- To: ICANN At Large Forum <forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Proposed funding model outline
- From: Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 08:47:14 -0800
- Organization: INEGroup Spokesman
All stakeholders or interested parties,
Recently sense Esthers challenge for determining funding for the
At-Large (ALSO) I have been in contact with a number of
our [INEGroup] directors with respect to looking into yet again
a funding approach that may be expectable to the ICANN BoD
for the AT-Large. Here is the basic outline of what we are proposing:
Proposed Funding model (Outline)
1/3 of funds to come directly from ICANN's existing funds
for initial start-up and ongoing for the next 3 years thereafter,
and 10% thereafter in perpetuity.
1/3 - of funds to be collected as a "Membership Fee" structured
in accordance with gross national income of perspective members.
1/3 of the remaining funds to come from donations solicited by
members, and/or ICANN staff/Bod, advertising on the At-Large
Web site fees. Corp. Donations will be a min. of $1000.00
and a max of $5000.00. Individual donations will have no
minimum amount but will have a Max amount of $5000.00
per year.
Our members will set aside a small group of 3 to 5 individuals
or the ICANN staff can determine dedicated individuals for
soliciting of funds for the At-Large if they do so exclusively
and their time is paid for by ICANN.
All moneys will be deposited in a Account that can except credit
card, money order or wire transfer transactions. This Account will
be set up in a trust for the use exclusively of the At-Large members
(ALSO) and and Fund manager will be appointed by us [INEGroup]
initially until the desired full funding for the first 2 years of
operation
is collected. ( I will act if absolutely necessary as the initial
funding
fiduciary, as I am bonded).
20% of all funds collected will be invested in traditional investments
in a "Blind Trust" so as to aid in retiring the ICANN portion of 1/3
participation in the 2 year requirement and to insure that a ongoing
funding source is available.
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What I don't know for sure is how much $$ will be needed initially
for the At-Large (ALSO). I would estimate ONLY that $5m
would be sufficient. I would like to hear for anyone as to what
they feel is a good ball park figure... ?????
Regards,
--
Jeffrey A. Williams
Spokesman for INEGroup - (Over 121k members/stakeholdes strong!)
CEO/DIR. Internet Network Eng/SR. Java/CORBA Development Eng.
Information Network Eng. Group. INEG. INC.
E-Mail jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com
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