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ANNOUNCEMENT : Temporary NARALO Leadership appointments
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2014

Dec. 16, 2014

Dear At Large members, NARALO's Chair Garth Bruen has requested a leave of absence due to personal reasons which prevent him from fulfilling his obligations as Chair, from December 8th date until April 13th 2015 (upon the NARALO April 2015 monthly call). The request was sent to the NARALO list on December 10th, 2014 and received full support from NARALO's members. Pursuant to NARALO current By laws full consensus was reached. NARALO's leadership is therefore organized as follows: · NARALO's Acting Chair: Evan Leibovitch · NARALO's Acting Secretariat and Vice Chair : Judith Hellerstein For further details please see: https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+Regional+Officers Thank you! Kind regards, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> One World, One Internet

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Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday)
by Garth Bruen Dec. 14, 2014

Dec. 14, 2014

Dear Colleagues, Due to a death and now a serious illness in my immediate family I am unable to devote the time and attention to NARALO matters that the region deserves. For this reason I am requesting a temporary leave of absence from my duties as NARALO Chair. My proposed schedule would be to suspend my role as chair beginning after the 8 December 2014 monthly NARALO teleconference and then resuming upon the 13 April 2015 monthly NARALO call. Due to this request, arrangements for substitute leadership will be needed. Based on consensus among NARALO leadership, my recommendation is for NARALO Secretariat Evan Leibovitch to assume the temporary role of Acting NARALO chair and for Judith Hellerstein to serve in the temporary role of Acting Secretariat. In previous discussions, Judith was to serve in the exploratory role of "Vice Chair," an unofficial position. As part of the role of Vice Chair, the assignment would require assuming leadership duties including conducting NARALO activity coordination, managing monthly teleconferences, and representing the region at the next ICANN meeting. To enable Judith to perform these duties I request that staff ensure that travel sponsorship allocated to the NARALO be transferred to the Judith Hellerstein for this meeting. All of the above requests are subject to regional consensus. Sincerely, Garth Bruen

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Forget about that ICANN transition nonsense
by John R. Levine Dec. 12, 2014

Dec. 12, 2014

The US Congress has said it's not going to happen any time soon. Helpful blog post here: http://jl.ly/2014/12/10#trans2017 R's, John

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Thank you all
by Garth Bruen Dec. 12, 2014

Dec. 12, 2014

Thank you all for your understanding and support. ------------------------------------- Garth Bruen gbruen(a)knujon.com

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Leave of Absence (ALS Manitoba E-Association - support)
by aniiganii＠mb.e-association.ca Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 11, 2014

