Wolf, My recommendation would be that the Board triggers and coordinates discussion in the EURALO membership (the ALSes) for issues related to internet policy. I personally think that a f2f meeting of the Board is obviously very useful, but not absolutely necessary to start working. Let me give you an example. There are proposals on the table for the improvement of the GNSO. One of these proposals even has the signature of ALAC, although from what I read on the mailing list there is not a real consensus on it. The questions raised by the changes in the GNSO structure are something that directly affects the ALAC membership, and therefore the EURALO. NARALO has decided to produce some contribution to the debate: would it be a good idea to discuss with the European membership what are the opinions on this subject? Another point where EURALO could have a leading role is in relation to privacy concerns, applied to internet policy. Considering that the EU legislation has a very strong position wrt privacy, it could be good if EURALO could come up with a statement backing up this view, that could be used in discussions like the WhoIs, Regisrar escrow, and so on. In summary, I would see a great value in EURALO discussing policy matters, and although a f2f meeting could help, maybe the best thing is to start now, in order to get the maximum benefit when people will meet in person in Paris. But it would be a big mistake to wait another two months for the f2f meeting in order to start discussing substantive issues. Just my 2 Euro-cents ;>) Roberto
-----Original Message----- From: euro-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:euro-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Wolf Ludwig Sent: Monday, 28 April 2008 00:43 To: Discussion for At-Large Europe; 'Discussion for At-Large Europe'; 'Jeanette Hofmann'; 'Nick Ashton-Hart' Cc: kierenmccarthy@gmail.com; 'Vittorio Bertola'; 'VeronicaCretu'; 'Cheryl Langdon-Orr'; 'At-Large Staff'; 'Dr.Christoph Bruch' Subject: Re: [EURO-Discuss]Draft agenda and planning for EURALO(c)-s 1st General Assembly in Paris
Hi Roberto,
when you are asking
Where can I find the minutes of the EURALO Board meetings so far?
I would like to forward you the draft agenda for our first - planned - board meeting which was intended in Warsaw in autumn 07 (see attachment 1). Some people may say that "EURALO has not done anything over the last 10 months" but we have repeatedly tried to make EURALO happen - unfortunately we dared to ask for support or money/funding to give a new group, such as the EURALO board, a chance to find or create its own working dynamic.
At our 2nd attempt, end of February 08 (just after New Delhi and after we met in Vienna at the Domainpulse 08) we tried to have a first and delayed board meeting in Geneva - some of us were there for the IGF consultations anyhow, and we simply asked for travel support of those two who wanted to join us ... Unfortunately we had no chance or enabling support again! But we made a first *face to face* meeting of at least some of the board members happen on our own costs - and the minutes or "notes" of this meeting you can find attached (see attachment 2).
I would appreciate your comments on this.
Best regards, Wolf
Roberto Gaetano wrote Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:
Good evening. Where can I find the minutes of the EURALO Board meetings so far? Thanks, Roberto
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