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sioneholof — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:33:55 CDT

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sioneholof — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:16:23 CDT

Fakalofa atu! Welcome to the new web site of the Niue Computer Society, this site is being developed so our apologies for any typos. The site is to help improve the delivery of our services to our members and the public, please feel free to contact us if you have some suggestions.

We acknowledge the assistance and support of the Government of Niue, UNDP, Wintecactive and the New Zealand High Commission.

Wikipedia Niuean is one of the major projects we are developing at the moment, just like the parent www.wikipedia.org site, this is a free Niuean encyclopedia, you can also contribute to its development by writing more stories and help edit what is already there. While you can edit without registering, however if you would like to track your contribution you must register and login every time you write and contribute to the site. CLICK HERE to visit the site. Site URL is http://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/niu.

Niue Film Making School

Monuina!

About Us

sioneholof — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:27:06 CDT

The NCS(Inc.) is a non-government organisation established in November 2004. Our vision is for Niue to become an ICT hub of the Pacific, the mission is to train Niueans to use computers enabling them to participate fully in the knowledge economy of today. We are also seeking support and assistance from individuals and organisations, please feel free to contact us for further information.

Niue Computer Society(Inc.) Executive Committee

President: Frank Sioneholo

Vice-President: vacant

Secretary\Treasurer: Inangaro Vakaafi

Committee Members:
Mrs Malua Jackson
Vacant
Vacant

e-Learning Cafe

Rockenezian — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:44:14 CDT

The Niue Computer Society(Inc.) have just open a new computer lab named e-Learning Cafe. This is a computer training place as well as an internet cafe. This project is part of the Government of Niue e-Government Project with funding support provided by UNDP.

Location/Address
Liu Kingi Building, Utuko, Alofi South Phone:(683)4103

Opening hours: (subject to change without notice)
Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm(may be longer depending on supervisors availability)
Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm-10:00pm
Please call the centre first on 4103 for details and make a booking to avoid disappointment. Any slot being booked must be taken within 5 minutes from start of slot, after 5 minutes it will be taken by first come first serve basis. Anyone who uses a computer must book first, priority be given to a person who have book a slot in the register. We hope to install a cybercafé software to help us enforce the above rules.

Charges:
Membership Fees: Adults (Senior Members) $5 Students(Junior Members) $2
Internet usage: $4 per hour(subject to change)
Printing Charges: 30¢ per color page 20¢ per black/white page CD-R-$1 DVD-R-$2 CD/DVD Cover $1

MEMO: TO: ALL CENTRE USERS Due to concerns raised by supervisors we are currently undergoing a review or user privilidges and rules. User pay system will be effective as of the 1st of April. Therefore you are encouraged to join the Niue Computer Society and pay membership fees with special arrangements for members. If you require any clarifications contact :
Frank Sioneholo: Day 4148 Night 3302
Inangaro Vakaafi: Day4032 Night 3319

RULES: *No food or drinks allowed while using computers
*No music played on open speakers, music fans must use earphones, the Café will be getting some install soon.
*Priority will be given to our students enrolled on our online courses. *Children under 13 restricted use.
*Do not save any files on PC’s please use your own storage devices. *Do not delete any applications on the computers.
*Absolutely NO visiting adult theme sites, immediate expulsion from centre if caught.
*Use time wisely and payment to be made after use.
*Maximum of 2 hours use and must take a break, however if other users are waiting then 1 hour per person rule come into play.
*Please be considerate of others.

CENTRE Supervisors : Frank Sioneholo, Inangaro Vakaafi, Jica Vakaafi, Talia Sioneholo, Numa Sioneholo, Daphne Pihigia, HegigieVakaafi, Stephanie Peaufa.

