[Chapter-delegates] ISOC NGL and Ambassador Programme

[Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google]

Exactly Victor. There is a piece of wisdom that's possibly relevant here:

“I don’t regret the things I have done. I regret the things I didn’t do
when I had the chance.”

Rgds,

Tracy


On Jun 24, 2014 4:50 PM, "Victor Ndonnang" <ndonnang at nvconsulting.biz>
wrote:

> +1 Tracy. Can’t agree more; You said it all. Thanks Cintra for initiating
> this discussing. Colleagues from African Chapters were having the same
> concerns during the last African Chapters conference call when Toral and
> Niel were presenting the ISOC Inforum
> <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/learn-online-inforum>
> eLearning Platform. ISOC Cameroon Chapters has used the NGL programme to
> attract active members and volunteers since 2011.
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> I can understand that the programme needs review and improvements but
> putting it on “pause” in this critical moment where people are calling for
> more globalization of the Internet Governance is not a very good idea I
> think. Perspective participants in the Internet Governance need capacities
> building and mentorship and progammes like ISOC NGL are the way to go.
> ICANN just launch Its own Next Generation Programme a few months ago when
> we at ISOC are putting ours on “pause”? I hope the “pause” will not be too
> long because a little late in the Internet World means too late…
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> Looking forward to seeing the re-launch of the improve version of ISOC NGL
> very soon. I’m confident that ISOC Leadership team and Board of trustees
> will do the right thing.
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> Thank you all.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Victor.
>
> Ps: I’m one of the three laureates of the 2012 ISOC NGL awards…
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> *De :* Chapter-delegates [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org]
> *De la part de* Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google
> *Envoyé :* Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:08 AM
> *À :* Glenn McKnight
> *Cc :* Chapter Delegates; deleg-lac at elists.isoc.org
> *Objet :* Re: [Chapter-delegates] ISOC NGL and Ambassador Programme
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> Colleagues,
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> I don't believe this is a difficult issue to resolve. It cannot be.
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> The importance of the ISOC NGL Programme cannot be understated.
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> From isoc.org: "The success of the Internet is not an accident. And we
> cannot take its future for granted. That is why the Internet Society
> invests in the Next Generation of Internet leaders."
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> More than "meetings", more than "discussions", much more than simple
> "engagement", the NGL Programme is/was about capacity building, sustainable
> involvement and meaningful participation - especially from/within
> developing/emerging economies and particularly from the perspective of
> Small Island Developing States. In 2014 - the UN Year of Small Island
> Developing States - the NGL Programme would have/should have assumed
> increased importance and value.
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> The very future of the Internet depends on Programmes such as these -
> involvement and participation in the ongoing discussions on the IANA
> Transition, the evolution of Internet Governance, and connecting the next
> generation of Internet users - including the 2/3 who are not currently
> connected - depends on Programmes such as these.
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> It is incredibly challenging to learn that this Programme has been placed
> on "pause", when in reality, it should in "fastforward" mode.
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> ISOC Board of Trustees and Executive - over to you with an expectation for
> action at the same velocity as which has been undertaken for ISOC's
> involvement in recent IG activities..
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> Tracy Hackshaw
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> Trinidad & Tobago
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> Proud ISOC NGL Graduate
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> ISOC IGF Ambassador 2009, 2010, 2012
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> On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 4:04 AM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Hi  Cintra
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> Thanks for thinking of the heart and soul of  ISOC
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> 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.
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> If the program is being reinstated perhaps  this is an opportunity to
> revamp it's core function, deliverables and metrics
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> Thanks
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> Glenn
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> Glenn McKnight
> mcknight.glenn at gmail.com
> skype  gmcknight
> twitter gmcknight
> .
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> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Cintra Sooknanan <
> cintra.sooknanan at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Dear Chapter Delegates,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thank you for your kind attention and thoughts.
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> Best regards
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> Cintra Sooknanan
>
> Chair
> ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter
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> EN ESPANOL
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> Queridos Delegados de Capitulos,
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> 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 Capítulos y sus
> líderes.
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> De hecho, no sólo han hecho mucho estos programas para apoyar a los
> Capitulos de ISOC Capítulo en la creación de capacidades de los lideres y
> la creación de redes en el mundo del IGF; ademas han sido un gran apoyo de
> los capítulos que no hablan inglés, en particular mediante el fomento de la
> participación de países como Venezuela y el apoyo del aprendizaje en
> idiomas francés y español.
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> De hecho,  ICANN tiene programas similares llamados ICANN Fellowship
> Program y ICANN Academia, y  ambos han sido reconocidos por su éxito en
> traer a nuevos contribuyentes a ICANN y han sido recompensados ​​con
> mayores presupuestos.
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> Desafortunadamente, ISOC parece estar haciendo lo contrario. En la reunión
> de ISOC celebrada en la reunion de ICANN en Londres hoy,  pregunté acerca
> de la reasignación de fondos que termina efectivamente con el Programa de
> NGL y de Embajadores de ISOCy. Es bastante extraño que no había habido
> ninguna consulta previa o correspondencia del Staff con los capítulos con
> respecto a este cambio (ya sea temporal o permanente).
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> Toral Cowieson (Director Senior de Liderazgo de ISOC) respondio a la
> pregunta. Hizo hincapié 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 volverá en
> 2015 con un formato diferente.
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> Este correo electrónico ha sido escrito desde mi propia perspectiva<yo
> siento que estos programas deben regresar para ayudar a construir
> verdaderos exitentes capítulos asi como nuevos. Me encantaria escuchar
> directamente de los Delegados de los Capitulos sus propias experiencias en
> estos programas.
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> Dada la vaguedad de la situación de estos programas clave, me gustaría
> saber del Staff en qué formato este programa regresara tanto a los
> Capitulos como a la comunidad  de Internet; así como el nuevo enfoque.
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> Gracias por su amable atención y comentarios.
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> Saludos cordiales
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> Cintra Sooknanan
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> Presidente
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> ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter
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