I also support Avri. The need for experience is a must now. Carlos Vera > On Feb 15, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Martin Pablo Silva Valent <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > 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, >>> >> >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >