[NCUC-EC] Hello

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi Ed,

welcome back to NCUC world,
indeed a lot of things to be done, I do think that Beijing will be an
important milestone for us
we gave a big problem of engagement and will grow with more newcomers, we
need to listen to the  "voice of members" and provide the appropriate
environment for them where they can volunteer and express their opinions in
peace
I made presentation when I was in Tunis to some folks from MENA about
ICANN, they have their doubts about it(US not so far) but they may be
interested to join if they have clarity about the outcome and how to
participate

Best,

Rafik


2013/3/20 Edward Morris <edward.morris at alumni.usc.edu>

> Hi everybody,
>
>
> It’s been interesting to read the various theories about where I have
> been. No, I haven’t been off getting married. Nor have I thrown in the
> towel on this challenge completely or left planet Earth (although I am
> going to Pyongyang in April, which may qualify).
>
>
> Unfortunately I’ve been busy experiencing the wonders of the British NHS.
> When I came back from my second trip to the United States last month I
> became quite ill. I was hospitalised for about a week, released, and three
> days later was found unconscious by Genvieve in our flat and
> re-hospitalised. I was twice given the Anointment of the Sick, the Catholic
> ritual commonly referred to as the Last Rites, and it was touch and go for
> about ten days as to whether I would survive.
>
>
> Medical details are unimportant other than it appears that I contracted a
> horrible virus that eventually caused me to become septic. My diabetes
> didn’t help and the pancreas, heart and lungs were all compromised. I was
> released about a week ago and have been trying to sort life out over the
> holiday weekend,  whilst also trying to ensure that the NHS hadn’t released
> me too soon again.
>
>
> At the moment I seem to be O.K.  My current priority, besides paying
> bills, is reviewing some proofs of a book chapter I’ve written  that is
> supposed to be back to the publisher today. Once that is done I’ll
> prioritize my NCUC commitment and see what I can do to have some
> deliverables before Beijing.
>
>
> In reviewing the various digests I’ve received I note the following:
>
>
>
> 1. In my absence, Tapani has graciously done my work. He has nothing but
> my gratitude for his tireless effort at these mundane tasks. I will be in
> contact with him in the next few days to compare notes and databases to
> ensure we have the same information and am on the same page.
>
>
>
> 2. When I took sick leave, Milton and I had just reached a moment of
> tranquility regarding appointment of a Secretary Treasurer. It appears
> nothing further has been done on this matter.
>
>
> I note Bill has listed this as an item for discussion at the NCUC meeting
> in Beijing. I would ask that discussion be broadened to encompass a review
> of our noncompliance with much of our current Charter. I think that is a
> discussion that needs to take place.
>
>
>
> 3. Three of the people I initially brought into the NCUC have indicated to
> me their intention to resign from both the NCUC and NCSG at the earliest
> opportunity. I’ll try to encourage them to reverse course but don’t have
> much hope. The stated reasons are varied but you can assume what I told
> them they would find and what they have found in our little world are
> dissimilar. People are looking for more diplomatic ways out, but that’s the
> essence of it.
>
>
> The individuals involved will have to make their intentions known
> themselves. I only want to alert you to the possibility we may no longer
> have anybody doing the redesign of our web pages. We’re also about to lose
> a CPA with an MBA who has had his offers of assistance ignored and a Nordic
> IG specialist who finds himself nonplused by the personal attacks on the
> list.
>
>
>
> 4. I’m ready to launch Outreach, as I have been since Los Angeles, with a
> substantial direct mailing (e-mail) to over seventy targeted individuals
> and organisations. Much of this possibility is due to Olga Korotkova who
> has assisted me not only with the Russian outreach but also with some i.p.
> targets.
>
>
> All I am waiting on is a FAQ sheet extolling the virtues of membership
> from our Communications team. This was promised to me in Los Angeles and
> has not been delivered. I’d suggest we also want this sheet for
> distribution in Beijing at whatever Outreach event we are having  and as a
> basic document, translated into multiple languages, on our web site.
>
>
> Once the mailing had been sent out the action plan was to activate the
> Committee with an idea towards greater Outreach for numbers, as opposed to
> need.
>
>
> There is still time before Beijing to proceed with this plan and gain some
> momentum. Covering e-mails, in both English and, where appropriate, Russian
> are ready to go. I’m dependent upon those better able than I to draft a
> quality FAQ to send with them. Once done the FAQ will be immediately
> translated into Russian for use in that segment of Outreach.
>
>
> I should also note my intention to attend the Russian IGF in April at my
> own expense to do some Outreach and meet what I had hoped to be our new
> Members / Applicants. I note Wolfgang is scheduled to speak at the event.
> This is contingent on us having made substantial progress in starting
> outreach in the CIS region.
>
>
> I’m also tentatively scheduled to be at the INTA annual  meeting in Dallas
> in May. There is a substantial nonprofit / academic/ civil society
> component of the INTA that does not necessarily buy into some of the more
> radical positions of the IPC and I felt it appropriate to reach out to
> them, as well,  as potential members.
>
>
>
> 5. At the time of my illness I was completing the membership list. As
> Tapani can testify, that largely is a one person job (albeit with help from
> many sources) of a rather complex nature. I had a basic list composed in
> Los Angeles and was integrating it with  three other lists with it on a
> spreadsheet.
>
>
> Tapani appears, thankfully,  to have overtaken me on that effort. Once I
> can confirm or assist him with completion we’’ll start up the wider Inreach
> effort. I have had conversations with every member of the Inreach
> Committee and will endeavor to set up a group chat prior to Beijing.
>
>
>
> Tapani once posed a question as to what would happen to the NCUC if Milton
> were to be hit by a bus. From my absence I think we have the answer: our
> Finnish colleague would simply take his place. :) Again, I’m grateful for
> the work Tapani has done in my absence.
>
>
> I’ll be in contact with everyone over the next few days. I recognize the
> importance of Beijing and, as I said, I’m short one document from being
> able to crank things up with little effort. Hopefully we can figure a way
> to get that done.
>
>
> KInd Regards,
>
>
>
> Ed Morris
>
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