Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 03:54:07 PM sanga collins wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. I got the same. How did they get our names? I haven't really looked at the web site, although I read the e-mail. So there is a fee? Mark. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc. Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
The member fees are not too bad in my opinion. They have several tiers depending on if how you want to be involved. Simon: I am hoping to be back in Kampala next spring. No solid dates yet since I need to clear it with work first, but I would be glad to meet with some of the members. I too would not be able to fill the role of LUG rep, but that wont stop me from being involved. On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.comwrote: Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc. Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Peter, That is a level 1 Member such as a Telecommunications companies, ICT Manufacturers and equipment suppliers, MNCs operating in Uganda. - Accreditation and Branding use as per guidelines - Brand Recognition on certain ICTAU Merchandise - *Three* Committee Members/ Votes - *Level One*, will get priority consideration for sending representatives to international events But goes down to Level 3 @ 1,000,000 - Ugandan Software development companies and distributors, computer hardware dealers and distributors, web hosting companies, web design companies, IT support companies and solutions companies. - Accreditation and Branding use as per guidelines - Brand Recognition on certain ICTAU Merchandise as per - *Level 3 *Merchandise Guidelines - *One* committee members/ votes On 10 October 2013 17:18, Peter C. Ndikuwera pnd...@gmail.com wrote: I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc. Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | http://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin LinkedIn Profile From: lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] On Behalf Of Peter C. Ndikuwera Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:18 PM To: Uganda Linux User Group Subject: Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc. Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? Simon On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote: Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 tel:%28954%29%20324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 tel:%28435%29%20578%207411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Hmmm clearly that table needs some work, as it obviously is not clear enough. Let me flag it for an edit. On 10 October 2013 17:27, Peter Atkin peter.at...@cfts.co wrote: Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. ** ** Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | *LinkedIn Profilehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin * ** ** *From:* lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] *On Behalf Of *Peter C. Ndikuwera *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:18 PM *To:* Uganda Linux User Group *Subject:* Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? ** ** I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. ** ** On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc.*** * Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, ** ** As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. ** ** The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. ** ** It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. ** ** This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. ** ** When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? ** ** Simon ** ** ** ** ** ** On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote:** ** Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ** ** -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 05:16:29 PM billyn...@gmail.com wrote: We are actively recruiting for members. So mainly word of mouth at this stage. Lurking on Forums etc is my guess. Also from attending and supporting events such as the recent UIGF (Which might be where your name was mentioned Mark) Fair point, I haven't been in Uganda for a little while, so I'm not sure how well-known ICTAU or its work is among Ugandan IT professionals. I certainly hadn't heard of it until now :-). With due respect, I suppose my issue is given the amounts being asked (even if it's on an annual basis), I'm hoping I'm the only one who doesn't know of what the possibilities are, because those sums tend to follow born credibility. Like I said, it's likely I'm the only one that hasn't heard about ICTAU until now. If that is the case, please don't take offence :-). I thought my participation was being sought on a professional, possibly free-of-charge basis, but certainly didn't expect to be pushing monies out. Cheers, Mark. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
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I read the whole table perhaps I just don't understand what the benefit of accreditation - by whom? as whom? - and branding is. Especially for an organization that's still growing. Is this accreditation by the in-crowd? Is an ICTAU accreditation a benefit anywhere in the world? P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:32, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm clearly that table needs some work, as it obviously is not clear enough. Let me flag it for an edit. On 10 October 2013 17:27, Peter Atkin peter.at...@cfts.co wrote: Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. ** ** Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | *LinkedIn Profilehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin * ** ** *From:* lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] *On Behalf Of *Peter C. Ndikuwera *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:18 PM *To:* Uganda Linux User Group *Subject:* Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? ** ** I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. ** ** On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc.** ** Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, ** ** As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. ** ** The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. ** ** It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. ** ** This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. ** ** When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some of the board members if that would help? ** ** Simon ** ** ** ** ** ** On 10 October 2013 15:54, sanga collins sanga.coll...