[Chapter-delegates] Microsoft proposes an Internet Licensing System and a World Health Organization for the Internet

[Joly MacFie]

While not decrying bottom up processes I, for one, am happy that ISOC
now has the resources to hire staff that can give issues like T&I the
kind of dedicated attention they deserve. I believe that what is
needed is more communication - including presentations and materials -
 so that Staff, Chapter leaders and members can get truly engaged.

Here at ISOC-NY this is where a lot of our effort goes, in the form of
events - which I do my best to document. Now that we have embarked on
a live webcasting program, hopefully other chapters will be able to
participate, and I look forward to participating in others following
our example (hello isoc-dc!).

The regional bureaus can do much to facilitate this.

joly


On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 7:37 PM, Zaid Ali <zaid at sfbayisoc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Patrick, this is good to know. One thing I would like to add is the
> importance of hearing from chapters how initiatives like this should shape.
> I hear questions in the Sphere meeting that ask if chapters are aligned with
> ISOC's initiatives. I don't think you will hear any chapter say they are not
> aligned but chapters need to be asked how can they contribute in defining
> initiative scope. If I were to pick T&I initiative as an example I would
> propose that there be a bottom up approach implemented where chapters from
> all over the world help define such an initiatives direction instead of just
> ISOC staff defining it. This approach helps chapters collaborate more
> closely and hold each other accountable for the success of the overall
> initiative. Perhaps this is something chapters can talk about at the next
> chapter delegates meeting.
>
> Zaid
>

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