[Chapter-delegates] Call for Input into Board skills criteria
Nadira Alaraj
nadira.araj at gmail.com
Sun Oct 5 03:02:48 PDT 2014
Dear Eric & all,
Greetings,
ISOC Chapters in the Middle East have been trying hard to create a
geographical entity for the region for its common concerns. Back in
October 2013, Walda Roseman wrote:
"...we will be establishing a Middle East Bureau and are recruiting for its
first Bureau Director, who will be an Arabic speaker and will be located in
the region..."
The call for application was done and since then nothing had visualize.
However, the ArabIGF group are doing great incremental work, but the area
still need long way to catch-up with the rest of the world.
My comments is not for this particular BoT but to give more attention to
this region particularly in the knowledge base in order to have more
qualified people in the region.
If you do just a small scan of the Chapter delegate contribution to the
discussions from the Middle East Chapters that by itself give an
indication. I don't want to put the blame on the language barrier, but it
could be more into the high level of the intellectual discussions members
are not aware of it.
Truly,
Nadira
On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 1:42 AM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn at gmail.com>
wrote:
> HI
> We need to make every effort to raise these issues to the board
> G
>
On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 6:40 AM, Eric Burger <eburger at standardstrack.com>
wrote:
> Don't forget - we are not omnipotent. We do not know the universe of
> Middle Eastern, female, different able, young, Internet-knowledgable, and
> supported to the point the can participate on the board people. If you know
> someone, PLEASE forward their name to the nomcom.
>
> --
> Sent from a mobile device. Sorry for typos or weird auto-correct. Thank
> IETF LEMONADE for mobile email! See <
> http://www.standardstrack.com/ietf/lemonade/>
>
> On Oct 4, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Narelle Clark <narelle at isoc-au.org.au> wrote:
>
>
> I'm happy to include such a statement.
>
> I also prefer to look at slightly different regional aggregation, too.
>
> The Middle East is usually aggregated with 'Asia' as is the Pacific.
>
> So you get the most populous and arguably diverse set of nations lumped in
> together.
>
> It derives of course from the UN groupings.
>
> So apart from geography and lived experience of disability are there any
> other skills people want considered?
>
> Narelle
> On Oct 5, 2014 6:35 AM, "Nadira Alaraj" <nadira.araj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here, I also second Ali's comment.
>> The Middle East is always underrepresented not only for the BoT.
>> Thanks,
>> Nadira Alaraj
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 9:28 AM, Ali AlMeshal <ali.almeshal at bis.org.bh>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Narelle,
>>> For highlighting existing BoT representation which clearly shows
>>> which area need to be looked and addressed being it geographically ,
>>> industry or skills. I would add to your statement bellow "More from Africa,
>>> Central America" I would say " Some from Middle East" being Zero
>>> representation.
>>> Regards
>>> On 3 Oct 2014 08:30, "Narelle Clark" <narelle at isoc-au.org.au> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Charles
>>>>
>>>> I'm not trying to pre-empt the deliberations of the nomcom here, but it
>>>> will really depend on who comes forward. If all of you capable, experienced
>>>> people don't offer to stand, then we would hope that other capable
>>>> candidates from other regions still nominate.
>>>>
>>>> I don't think we can make geographic origin a *compulsory* criteria,
>>>> but I have certainly added to the call for nominations in the past a line
>>>> like:
>>>>
>>>> "Candidates from Asia are strongly encouraged to apply"
>>>>
>>>> Obviously in this phase we would word it as Africa, Latin or Central
>>>> America.
