[Advisors] community networks -- a fulsome definition?

[Executive Director]

Marita, 

"Not-for-profit" is a Canadian legal term that doesn't include charities or American non-profits/charities so you might want to say something like a "government-recognized non-profit, not-for-profit, or charitable organization" 

I also think it's worth including a bullet point on how these organizations include volunteers (though I certainly agree with dropping the 100% volunteer requirement). 

Thanks, 
Shelley 


Shelley Robinson 
Executive Director 
National Capital FreeNet/Libertel de la Capital nationale 
206-1305 Richmond Rd. 
Ottawa, ON 
K2B 7Y4 
(613) 721-1773 ext. 1001 


From: "Marita Moll" <mmoll at ca.inter.net> 
To: "TC Advisors" <advisors at tc.ca> 
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:28:02 AM 
Subject: [Advisors] community networks -- a fulsome definition? 





I really need to submit our definition proposal. Can we go with this version? Anyone out there with responses to my question re paid/volunteer time ratio? 


Community networks are community-based not-for-profit organizations that provide urban and rural communities with opportunities to explore the effective use of technology applications in learning, capacity building, and economic development by: 

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having their legal membership open to every citizen of their community; 
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examining and addressing issues of access to Information and Communications technology to expand and strengthen its effective use for citizen and community development. 
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promoting initiatives designed to increase local economic and social capital by encouraging traditional and media literacy, supporting the transition to an “Information Economy,” and supporting e-government initiatives. 
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empowering citizens by offering Internet related education and support systems. 
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advocating for equitable and affordable access to electronic information and network services. 
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facilitating public education and awareness of the issues surrounding access to information and network services. 


Marita 

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