Pacific Telecommunications Council

The following are frequently asked questions that refer to PTC’s Membership.

1) What is the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC)? Back to top

The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization. The Council is regional in nature, embracing members from all countries that play a role in the development of Pacific Telecommunications. Its 3237+ member representatives from industry, academic, and government are dedicated to promoting the understanding and beneficial use of telecommunication throughout the entire Pacific Hemisphere–North, Central, and South America; East, South and Southeast Asia; Australia; New Zealand; Melanesia; Micronesia; and Polynesia.

2) How do I get my password to login to PTC’s database?

Go to Reset my Password form. You will need the email address that was provided to PTC at the time your record was created. If you don’t know the email address given to PTC, please contact Odessa Kawai at +1.808.941.3789 ext 130 or email her your Name and Company name to odessa@ptc.org

3) How do I get onto PTC’s database to receive printed and electronic updates?
Create a profile. Note: Please keep in mind that you will receive all marketing materials from PTC both electronically and printed unless requested otherwise.

4) How do I order PTC publications?
You can order PTC publications online. If the publication you are requesting is not available online, please contact us at +1.808.941.3789 or email us at info@ptc.org.

5) Who can join PTC? Back to top

Membership is open worldwide to anyone or any entity interested in the Pacific hemisphere and involved with telecommunications, broadcasting, informatics, digital media and associated fields.

6) Who are Members? Back to top

Members are users, broadcasters, carriers, regulators, lawyers, suppliers, engineers, policy makers, consultants, researchers, educational institutions, governmental agencies, professional organizations, and research organizations that share an interest in the development and beneficial use of telecommunications and related disciplines in the Pacific hemisphere. This area includes the Americas, Asia and Oceania.

7) What are the benefits from this membership? Back to top

8) How do I apply? Back to top

Signing up for membership is simple. Following are three options:

9) What would I need to include with my application? Back to top

It would depend on the category you will be applying for.

10) When will I be informed of the approval of my application? Back to top

After your application form has been submitted with all materials needed, PTC will verify your information. When verification is complete, you will receive a letter of approval.

11) What are the membership categories and what are their qualifications? Back to top

There are five types of categories: For-Profit Entity, Non-Profit Entity, Individual, Affiliate, and Student. Each of the categories has its own qualifications. Please read the categories below.

12) What is a For-Profit Member? Back to top

A For-Profit Entity is an organization essentially of a commercial (for-profit) nature. An entity must have a major interest in the Pacific hemisphere or be able to show a relationship and interest in the development of telecommunications in the area. Each For-Profit member is entitled to one vote for each matter submitted to a vote of the Members at all meetings of Members. The right of a Member to vote shall cease upon termination of membership. The entity’s membership includes access to the following, via the PTC website members only section :(a) minutes of all Member meetings; (b) minutes of all meetings of the Board of Governors; provided, however, that such minutes may be edited to exclude matters of "executive session" consideration at the discretion of the Board of Governors; (c) minutes of all meetings of the Advisory Council; (d) an annual report from the Board of Governors addressing the overall state and performance of the Council. In addition, entity will receive newsletters and any other correspondence and information at the discretion of the Board of Governors.

13) What are the requirements of a For-Profit Member? Back to top

Organizations are required to include a company overview, indicating the number of employees, with their application.

14) What is a Non-Profit Member? Back to top

Non-Profit Entities are defined officially as such within their state or country of orgin. Examples include government ministries and departments, educational institutions, foundations, international organizations, charities, etc. They do not include public or para-statal corporations such as PTTs. If you are unsure if your organization fits in this category, contact the PTC office for clarification. An entity must have a major interest in the Pacific hemisphere or be able to show a relationship and interest in the development of telecommunications in the area. Each Non-Profit member is entitled to one vote for each matter submitted to a vote of the Members at all meetings of Members. The right of a Member to vote shall cease upon termination of membership. The entity’s membership include access to (a) minutes of all Member meetings; (b) minutes of all meetings of the Board of Governors; provided, however, that such minutes may be edited in respect of matters of "executive session" consideration at the discretion of the Board of Governors; (c) minutes of all meetings of the Advisory Council; (d) an annual report from the Board of Governors addressing the overall state and performance of the Council. In addition entity will receive newsletters and any other correspondence and information at the discretion of the Board of Governors.

15) What are the requirements for a Non-Profit Member? Back to top

Organizations are required to include a company overview, indicating number of employees, with their application.

16) What is an Individual Member? Back to top

The individual category is restricted to professional researchers, academics and retired telecommunication professionals who have made a notable contribution to the field. If an organization is a PTC member, individuals within the organization may apply for individual membership in addition to the entity membership.

17) What are my rights as an Individual Member? Back to top

An individual member may not represent any entity or his or her own firm. Individual membership is not open to a person who is an officer or owner of a profit-making operation which is not an entity member of the Council, nor to a person who is in a policy-making position with capability to influence an organization to become a member of the PTC. Each Individual member is entitled to one vote for each matter submitted to a vote of the Members at all meetings of Members. The right of a Member to vote shall cease upon termination of membership. The entity’s membership include access to (a) minutes of all Member meetings; (b) minutes of all meetings of the Board of Governors; provided, however, that such minutes may be edited in respect of matters of "executive session" consideration at the discretion of the Board of Governors; (c) minutes of all meetings of the Advisory Council; (d) an annual report from the Board of Governors addressing the overall state and performance of the Council. In addition, entity will receive newsletters and any other correspondence and information at the discretion of the Board of Governors.