@gmail.com wrote:* *** Just got an invite to join ICTAU. Since I do not live in Uganda, is it worth paying the membership fee's? The website looks very nice but did not really convey the true scope of what they are trying to accomplish. -- Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~ Google Voice: (954) 324-1365 E- fax: (435) 578 7411 ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ** ** -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Mark, Like I said, it's likely I'm the only one that hasn't heard about ICTAU until now. If that is the case, please don't take offence :-). I thought my participation was being sought on a professional, possibly free-of-charge basis, but certainly didn't expect to be pushing monies out. It is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. We need to money in part to better promote and sustain the ICTAU. We have reached out in certain cases to offer gratis members for example the committee chair for the LUG and various other non-profits, but we can't sustain it on good will alone. As an active member of AFNOG there would be a case to be made under that banner, but it would need board approval. Simon On 10 October 2013 17:45, Mark Tinka mark.ti...@seacom.mu wrote: On Thursday, October 10, 2013 05:16:29 PM billyn...@gmail.com wrote: We are actively recruiting for members. So mainly word of mouth at this stage. Lurking on Forums etc is my guess. Also from attending and supporting events such as the recent UIGF (Which might be where your name was mentioned Mark) Fair point, I haven't been in Uganda for a little while, so I'm not sure how well-known ICTAU or its work is among Ugandan IT professionals. I certainly hadn't heard of it until now :-). With due respect, I suppose my issue is given the amounts being asked (even if it's on an annual basis), I'm hoping I'm the only one who doesn't know of what the possibilities are, because those sums tend to follow born credibility. Like I said, it's likely I'm the only one that hasn't heard about ICTAU until now. If that is the case, please don't take offence :-). I thought my participation was being sought on a professional, possibly free-of-charge basis, but certainly didn't expect to be pushing monies out. Cheers, Mark. -- Simon Vass ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Peter, Whilst we do not as yet have a formal charter, it is one thing we would like members to create and eventually adhere too. I seem to be copy and pasting the website. http://ictau.ug/general-benefits/ The General benefits of being a member of ICTAU include the following; - Strong Avenue for competitive networks - Widest communication coverage via the ICTAU mailing list - Social capital engine - Jobline opportunities for members - Platform for sharing success stories and management experience - Source for highly skilled and competent persons - Safeguard interests of institutions - Access to information - Posting information on mailing for wider reach - Clarification of true identity - Organized addresses, databases for research and easy access to members In order for us to perform some of the above roles we would need to accredit and check the qualifications of the members. So in answer at the moment the accreditation is being done by us. Eventually we will make it both an national and hopefully an internationally recognized accreditation. We are recognized by both the Ministry of ICT and NITA(U) and have their blessings and support. Again how ever this is a little like a chicken and egg scenario we need members to help shape and form the type of organisation we want to be and continue to be. In much the same way the Law Society or other professional bodies are shaped by their members. Simon On 10 October 2013 17:51, Peter C. Ndikuwera pnd...@gmail.com wrote: I read the whole table perhaps I just don't understand what the benefit of accreditation - by whom? as whom? - and branding is. Especially for an organization that's still growing. Is this accreditation by the in-crowd? Is an ICTAU accreditation a benefit anywhere in the world? P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:32, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm clearly that table needs some work, as it obviously is not clear enough. Let me flag it for an edit. On 10 October 2013 17:27, Peter Atkin peter.at...@cfts.co wrote: Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. ** ** Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | *LinkedIn Profilehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin * ** ** *From:* lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] *On Behalf Of *Peter C. Ndikuwera *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:18 PM *To:* Uganda Linux User Group *Subject:* Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? ** ** I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. ** ** On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc.* *** Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, ** ** As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. ** ** The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. ** ** It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have yet to fill is the representative from the LUG to the ICTAU. I have rec used myself, a) As I was on the forming committee b) Currently not living in Uganda. c) Too busy by far. ** ** This role is to me similar to the idea we came up with some months ago for OPTA, and the goals of that organisation I think could be filled by the LUG Committee/Chair. ** ** When are you next in town? Would be happy to setup a meeting with some
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
