STATUS UPDATE 24 April 2013
Program 18.30-20.00: TCP Coordination Group Meeting - Review of Managing Positions - Priority Projects (Short - Medium Term) a) TCP Debates on the EU and Turkey the 50th Anniversary b) Visa-Free Europe for Turkish Nationals c) Innovation and Entrepreneurship From Generation to Generation d) French Conversation Table e) Turkish-Greek Music Night - TCP Reform Group Update 20.00-20.30: Welcome Drinks (Brief TCP Announcements) 20.30-23.00: TCP Dinner
Turkish Connections Platform ü is independent and non-profit initiative of the Turkish Professionals in Brussels and other professionals in Europe. ü facilitates open dialogue and collaboration ü aims to foster an informed and critical debate about the topical issues related to both Turkey and Europe ü is committed to the principles of non-discrimination, transparency and accountability. 3
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TCP Demographics on LinkedIn 596 Members Turkish Connections Platform (328 since 11 December 2012) + Turkish Professionals in Brussels (382 since 22 September 2012) 52 % Women 68 % Brussels 55 % Senior Level International Affairs Research IT Services Automotive Telecommunications Financial Services Government Chemicals 5
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TCP Survey Preliminary Results (31 respondents) 8
TCP Coordination Group Organization Spokespersons Editors Moderators Responsibilities 1. Main contact for coordination of all internal group activities 2. Prepare and communicate the meeting agenda in consultation with other thematic group moderators 3. Representation of TCP in external relations (i.e fund raising, public relations, Media etc..) Responsibilities 1. Define the rules and procedures for contributing to the TCP blog 2. Upload and manage the approved content on TCP website Two Editors from each Thematic Group Responsibilities 1. Facilitate the group discussions within the Thematic Groups 2. Orient new members 3. Prepare the post meeting report and communicate it to all group members Always open for applications Two Spokespersons from each Thematic Group (one male, one female) Active track of participation Selected for semi-annually (Period 1: Jan-Jun, Period 2: Jul-Dec) 9
TCP Survey Preliminary Results 10
Regular TCP Meetings & Events 11
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group Spokespersons Editors Moderators Çağrı Çaylak Senior Consultant Yunus Emre Severoğlu Managing Director Özge Küçük Communication and Organisation leader Serhat Doğan Project Leader Levent İmece Sales Operations Architect Merih Pasin Innovation Director İzzet Emre Kayaarma Bahadır Ceyhan Client Principal Purchasing Commodity Senior Manager 12
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group Project 1 - Setting-up an Entrepreneurial Training Program for start-up or small enterprises Project Managers: Müge, Gökhan, Emre S. Project 2 - Coaching & Career Development & Job Seeker Framework Project Managers: Bahar, Begüm, Philippe Project 3 - Doing business in Turkey/EU Project Managers: Memet, Emre K. + Çağrı, Murat in support position Project 4 - Conferences on New trends in emerging-market innovation with a focus on SMEs Project Managers: Özge, İdil 13
TCP Survey Preliminary Results 14
European Union Communications Group Spokespersons Editors Moderators Laura Battalla Adam Policy Advisor to an MEP Mustafa Osman Turan Senior Diplomat Demir Murat Seyrek Caoimh Kett Managing Partner EP Officer Ekmel Çizmecioğlu Policy Officer Oya Memişoğlu Kreuzhuber Public Affairs & Communications Consultant Aynur Bashirova Project Manager 15
European Union Communications Group Project 1 - Introduction to the EU institutions Project Managers: Murat Seyrek and Laura Batalla Adam Project 2 - Visa Liberalization for Turkish Nationals Project Managers: Mustafa Turan and Pınar Erdem Project 3 - Perceptions of Turkey in Europe Projects managers: Ekmel Çizmecioglu and Dilek Aydin Project partner: Academic Exchange Group Project 4 - Panel Debate on the Future of the EU and Turkey s Place Project Managers: Mustafa Turan and Laura Batalla Adam 16
TCP Survey Preliminary Results 17
Academic Exchange Group Spokespersons Editors Moderators Zeynep Yanaşmayan Scientific Project Manager Ahmet Giray Risk Assurance Advisor Pınar Uyanık Ph. D. Candidate Selma Yılmazyıldız Kayaarma Research Assistant Remziye Yılmaz Ph.D. Candidate Evrim Tan Ph. D. Candidate 18
