[NA-Discuss] NARALO Secretariat Summary
Glenn McKnight
mcknight.glenn at gmail.com
Sat Mar 29 04:40:30 UTC 2014
*ICANN 49*
Quick report on a few items and links to specific items
As a whole the ICANN 49 Singapore was a huge success from the ALAC
perspective given the decision of the NTIA and the final realization
that ALAC generated policies have been very constructive and relevant,
especially now since ICANN needs the face of the global community. The
solidarity of the ALAC community the effectiveness of it's leadership has
reduced but it will never eliminate some misinformed opinions of ALAC
contributions.
NARALO continues to amaze the community, feedback from friends at
Afilias they were amazed on the ALAC representative Murray McKercher
to the .MOBI His life work with Bell Canada is a real tangible
contribution
The hard work by Alan Greenberg and Evan Leibovitch on policy especially
PIC , although given a cold shoulder at first by the Board resulted in
support from GAC. Another example of the tangible policy contribution to
ICANN mutlistakeholderism
Garth and myself who spear headed the Accessibility Working group with
Chris Modini moved rapidly from idea to implementation, report below.
Edwardo has been tireless in the ATLAS 2 meetings and despite getting
some heat on the lack of content, they are moving methodologically in
populating the site for information. He has championed a action item
tracking system. Worth looking into his efforts.
Louis Houle was locked away most of the time with the Nomcom committee
doing their magic. This nomcom has had no controversy as compared to past
ones. No news is good news from these people
In the midst of the ICANN meetings we wrapped up the election with a
strong representation by Allan and Evan. Despite their loss they showed
their true professionalism and took the election results as democracy in
action. Rinala was the victor for Seat 15 which is a positive addition
to the ICANN board
It was the NARALO team that pushed for a First Nations fellowship and
ICANN's response with to create a new Mentoring program and our first
participant with Anthony Niiganii and Edwuardo was the Naralo Mentor.
( Perhaps Eduardo can provide a report next month)
Here is his presentation at the Board General Assembly Also at the
NARALO monthly meeting Tony presented details on his ALS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC_wIARO0_M
Kudos to Avri and her contributions
We have been asking the delegates to record their daily meetings in the
WIKI workspace. Details are available
1. Pictures of Events
2. Accessibility Working Group Meeting
3. ATLAS 2 Fayre of Opportunities
*Item One Pictures *
Here is the list of the pictures from the ICANN 49
Day 1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642764416133/
Day 2
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642815741025/
Day 3 and 4
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642885151514/
ISOC Delegate meeting
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642901742264/
APRALO Showcase
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642954212553/
Day 5
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennmcknight/sets/72157642986052664/
*Item Two: Atlas 2 Fayre of Opportunities*
The planning of the event is still at the mercy of the sponsors which has
been slow. I made an outreach on behalf of the committee to Microsoft and
Samsung. We also found out the the rock star speaker wanted a six
figure speaking fee. Time to look for an alternative. We can get a short
remote speech from Vent Cerf
Our room is confirmed and work has been assigned to the delegates to
provide person power at the table tops at the event. We will be having
new banners according to Heidi
*Item Three; Accessibility Working Group*
Amazing speed has been shown by ICANN and thanks to VP Chris Modini and
his staff in supporting this initiative. In fact the ecosystem from ISOC,
Osbudman, GNSO, ALAC, GAC and the business community has expressed
unanimous support for our strategy crafted by Gunela Astbrink( ISOC-AU)
Here is the video I shot of the summary of the strategy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3GfgobNCpk
To get involved visit the WG page on the WIKI
Glenn McKnight
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