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[CNSIG-Council] [global-summit] Initial Discussions

by Nicolas Pace

Hi all, Merry festivities for all of you. I think we need to allow all of us to reflect on this topic of the Global Summit. Have seen/read in some spaces the interest of ISOC to include people (like the Partnership for Public Access, lead by IFLA and where people from Microsoft/Facebook participate). If we want to define the agenda and not the agenda be imposed on us somehow... I think we need to be upfront on what we need the event to be and to speak as early as possible so we can define the agenda the way we need it. Would like to propose to share this interest to trigger this conversation in the African, Asian and Indigenous North American groups, to try all-together to shape an amazing summit for us all, that can serve us the way we need it to serve us. Just some random thoughts that came to mind... so, the proposed actionables are: * continue discussing about: http://nicolasacco.diveni.re/~gio/asciipad/CNSIG_CouncilMeeting20181115Pari… * what do you think about bringing this discussion to the other spaces? let them discuss and then we can find each other with some idea of what each region needs Shall we give us 10 days for the 2nd, and 15 days for the first one, to see how it goes? Happy holidays everyone!

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[CNSIG-Council] ISOC evaluation and CNSIG Annual Council Meeting

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi all, We have received communication from ISOC regarding the annual chapters and SIGs evaluation. This requires completing information in the online ISOC platform which I'll be doing soon. Those who have participated in events using the "CNSIG hat", please send a one paragraph summary (and any relevant links) so we can add it to the activities form in the platform. Out of the top of my head I can remember participation in "Mesh is in the air", participation in two african events, participation/organization of the LAC CN Summit and participation in the IGF2018 after-event meeting. We also need to organize our annual Council Meeting. An important excerpt from the Bylaws[1]: " The officers of the Executive council shall be Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Alternate members must be appointed for Secretary and Treasurer. The officers shall be elected at the Annual Council Meeting. Officers must be members -representing an Organization- of the Executive Council to be elegible for office. Officers shall take office immediately upon election and serve until their successor is elected. They shall serve for one (1) year. Consecutive re-election to occupy any office will only be allowed for three terms. All candidates to officer positions shall present their candidacy, including a program and a declaration of interests, at least 30 business days before the Annual Council meeting. [...] The Annual Council meeting shall be held at the last meeting of the program year. At this meeting, the Secretary and Treasurer each shall present a report. Also, the election of officers for the Council, Standing committees and temporary committees shall be held. Also, the Chair shall announce the results of the election of officers which may have been held through e-mail ballot, for the coming year " These are our current executive council officers: Chair Nicolás Echániz Vice Chair Sol Luca de Tena Treasurer Karla Velasco Alternate Treasurer Gioacchino Mazzurco Secretary Manuela González Ursi Alternate Secretary Peter Bloom So, according to our bylaws, anyone willing to be considered for a position should "present their candidacy, including a program and a declaration of interests, at least 30 business days before the Annual Council meeting." Please do so soon! According to these requirements, the meeting will need to occur during the last weeks of January. Let's decide on a suitable meeting date; can someone get on top of coordinating this? Cheers! Nico [1] http://cnsig.info/assets/CNSIG-Bylaws_v1.1.pdf

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[CNSIG-Council] Anyone going to RightsCon?

by mai＠peoplesopen.net

Hi there, This is extremely last minute but I'm going to submit a session proposal for RightsCon tonight about community networks (the deadline is in a few hours). I wanted to know if anyone else was planning to be there in Tunis, June 2019? The format I'm going to choose is "Fishbowl" so we can use it as an opportunity to meet and have a discussion among anyone who's planning to be there. But let me know if you plan on being there ASAP and would like me to include you in the proposal! cheers, Mai

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[CNSIG-Council] AlterMundi lcence. Following up on Paris meeting.