Academic Exchange Group Project 1- Europe Belgium Science Bridge Project Managers: Remziye Yilmaz, Ahmet Giray, Selma Yilmazyildiz Kayaarma Project partner: IT and Social Media Group Project 2 Portal for studying in Belgium/Turkey Project Managers: Ahmet Giray Project partner: IT and Social Media Group Project 3- Seminars on EU Horizon 2020 Programs and Research Funds Project Managers: to be nominated! Project partner: EU Communication Group Project 4- Doing Business in Turkey/ EU Project Managers: Selma Yilmazyildiz Kayaarma Project partner: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group 19
TCP Survey Preliminary Results 20
Event Organization Group Spokespersons Editors Moderators Evrim Taşkıran Automotive Consultant Pascale Eyben Freelance @ e-writing Gamze Erdemir Severoğlu Quality Assurance Methods Generalist Suzan Ünal Tax Reporter Derya Bulduk Manager Aylin Diriöz Energy and Environment Professional Hülya Türköz Başak Atalay Facilitator Intern 21
Event Organization Group Project 1 «Turkish Music Night» (e.g. Turkish-Greek Music Night) Project Managers: Evrim Taskiran and Derya Bulduk Project 2 - Language Conversation Tables (starting with French in April) Project Managers: Pascal Eyben, Belinda, Derya Bulduk, Bart, Elif, Deniz Project 3 - TCP Picnic/Barbeque (May or June) Project Managers: Gamze Erdemir and Suzan Ünal Project 4 - TCP City Tour on Foot Project Managers: Bart Project 5 - Mobile Turkish Coffee Truck Project Managers: Murat Seyrek 22
TCP Survey Preliminary Results 23
IT and Social Media Group Spokespersons Editors Moderators Duygu Dikbaş IS Developer Göksel Manav Solution Architect Özbil Bıyıklı Social Media Development Expert Salim Finesse System and Network Administrator Aydın Erol Managing Director Aydın Malkoç Web Consultant Özgün Emre Sorkun Benarti Software Solutions Brussels Representative 24
IT and Social Media Group Project 1 - TCP Website and Social Media Tools Project Managers: All Moderators Project 2 - Database of Turkish speaking IT and ICT Professionals Project Managers: Aydın Erol Project 3 - Networking and collaboration among IT and ICT Professionals in Turkey and Belgium (Europe) Project 4 - Training programs for TCP members on IT and Social Media Skills Project Managers: Aydın Malkoç 25
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Tcp REFORM New Governing Structures Legal Status what we can achieve is limited by what we can think
McKinsey Capacity Framework for Effective Capacity Building in Non-Profit Organizations 28
Aspirations Current Turkish Connections Platform (TCP) is an independent and non-profit initiative of the Turkish Professionals in Brussels and other professionals in Europe. TCP facilitates open dialogue and collaboration among Turkish and other professionals in Europe. It aims to foster an informed and critical debate about the topical issues related to both Turkey and Europe. TCP is committed to the principles of non- discrimination, transparency and accountability. 29
Our Aspirations Vision What we envision? Turkey s full potential engaging for a better world Mission Turkish Connections scope Connections Conversations Ideas Actions Impact 1. Connecting professionals who are socially, economically, politically and culturally interested in Turkey. 2. Facilitating open conversation and collaboration 3. Fostering informed and critical debates about topical issues related to Turkey, Europe and the world 4. Developing projects that create social, economical, political and cultural positive impact Overarching Goals 30
Aspirations Overarching Goals 1. European Union 2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3. Socio-cultural 31
Our Culture Our Values 1. Living diversity 2. Demonstrating hospitality 3. Being tactful 4. Enjoying participation 5. Acting with participatory democracy 6. Activating leadership 7. Taking initiative 32
Values AIESEC Example Activating Leadership We lead by example and inspire leadership through our activities. We take full responsibility for developing the youth leadership potential of our members. Demonstrating Integrity We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfill our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our ideals. Living Diversity We seek to learn from the different ways of life and opinions represented in our multicultural environment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual. Enjoying Participation We create a dynamic environment created by active and enthusiastic participation of individuals. We enjoy being involved in AIESEC. Striving for Excellence We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve. Acting Sustainably We act in a way that is sustainable for our organization and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations. 33
