Glad to know that our GNSO seats will continue to be in good hands, despite
the sudden change.

-Raoul

On 15 February 2017 at 16:02, Michael Oghia <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> +1 Milton
>
> -Michael
>
> On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 6:51 PM, Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
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>> Actually I think we have the best of both worlds here.
>>
>> Avri can indeed step in as an immediate replacement, and frankly I think
>> we won’t have time to conduct elections before Copenhagen, so we will need
>> her there.
>>
>> But Avri has also made it clear that she doesn’t want to run for the rest
>> of Amr’s term, so the fact that we have Martin willing and able to run is a
>> good thing. Perhaps Martin can be encouraged to “shadow” Avri in Copenhagen
>> and she can familiarize him with some of the things going on if he needs
>> it.
>>
>>
>>
>> --MM
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf
>> Of *Martin Pablo Silva Valent
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:27 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: Call for volunteers: alternate councillor
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>           I’ve been following the GNSO Council activity and I was an
>> Temp Alternate briefly filling in for Ed Morris when he had to be away
>> because on medical issues this last  December/January (although I’ve never
>> seen such an active person while in medical leave!).
>>
>>
>>
>>           I always had in mind to join the GNSO Council and the WG
>> leadership places once I felt ready and I could be of use for the cause.
>> Since I just entered the world of the GNSO Council I could say I am a
>> Newcomer in there, but never the less, that brief experience also confirmed
>> that I want to and can participate at that level. I am up to step in and
>> fill Amr spot, and I also intend to run for elections for the full term
>> council position. Meanwhile, I will keep getting closer to the GNSO Council
>> work to keep learning and be prepared for when the time comes.
>>
>>
>>
>>           Of course I feel kind of foolish proposing myself when Avri
>> can do the job better, faster and easier, but I want to let the community
>> know that I am there, ready and willing, if you feel you need someone in
>> the Council.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Martín
>>
>>
>>
>> Martín Silva Valent
>>
>> NPOC - Vice-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 15, 2017, at 9:19 AM, avri doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> First thanks for appointing me for the one week slot filling in while
>> the EC figures out how it wants to proceed.   I appreciate the confidence.
>>
>> I just want to indicate that I am willing to serve as the Temp Alternate
>> for as long as it is useful to NCSG for me to do so.  I think that given
>> the proximity of the Copenhagen meeting, serving until then would
>> certainly be something I am willing to do.  I am also willing to serve
>> longer if that is desired and useful.
>>
>> One thing the EC may want to consider is holding our elections early, so
>> that the person elected to fill Amr's seat could then go in as the
>> Alternate and start serving early. I will not be running for a council
>> seat as I think 7 years as an (s)elected council member (5 as NCA
>> selected and 2 as NCSG elected) is long enough and am happy sitting in
>> the alternate bullpen* for deployment during emergencies and the like.
>>
>> In any case I also want to offer my help to anyone who is appointed,
>> should they need or desire any help that I might be able to offer.
>>
>> avri
>>
>>
>> * Bullpen - an americanism <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bullpen>
>> An area where relief pitchers warm up during a game.
>>
>>
>> On 15-Feb-17 07:57, Tapani Tarvainen wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> As Amr Elsadr resigned from the council upon joining the staff, the
>> NCSG Executive Committee needs to appoint a temporary alternate to
>> replace him.
>>
>> If you are interested in the job, please let me know as soon as
>> possible, but no later than Wednesday February 22 (one week from now).
>> The appointment is on the agenda of EC meeting on February 24, and we'd
>> want to have list of names at least two days in advance so we'll have
>> time to review them.
>>
>> Please explain why you think you'd be good for the task and confirm
>> you could commit to the time it takes. Jumping in to the council
>> mid-term is not easy, so experience is one key criteria for the EC in
>> considering the appointment.
>>
>> The term extends until ICANN60 in the fall in Abu Dhabi, although the
>> appointment can be made for a shorter time if the EC so chooses.
>> If this makes a difference for you, for example if you'd only be able
>> to do shorter time, or if you would not be interested in a shorter
>> appointment, let us know that, too.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>
>>
>>
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