‎Hi all, Garth I am sadden to hear about the personal challenges you face right now. ‎I understand and support your decision, as my family copes with life long health issues on a moment by moment basis. My thoughts are with you and your family, and I wanted to let you I appreciated the opportunity you provided for me in LA- thank you. I look forward to your return as our regional leader. I also look forward to working with those who are taking up the leadership role in your absence. With deepest regards, Anthony Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Anthony Niiganii Executive Director Manitoba E-Association (ICANN/NARALO - ALS) 210-1600 Kenaston Boulevard, Suite #318 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0Y4 Web: mb.e-association.ca Email: aniiganii(a)mb.e-association.ca BB PIN: 2B060C22 Phone: (204) 771-0200 "New technology is changing the way we can film. It's enabling us to get fresh new images and tell brand new stories.”" — Karen Bass Original Message From: na-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 13:11 To: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Reply To: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: NA-Discuss Digest, Vol 98, Issue 12 Send NA-Discuss mailing list submissions to na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to na-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org You can reach the person managing the list at na-discuss-owner(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of NA-Discuss digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) (Jean Polly) 2. Re: CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) (Garth Graham) 3. Re: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) (RJ Glass) 4. Re: Forget about that ICANN transition nonsense (John R. Levine) 5. Re: CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) (Ognian Mitev) 6. Re: Forget about that ICANN transition nonsense (Thomas Lowenhaupt) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:50:03 -0500 From: Jean Polly <mom(a)netmom.com> To: Garth Bruen <gbruen(a)knujon.com> Cc: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Message-ID: <DF29CEC8-C2A3-4FB6-8A69-26DD4FA3B8F1(a)netmom.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I am so sorry to hear of your bereavement and your family illness. Please do take care. And of course I agree to the proposal. Jean Armour Polly 4146 Barker Hill Rd. Jamesville, NY 13078 1 315 5692379 netmom(a)gmail.com or mom(a)netmom.com http://www.netmom.com/ On Dec 10, 2014, at 10:57 AM, Garth Bruen wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > Due to a death and now a serious illness in my immediate family I am unable > to devote the time and attention to NARALO matters that the region deserves. > For this reason I am requesting a temporary leave of absence from my duties > as NARALO Chair. > > My proposed schedule would be to suspend my role as chair beginning after > the 8 December 2014 monthly NARALO teleconference and then resuming upon the > 13 April 2015 monthly NARALO call. > > Due to this request, arrangements for substitute leadership will be needed. > Based on consensus among NARALO leadership, my recommendation is for NARALO > Secretariat Evan Leibovitch to assume the temporary role of Acting NARALO > chair and for Judith Hellerstein to serve in the temporary role of Acting > Secretariat. > > In previous discussions, Judith was to serve in the exploratory role of > "Vice Chair," an unofficial position. As part of the role of Vice Chair, the > assignment would require assuming leadership duties including conducting > NARALO activity coordination, managing monthly teleconferences, and > representing the region at the next ICANN meeting. > > To enable Judith to perform these duties I request that staff ensure that > travel sponsorship allocated to the NARALO be transferred to the Judith > Hellerstein for this meeting. > > All of the above requests are subject to regional consensus. > > Sincerely, Garth Bruen > > > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:01:46 -0800 From: Garth Graham <garth.graham(a)telus.net> To: Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca>, NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Message-ID: <F51ECCC2-7217-4028-B3F6-AB2BC97AA17A(a)telus.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Agreed on NARALO temporary leadership motion Garth Graham Telecommunities Canada GG On 2014-12-10, at 9:33 AM, Alan Greenberg wrote: > Your absence will be felt but I am sure that all of NARALO wishes you well. > > As I noted on the NARALO call on Monday, to take effect, we do need the formal approval of NARALO. To avoid taking a vote, we need the e-mail the approval of at least 16 ALSes. > > In voicing your support, please give the name of the ALS which you represent. > > Alan (speaking as the NARALO "rules guy") ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:04:04 +0000 (UTC) From: RJ Glass <jipshida2(a)yahoo.com> To: Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com>, Garth Bruen <gbruen(a)knujon.com> Cc: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Message-ID: <971421957.51371.1418310244481.JavaMail.yahoo(a)jws10676.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I support your actions Garth, RJGlassA@L On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:11 AM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> wrote: Garth As a dedicated leader in the? ALAC? community your? temporary absence for the next couple of? months will be missed,? we will strive to fill some of the gaps.? I am confident? given Evan's experience as a former? chair that his involvement will be outstanding and the help of? Judith. Your decision to step away for a short while is a good decision and your priority is focus on the health and welfare of your family. Best wishes Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype? gmcknight twitter gmcknight . On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Garth Bruen <gbruen(a)knujon.com> wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > Due to a death and now a serious illness in my immediate family I am unable > to devote the time and attention to NARALO matters that the region > deserves. > For this reason I am requesting a temporary leave of absence from my duties > as NARALO Chair. > > My proposed schedule would be to suspend my role as chair beginning after > the 8 December 2014 monthly NARALO teleconference and then resuming upon > the > 13 April 2015 monthly NARALO call. > > Due to this request, arrangements for substitute leadership will be needed. > Based on consensus among NARALO leadership, my recommendation is for NARALO > Secretariat Evan Leibovitch to assume the temporary role of Acting NARALO > chair and for Judith Hellerstein to serve in the temporary role of Acting > Secretariat. > > In previous discussions, Judith was to serve in the exploratory role of > "Vice Chair," an unofficial position. As part of the role of Vice Chair, > the > assignment would require assuming leadership duties including conducting > NARALO activity coordination, managing monthly teleconferences, and > representing the region at the next ICANN meeting. > > To enable Judith to perform these duties I request that staff ensure that > travel sponsorship allocated to the NARALO be transferred to the Judith > Hellerstein for this meeting. > > All of the above requests are subject to regional consensus. > > Sincerely, Garth Bruen > > > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------ > ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org ------ ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: 11 Dec 2014 11:30:49 -0500 From: "John R. Levine" <johnl(a)iecc.com> To: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com> Cc: NARALO Discussion List <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Forget about that ICANN transition nonsense Message-ID: <alpine.OSX.2.11.1412111129590.26095(a)ary.lan> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > transition itself ? a lose-lose proposition if ever there was one. And if, > to the contrary, the NTIA reads this language as compelling renewal of the > contract and preventing the transition altogether, then this will send the > wrong message to the rest of the world, many of whom doubt the bona fides > of American stewardship of the network. This is where he goes off the rails. The nativists behind this language couldn't care less what message it sends to the rest of the world. R's, John ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:34:52 -0700 From: "Ognian Mitev" <ognianrm(a)yahoo.com> To: "'Garth Graham'" <garth.graham(a)telus.net>, "'Alan Greenberg'" <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca>, "'NA-Discuss'" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Message-ID: <076401d01560$64f6e450$2ee4acf0$(a)yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Team, We agree with the proposal. Thanks, Ogi Mitev Colorado ISOC -----Original Message----- From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Garth Graham Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 8:02 AM To: Alan Greenberg; NA-Discuss Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Agreed on NARALO temporary leadership motion Garth Graham Telecommunities Canada GG On 2014-12-10, at 9:33 AM, Alan Greenberg wrote: > Your absence will be felt but I am sure that all of NARALO wishes you well. > > As I noted on the NARALO call on Monday, to take effect, we do need the formal approval of NARALO. To avoid taking a vote, we need the e-mail the approval of at least 16 ALSes. > > In voicing your support, please give the name of the ALS which you represent. > > Alan (speaking as the NARALO "rules guy") ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org ------ ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:10:48 -0500 From: Thomas Lowenhaupt <toml(a)communisphere.com> To: "John R. Levine" <johnl(a)iecc.com>, NARALO Discussion List <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Forget about that ICANN transition nonsense Message-ID: <5489EC38.1030507(a)communisphere.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed +1 On 12/11/2014 12:37 AM, John R. Levine wrote: > The US Congress has said it's not going to happen any time soon. > > Helpful blog post here: > > http://jl.ly/2014/12/10#trans2017 > > R's, > John > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------ > > > ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss End of NA-Discuss Digest, Vol 98, Issue 12 ******************************************

