[Community-Discuss] ISOC InterCommunity 2017 in Mauritius

[Ish Sookun]

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for the information.

On 09/14/2017 11:58 AM, Kevin G. Chege wrote:
> 
> Having said that, we’d also like to clarify that we do have one Chapter
> in Mauritius that is chartered by the Internet Society. The Chapter went
> through a rejuvenation process in 2011 to bring together a new
> leadership team (this new team is led by Kris Seeburn, with a web
> presence here: www.facebook.com/groups/isocmauritius/
> <http://www.facebook.com/groups/isocmauritius/>)
> 

Yes. I read about the rejuvenation process of 2011. Nothing much
happened since then and it appears there is much hesitation [1] to help
fix the local issue.

> We are aware of the fact that even after its rejuvenation, the Chapter
> struggled to become active locally. This is why we are currently working
> with the local Mauritius Chapter group to reactivate the Chapter. We
> invite everyone interested in joining that effort and help strengthen
> the local Internet community to reach out to <chapter-support at isoc.org
> <mailto:chapter-support at isoc.org>>. We’d be happy to put you in touch
> with the local group. 

My observation of groups in Mauritius is that people tend to be happy
being founders, co-founders or other fancy titles. However, there is
little advocacy on the group mission and other matters. I am keen to
learn from ISOC and your experience in the region in order to address
the local issue.

Regards,

Ish Sookun

[1]
http://lists.elandnews.com/archive/mauritius/internet-users/2015/03/0169.html