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