Hi all, @Ephrim: thank you very much, I really enjoy working with you as well! I'm honored to have and appreciative of the support that's been shown. Whatever the outcome, I will continue to work diligently to enhance the IGF and demonstrate its promise. Best, -Michael On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 2:36 PM, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > +1 > > I have worked with Michael on numerous youth related projects and he will > be a great addition to the MAG. > > > -- > > Best Regards, > *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* > Website: https://ephraimkenyanito.com/ > Twitter: @ekenyanito <https://twitter.com/ekenyanito> > PGP Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 > > > [image: --] > > Ephraim Percy Kenyanito > [image: https://]about.me/ekenyanito > > <https://about.me/ekenyanito?promo=email_sig&utm_source=email_sig&utm_medium=email_sig&utm_campaign=external_links> > > > On 16 December 2016 at 14:50, Michael Oghia <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> >> Thank you @Olivie and @Sonia! And again, I greatly appreciate your kind >> words and support @Ayden. >> >> Today is the last day to submit nominations >> <http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-nominations-2017>. >> I would appreciate your support, but I also understand if you don't feel >> comfortable lending it. Either way, if I am chosen for the MAG, I want to >> work hard to make sure next year's IGF is even more fruitful and >> sustainable. >> >> Best, >> -Michael >> __________________ >> >> Michael J. Oghia >> iGmena <http://igmena.org/> communications manager >> 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador >> Independent #netgov consultant & editor >> >> Belgrade, Serbia >> Skype: mikeoghia >> Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia> *|* LinkedIn >> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia> >> >> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 7:04 AM, Ayden Férdeline <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Greetings all, >>> >>> *The deadline for MAG nominations to reach the IGF Secretariat is today.* >>> >>> I am not sure if we have reached agreement or not as the NCSG to endorse >>> Michael, so I'd like to encourage those who have expressed support for him >>> on the list - as well as those who have not yet commented! - to consider >>> submitting a nomination to the IGF Secretariat directly. The form is short >>> and should only take you a few minutes to complete: http://www.intgovfor >>> um.org/multilingual/content/mag-nominations-2017 >>> >>> I'll make one final pitch for why I think we need Michael on the MAG. >>> He's active and he's visible. I know very few people who are working across >>> as many different policy areas as he is. He is constantly commenting on >>> issues, lending his support to causes where appropriate, completing surveys >>> and evaluations, editing documents, and working across geographic regions >>> and stakeholder groups. He's built and continues to build alliances based >>> on mutual values, hard work, and meaningful engagement. He treats people >>> with respect, understands the importance of working within the system >>> rather than tearing it apart, and is not afraid to disagree with you or to >>> accept he is wrong. And when he is not speaking, he is listening, and >>> addresses issues without demonising the other side. He is big on >>> collaboration, on finding sustainable solutions to problems, and on >>> accountability. The MAG would be stronger with Michael a part of it. >>> >>> Good luck to all candidates. >>> >>> Best wishes, >>> >>> Ayden Férdeline >>> linkedin.com/in/ferdeline <http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original Message -------- >>> Subject: Re: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia >>> Local Time: 14 December 2016 6:47 PM >>> UTC Time: 14 December 2016 18:47 >>> From: [log in to unmask] >>> To: [log in to unmask] >>> >>> +1 for Michael, I believe he would do a stellar job as a MAG member. >>> >>> Sonia >>> LinkedIn <http://linkedin.com/in/suherring> >>> Twitter <http://twitter.com/susotti> >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Olévié Kouami <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> +1 @Michael as well. >>>> I support the great workers. >>>> Kudos to my candidates. >>>> May the Ancestors be with you all. >>>> -Olevie- >>>> >>>> >>>> Le 15 déc. 2016 02:30, "Michael Oghia" <[log in to unmask]> a écrit : >>>> >>>>> Hi again everyone, >>>>> >>>>> @Bill, @Rachel, @Mamadou, @Marilia, @Tanya, and @Raitme: Thank you all >>>>> SO much, it really means a lot to me! >>>>> >>>>> @Nadira: Thank you for the support and update. >>>>> >>>>> @Renata: Thank you as well! I completely agree with your point about >>>>> participation. I also share your hope in that. I guess we'll see what >>>>> happens. >>>>> >>>>> I am heading back to Serbia today, so I can finally get back to work >>>>> -- I am so excited to do so! >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> -Michael >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 7:51 AM, Renata Aquino Ribeiro < >>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Ouch, Milton. Really, Avri that bad? :D >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Ayden and Mike for stepping up. Also Arsene for being so >>>>>> supportive of a participative process. Without it, I agree we are way far >>>>>> from a greater participation of the community. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have not yet supported any candidates. I'm a big believer in >>>>>> reducing regional inequalities but also in developing countries >>>>>> participation and MAG CS EU did bring in great questions. She'll be a tough >>>>>> act to follow. I only hope suggestions of increasing the number of MAG CS >>>>>> against the huge gov numbers are listened to and we get more hands on deck, >>>>>> we certainly need them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> >>>>>> Renata >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:10:22 +0000 >>>>>> From: "Mueller, Milton L" <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>> Subject: Re: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia >>>>>> >>>>>> Would be good to get Michael on the MAG. Would be good to get anyone >>>>>> clueful on the MAG. >>>>>> >>>>> >>> >> >