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings > Message-ID: > <1325583530.31373.YahooMailNeo(a)web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello Fellas, I believe we all enjoyed the end of Year 2011 and are well > rested for this Year 2012 > > First off, we'd like to plan for this Year 2012. Please submit your > comments here (and/or the mailing list) on what you'd like to do as ISOC > Kenya this year. Your suggestions should be in line with our vision and > mission > > Secondly, with regard to our monthly meetings as discussed in the last > meeting, we would like you to indicate your preferred 'Virtual Meeting > Place' e.g. Facebook, Skype, Google+, Twitter.... The most popular and > realistic suggestion will be adopted so Vote Vote Vote! > > ? > Seth Orlale > Better Living International > +254 722 597912 >

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 7, Issue 2
by moses mwagha 04 Jan '12

04 Jan '12

i wud vote for facebook as a virtual meeting place moses m'bori ________________________________ From: "isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 12:00 PM Subject: isoc Digest, Vol 7, Issue 2 Send isoc mailing list submissions to isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at isoc-owner(a)orion.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." Today's Topics: 1. 2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings (Seth Orlale) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 01:38:50 -0800 (PST) From: Seth Orlale <sethorlale(a)yahoo.com> To: ISOC Mailing List <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [ISOC_KE] 2012 Calender/Virtual Meetings Message-ID: <1325583530.31373.YahooMailNeo(a)web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello Fellas, I believe we all enjoyed the end of Year 2011 and are well rested for this Year 2012 First off, we'd like to plan for this Year 2012. Please submit your comments here (and/or the mailing list) on what you'd like to do as ISOC Kenya this year. Your suggestions should be in line with our vision and mission Secondly, with regard to our monthly meetings as discussed in the last meeting, we would like you to indicate your preferred 'Virtual Meeting Place' e.g. Facebook, Skype, Google+, Twitter.... The most popular and realistic suggestion will be adopted so Vote Vote Vote! ? Seth Orlale Better Living International +254 722 597912

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Fw: [ISOC] Thank you and best wishes for 2012!
by Davis Onsakia 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

Dear all, I hope that you had a fantastic festive season. Welcome back to 2012 and welcome to work. Just reading this 'season's greetings' from the CEO of ISOC, I thought that the four strategic areas highlighted in the message can as well be customized to our strategic areas, as ISOC Kenya, for the year or in the long term - sort of cascaded from the top downwards. They resonate quite well to what I would like ISOC Kenya to accomplish for us. Just my thoughts. Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "lynn.stamour(a)isoc.org" <lynn.stamour(a)isoc.org> To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: [ISOC] Thank you and best wishes for 2012! Dear Members, Friends, and Colleagues, First, thank you for all you do for the Internet and the Internet Society. As we reflect on our past and look to the future, we can be proud of our mission and how well it has stood the test of time. Promoting the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for people throughout the world was essential two decades ago and it is just as important today. In collaboration with our Members, Chapters, and partners, we were able to significantly impact the most challenging areas affecting the Internet and, ultimately, users. While the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 has been discussed for many years, it has never received more attention than in 2011. On 8 June, the Internet Society organised World IPv6 day to motivate organisations across the world to prepare for IPv6. More than 1,000 organisations worldwide participated and the event generated in excess of 300 major news stories. The “test flight” demonstrated that major websites around the globe are well-positioned for a global IPv6-enabled Internet, and we will build on this success with an expanded program in 2012. We extended our global footprint with the addition of many new Individual Members, Chapters, and Organisation Members, and now span virtually every corner of the globe. We strengthened our Regional Bureaus and, in collaboration with Members and Chapters, they led many important initiatives, including 10 regional INETs reaching well over 1,000 participants. Regional actions are central to the success of our mission and we look forward to an even deeper engagement in the coming year. The Internet Society continued its work as a champion of public policies that enable an open Internet. A few examples: we are now recognized and sought out for our Trust & Identity and Privacy expertise, as well as for speaking out on Human Rights issues. Since its inception, the Internet Society has been at the forefront of global Internet education, and over the years has empowered technologists and policy makers alike. Additionally, we held IETF Roadshows in Africa, Latin America, and Asia to encourage participation and drive greater awareness in the IETF. All these areas will continue to see significant growth in 2012. While the list of 2011 achievements and impacts is far too extensive to cover here, I am delighted to say that we have never been better positioned to make an impact than we are in 2012. Our Business Plan outlines the priorities for 2012, and our efforts are focused around four strategic areas:1) Fostering an open, innovative, and trusted Internet worldwide; 2) Advancing policies and strategies that strengthen the Internet’s growth and evolution; 3) Enabling a vibrant organisation and vital global community to advance the Internet’s future; and 4) Empowering people to achieve human potential through unencumbered Internet use. These areas are foundational to our mission and to everything we do at the Internet Society. This coming year marks a significant landmark in the Internet Society’s history, our 20th anniversary. I am very happy to announce that starting today, as part of our year-long 20th anniversary celebration, we are launching a series of initiatives to reflect on the significant accomplishments of the past 20 years, as well as focus on the future. A highlight will be the Global INET 2012, 22-24 April in Geneva, Switzerland. This event will feature thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops, and our new, recently launched website will serve as the focal point for details on all of our 20th anniversary events. In closing, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Internet Society Members, Chapters, Board of Trustees, and staff for their immeasurable commitment and contributions, as well as to the Board and staff at the Public Interest Registry (PIR) to whom we owe a great deal. I also want to recognize the very important work of our colleagues in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), and the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) whose work is so critical to all of us. But enough about work and the Internet Society, we will be back to that soon enough. For now, I'd like to wish all of you and your families the very best for 2012 and thank you again for your support. Very best, Lynn St. Amour President & CEO, Internet Society _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Minutes of the ISOC_Ke Meeting Held on 17th December 2011 at Q-NET View Part Towers
by Barrack Otieno 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

*Present* 1. Tim McGinnis 2. Anne Gatende 3. Charles Oloo 4. Seth Orlale 5. Barrack Otieno. *Apologies* 1. Judy Okite 2. Paul Muchene Agenda 1. By - Laws 2. AOB *Minutes 1.17.12 By Laws* - Members felt that the current bylaws were lengthy and there was need to reduce them to two pages (similar to a charter). After further deliberations , it was noted that due to the requirements at the registrar of Societies with regard to the structure of by -laws, the current set be retained as they are. - Members agreed that Grace (responsible for the bylaws) should be given a free hand to advise and make the necessary changes on the areas that may warrant attention including the ones that have been noted during the discussion. - Members resolved to proceed with the registration process at the global and local levels. Action by Grace *Minutes 2.17.12 AOB* - Members agreed that there was need for more virtual meetings. It was proposed that we set up a skype conference chat /call for constant communication. - Action by Barrack - It was agreed that the monthly meetings (every third Saturday) be allocated to Fellows and Industry leaders, a draft calendar will be availed before the new year. - Action by Barrack - It was also agreed that there was need to agree on a niche that will be filled by ISOC_Ke, members also felt that there was need for ISOC_Ke to work hand in hand and or compliment the work being done by other players in the industry such as KiCTANET, Skunkworks, the i-Hub , KeNIC, TesPOK. - It was also agreed that corporate membership be pursued in addition to the current individual membership to make the organisation sustainable. - Members also agreed to finalise on the list of founding members to be submitted with the Chapter application forms, it was agreed that the current list of 40 members who responded to the call be used. Action by Judy - It was also resolved that a poll be set to determine the areas that ISOC_Ke should focus on. Action by Seth There being no other business, the meeting ended at 12.00 PM, the next meeting will be held on 21 January 2012. Thank you -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Appreciation to all members for their efforts in 2011
by Judy Okite 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

Thank you, for the Minutes and happy holidays, to everyone! Kind Regards, “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM, <isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send isoc mailing list submissions to > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > isoc-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Minutes of the ISOC_Ke Meeting Held on 17th December > 2011 at Q-NET View Part Towers (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: Appreciation to all members for their efforts in 2011 > (Barrack Otieno) > 3. Re: Appreciation to all members for their efforts in 2011 > (Nelson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:16:37 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] Minutes of the ISOC_Ke Meeting Held on 17th > December 2011 at Q-NET View Part Towers > Message-ID: > <CAKX6dsFd0OVT3_tcxY75E8dcM3U3DOkdj6SMdOk6dQ6hCdCfgg(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > *Present* > > > 1. Tim McGinnis > 2. Anne Gatende > 3. Charles Oloo > 4. Seth Orlale > 5. Barrack Otieno. > > > *Apologies* > > > 1. Judy Okite > 2. Paul Muchene > > > Agenda > > > 1. By - Laws > 2. AOB > > *Minutes 1.17.12 By Laws* > > > - Members felt that the current bylaws were lengthy and there was need > to reduce them to two pages (similar to a charter). After further > deliberations , it was noted that due to the requirements at the > registrar > of Societies with regard to the structure of by -laws, the current set be > retained as they are. > - Members agreed that Grace (responsible for the bylaws) should be given > a free hand to advise and make the necessary changes on the areas that > may > warrant attention including the ones that have been noted during the > discussion. > - Members resolved to proceed with the registration process at the > global and local levels. Action by Grace > > *Minutes 2.17.12 AOB* > > - Members agreed that there was need for more virtual meetings. It was > proposed that we set up a skype conference chat /call for constant > communication. - Action by Barrack > - It was agreed that the monthly meetings (every third Saturday) be > allocated to Fellows and Industry leaders, a draft calendar will be > availed > before the new year. - Action by Barrack > - It was also agreed that there was need to agree on a niche that will > be filled by ISOC_Ke, members also felt that there was need for ISOC_Ke > to > work hand in hand and or compliment the work being done by other players > in > the industry such as KiCTANET, Skunkworks, the i-Hub , KeNIC, TesPOK. > - It was also agreed that corporate membership be pursued in addition to > the current individual membership to make the organisation sustainable. > - Members also agreed to finalise on the list of founding members to be > submitted with the Chapter application forms, it was agreed that the > current list of 40 members who responded to the call be used. Action by > Judy > - It was also resolved that a poll be set to determine the areas that > ISOC_Ke should focus on. Action by Seth > > > There being no other business, the meeting ended at 12.00 PM, the next > meeting will be held on 21 January 2012. > > Thank you > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno >

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Appreciation to all members for their efforts in 2011
by Barrack Otieno 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

Dear colleagues, We have not moved at the desired pace but none the less we have made strides in so far as formation of the Kenyan ISOC chapter is concerned, join me in appreciating Q-NET through Anne Wanjiru for sponsoring a venue for our monthly meetings at the heart of the Central Business District, the i-Hub for hosting our inaugural meeting thanks to Paul Muchene, ISOC ambassador for facilitating the meeting and being the first ambassador to share his experience, KeNIC for sponsoring the domain name for ISOC Kenya and hosting the Website, Charles for designing the first website, Seth Orlale for creating the ISOC group on Face book and for the regular updates, McTim, for your insights on chapter formation, Grace for your legal expertise, for managing the membership, Phares for creating the list, sponsoring and administering it. Lastly to all members and the ISOC Chapter formation office for participating in the meetings and contributing to our future strategy, lets focus on doing more in 2012 and building the future of the Internet in Kenya together. Happy holidays and see you on Saturday 21st January 2012 at Q-NET view park towers 10th Floor. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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