[Chapter-delegates] ISOC NGL and Ambassador Programme

[Kathy Brown]

Thank you, Cintra, and all, for bringing this issue to my attention.

I am conferring with colleagues on the history and status of our efforts in this area.  I, too, believe this is an important undertaking. We are, apparently, on "pause". I agree with Glenn, however,  that we might use this "pause" to look at ways to strengthen the program. In the spirit of the meeting we had last night, I welcome your thoughts.

Please allow me to assess our status for this year and I will be back to you with a proposed way forward.

Kathy

On Jun 24, 2014, at 9:04 AM, "Glenn McKnight" <mcknight.glenn at gmail.com<mailto:mcknight.glenn at gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi  Cintra
Thanks for thinking of the heart and soul of  ISOC

My comments  reflects my experience working with ICANN to promote  fellowship beyond the Least Developed Nation category to be inclusive to the  First Nations in North America and  Australia.   ISOC  needs to  acknowledge that   First Nations have incomes  as low or  lower than many 'emerging' nations which were recipients  of the program.    ICANN's  approach to our ideas was the creation of a mentorship program which included a North American, a  South African and a Australian.  These individuals  were assigned to mentors in the ecosystem and they were active in various working groups beyond  just attending meetings and being a passive observer.

If the program is being reinstated perhaps  this is an opportunity to revamp it's core function, deliverables and metrics

Thanks
Glenn

Glenn McKnight
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On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Cintra Sooknanan <cintra.sooknanan at gmail.com<mailto:cintra.sooknanan at gmail.com>> wrote:
Dear Chapter Delegates,

Like many of you I am a graduate of the ISOC Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Programme and alumni of the ISOC Ambassador Programme, these programmes really enhanced and strengthened our Chapter and its leaders.

Indeed, not only have these Programmes done alot to support ISOC Chapter Leaders in capacity building and networking into the IGF world; but they have been very supportive of non-english speaking chapters in particular by encouraging participation to countries such as Venezuela and supporting French and Spanish language learning.

In fact, ICANN has  similar programs called the ICANN Fellowships and ICANN Academy programs, both have which been recognised for their success in bringing new contributors to ICANN and rewarded with increased budgets.

Unfortunately, ISOC appears to be doing the opposite. At the ISOC meeting held at ICANN London today, I asked about the reallocation  of funds effectively terminating the ISOC NGL and Ambassador's Program. It is quite strange that there had been no previous consultation or correspondence to the Chapters from staff regarding this change (whether temporary or permanent).

Toral Cowieson (Senior Director ISOC Leadership) answered the question. She stressed the value of the programs to ISOC and many hands were raised in the room as beneficiaries of these programs. Apparently the  ISOC Ambassadors program will return in 2015 in a different format.

This email has been very much from my own perspective, I feel that these programs must be returned to truly build existing and new Chapters. From the Chapter Delegates I love to hear your own experiences of these programs.

Given the vagueness of the status of these key programs, I would like to know from staff what format this program would be returned to the Chapters and internet community; as well as the new focus.

Thank you for your kind attention and thoughts.

Best regards

Cintra Sooknanan
Chair
ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter


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EN ESPANOL

Queridos Delegados de Capitulos,

Como muchos de ustedes, yo soy graduada del Next Generation Leaders de ISOC  y  ex-alumna del Programa de Embajadores de ISOC (NGL).  Estos programas realmente han mejorado y fortalecido nuestros Cap?tulos y sus l?deres.

De hecho, no s?lo han hecho mucho estos programas para apoyar a los Capitulos de ISOC Cap?tulo en la creaci?n de capacidades de los lideres y la creaci?n de redes en el mundo del IGF; ademas han sido un gran apoyo de los cap?tulos que no hablan ingl?s, en particular mediante el fomento de la participaci?n de pa?ses como Venezuela y el apoyo del aprendizaje en idiomas franc?s y espa?ol.

De hecho,  ICANN tiene programas similares llamados ICANN Fellowship Program y ICANN Academia, y  ambos han sido reconocidos por su ?xito en traer a nuevos contribuyentes a ICANN y han sido recompensados ??con mayores presupuestos.

Desafortunadamente, ISOC parece estar haciendo lo contrario. En la reuni?n de ISOC celebrada en la reunion de ICANN en Londres hoy,  pregunt? acerca de la reasignaci?n de fondos que termina efectivamente con el Programa de NGL y de Embajadores de ISOCy. Es bastante extra?o que no hab?a habido ninguna consulta previa o correspondencia del Staff con los cap?tulos con respecto a este cambio (ya sea temporal o permanente).

Toral Cowieson (Director Senior de Liderazgo de ISOC) respondio a la pregunta. Hizo hincapi? en el valor de los programas para ISOC y se levantaron muchas manos en la sala de quienes son o fueron beneficiarios de estos programas. Al parecer, el programa de Embajadores de ISOC volver? en 2015 con un formato diferente.

Este correo electr?nico ha sido escrito desde mi propia perspectiva<yo siento que estos programas deben regresar para ayudar a construir verdaderos exitentes cap?tulos asi como nuevos. Me encantaria escuchar directamente de los Delegados de los Capitulos sus propias experiencias en estos programas.

Dada la vaguedad de la situaci?n de estos programas clave, me gustar?a saber del Staff en qu? formato este programa regresara tanto a los Capitulos como a la comunidad  de Internet; as? como el nuevo enfoque.

Gracias por su amable atenci?n y comentarios.

Saludos cordiales

Cintra Sooknanan
Presidente
ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter


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