[Chapter-delegates] Operators and the IETF

[Chris Grundemann]

With my apologies, the links that my mail client apparently stripped are
included below:


On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 4:01 AM, Chris Grundemann <cgrundemann at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hail Chapter Delegates!
>
> As we recently posted in our *Deploy360* blog, *we're launching a new
> project we're calling "Operators and the IETF" this year*. And we need
> your help!
>

Deploy360 Blog: http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/
Blog post announcing this new project:
http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/blog/2014/01/new-project-operators-and-the-ietf/

>
> The objective of this new project is to facilitate communications between
> the operator community and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to
> help ensure that operational realities inform the development of key
> standards. We want to foster a larger and more engaged operator community
> around the IETF and protocol development work. In order to ensure that we
> take the most effective action, we will focus initially on talking to
> operators around the world, gathering information and defining the problem
> statement(s).
>
> If you are an operator, we need your input! We want to know if you are
> active in the IETF or not, and why - no matter the reasons. You can provide
> your input in three ways:
>   - The quickest and easiest is likely to *complete our online survey*.
> Just answer as honestly and completely as you can (and then remember to
> share the link with friends and colleagues).
>

The Survey: https://internetsociety2.wufoo.com/forms/operators-and-the-ietf/


>   - Possibly the best way to get us your input, although less convenient
> or immediate, is to tell us in person. Keep an eye out for us at networking
> events around the globe (and watch our travel announcements here on the
> blog), we are out there primarily to talk to you - so come find us! *The
> Deploy360 team* would absolutely love to sit down somewhere with a snack
> or a drink and riff on this, as well as other networking topics.
>

About the Deploy360 team:
http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/about/team/

  - Finally, if you're feeling exceptionally wordy, you can always *shoot
> us an email or contact us on social media* with your thoughts written out
> long form.
>

Contact us: http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/about/contact/

>
> Most importantly: These options are not mutually exclusive! Feel free to
> complete the survey, send a follow up email, tweet us, and find us in
> person to chat. We don't mind at all!
>
> Once we have collected enough information, likely in the second half of
> 2014 or so, we will evaluate all of the input received and propose
> strategies for solving identified problems and closing identified gaps.
> More on on the *Deploy360 blog* that once we have some input to analyze.
>
> So what are you waiting for? Go take the survey! And/or find one of us at
> NZNOG, NANOG, APRICOT, MENOG, IETF, or ICANN in the next couple months. We
> look forward to hearing from you!
>
> Cheers,
> ~Chris
> (Deploy360 / CO ISOC / NANOG)
>
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