..and that is the dilemma Mike; defining what 'interest' means and how it could be weaponized. You're between a rock and a hard place. Quick historical context for the At-Large. Until very recently, if one caucus with the At-Large constituency, full participation in ICANN matters was predicated on the person's '*affiliation*' with what is called an At-Large Structure; ALS. Look up how the ALS is defined and you get a really good idea of what was intended. Take note, a primary ALS attribute was for it was independently funded and willing to invest in the ICANN agenda. It is only recently that participation by an '*unaffiliated*' person was recognized. And with this, that person is still relegated to second class status for rights and privileges in participation. Carlton ============================== *Carlton A Samuels* *Mobile: 876-818-1799Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= On Wed, 10 Sept 2025 at 15:01, mike palage.com via CPWG <cpwg@icann.org> wrote:
One big-happy trade association, so much for “unaffiliated” ICANN participants 😊
A lot has changed since 1999.
*From: *Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch via CPWG <cpwg@icann.org> *Date: *Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM *To: *Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@gmail.com> *Cc: *CPWG <cpwg@icann.org> *Subject: *[CPWG] Re: [lac-discuss-en] IFR2 Review is Officially Shuttered
Hi,
note taken and filed. Since the work is finished, no futher comment for now.
Alejandro Pisanty
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*De:* Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@gmail.com> *Enviado:* martes, 9 de septiembre de 2025 04:18 p. m. *Para:* Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch *CC:* CPWG *Asunto:* Re: [lac-discuss-en] IFR2 Review is Officially Shuttered
Alejandro, not sure what your angle is but I would not wish to overcomplicate for you. A statement of interest is about relevance, not inventory. I could list every connection and side affiliation I have, but that would only drain oxygen from the room without adding substance.
For the record, I was nominated by ALAC as the At-Large rep to IFR2 RT.
Concerning LACRALO, I am and remain a foundational leader since 2006, the convenor of the UWI ALS and now, alternate for the UWI ALS to voting rep Patrick Anglin. In regard the institution, I still take p/t teaching posts at The UWI. We are indeed proud of our UWI antecedents.
Beyond that, yes, I have other ties I could parade, even to several ISOC chapters. But that would just be TMI. (A quick nod to our privacy dilemma.)
Think of it in the same way you show up UNAM one day and ISOC the next.
Cheers, Carlton
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On Mon, 8 Sept 2025 at 12:14, Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch <apisan@unam.mx> wrote:
Carlton,
thanks a lot. It is good to know that the IANA function gets very good marks after the review.
I do note that your statement of interest does not mention the University of the West Indies or any direct employment by an entity represented in LACRALO. Under "Current vocation, employer, and position" it states "Independent consultant, Self-employed, Digital Transformation Coach"
Alejandro Pisanty
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*De:* Carlton Samuels via lac-discuss-en <lac-discuss-en@icann.org> *Enviado:* lunes, 8 de septiembre de 2025 09:43 a. m. *Para:* CPWG; LAC-Discuss-en *Asunto:* [lac-discuss-en] IFR2 Review is Officially Shuttered
With the Final Report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/second-iana-naming-function-revi...> submitted to the ICANN Board, the IFR2 RT is now disbanded. See the announcement y the co-chairs here:
https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/ifr2-review-team-completes-iana-funct...
Carlton
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