FYI and possible action   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 On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:35 AM, Ilda Simao <simao@isoc.org> wrote: I apologize for cross-posting Dear Internet Society Members, The Community Grants Programme will accept applications beginning Monday, 3 March 2014. The application round will close Monday, 31 March 2014 and announcements will be made in June. This Information Session will be offered twice on 25 February 2014 in order to cover different time zones, namely at 10:30 UTC and at 20:00 UTC. The aim of these sessions is to answer any questions you may have about the application process, the programme criteria, the budget etc. We will also share with you tips on how to write a proposal. Please sign up at http://doodle.com/h6wgxgdmbibtvh3t if you plan to participate in one of these sessions. Thanks! Venue: WebEx (see details for both sessions below). The sessions will be held in English, however questions may be asked in French and Spanish. Agenda: ·Application Process ·Tips on how to write an application · Questions and Answers Chairs/Speakers: Ilda Simao <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/people/ms-ilda-simao>, Internet Society Grants Coordinator Prepare: Get ready for the session by reading the Programme guidelines and reviewing the Video Tutorial on How to Plan and Write a Project Proposal at<http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-awards/community-grants

Any questions regarding the Community Grants Programme can be sent to project@isoc.org We look forward for your participation and lively session! Best regards, ==================================== Ilda Simao Community Grants Coordinator Internet Society Website: www.InternetSociety.org To join the 10:30 UTC session Meeting information ------------------------------------------------------- Topic: Community Grants - Info session I Date: Tuesday, 25. February 2014 Time: 11:30, Europe Time (Amsterdam, GMT+01:00) Meeting Number: 928 863 320 Meeting Password: grants ------------------------------------------------------- To start or join the online meeting ------------------------------------------------------- Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m46e6555884a374d0062420bae8eeab6f ------------------------------------------------------- Audio conference information ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=271066992&to llFree=0 Access code:928 863 320 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mb56319b76c37ebe5269c5afb05ee6951 To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. To join the 20:00 UTC session Meeting information ------------------------------------------------------- Topic: Community Grants II Date: Tuesday, 25. February 2014 Time: 21:00, Europe Time (Amsterdam, GMT+01:00) Meeting Number: 927 926 445 Meeting Password: GRANTS ------------------------------------------------------- To start or join the online meeting ------------------------------------------------------- Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m906813e6e1b225fc238d8e10c5f29e7c ------------------------------------------------------- Audio conference information ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=271067852&to llFree=0 Access code:927 926 445 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m60e646119413a14b7440c8746fbd438a To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. http://www.webex.com <http://www.webex.com/> CCM:+16504793208x927926445# IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. ==================================== Ilda Simao Community Grants Coordinator Internet Society Website: www.InternetSociety.org _______________________________________________ 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.