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Regarding Garth's leave of absence- Thank you
by Silvia Vivanco Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 11, 2014

Dear Evan and NARALO members, Thank you for reaching consensus in supporting Garth's request for leave of absence. Staff will make sure that Judith is fully incorporated in all the relevant email accounts and that she gets the required travel support to enable her to fulfill her functions in the upcoming ICANN meeting. Kind regards, Silvia Silvia Vivanco Manager, At Large Regional Affairs ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers www.icann.org -----Original Message----- From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Evan Leibovitch Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 2:13 PM To: NARALO Discussion List Subject: [NA-Discuss] Regarding Garth's leave of absense Hello everyone. My thoughts, and surely those of the rest of the community, are with Garth and his family. I want to thank everyone who has participated in the recent call for consensus, on what is a difficult issue to deal with. We have achieved the necessary level of consensus and can now move forward. As a result, until Garth's return in April, I will be assuming the role of Acting Chair of NARALO and Judith will serve as Vice-Chair and Acting Secretariat. I will remain in contact with Garth and consult with him on issues to the extent he would like, and I fully recognize the temporary nature of these appointments. I would now ask Staff to make appropriate arrangements, including ensuring Judith's travel support for Singapore and subscription to RALO leadership meetings and mailing lists. Thanks again for your support and understanding through this. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56 ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org ------