>>>>
>>>> We would certainly aim to put up the best range of candidates, too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> regards
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Narelle
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Charles Oloo <oloo6382 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear Narelle
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for shedding more insight on the composition of BoT. I think
>>>>> some sort of criteria should be used to enable Africa and Central/Latin
>>>>> America to have representation in the BoT, to have full regional
>>>>> representation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>>
>>>>> Charles Oloo
>>>>> Chair / President
>>>>> Internet Society Kenya Chapter
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 5:06 AM, Narelle Clark <narelle at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Folks
>>>>>> soon the call for nominations will go out for the election of
>>>>>> trustees for the ISOC Board.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As chair of the nomcom, I am therefore asking for input into the
>>>>>> selection criteria, or at least some guidance for the nomcom in their
>>>>>> deliberations.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is important to remember, too, that the job of the Board of
>>>>>> Trustees (BoT) is that of gvoernance and overarching strategy, not
>>>>>> day-to-day management or explicit direction. It has significant fiduciary
>>>>>> responsibility and legal responsibilities for the appropriate governance of
>>>>>> the organisation. Thus these skills are the essential basis for the
>>>>>> skillset required.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Current information about the BoT election process
>>>>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/trustee-elections>
>>>>>> is up at:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/trustee-elections
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thoughts and comments welcome!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Additional Information
>>>>>> You may recall that earlier last year we adopted a system of equal
>>>>>> seat allocation to nominations from the three communities, so the number
>>>>>> from each source (IETF, Org and Chapters) is not matched with the number we
>>>>>> are electing/nominating this time round. In the future they will be, but
>>>>>> this year we are still transitioning.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [Once elected, trustees are committed to serve the Society as a whole
>>>>>> and cannot act merely in the interests of any one group, regardless of who
>>>>>> they were elected/appointed by.]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thus, this time around we will be:
>>>>>> - electing: 1 x Org, 1 x Chapter nominees
>>>>>> - receiving 2 x IETF appointees (through their selection process)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Stepping down will be:
>>>>>> - 1 x Chapter member
>>>>>> - 2 x Org members
>>>>>> - 1 x IETF nominee
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Of those, the individuals are:
>>>>>> Rudi Vasnick (eligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Dave Farber (eligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Eric Burger (term limited thus now ineligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Keith Davidson (eligible for re-election) Keith has indicated he will
>>>>>> not be standing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Board of Trustees' current makeup is:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> By geography
>>>>>> North America - 5
>>>>>> Asia-Pac - 4 (Pacific - 2, Asia - 2, M-East-0)
>>>>>> Europe - 3
>>>>>> Central/Latin America - 0
>>>>>> Africa - 0
>>>>>>
>>>>>> By gender
>>>>>> Males : 10 Females : 2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Age:
>>>>>> There are no representatives under the age of 30
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Disability:
>>>>>> There are no members with declared disability
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Languages spoken (this may not be complete):
>>>>>> English, Flemish, French, German, Serbian
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Loosely speaking, the BoT is:
>>>>>> Academics: 4, Business: 4, Technologists: 3, Consumer: 1
>>>>>> [frankly are all technologists, but I was thinking day jobs; nearly
>>>>>> all of the group have either engineering or computer science qualifications]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Assuming no re-elections,the BoT is potentially losing:
>>>>>> Gender: 4 males
>>>>>> Region: 1 Pacific; 1 Europe; 2 North America
>>>>>> Profession: 2 Academics; 2 business people
>>>>>> Skill strengths: Governance, audit, organisation and business
>>>>>> management
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Remaining skills on the Board:
>>>>>> Please refer to the bios of existing trustees
>>>>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees> at:
>>>>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Needs:
>>>>>> Understanding of the responsibilities of a board member
>>>>>> More women and younger people
>>>>>> More non-technical, NGO operations/management people
>>>>>> More from Africa, Central America
>>>>>> More who bring social impact and outreach to the fore
>>>>>> Generalist skills rather than single issue focus
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thoughts? comments?
>>>>>> best regards
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Narelle Clark
>>>>>> Immediate Past President and Board Member
>>>>>> Internet Society of Australia
>>>>>>
>>>>>> narelle at isoc-au.org.au <president at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>>>> www.isoc-au.org.au
>>>>>> The Internet is for Everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically
>>>>>> subscribed
>>>>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet
>>>>>> Society
>>>>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Narelle Clark
>>>> Immediate Past President and Board Member
>>>> Internet Society of Australia
>>>> ph: 0412 297 043
>>>> int ph: +61 412 297 043
>>>> narelle at isoc-au.org.au <president at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>> www.isoc-au.org.au
>>>> The Internet is for Everyone!
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed
>>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
>>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed
>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Nadira Alaraj*
>>
>>
>>
> _______________________________________________
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> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
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>
>
--
*Nadira Alaraj*
On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 6:40 AM, Eric Burger <eburger at standardstrack.com>
wrote:
> Don't forget - we are not omnipotent. We do not know the universe of
> Middle Eastern, female, different able, young, Internet-knowledgable, and
> supported to the point the can participate on the board people. If you know
> someone, PLEASE forward their name to the nomcom.
>
> --
> Sent from a mobile device. Sorry for typos or weird auto-correct. Thank
> IETF LEMONADE for mobile email! See <
> http://www.standardstrack.com/ietf/lemonade/>
>
> On Oct 4, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Narelle Clark <narelle at isoc-au.org.au> wrote:
>
>
> I'm happy to include such a statement.
>
> I also prefer to look at slightly different regional aggregation, too.
>
> The Middle East is usually aggregated with 'Asia' as is the Pacific.
>
> So you get the most populous and arguably diverse set of nations lumped in
> together.
>
> It derives of course from the UN groupings.
>
> So apart from geography and lived experience of disability are there any
> other skills people want considered?
>
> Narelle
> On Oct 5, 2014 6:35 AM, "Nadira Alaraj" <nadira.araj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here, I also second Ali's comment.
>> The Middle East is always underrepresented not only for the BoT.
>> Thanks,
>> Nadira Alaraj
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 9:28 AM, Ali AlMeshal <ali.almeshal at bis.org.bh>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Narelle,
>>> For highlighting existing BoT representation which clearly shows
>>> which area need to be looked and addressed being it geographically ,
>>> industry or skills. I would add to your statement bellow "More from Africa,
>>> Central America" I would say " Some from Middle East" being Zero
>>> representation.
>>> Regards
>>> On 3 Oct 2014 08:30, "Narelle Clark" <narelle at isoc-au.org.au> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Charles
>>>>
>>>> I'm not trying to pre-empt the deliberations of the nomcom here, but it
>>>> will really depend on who comes forward. If all of you capable, experienced
>>>> people don't offer to stand, then we would hope that other capable
>>>> candidates from other regions still nominate.
>>>>
>>>> I don't think we can make geographic origin a *compulsory* criteria,
>>>> but I have certainly added to the call for nominations in the past a line
>>>> like:
>>>>
>>>> "Candidates from Asia are strongly encouraged to apply"
>>>>
>>>> Obviously in this phase we would word it as Africa, Latin or Central
>>>> America.
