RE: [ALSC-Forum] Benefits and goals of At-Large involvement

[Bruce Young]

Reply to Jeff:

>  Maybe.  Thought I don't think so.  Lack of proper staff may be part of
this
>problem.  But I can only say to that, no excuse.  Get the staff!  But more
than
>likely it is a fear of having a huge number of folks wanting to join and
the
>BoD loosing absolute control.

Yeah, they're afraid of losing control of their baby!  But as any proud
parent knowa, part of parenting is learning to let go.

>>>Stakeholders need to DEMAND representation in a fair, open and unfettered
>>>manner.

>> That will only happen if public opinion makes it so.

> Agreed.  And this will require a strong grass roots effort.

Yeah.  That is why I intend to get involved with this locally when
registration time roles around!

>And the ICANN BoD needs to get this job done as well.

Yes.  But this forum can do its part as well.  Everyone who reads these
mesaage threads needs to talk up @Large involvement at work, at church, at
the gym, etc. and convince others that, even if they don't presently use the
Internet, their children's lives will depend on it, and they need to get
involved NOW while its evolving!

>Indeed.  Hence it is obvious with the remaining "Board Squatters" that
they need to resign or DOC/NTIA needs to mandate that they do.

Yes.  And restore an equal voice on the board to members elected by the
@Large community.

>>>This was well publicized during the last @large election, but went
ignored
>>>by the ICANN BoD and staff.
>> That is something this forum will hopefully help to rectify!

>  As I said in my last post on this thread.  Hope is not enough...

No.  But then that is where WE come in!  :)


Bruce Young
Portland, Oregon
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