Contact Us

sioneholof — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:36:59 CDT

Postal/Location

President
Niue Computer Society(Inc.)
Liu Kingi Building
Utuko
Alofi South, NIUE
ph:(683)4103
fx:(683)4010
e-mail: e_learniue@yahoo.com, frank.sioneholo@investniue.com
URL: http://elearniue.wetpaint.com

Trainings in Computing

sioneholof — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:29:40 CDT

The e-Learning Café of the Niue Computer Society (Inc.) in association with WINTEC (of Waikato Polytech) offers study online for Certificate in Computer Applications. These courses are FREE for the first 40 people to register, on first come first serve basis, so hurry up. These computer courses is for people who have none or very little computer knowledge and experience, only New Zealand, Australian citizens and those born on Niue, Cook Islands and Tokelau are eligible. Students have 15 weeks to complete each course starting from the date student register. There are 10 courses that needed to complete before being awarded the Certificate in Computer Applications, each course worth 4 credits, 10 courses will provide a total of 40 credits. Students may choose to do one course at a time, and that is recommended, because the more courses are open the more load students need to carry especially meeting the time frame of completing the courses within 15 weeks. Students have up to three years to complete the 10 course programme. Students who wish to complete the ICDL (International Computer Driver’s License) and CC3 qualifications need to pass also the courses required for those programmes, however at the moment NCS e-Learning Café is not a certified testing centre for those two programmes. All these courses are provided through online study mode, including sitting exams as well. However students need to attend a General Session first at the e-Learning Café for registration and information sharing before commencement of study. Additional lecture sessions may be provided depending on need.

Enrollment for these courses are now closed 13 March 2007. Please watch this space for our notice on the next round of enrollments.

NZQA - Unit Standards 1. Keyboarding Skills 1 (101) - Unit Std 2. Keyboarding Skills 2 (102) - Unit Std 3. Produce a CV (504) - Unit Std 4. Browsing the Web (18758) - Unit Std 5. Operate a PC (2780) - Unit Std 6. Manage Computer Data (2781) - Unit Std 7. Word Processing (111) - Unit Std 8. Computer Spreadsheets (2784) - Unit Std 9. Flat File Databases (2786) - Unit Std 10. Email (5941) - Unit Std 11. Integrating Data (2791) - Unit Std 12. Introduction to Graphics (5939) - Unit Std 13. Introduction to Web Design(15167) - Unit Std 14. Web Design (15168) - Unit Std 15. Produce a simple Design Illustration (5958) - Unit Std 16. Text Processing (107) - Unit Std 17. Desktop Publishing 1 (2788) - Unit Std 18. On-line Computer Services (5942) - Unit Std 19. Computer Peripherals (2790) - Unit Std 20. Write Business Letters (3488) - Unit Std 21. Basic Accounting MYOB (331/332) - Unit Std 22. Desktop Presentations (5940) - Unit Std 23. Desktop Publishing 2 (2789) - Unit Std 24. Managing Projects (5953) - Unit Std ICDL 1. Basic Concepts of IT - ICDL 2. Using the Computer - ICDL 3. Word Processing (Word) - ICDL 4. Spreadsheets (Excel) - ICDL 5. Databases (Access) - ICDL
Presentations (PowerPoint) - ICDL
1. Information and Communication – ICDL IC3 1. Computer Hardware - IC3 2. Using an Operating System - IC3 3. Computer Software - IC3 4. Common Program Functions - IC3 5. Word Processing Functions - IC3 6. Spreadsheet Functions - IC3 7. Networks and the Internet - IC3 8. Electronic Mail - IC3 9. Using the Internet - IC3
Impact of IT on Society - IC3

Photo Album

sioneholof — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:31:46 CDT

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The Constitution

sioneholof — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:32:25 CDT

Constitution of NIUE COMPUTER SOCIETY (Incorporated)

1. Name
The name of the Association is NIUE COMPUTER SOCIETY (Incorporated) (“the Society”)

2. Objective
The Objectives of the Society are:

a) To promote (ICT4D) Information and Communication Technology for Development and use in Niue.

b) To share ICT knowledge among members of the society.

c) To organize career development and continuing professional development tasks among members.

d) To promote local business and employment by setting job network and cultural exchange through ICT link.

e) To assist e-graphics arts of Niue that promotes and assists recording and developing Niuean Arts and Culture.

3. Registered Office
The Registered Office of the Society shall be at the “Niue Telecentre” located at the northern side of Makini Hall at Alofi South or at other such place or places as the Society shall from time to time determine.

4. Membership

4.1 Membership is open to any person.

4.2 The grade of membership is divided in to two classes:
a) Senior Member; and
b) Junior Member depending on age, qualification and experience.
The criteria of Senior and Junior members shall be decided by the Committee.

5. Membership Certificate
Each member of the Society will be issued a Membership Certificate signed and sealed by the President and the Secretary/Treasurer.

