Thanks Barrack, Liz, and Daniel for the contributions.Since there have never been any election, every member who meets the ISOC bylaws is entitled to his democratic right to vie. The officials that have been in office have been interim and only in acting capacity therefore it's logical that they be allowed to vie for one term. After all, it's the members who will decide who to lead them.Going forward, office holders will only be required to run for one term, then pave way for other leaders to take the helm of the chapter. A chapter that infuses new blood, new ideas, and diversity is set for greater heights.Warm regards______________________
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google ID | Skype ID: lordmweshOn 13 February 2014 02:48, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
Daniel is there a particular reason you would like to know whether the current officials will be vying for office?Best RegardsOn Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:Best RegardsHi Daniel,The process has been opened up so that members can express interest after which we will publicize the nominees, we are working together at ensuring the elections are all inclusive as to whether the current Office bearers should vie or not is an individual choice, which will be presented to the members at the AGM, for now let us support a good process that is open and inclusive.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp@yahoo.com> wrote:
Liz,That is good as you've answered some of the thorny issues and if i may ask further are the current officials vying for the posts?Daniel Omondi
On Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:24 PM, Liz Orembo <lizorembo@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi kivuva, listersTo answer some of your questions.Im the one managing info@isoc.or.ke and im not vying for any position. Im yet to recieve nominations from members.The elections will be free n fair, ill publish the list of nominees on this this list as we approach the elections. Once a member has been nominated I will ask for a statement of interest from thr person before adding him/ her to the list.The minutes of members' meeting are ussually published on the list for further contributions even from members who did not attend. So feel free to go through them and contribute.The chapter has an AMS portal with a list of all the registered members and their ISOC reg numbers managed by the interim chair n vice chair. It will be published in the course of the week.The issue of membership fees came up when we were registering the society under the AG. In the first meeting after isoc_ke being chartered, members agrees to contribute ksh.500 for registration purpose, thos contribution was also to be considered as membership fee. Im the one who recieved the money (details of which ill publish in the course of the week)Hope this answers some of your questions. Lets keep the discussions going.Regards.On Feb 13, 2014 10:02 AM, "Daniel Otieno Omondi" <dottocomp@yahoo.com> wrote:Kivuva,I agree with you on that No. 1 and No.2 also an important fact is that the nominated officials who are interested should be public so that you know how to campaign and sell good policies and ideas which will take the chapter stride ahead. Let us be open to this course and amicably elect officials who deserve to be in the Great office of this age in this chapter.ThanksDaniel Omondi
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:13 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:
We should hold elections where members feel they have got the right people, are well represented and the elections should be seen to be free and fair. I don't see why anybody should be opposed to transparency. And even if a physical meeting took place, that does not negate online discussions where most members are present. Indeed online meetings and discussions are an acceptable way of reaching consensus. Isn't Internet Society all about using the internet as a tool for change and development?
For example,1. who is monitoring info@isoc.or.ke?2. Is the electoral commissioner receiving the nominations at info@isoc.or.ke also a candidate?3. Do we have a verifiable list of local ISOC Chapter members?4. Do we have a list of verifiable paid up members with proof of payment instruments?5. Is the payment instruments only in monitory terms or can it be through support of chapter activities? For example, some member sponsored the domain for the 2013 IGF, while another member did the website for the IGF.6. Who are eligible to vote? Do we have a list of eligible voters?7. Must all voters be physically present at the AGM or can members vote online?Let us all come together and take the local ISOC Chapter to new heights.Regards______________________
Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya.
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google ID | Skype ID: lordmweshOn 12 February 2014 16:59, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp@yahoo.com> wrote:
Folks,The nomination for those positions should be only to info@isoc-ke.or.ke or the whole list.ThanksDaniel Omondi
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:22 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Lordmwesh,Karibu, indeed the minutes of the meeting are shared on the list kf you search you can find them.Best RegardsOn Feb 12, 2014 12:18 PM, "Kivuva" <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:Thank you Barrack and Kelvin.Those responses are sufficient, although it seems minutes of meetings are not shared on the list.It would be great if all prospective candidates send their profile to this list for vetting. The list of candidates should not be a secret.Regards______________________
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google ID | Skype ID: lordmweshOn 11 February 2014 08:18, Kelvin Githira <kelvin@skysys.co.ke> wrote:
The idea of paid membership was discussed a while ago. Its documented.However i would personaly like to see individual submitions with an objective ie for the chaptor for next 2 yrs.We all know what the chairmans responsibilities are (i use chairman as an example, should apply to all positions) however what more can you do or do better than just the responsibilities. What do you bring to the team ? Why you? Whats your track tried tested etc.we must vet this individuals just like a coporate would if at all we have to run this proffesionaly.If isoc is to stand the test of times then we must get it right as we clear candidates this is the first step to an open indipendent profitable and life and impact on society oriented chaptor.
Sent from my iPhoneHi Lordmwesh,The criteria were discussed at a membership meeting, the minutes are available on the list. Check minutes of the YMCA meeting. The objective was to encourage commitment from members. Kindly have a look at the minutes, however we will be having a membership meeting soon, i urge all members to come so that we can clarify any issues that are pending. Thank you for the questions.Best RegardsOn Feb 11, 2014 6:46 PM, "Kivuva" <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:It would be great if candidates send their expression for Interest in the elections through this ISOC Kenya list.We also need to see how this criteria of "paid up member" came up.Where is the list of the paid up members, and who did they pay?Warm regards______________________
Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya.
twitter.com/lordmweshgoogle ID | Skype ID: lordmweshOn 7 February 2014 12:00, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
Best RegardsGrace/Daniel,We also welcome ideas and suggestions on how best to proceed with the meeting as we prepare for it. I will be circulating the Chairman's report and accounts for members perusal and consideration. We will also have a membership meeting on Saturday 22 February 2014, members can come and pay their contributions as we update them on the preparations for the AGM.
On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thanks Barrack for this info.Daniel Omondi
On Friday, February 7, 2014 11:37 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu@gmail.com> wrote:
GraceRegards,Thanks Barrack,A follow up question. Where can one confirm their status and up to when is it open for members to for example to pay up?
On 7 February 2014 11:14, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
Best RegardsGreetings Daniel,The election is open to all the members, the election modalities were inadvertently excluded from the Notice. However they are below:
Eligibility to vote
1. One should be registered as an isoc member globally
2. He/she should also be a member of the Kenyan chapter
Eligibility to be hold office
1. A paid up member
2. Above 18 years of age
3. Has been a member for at least 6 months
4. Have demonstrated interest and understanding of ISOC issues
5. Have a good standing with the ISOC community--On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 11:08 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear all,I raised a question to the address mentioned info@isoc.or.ke and to-date I have not gotten a response seems the like the normal elections in Africa.Transparency is been thrown out of the window.
Daniel Omondi
On Monday, February 3, 2014 8:00 PM, ISOC KE Chapter <info@isoc.or.ke> wrote:
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As per item number 2 in the call for AGM, kindly find the call for nominations attached.
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