Sala this is a great initiative and I all for it. When I became part of the ICANN community Olivier was one of the first faces I remembered because of his openness, enthusiasm and just plain old happy face:-). Always helpful, ready to explain and just approachable in general. Thanks for everything Olivier. We are grateful!! Beran Gillen "There is nothing more difficult to arrange and more dangerous to carry through than initiating change..." Machiavelli Sent from my iPhone
On 13 Oct 2014, at 20:59, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,
As we move into ICANN 51, I would like to take this opportunity to really honour the work of Olivier Crepin LeBlond for his leadership within the At Large Community. His diplomacy, wisdom, tenacity, character, energy, integrity in rallying the wider At Large community has been critical in the mobilization and activation of the wider At Large community.
His constant advocacy for participation, inclusion and undying personal commitment which has in turn manifested in him being on literally thousands of calls, hours of genuine voluntary service is nothing short of phenomenal. I would recommend that ICANN gives him a Leadership Award.
Having served under Olivier whilst on the ALAC, I have seen him open to hearing and managing diverse views, conflicting ideas but handling it with grace although at times, he has often remarked wanting to pull his hair...which is something that all leaders go through from time to time. :) But seriously, Olivier thank you for being very very inclusive in your approach. You are a star!
On behalf of the South Pacific Computer Society, I would most sincerely like to thank you again for your amazing leadership and for the person that you are. Hopefully you can visit us in the Pacific some time if your schedule clears up.
With every best wish, Sala _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac
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