>>>>
>>>> We would certainly aim to put up the best range of candidates, too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> regards
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Narelle
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Charles Oloo <oloo6382 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear Narelle
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for shedding more insight on the composition of BoT. I think
>>>>> some sort of criteria should be used to enable Africa and Central/Latin
>>>>> America to have representation in the BoT, to have full regional
>>>>> representation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>>
>>>>> Charles Oloo
>>>>> Chair / President
>>>>> Internet Society Kenya Chapter
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 5:06 AM, Narelle Clark <narelle at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Folks
>>>>>> soon the call for nominations will go out for the election of
>>>>>> trustees for the ISOC Board.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As chair of the nomcom, I am therefore asking for input into the
>>>>>> selection criteria, or at least some guidance for the nomcom in their
>>>>>> deliberations.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is important to remember, too, that the job of the Board of
>>>>>> Trustees (BoT) is that of gvoernance and overarching strategy, not
>>>>>> day-to-day management or explicit direction. It has significant fiduciary
>>>>>> responsibility and legal responsibilities for the appropriate governance of
>>>>>> the organisation. Thus these skills are the essential basis for the
>>>>>> skillset required.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Current information about the BoT election process
>>>>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/trustee-elections>
>>>>>> is up at:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/trustee-elections
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thoughts and comments welcome!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Additional Information
>>>>>> You may recall that earlier last year we adopted a system of equal
>>>>>> seat allocation to nominations from the three communities, so the number
>>>>>> from each source (IETF, Org and Chapters) is not matched with the number we
>>>>>> are electing/nominating this time round. In the future they will be, but
>>>>>> this year we are still transitioning.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [Once elected, trustees are committed to serve the Society as a whole
>>>>>> and cannot act merely in the interests of any one group, regardless of who
>>>>>> they were elected/appointed by.]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thus, this time around we will be:
>>>>>> - electing: 1 x Org, 1 x Chapter nominees
>>>>>> - receiving 2 x IETF appointees (through their selection process)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Stepping down will be:
>>>>>> - 1 x Chapter member
>>>>>> - 2 x Org members
>>>>>> - 1 x IETF nominee
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Of those, the individuals are:
>>>>>> Rudi Vasnick (eligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Dave Farber (eligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Eric Burger (term limited thus now ineligible for re-election)
>>>>>> Keith Davidson (eligible for re-election) Keith has indicated he will
>>>>>> not be standing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Board of Trustees' current makeup is:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> By geography
>>>>>> North America - 5
>>>>>> Asia-Pac - 4 (Pacific - 2, Asia - 2, M-East-0)
>>>>>> Europe - 3
>>>>>> Central/Latin America - 0
>>>>>> Africa - 0
>>>>>>
>>>>>> By gender
>>>>>> Males : 10 Females : 2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Age:
>>>>>> There are no representatives under the age of 30
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Disability:
>>>>>> There are no members with declared disability
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Languages spoken (this may not be complete):
>>>>>> English, Flemish, French, German, Serbian
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Loosely speaking, the BoT is:
>>>>>> Academics: 4, Business: 4, Technologists: 3, Consumer: 1
>>>>>> [frankly are all technologists, but I was thinking day jobs; nearly
>>>>>> all of the group have either engineering or computer science qualifications]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Assuming no re-elections,the BoT is potentially losing:
>>>>>> Gender: 4 males
>>>>>> Region: 1 Pacific; 1 Europe; 2 North America
>>>>>> Profession: 2 Academics; 2 business people
>>>>>> Skill strengths: Governance, audit, organisation and business
>>>>>> management
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Remaining skills on the Board:
>>>>>> Please refer to the bios of existing trustees
>>>>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees> at:
>>>>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Needs:
>>>>>> Understanding of the responsibilities of a board member
>>>>>> More women and younger people
>>>>>> More non-technical, NGO operations/management people
>>>>>> More from Africa, Central America
>>>>>> More who bring social impact and outreach to the fore
>>>>>> Generalist skills rather than single issue focus
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thoughts? comments?
>>>>>> best regards
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Narelle Clark
>>>>>> Immediate Past President and Board Member
>>>>>> Internet Society of Australia
>>>>>>
>>>>>> narelle at isoc-au.org.au <president at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>>>> www.isoc-au.org.au
>>>>>> The Internet is for Everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically
>>>>>> subscribed
>>>>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet
>>>>>> Society
>>>>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Narelle Clark
>>>> Immediate Past President and Board Member
>>>> Internet Society of Australia
>>>> ph: 0412 297 043
>>>> int ph: +61 412 297 043
>>>> narelle at isoc-au.org.au <president at isoc-au.org.au>
>>>> www.isoc-au.org.au
>>>> The Internet is for Everyone!
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed
>>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
>>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed
>>> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
>>> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Nadira Alaraj*
>>
>>
>>
> _______________________________________________
> As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed
> to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society
> Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org
>
>
--
*Nadira Alaraj*
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