6. Application for membership
Every application for membership shall be made in writing to the Committee on a form prescribed by the Committee. Every applicant shall pay an entrance fee, the amount of which shall be fixed by the Committee.

7. Membership fee
Annual subscription is payable and such amount is determined by the Committee annually.

8. Membership fees
All membership fees will be used for the purpose of meeting the objectives as set out in the Constitution and passed by the financial members at any general meeting.

9. Membership Rules
9.1 Members are to have professional ethics and good conduct in ICT;

9.2 Members are to respect copyright laws and other relevant legislation for ICT, Internet security rules, legislation of Niue and Child Protection policies

9.3 Members have to avoid use of Internet and ICT that may breach personal rights, rules and laws of Niue

9.4 Members have to avoid use of ICT and Internet in any activities that undermines the value of social, religious, cultural, traditional values of Niue.

9.5 Members have to actively participate in development of ICT and continuing professional development activities.

10. Cessation
10.1 Any member wishing to resign from the Society shall give notice of resignation in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer and shall pay all subscriptions and levies due up to the date of such notice.

10.2 No refund of the annual subscription fee will be paid to that member. The member must return any documents, papers and properties belonging to the Society.

10.3 Any member will destroy the reputation of the Society or will promote against the objectives and goals of the Society, the Committee has the rights to terminate his/her membership.

10.4 Any members are convicted of stealing or destroying Society property and will not abide the rules and regulations of the Society, the Committee has the rights to terminate his/her membership.

11. Rules and Duties of members
11.1 All members shall be subject to these rules and any regulations or by-laws of the Society.

11.2 Every member shall be provided with a copy of this Constitution free of charge provided that a charge of $2.50 shall be made for any further copies.

11.3 The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep a register of all members. Such Register will be open for inspection during normal office working hours.

12. Representatives and Associates
12.1 Any body corporate being a member shall appoint a person as its representative to attend all meetings of the Society and to exercise all voting and other rights vested in such member including the right to stand for election to the Committee or any other office. Such member shall before the commencement of any meeting give notice in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer of any change of its representative.

12.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of sub clause 12.1 any member may invite to attend any meeting or conference of the Council any employee of associate of such member or any other interested person.

13. Executive Committee
13.1 The affairs of the Society shall be administered by an Executive Committee (“the Committee”) which shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting.

13.2 The Committee shall consist of:
a) President,
b) Vice President,
c) Secretary/Treasurer, and
d) Three (3) other members elected by the members of the Society.

14. Powers of the Committee
Without prejudice to the general powers conferred by the Constitution, the Committee shall have the following powers:

(a) it shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of the Society including the control and investment of the Society’s funds;

(b) it may make by-laws and regulations for the internal conduct of the Society and engage such staff as may be necessary for the conduct of the Society;

(c) it may build, purchase, lease, rent, hold and/or furnish any building or premises for the use of the members of the Society and may from time to time dispose some or part of it;

(d) it may make and give receipts, releases and other discharges for moneys payable to the Society and for the claims and demands of the Society;

(e) it shall make provision for the opening and operation of such bank account or accounts as may be deemed necessary for the purposes of the Society;

(f) it may invest and deal with any money of the Society upon such security and in such manner as it thinks fit, and it may from time to time vary such investments;

(g) it may borrow or otherwise raise money in such manner as it thinks fit and to secure repayment by the issue of debentures or by mortgages or charges upon the whole or part of the property or assets of the Society (whether present or future) and to purchase, redeem or pay off any such securities;

(h) it shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Committee and an annual statement of income and expenditure, together with a balance sheet to the members at the annual general meeting;

(i) it shall ensure that proper books of accounts are kept by the Secretary/Treasurer who shall present a monthly financial statement to the Executive and an annual statement of income and expenditure, together with a balance sheet to the members at the annual general meeting;

(j) it shall exercise all the rights, powers and duties which under this Constitution are required to be performed by the Executive.

15. Patron
The Society may elect a person to be the Patron. This person would preferably, but not necessarily be a person who is honorable and, a Niuean or Niuean resident currently residing in Niue. The Patron shall be nominated by the executive committee.

16 President
16.1 The President is to be elected annually by the executive committee.

16.2 It is preferable, but not necessary for the President to be a person who has the part of a leading role of ICT, Information Management, Administration, Business and Education of Niue. The President should be a Niuean or a person legally residing in Niue.