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi All, I think it would be a good practice for our group to follow up on our organization plans shared during our meeting[1], so we can keep the collective links alive. I wanted to let you all know that as of yesterday AlterMundi was granted operator license in Argentina. It's the first license for community networks. This is an important step to push for access to Universal Service Funds. I'll keep you posted on news on that front. Here is the license document: https://blog.altermundi.net/media/uploads/licenciaaltermundi-1895-18_resol.… And this is the resolution we got passed in august making the special licensing for community networks possible: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/310000-314999/313590… Cheers! Nico [1] http://gg.gg/CNSIG_CouncilMeeting20181115_Paris

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[CNSIG-Council] Fwd: Open Forum : Please join us for InterCommunity - Tuesday, 4th December 2018!

by Nicolas Pace

Hope someone can join -------- Original Message -------- From: Corinne Ogu via Internet Society <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: December 3, 2018 3:59:29 PM CST To: nicopace(a)gmail.com Subject: Open Forum : Please join us for InterCommunity - Tuesday, 4th December 2018! == Please, reply above this line == Dear Members, Please join us on Tuesday, 4th December 2018 for InterCommunity 2018 Broadcast. The Internet Society's annual member meeting. This year's virtual meet-up will bring our global community together during two broadcasts to accommodate different time zones: 10 AM UTC and 6 PM UTC. To join either broadcast, follow the instructions below and online: 10 AM UTC - InterCommunity Broadcast: http://digitell.io/isoc2018 <http://digitell.io/isoc2018> 6 PM UTC - InterCommunity Broadcast: http://digitell.io/isoc2018 <http://digitell.io/isoc2018> After entering your information you will be able to choose which session to join. Note that the sessions will be simulcast in both Spanish and French. There is also a "Demo" button you can use to verify that your system will work correctly and learn about how to use the web interface. Please see the Instructions page <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2018/instructions/> online. What's on the agenda? 1) Presentation of 2019 Action Plan: <https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2019/> The action plan will deliver Internet Society's key focus areas for 2019. This is an opportunity for you our community members to know what is in store for the coming year, understand the global plan and translate it into actionable items at local level. It is also an opportunity to ask clarifying questions and engage on how you can make the plan relevant at local level. 2) Announcing 2018 Chapterthon <https://www.internetsociety.org/beyond-the-net/chapterthon/2018/> Winners: Are you curious to find out who won the 2018 Chapterthon? We read your inspiring project submissions on IoT Security. You will be voting for your favorite project in November after which the winners will be announced during the InterCommunity live broadcast event. Be part of the online event to find out who they are. 3) The future of InterCommunity <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2018/>: What would you want an ideal community event to look like? Be part of shaping and re-imagining our future InterCommunity events. Join the conversation during this year's InterCommunity and let your voice be heard. There will be a live session discussing some of your views and the consultation phase will continue in 2019. Hope to see you online, and we look forward to your participation! Best, ------------------------------ connectafrica(a)isoc.org / ogu(a)isoc.org Individual and Online Membership Manager https://www.internetsociety.org Together We Can #SwitchItOn and #KeepItOn! Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&MID=36028… You are subscribed to "Open Forum" as nicopace(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

7 years, 2 months

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[CNSIG-Council] The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity | Funding opportunity?

by Vasilis Chryssos

Hello, I just came accross this initiative and I was wondering if it is of interest for the CNSIG (or the LibreMesh Router project?). https://solve.mit.edu/articles/the-mohammed-bin-rashid-initiative-for-globa… Any thoughts? Best, *Vassilis Chryssos* Board Member / Administrator *Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization* 28 Karaiskaki str., 10554 Psirri, Athens, Greece Tel: +30 211 8002730, Mob: +30 694 794 8786 Email: vchryssos(a)sarantaporo.gr, Web: www.sarantaporo.gr

7 years, 2 months

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[CNSIG-Council] fight on access to public & private infrastructures while deploying CN