18) What are the requirements for an Individual Member? Back to top

Individual membership applicants are required to include a curriculum vitae with their application.

19) What is an Affiliate Member? Back to top

The Affiliate category is available to organizations which are unable, because of by-laws or similar restrictions, to become full PTC members. Affiliate members may neither vote in PTC elections nor hold office, but they may enjoy all other benefits of membership.

20) What are my rights as an Affiliate Member? Back to top

Affiliate Members shall have no voting rights but shall be entitled to receive Council publications, notices and other correspondence that may be sent to Members. Affiliate Members may attend annual meetings of the Members as observers.

21) What are the requirements of an Affiliate Member? Back to top

Proof must be presented that the applicant’s organization is not legally qualified to apply for membership in one of the other categories.

22) What is a Student Member? Back to top

Student membership is open to bona fide full-time students. Each Student member is entitled to one vote for each matter submitted to a vote of the Members at all meetings of Members. The right of a Member to vote shall cease upon termination of membership. The Student membership includes access to (a) minutes of all Member meetings; (b) minutes of all meetings of the Board of Governors; provided, however, that such minutes may be edited in respect of matters of "executive session" consideration at the discretion of the Board of Governors; (c) minutes of all meetings of the Advisory Council; (d) an annual report from the Board of Governors addressing the overall state and performance of the Council. In addition the student will receive newsletters and any other correspondence and information at the discretion of the Board of Governors.

23) What are the requirements for a Student Member? Back to top

Proof of full-time student status is required upon application and for each renewal of membership.

24) Explain the Membership Year. Back to top

The PTC membership year is from 1 February through 31 January. New members must pay one full year’s dues in advance. Their first annual renewal on the following 1^st of February is adjusted accordingly. Membership applications received become immediatly effective, following review of qualifications and payment of a full year’s dues.

25) How much are the annual fees? Back to top

Both For-Profit and Non-Profit Entities’ annual fees are determined by the category and the number of employees the entity has. The following is the list of fees for each category:

The fees for Affiliate, Student and Individual categories are as follows:

26) What should I do if I would like to make payment? Back to top

There are three types of payment options. Payment can be made with the following credit cards: MasterCard, VISA, Diners’ Club, AMEX, and Carte Blanche, check or you can simply send a Bank Wire transfer to our bank; First Hawaiian Bank.

To pay by bank wire transfer, please contact Linda Ristow at linda@ptc.org or tel: 1.808.941.3789 x109 for banking information.

To pay by check (US currency only), mail to the following address:

27) What is the procedure to renew my membership? Back to top

Membership, once approved, shall be continuous until such time as the Member has resigned or been removed from membership pursuant to Article II, Section 7 of the PTC Bylaws. A renewal form is available online for you, should you or your company like to nenew manually.

28) What should I do if I need to update our membership status? Back to top

Only the Primary or Alternate representative may update PTC’s membership. A Change of Membership Status or Details Form is available online.

29) How do I update my personal profile?

PTC has upgraded their database to allow member and non-members to update and view their profile online 24/7. Log onto the PTC database. Enter your personal username and password. If you don’t’ have your username and/or password, please click on the Reset your password link. You will need to know the email address PTC has on file for you. For additional help, please contact Odessa Kawai at +1.808.941.3789 ext 130 or email her at odessa@ptc.org.

30) What should I do if I would like to resign from a PTC membership? Back to top

Any Member may be removed by decision of the Board of Governors. Resignation or removal shall not affect the obligation of a Member to pay the annual dues for the expired portion of the fiscal year in which the resignation or removal occurs. Email request of resignation to membership@ptc.org

31) When are the annual membership meetings held? Back to top

The Board of Governors shall designate the time, place and date of the annual meeting of the Members (which shall not be more than 13 months after the date of the last annual meeting) for the election of Governors and/or Member-Elected Advisors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Members.

32) What are the requirements in order to constitute a quorum for the annual meetings? Back to top

At the annual meeting of Members, one-fifth (1/5) of the Members shall be required to be present in person or by proxy in order to constitute a quorum.

33) Are there any special meetings? If so, when? Back to top

Special meetings of the Members may be held at the discretion of the Board of Governors.

34) What are the requirements in order to constitute a quorum for a special meeting? Back to top

At special meetings of the Members, one-fifth (1/5) of the Members shall be required to be present in person or by proxy in order to constitute a quorum, provided, however, that two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of Governors then in office shall also be present at each special meeting of the Members.

35) Who will notify and when will we be notified of the meetings to be held? Back to top

The Secretariat or any person or persons designated by the Board of Governors to call for meetings of the Members shall give thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice of each proposed meeting of the Members indicating the purpose, place, day and time of the meeting; provided, however, that in the event such thirty days’ advanced written notice cannot reasonably be given to one or more Members, reasonable notice in light of the circumstances shall be provided.

36) What is the voting procedure? Back to top

Voting on all matters shall be by ballot; provided, however, that any motion brought to the floor and duly seconded may be decided by such procedures as are determined by the Chair of the Board (as defined in Article V, Section 11 of the PTC Bylaws)

37) Who should I contact if I have questions about our membership payments and/or dues? Back to top

Contact Linda Ristow at +1.808.941.3789 ext. 109 or email her at Linda@ptc.org.

38) Who can I contact in case I need further information or have any questions? Back to top

If none of the questions on this FAQ page have helped you, please feel free to contact Odessa Kawai at +1.808.941.3789 ext. 130, or email her at membership@ptc.org. If you feel the need to speak to someone other than Odessa, please visit our PTC staff page to choose the appropriate person.