17. Duties and responsibilities of the President
The President shall provide professional guidance and leadership role in the society contributing efforts in development of the society objectives, tasks and activities.

18. Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/Treasurer is to be elected annually by the Executive.

19. Duties and responsibilities of the Secretary/Treasurer
19.1 The Secretary/Treasurer performs the administrative duties as assigned by the Committee and directed by the President.

19.2 The Secretary/Treasurer also responsible for managing the Society activities and tasks as well as taking the duty as financial controller of the Society.

19.3 The Secretary/Treasurer should possess strong public relations skills, administration skills and willingness to promote the Society.

19.4 The Secretary/Treasurer should be a person who is legally residing in Niue during the term of office.

20. Common seal
20.1 The Common Seal of the Society shall be that adopted by the Committee who shall be responsible for the safe custody and control of it.

20.2 Whenever the Common Seal of the Society is required to be affixed to any deed, document or other instrument, the seal shall be affixed pursuant to a resolution of the Committee or of a general meeting of the Society, by any 2 members of the Committee or by one such member and the Secretary/Treasurer.

21. Winding up
The Society may at any time be wound up by the resolution of a majority of the financial members present at any general meeting of the Society. The Committee shall give notice of the passing of such resolution to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies. In event of such winding up the property of the Society shall, subject to the payment of its debts and liabilities and the costs and expenses of the
winding up be transferred or sold as directed by the Annual General Meeting.

22. Alteration of rules
22.1 These rules may be altered, added to or rescinded or otherwise amended by a resolution passed by a majority of those present at an annual general meeting or special general meeting.

22.2 Duplicate copies of every such alteration, addition or rescission or amendment shall be delivered to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in accordance with the provisions of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 within seven days of the meeting at which the alteration, addition or rescission was made.

23. By-laws
The Committee may from time to time by resolution at a general meeting make, amend or rescind by-laws not inconsistent with these rules governing procedure at these meetings and the publication of reports. The Committee may also make, amend or rescind by-laws, standing orders and regulations for the internal management of the Committee.

24. Notice
Notice of any special general or annual meeting must be given to all members in writing at least seven clear days before the date of such meeting. Such notice shall include the type of meeting and business to be discussed and the time and place of the meeting.

25. Quorum
Three (3) members shall form a quorum at all meetings of the Committee.

26. Casual vacancy of the Committee
The Committee may fill any casual vacancy on the Committee and the person so appointed shall hold the office until the next annual general meeting.

27. Annual general meeting
27.1 The annual general meeting of the Society shall be held in November each year upon a date and a time and a place to be fixed by the Committee for the following purposes:

a)To receive from the Committee a report and audited balance sheet and statement of accounts for the current year;

b)To elect the Committee for the next year;

c)To consider and conduct such other businesses as may properly be brought forward; and

d)The adoption of an independent auditor for the next year.

27.2 All business other that set out in above paragraphs shall be deemed to be special business of which notice must be given to members in the notice calling the meeting.

28. Notice of annual general meeting
The Committee shall cause at least 10 days notice in writing to be given to members of the holding of any annual general meeting by letter to such members by ordinary post or email and the Committee may in addition and its discretion, advertise the holding of such meeting in any newspaper circulating in Niue.

29. Voting
At all meetings, voting shall either be by ballot, show of hands, or voices depending on the wishes of those present at the meeting.

30. Election of Executive
The election for the members of the Committee shall be by secret ballot and every voter shall vote for not less than nor more than the number required to fill the vacancy. Any voting paper not complying with this rule shall be deemed informal and not counted.

31. Special General Meetings
Special general meetings of the Society may be called at any time by the Committee and shall be called by the secretary upon the important matters that should be discussed about.

32. General Meetings
At all General Meetings of the Society, the President, or in his or her absence the Vice President, shall take the chair and if both shall be absent, a President shall be appointed from the members of the retiring Committee present at such meetings. The President for time being of the meeting shall have a deliberative and also a casting vote.

33. Voting and discussion rights
Only financial members shall have the voting and discussion right at meetings. The member must present himself or herself to vote or to discuss.

34. Majority vote
Save where otherwise provided in this constitution, any motion submitted to a meeting shall be deemed to be carried out if the majority of the members present and entitled to vote, votein favour of the motion.