Full agreement with Sam, Milton and James.

	Julf

On 23-07-2020 17:39, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Full agreement with Milton here.
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> *James Gannon*
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>> On 7/23/2020 4:27:05 PM, Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Jacky:
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>> 1)    Current members low engagement in policy work 
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>> This would not be helped by a merger, but it would not be harmed, either. It’s a different issue
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>> 2)    Administrative overload for Maryam and the members of the various ECs
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>> This most definitely WOULD be helped by a merger. One of the reasons there is too much administrative work is that we have duplicative, overlapping structures. And they confuse members or potential members constantly.
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>> 3)    Need to grow the membership base (new members)
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>> Have you every tried explaining to new members the difference between NPOC and NCUC and why it matters? I have been doing that for 10 years, and I can tell you it doesn’t help recruit new members. It is serious friction.
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>> 4) To develop and maintain a strong voice in ICANN for our stakeholders
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>> A more unified voice would be stronger.
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>> It's far too early to determine that a merger is the solution,
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>> Disagree, it has been obvious that a merger is the solution for about 5 years. It’s way late to come to this recognition, though I am delighted that Sam and other NPOC members have.
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