by Ramon Roca

Although some of you already know, I realized that we've missed to inform at this list on this. I've to write here more often! After many years dealing with multiple controversies at "domestic" level in Spain, we thought that is time to raise this up to International levels, so we recently we formally asked for assistance at the European Ombudsman, and for that purpose, we elaborated a report (attached). A part of this there are several megabytes of information that can't be attached in an email, providing evidences of dozens of cases. We think is important to fight this not only at domestic level but also to international levels for two important reasons: 1. Although the examples we provide are fro Spain, we all know that the described or similar practices are also often globally used against CN. (International laws not being enforced at domestic levels, clientelism, conflicts of interest, overbuilding & hoarding in a few hands while many unattended, etc...). At the end of the day conceptually is the same fight as the spectrum, but extended to other subjects. 2. It's so difficult to fight at local level when actually who fails and we are denouncing at the same time is the judge. Fight for corruption against well established cartels or local authorities doing maladministration requires to be able to go to international bodies. Today at the meeting with the MEP's from the EU Parliament, they suggested to send the report not only to the Ombudsman, but also to the EU Commission or the EU Parliament. When some days ago we wto the EU office in Barcelona to formally give the complaint in person, some colleagues from Europe came with us. That was great, so could be a good idea to check is we can add cases from abroad (not only EU) thus reinforcing the argument that this should be considered not only domestic affairs but also a global problem, or signatures from CNs or orgs from other countries giving support. So please, those of you who can document other cases, or just willing to give us support either at personal or org level, tell us! r. p.d. anyone interested in getting more details/information, just ask,

7 years, 3 months

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[CNSIG-Council] CNSIG meeting in Paris

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi everyone, The IGF in Paris is almost here. Panos and NicoPace have confirmed a location for our gathering: Gaite Lyrique 3bis Rue Papin, 75003 Paris https://goo.gl/maps/LrY4fbfnUoQ2 The CNSIG meeting will occur the 15th starting at 9AM and ending at noon. In the afternoon we will have an open meeting with other people that are related to Community Networks issues in the same location. Our proposed meetig agenda so far: - what is the role of our Trusted Advisors, how do we invite them to get more involved in the CNSIG? - LAC Summit document[1]. Does the global CNSIG wish to discuss and/or support the document? - Regional CNSIG groups. We have created the LAC CNSIG group, Sol is working on the African group. Does it make sense to create similar initiatives for other regions? How do regional groups integrate with the global CNSIG. - Global Community Networks summit. Do we want to be in charge of such an event? Who can help make it happen? ISOC will very probably provide funding during 2019. - Why have we created the CNSIG and what do we want to do with it? - Update of the work that we have done until now. - Sol would like to share about the African base CNs, the communication channels that could be most effective and the relation to the CNSIG. - Appropriation of the community network narrative and avoiding to become "cheap labor" for "connecting the unconnected" to Facebook and Google's servers. Matters that we consider to be more general and less directly related to the CNSIG can be discussed in the afternoon in the open meeting. CNSIG members attending IGF in Paris: (if you are attending and your name is not there, raise your hand) Karla Velasco John Dada Peter Bloom Nico Echaniz Nico Pace Panayotis Antoniadis Erick Huerta Velázquez Ramón Roca Roger Baig Shaun Pather Vasilis Chryssos Hiure Queiroz Damián Cejas Gioacchino Mazzurco Gui Iribarren Mai Sutton I would like to create a temporary whatsapp or telegram group so we can easily coordinate during the event, comment on interesting sessions, organize for off-the-event activities, etc. I don't have everyone's contact, so if you are OK with being added to the temporary group, please send me a message to this number: +549 3547 656593 Cheers! NicoEchániz

7 years, 3 months

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[CNSIG-Council] CNSIG Chapterton results out!

by Nicolas Pace

Hi friends, Our collegues from People's Open Network have finished the chapterton goal! you can see the outcome here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUC-1rN2iaA Now it is time to vote for the best solution, so I invite you to vote for the one you feel the best option (hope it is the chapter's one, up to you ;) ): https://internetsociety.org/beyond-the-net/chapterthon/2018/projects/ You know our project is one of the few that is Open Source!? Check the source code here: https://disaster.radio/protocol Any extra questions can be sent to Jenny Ryan from People's Open Network. Regards,

7 years, 3 months

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[CNSIG-Council] CNSIG representation at IGF

by Jesica

Buenos días a todes, estaba pensando que tal vez estaría bueno poder conversar un poco sobre cómo se presenta y/o representa el CNSIG en París, en vistas que la reunión de consejo es posterior al IGF. ______ Good morning to all, I was thinking that maybe it would be nice to be able to talk a bit about how the CNSIG is presented and / or represented in Paris, in view that the council meeting is after the IGF.

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