Proposed name:

The Internet Society Philadelphia Area Chapter

Community of interest this chapter will serve:

This chapter is designed to serve Philadelphia, southeastern Pennsylvania, parts of New Jersey, and Delaware.

Purpose and Scope of Chapter:

The ISOC-PHILA chapter will serve the interests of our community by providing a means of forwarding the goals of the Internet Society in our region, especially in the areas of education and training, standards and protocols and public policy.

While there are many "tech groups" in our community of interest, no existing group enables individuals and organizations to address these issues in the same manner as an ISOC Chapter.

The purpose of the chapter will be to focus on education, communication and community service, with emphasis on local implications.

Our proposed scope of operation includes:

1. To help educate those who live in our community about the importance of the Internet, the technologies that enable it, and the importance of participating in and helping shape this great internetworked capability that is rapidly changing our Society.

2. To promote the professional development and education of our members in areas focused on the Internet.
3. To provide a channel for members to have a collective voice regarding the future of the Internet.
4. To promote the goals of the Internet Society in the Philadelphia Area.

Founding members:

Mara Lipschutz
Director
Metropolitan Career Center
Computer Technology Institute
Land Title Building
100 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215.568.9215 ext 307
maral@mcc2000.org

Karen Burgess
Executive Director
Metropolitan Career Center
162 W. Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.843.6615 ext 380
kburgess@mcc2000.org

Ram Mohan
Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Business Operations
Afilias
300 Welsh Road
Building 3, Suite 105
Horsham, PA 19044
215.706.5700 ext 103
rmohan@afilias.info

Roland LaPlante
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Afilias
300 Welsh Road
Building 3, Suite 105
Horsham, PA 19044
215.706.5700 ext 105
rlaplante@afilias.info

Supporters are:

Metropolitan Career Center
162 Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.843.6615
Contact:
Karen Burgess
Executive Director
kburgess@mcc2000.org

Afilias USA
300 Welsh Road
Building 3 Suite 105
Horsham, PA, 19044
215.706.5700 ext 105
Contact:
Roland LaPlante
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
rlaplante@afilias.info

List of Requirements

The bylaws of the Metropolitan Career Center preclude it from engaging in any lobbying activities.

Our intent is to establish this chapter as a not-for-profit organization in Pennsylvania.

Additional information:

There are no competing chapters in our area -- the closest chapter is in New York.

Philadelphia is a very tech focused city, as illustrated by the mayor's initiative to make Philadelphia the first "wired" city in the nation by establishing a public wireless network in the downtown area.

Philadelphia is home to dozens of universities, colleges, and tech companies that include many individuals and organizations who will be interested in and will benefit from the influence of the Internet Society's approach to internet issues.

Our contact is:

Mara Lipschutz
Director
Computer Technology Institute
Metropolitan Career Center
Land Title Building
100 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19100
215.568.9215 ext 307
maral@mcc2000.org