Hello all – Just a note about our Beyond the Net grants program. We have grants that range from $10,000.00 - $30,000.00 If you run a community network or other project, please think about applying. Applications are due by 15 September. Best, Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: Bnet_committee &lt;bnet_committee-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org&gt; on behalf of Ilda Simao &lt;simao(a)isoc.org&gt; Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 4:55 AM To: &quot;Bnet_committee(a)elists.isoc.org&quot; &lt;Bnet_committee(a)elists.isoc.org&gt; Subject: [Bnet_committee] Beyond the Net September cycle - Timeline & members Goodbye Dear Committee members, Just a quick email to remind you that September cycle application call is going on and will close on 15 September. The timeline for review and evaluation is attached, I apologize if I did not send it before. Please check it and let me know if it works for you. I have taken in consideration key events going on internally and externally of ISOC, however, I know how busy everyone is and I I hope it will still fit in your planning. I have set the online call for Friday, 4 November – so it allow some sleep on Saturday for those is places faraway ☺. But please let me know if you prefer us to hold the call another day that week. This cycle it is also time to say goodbye to our members; Edmon and Victor. We would like to thank them for their time, dedication and fabulous work serving the Bnet Selection Committee. I have already received some suggestions from the specific regions and welcome any suggestions from you. Note that once we have the full list only 1 or 2 candidates will be contacted. Suggestions for Asia-Pacific: Dr. Syed Ismail Shah, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, ismail@pta.gov.pk<mailto:ismail@pta.gov.pk> Amitabh Singhal, Director of Telxess Consulting Services, amitabh.singhal@gmail.com<mailto:amitabh.singhal@gmail.com> Sumon Sabir, Chief Strategy Officer, Fiber@Home Pvt Limited, sumon@fiberathome.net<mailto:sumon@fiberathome.net> Chester Soong Chairman of ISOC HK Nestor Michael C. Tiglao: ISOC Philippines and previous grantee &lt;nmctiglao(a)yahoo.com&gt; Suggestions for Africa: (note that preference is given to candidates that speak FR and English) Alain Aina, ISOC Togo member aalain@trstech.net<mailto:aalain@trstech.net> Alex Corenthin, ISOC Senegal Chapter President and previous grantee Khoudia Gueye SY; member of ISOC Senegal and Head of Network and Internet Services Division at the University Cheikh Anta DIOP Jean Paul Nkurunziza, member of ISOC Burundi I look forward to your suggestions after what we will make the final suggestions and contact candidates. Thank you and kind regards, Ilda ------------------------------------------------- Ilda Simao Internet Society Grants Manager Website: www.InternetSociety.org/beyondthenet