Ok, so if I paid an annual fee right now, I could spend the next 12 months and not have any recognizable accreditation since the association is still in childhood state, right? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 19:06, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, Whilst we do not as yet have a formal charter, it is one thing we would like members to create and eventually adhere too. I seem to be copy and pasting the website. http://ictau.ug/general-benefits/ The General benefits of being a member of ICTAU include the following; - Strong Avenue for competitive networks - Widest communication coverage via the ICTAU mailing list - Social capital engine - Jobline opportunities for members - Platform for sharing success stories and management experience - Source for highly skilled and competent persons - Safeguard interests of institutions - Access to information - Posting information on mailing for wider reach - Clarification of true identity - Organized addresses, databases for research and easy access to members In order for us to perform some of the above roles we would need to accredit and check the qualifications of the members. So in answer at the moment the accreditation is being done by us. Eventually we will make it both an national and hopefully an internationally recognized accreditation. We are recognized by both the Ministry of ICT and NITA(U) and have their blessings and support. Again how ever this is a little like a chicken and egg scenario we need members to help shape and form the type of organisation we want to be and continue to be. In much the same way the Law Society or other professional bodies are shaped by their members. Simon On 10 October 2013 17:51, Peter C. Ndikuwera pnd...@gmail.com wrote: I read the whole table perhaps I just don't understand what the benefit of accreditation - by whom? as whom? - and branding is. Especially for an organization that's still growing. Is this accreditation by the in-crowd? Is an ICTAU accreditation a benefit anywhere in the world? P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:32, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.comwrote: Hmmm clearly that table needs some work, as it obviously is not clear enough. Let me flag it for an edit. On 10 October 2013 17:27, Peter Atkin peter.at...@cfts.co wrote: Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. ** ** Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | *LinkedIn Profilehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin * ** ** *From:* lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] *On Behalf Of *Peter C. Ndikuwera *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:18 PM *To:* Uganda Linux User Group *Subject:* Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? ** ** I think my issue is I don't feel the benefits are clear. 10 million for company subscription? -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. ** ** On 10 October 2013 18:11, Kyle Spencer k...@stormzero.com wrote: Sanga, I'm also a founding member though, like Simon, am not super active in its operations. It's early days but I believe it has potential so long as everyone's voices (i.e. industry, community, etc) are fairly represented when lobbying and other ICTAU related activites occur. Simon Kaheru acts as the frontman along with Boaz Shani and Albert Muc. Regards, Kyle Spencer On Oct 10, 2013 6:02 PM, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Sanga, ** ** As the former acting PRO I should probably give answering your query a go. ** ** The idea of the ICTAU is to form a associate membership body for IT professionals across the breadth of the IT Sector in Uganda. Your exactly the type of person we would like to have in the organisation. Someone who has good practical experience of working in IT and has an interest in improving and expanding the IT Sector in Uganda. ** ** It is early days so I can not say we have achieved vast amount, how ever we do already have good and close ties within the IT Industry and Government. One key role is to be able to actually lobby government effectively about issues facing our industry. As someone who has been outspoken about various issues on this forum, your voice would be an invaluable one to add. Especially in adding a practical knowledge of Open Source Solutions and how they can best suit Uganda. One role we have
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 05:54:01 PM billyn...@gmail.com wrote: It is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. We need to money in part to better promote and sustain the ICTAU. We have reached out in certain cases to offer gratis members for example the committee chair for the LUG and various other non-profits, but we can't sustain it on good will alone. As an active member of AFNOG there would be a case to be made under that banner, but it would need board approval. I suppose the point I was trying to make is that there are a lot of organizations and entities that are willing to put in seed money into bodies such as ICTAU that make their case, which would allow you to focus on the business of meeting your objective, to a level where sponsorship can fall away and the body can sustain itself through more conventional means such as membership fees. If ICTAU have no credibility yet, it will be hard to rope participation in, let alone membership fees. Not saying it's not impossible, just a little harder. Mark. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
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Mark, Agreed. I think one thing the founder members felt was doing it the 'hard' way was preferable. Not to caste dispersion's but sometimes when you go the seeded route there is no incentive to go from that to becoming a membership funded org. I think we have all seen plenty of examples of that in Uganda. But yes it does open us up to the claim that until we prove ourselves why join. * Thus far we have gotten the association registered * Formed an organizing committee * Reached out and met with NITA(U),MoICT * Reached out to various members of the ICT Community such as Hive Colab, Outbox etc * Helped organize this years UIGF * Attended the Orange Expo last year * Hired a administrator to help run the secretariat. Also I'd like to think we have some credibility maybe not with everyone, but with a growing member of the ICT Community in Uganda. That having been said we do have a lot more to do. Which is where I want to take the conversation next. What would you as Mark Tinka like to see the association do? What would be of value to you? How can we overcome some of the obstacles facing the ICT Sector in Uganda? How do we help make Uganda a ICT Hub of Excellence? How can we improve the level of ICT Education? Simon On 10 October 2013 18:45, Mark Tinka mark.ti...@seacom.mu wrote: On Thursday, October 10, 2013 05:54:01 PM billyn...@gmail.com wrote: It is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. We need to money in part to better promote and sustain the ICTAU. We have reached out in certain cases to offer gratis members for example the committee chair for the LUG and various other non-profits, but we can't sustain it on good will alone. As an active member of AFNOG there would be a case to be made under that banner, but it would need board approval. I suppose the point I was trying to make is that there are a lot of organizations and entities that are willing to put in seed money into bodies such as ICTAU that make their case, which would allow you to focus on the business of meeting your objective, to a level where sponsorship can fall away and the body can sustain itself through more conventional means such as membership fees. If ICTAU have no credibility yet, it will be hard to rope participation in, let alone membership fees. Not saying it's not impossible, just a little harder. Mark. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
