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WITSA Board of Directors Meeting

WITSA Board of Directors Meeting. June 24, 2014 via Conference Call. Call to Order & Approval of Minutes Opening Remarks Santiago Gutierrez. Roll Call Dr. Jim Poisant. Board of Directors. Board of Directors. In Attendance: Non Board Members. Matters Arising Dr Jim Posant.

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WITSA Board of Directors Meeting

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  1. WITSA Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2014 via Conference Call www.witsa.org

  2. Call to Order & Approval of Minutes Opening Remarks Santiago Gutierrez www.witsa.org

  3. Roll Call Dr. Jim Poisant www.witsa.org

  4. Board of Directors www.witsa.org

  5. Board of Directors www.witsa.org

  6. In Attendance: Non Board Members www.witsa.org

  7. Matters Arising Dr Jim Posant www.witsa.org

  8. Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; Nov 11, 2013 www.witsa.org

  9. Treasurer’s Report Dr. Amado Espinosa www.witsa.org

  10. Summary Statement of Income for the Five Months Ended May 31 www.witsa.org

  11. Summary Balance Sheet as of May 31 www.witsa.org

  12. YTD Actual 2014 VS YTD Budget 2014 (For the Months of January Through May, 2014) www.witsa.org

  13. Accounts Receivable (1/3) (May 31, 2014) www.witsa.org

  14. Accounts Receivable (2/3) (May 31, 2014) www.witsa.org

  15. Accounts Receivable (3/3) (May 31, 2014) www.witsa.org

  16. Discussion Block www.witsa.org

  17. Status on Delphi Methodology www.witsa.org

  18. Existing Sources of Revenue • GPATS • WCIT • Global Partner Program • Advisory Council Program • Dues • Debt (ITAC agreed to pay 60K over the next 48 months) • WITSA & ITAC working on MillenniumEdu project with Intel Canada www.witsa.org

  19. Potential Sources of Revenue • IT Barometer Study (Proposal Pending with Accenture) • IT Minister’s Summit • MillenniumEdu Program (WITSA has signed agreement) • Education/Training (young people/programmers/ Boris Komrakov) • NGO Training • Grants (WITSA is working with Ijma3 on grant possibilities) One grant pending WITSA/Ijma3 Qualifications) www.witsa.org

  20. Potential Sources of Revenue (Con’t) • Establish an event in Africa (World Bank Funding?) • WITSA’s Endorsement/Certification Fee • SME Training/Leverage Experienced WITSA members • Consulting Services/Project Management • Public Policy Consulting with Governments www.witsa.org

  21. WITSA World Congress on IT (WCIT) 2014 Update • Program 95% Complete • Delegate Registration Underway • Register now before prices increase • B2B Platform Functioning “July 1st” • Fadi Chehade (ICANN) Confirmed • Sec Gen UNCTAD Confirmed • US Delegate Marketing Campaign Underway (55,000 names) www.witsa.org

  22. WITSA Global Policy and Action Trade Summit (GPATS) 2015 (Nizar Zakka) • Status- www.witsa.org

  23. Status on WCIT 2018 Potential Bidders Submission Deadline: August 22nd www.witsa.org

  24. Status on ICT Excellence Awards • Nomination deadline: July 1st • Announcement sent 4/23; • Reminders sent 5/28 • Final reminder with deadline extension will be circulated shortly www.witsa.org

  25. General Assembly Meeting/Election of Chairman and Directors (September 27, 2014) (1 of 2) • Nominating Committee to receive recommendations for candidates for election as Directors and Chairman and shall publicize its slate to the entire Membership forty five (45) days prior to the General Assembly. • Additional nominations of candidates for directors may be made by any Member, provided they are received by the Secretary General at least fifteen (15) days prior to the General Assembly, are seconded by another Member, and the nominee(s) meets the qualifications set forth below. • Nominations from the floor at a General Assembly shall not be permitted. www.witsa.org

  26. General Assembly/ Elections of Directors and Chairman Milestones www.witsa.org

  27. Decision Block www.witsa.org

  28. Termination of TechAmerica’s Membership www.witsa.org

  29. Termination of TechAmerica’s Membership www.witsa.org

  30. Application from Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) • ITI is a highly desirable WITSA member as the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world’s leading innovation companies. • Members are the world’s most recognized technology brands to solve their most complex policy challenges. • ITI is home to the top innovators and best-run companies around the globe. Forbes ranks ITI members among the most innovative companies on the planet, and ten companies are among the world’s 50 largest corporations. • ITI has submitted its application for Membership on June 17, 2014 • Chairman Gutierrez and Dr. Poisant met with ITI’s President & International Director www.witsa.org

  31. Application from Cámara Paraguaya de la Industria del Software (CiSoft ) • Mission is to promote the development of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the country; based on exchange of information, experience and knowledge among individuals, national and foreign companies; • It is the main reference for business, government, academic and individuals; • It is the chamber with most active members in the country; • It is a chamber with thirteen years of activity www.witsa.org

  32. WITSA’s Eminent Person’s Award This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and profound difference in the lives of others. Previous Award Winners: Dr. Nelson Mandela Mr. Mike Lazaridis (RIM) www.witsa.org

  33. WITSA Eminent Person’s Award RecipientsCo Fathers of the Internet/Recommendations www.witsa.org

  34. Board of Director’s Replacement Requests CISA’s Director Request that Yvonne Chiu to replace James Liu www.witsa.org

  35. Regional Vice Chairmen Open Up-Date www.witsa.org

  36. Standing Committee Reports Global Policy Action Committee Nizar Zakka www.witsa.org

  37. Calendar of Meetings www.witsa.org

  38. Overall Program 38 www.witsa.org

  39. WITSA Meetings in Guadalajara – Sep 26 39 www.witsa.org

  40. WITSA Meetings in Guadalajara – Sep 27 40 www.witsa.org

  41. Other Business / Open Discussion www.witsa.org

  42. THANK YOU See you in Guadalajara! www.witsa.org

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