Hi all, I did apply to an At-Large seat back in 2000, I will maybe do it again. If this does not endanger Alex's chances, it will be a good opportunity to double the chances of having someone with our line of thought well represented in At-Large. All the best, NG 2010/9/1 Adam Peake <[log in to unmask]> > Dear Alex, > > I hope you and anyone with a strong background and interest in user issues > and ICANN will consider applying. Support is not needed at this stage, but > you might consider outreach to the RALO for your region < > http://www.atlarge.icann.org/regions> > > New press release on the At-Large Board Seat Call for Statements of > Interest available in the usual six languages, see links from < > http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/alac/2010/001392.html> Note, the > deadline is September 6. > > Hope you and other NCUC/NCSG members will consider applying. > > Adam > > > > > > At 9:33 AM +0300 9/1/10, Alex Gakuru wrote: > >> Dear Andrés, >> >> I am well - and thanks for asking. >> >> Certainly, but I did some thorough checking out to assess my chances >> before arriving at the conclusion - partly because I am not too >> familiar with ALAC 'internals'? All is not lost, for since or should >> one of our own is/gets nominated, then I'd be glad to take a back seat >> on this one. >> >> Many thanks, >> >> >> 2010/8/31 Andrés Piazza <[log in to unmask]>: >> >>> Dear Alex, >>> >>> How are you? You do not need such a huge support from At Large >>> (ALSs+RALOs+ALAC) at this stage of the process. >>> >>> I suggest you to apply and continue seeking for support. >>> >>> Best wishes, >>> >>> Andrés Piazza >>> >>> Sent from BlackBerry® >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Alex Gakuru <[log in to unmask]> >>> Sender: NCSG-NCUC <[log in to unmask]> >>> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:01:30 >>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>> Reply-To: Alex Gakuru <[log in to unmask]> >>> Subject: Re: Applicants Sought from Internet User Community for Seat on >>> Board of Directors >>> >>> Dear all, >>> >>> Whereas I do not a problem with further dedicating own time and >>> resources to this duty, my inquiries point that I may not garner >>> critical broad-based ALAC in support. Proceeding further to >>> application would therefore be a waste of others' and my time. >>> >>> I thank everyone that took time and variously responded. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> Alex >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I would say go for it if you are interested and can afford the time - >>>> at least 20+ hours per week (when not at face to face meetings or retreats - >>>> then it is 40+) to do it correctly. >>>> >>>> The only minus, other than the time, is that you would have to drop out >>>> of NCSG activities if selected for the Board, for the time you were on the >>>> Board. but if you can bring some of the things you believe in to the Board, >>>> that would be a plus. >>>> >>>> Of course what matters more than the support of NCUC/NCSG, is the >>>> support of your local ALSes, Afralo and the ALAC/BCEC/RALOs - since it is >>>> the At-large Board seat that is being spoken of. >>>> >>>> Good luck. >>>> >>>> a. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 28 Aug 2010, at 09:44, Alex Gakuru wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> I am tempted to apply in response to >>>>> http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-26aug10-en.htm. >>>>> What would be the Constituency/SG membership views? >>>>> >>>>> kindly, >>>>> >>>>> Alex >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> regards, >> >> Alex Gakuru >> http://www.mwenyeji.com >> Hosting, surprise yourself! >> >