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 <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, >> > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus <https://www.avast.com/antivirus>