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Just to add my thoughts right or wrong I'm an accredited Fellow of the British Computer Society, which is a member institution of Engineering Council UK is therefore responsible for regulation of ICT and computer science fields within the UK, it's quite recognised and one can clearly see the benefits, in my case it adds status and credibility to who I am and what I do, even as a fellow it's only $145.00 a year to maintain my membership. Being that the ICTAU is so new and how people are judged to be competent or not seems very much at the whimsy of the board it's hard to see where this may be going, it's a good idea in principle but the costs seem OTT given the apparent lack of credibility , how and who decides where this money is going , how will it be used to better the ICT body, increases awareness and ultimately legitimize its status, what's in place to stop someone from just buying status. I have visited the ICTAU Site while looks OK albeit light on information, almost no information on the process behind the organization again in stark contrast to the BCS site, while I know that the ICTAU is new it should at least make public its members, process, meetings etc, or that what I would have thought. Have a look at the BCS http://www.bcs.org site everything is clear and concise This is not meant as a downer but if you expect people to pay money you have to justify it, as a test case believe I would fall under either - Individuals - Corporate @200,000/= which is what about $75.00 - Or PRIVATE COMPANIES/ CORPRATIONS Level 3 @1,000,000 which is about $380.00 membership I still want to know how and why you do things. as would most members would be my guess. I would have thought that starting this up a little lower key getting some traction then going for the bright lights later may have been a better move, now ICTAU is faced with somehow getting loads of money to maintain itself or face extinction, and that would not be good for the credibility of ICT field here, Uganda needs this in my view. Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | http://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin LinkedIn Profile From: lug-boun...@linux.or.ug [mailto:lug-boun...@linux.or.ug] On Behalf Of billyn...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:06 PM To: Uganda Linux User Group Subject: Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it? Peter, Whilst we do not as yet have a formal charter, it is one thing we would like members to create and eventually adhere too. I seem to be copy and pasting the website. http://ictau.ug/general-benefits/ The General benefits of being a member of ICTAU include the following; . Strong Avenue for competitive networks . Widest communication coverage via the ICTAU mailing list . Social capital engine . Jobline opportunities for members . Platform for sharing success stories and management experience . Source for highly skilled and competent persons . Safeguard interests of institutions . Access to information . Posting information on mailing for wider reach . Clarification of true identity . Organized addresses, databases for research and easy access to members In order for us to perform some of the above roles we would need to accredit and check the qualifications of the members. So in answer at the moment the accreditation is being done by us. Eventually we will make it both an national and hopefully an internationally recognized accreditation. We are recognized by both the Ministry of ICT and NITA(U) and have their blessings and support. Again how ever this is a little like a chicken and egg scenario we need members to help shape and form the type of organisation we want to be and continue to be. In much the same way the Law Society or other professional bodies are shaped by their members. Simon On 10 October 2013 17:51, Peter C. Ndikuwera pnd...@gmail.com wrote: I read the whole table perhaps I just don't understand what the benefit of accreditation - by whom? as whom? - and branding is. Especially for an organization that's still growing. Is this accreditation by the in-crowd? Is an ICTAU accreditation a benefit anywhere in the world? P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 10 October 2013 18:32, billyn...@gmail.com billyn...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm clearly that table needs some work, as it obviously is not clear enough. Let me flag it for an edit. On 10 October 2013 17:27, Peter Atkin peter.at...@cfts.co wrote: Same here cannot see the benefit for us, with a 10,000,000 price just cannot justify it.. Kind Regards Peter Atkin FBCS +256-772-700781 tel:%2B256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu | http://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin LinkedIn
Re: [LUG] ICTAU worth it?
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 07:01:09 PM Simon Vass wrote: That having been said we do have a lot more to do. Which is where I want to take the conversation next. What would you as Mark Tinka like to see the association do? What would be of value to you? How can we overcome some of the obstacles facing the ICT Sector in Uganda? How do we help make Uganda a ICT Hub of Excellence? How can we improve the level of ICT Education? I'm happy to join ICTAU and contribute, just as I contribute on various other organizations in our Internet community. As with the other bodies, I don't mind not being paid provided what we're doing for the wananchi is not in conflict, but I'm not sure I'm ready to pay to contribute my time :-). Mark. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part. ___ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: LUG@linux.or.ug Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