Non Profit Organizations - Legal Structures Belgian legislation allows four categories of not-for-profit organizations. ASBL Private Foundation AISBL Eligible for TCP Public Interest Foundation Not Eligible for TCP 34
Non Profit Organizations - Basic Principles (1/2) Non Profit Organization Basic Principles 1. Purpose of the association is not a commercial activity. 2. There is no will from the members to take some material profit from their participation to the association. 3. In case of liquidation, the remaining balance has to be used for a not-for-profit goal. 4. Management of the organization: 5. Decision making process: 6. Liability ASBL Association Sans But Lucratif Min. 3, *at least 1 Belgian Strict Operational Procedures! Two decision making bodies: 1. General Assembly and 2. the Board. AISBL Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif International non-profit social welfare objectives Min. 3 *no Belgian requirement Flexible Operational Procedures! Free to allocate responsibilities among the various governance bodies of your organization as you see fit. Limited meaning you don t risk your own assets as an individual member to meet the objectives of the association. 35
Non Profit Organizations - Basic Principles (2/2) A NPO becomes big whereas it exceeds, for one year, two of the three following criteria: 5 workers (in equivalent full time), 250,000 of usual cash receipts, 1,000,000 for the total of the balance sheet. Common features for all kinds of NPOs in Belgium Small NPO Big NPO 1. Publishing the annual accounts. 2. Audit 3. Liability 4. Other Limitations Record cash expenses and cash receipts, also a simplified balance of their assets and debts. Internal control mechanism in place Follow accounting rules provided for by the company law, with some pecularities. Mandatory legal audit Limited liability towards third parties, both in favour of the members (if any) and for the Board members (except if they commit a misdemeanour). Board members and general assembly are both subject to general rules included in the Criminal Code of Belgium. 36
How to Set up an NPO in Belgium? Step 1 Decide Step 2 Write Step 3 Obtain Step 4 Publish Step 5 Register AISBL Chart of the association. incl. target, address, activities (via Notary) Government agreement through a Royal Decree Arrêté Royal. (at SPFJ, takes approx. 6 months) Chart of the association in the Belgian Official Gazette. (at the Commercial Court) Crossroads Bank for Enterprise for a bank account and VAT ASBL Chart of the association. incl. target, address, activities None Required Chart of the association (at the Commercial Court, no official Gazette publication required) Crossroads Bank for Enterprise for a bank account and VAT 37
Q&A Question 1. Having a non-profit making objective, can we still charge a membership fee? 2. What would be total cost of setting up an NPO in Belgium? Answer Indeed, we cannot aim to make a profit but can charge membership fees and organize activities in return. (as long as the activity is aligned with the general objective) There are little fees asscociated for publishing the charter of the association and creating the bank acount. Also, we do not need to have a capital. The law does not impose any particular regulations with regard to the AISBL s bodies, except in the following areas: 1. The Powers; the means of convening meetings and the decision-making procedures of the Board of Directors, as well as the procedures for bringing to the attention of members the resolutions; 3. How flexible is the AISBL governance? 2. The Procedures; for convening meetings and the decision-making procedures of the AISBL - the method of appointment, cessation of functions and removal of directors, their minimum number, the duration of their mandate, the powers and the manner in which they are exercised, the method of appointment of the persons who have the power to bind the AISBL in contracts with third parties and in court. 38
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