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Regarding Garth's leave of absense
by Evan Leibovitch Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 11, 2014

Hello everyone. My thoughts, and surely those of the rest of the community, are with Garth and his family. I want to thank everyone who has participated in the recent call for consensus, on what is a difficult issue to deal with. We have achieved the necessary level of consensus and can now move forward. As a result, until Garth's return in April, I will be assuming the role of Acting Chair of NARALO and Judith will serve as Vice-Chair and Acting Secretariat. I will remain in contact with Garth and consult with him on issues to the extent he would like, and I fully recognize the temporary nature of these appointments. I would now ask Staff to make appropriate arrangements, including ensuring Judith's travel support for Singapore and subscription to RALO leadership meetings and mailing lists. Thanks again for your support and understanding through this. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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FW: CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday)
by Allan Skuce Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 11, 2014

________________________________________ From: Allan Skuce Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:07 AM To: Alan Greenberg Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff; askuce(a)uniserve.com Subject: RE: [NA-Discuss] CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) We consent. Allan Skuce, PCNA ________________________________________ From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 9:33 AM To: Garth Bruen; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: [NA-Discuss] CALL FOR CONSENSUS: Leave of Absence (as discussed on NARALO call Monday) Garth, Your absence will be felt but I am sure that all of NARALO wishes you well. As I noted on the NARALO call on Monday, to take effect, we do need the formal approval of NARALO. To avoid taking a vote, we need the e-mail the approval of at least 16 ALSes. In voicing your support, please give the name of the ALS which you represent. Alan (speaking as the NARALO "rules guy") At 10/12/2014 10:57 AM, Garth Bruen wrote: >Dear Colleagues, > >Due to a death and now a serious illness in my immediate family I am unable >to devote the time and attention to NARALO matters that the region deserves. >For this reason I am requesting a temporary leave of absence from my duties >as NARALO Chair. > >My proposed schedule would be to suspend my role as chair beginning after >the 8 December 2014 monthly NARALO teleconference and then resuming upon the >13 April 2015 monthly NARALO call. > >Due to this request, arrangements for substitute leadership will be needed. >Based on consensus among NARALO leadership, my recommendation is for NARALO >Secretariat Evan Leibovitch to assume the temporary role of Acting NARALO >chair and for Judith Hellerstein to serve in the temporary role of Acting >Secretariat. > >In previous discussions, Judith was to serve in the exploratory role of >"Vice Chair," an unofficial position. As part of the role of Vice Chair, the >assignment would require assuming leadership duties including conducting >NARALO activity coordination, managing monthly teleconferences, and >representing the region at the next ICANN meeting. > >To enable Judith to perform these duties I request that staff ensure that >travel sponsorship allocated to the NARALO be transferred to the Judith >Hellerstein for this meeting. > >All of the above requests are subject to regional consensus. > >Sincerely, Garth Bruen > > >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------ ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org ------

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Event Notice: Premium .nyc Domain Names and The Public Interest Panel - December 18
by Thomas Lowenhaupt Dec. 10, 2014

Dec. 10, 2014

Fellow NARALO members, Connecting.nyc Inc. and the New York Internet Society are sponsoring a panel to explore "Premium .nyc Domain Names and The Public Interest." There are some familiar names on the panel as indicated in the invitation copied below. *It's to be Livestreamed. *For those of you who might be in the area, there an Holiday Party. Best, Tom Lowenhaupt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Premium .nyc Domain Names and The Public Interest Thursday, December 18, 2014, 6:00 - 10:00 PM DUMBO Brooklyn <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=55+Washington+Street%2C+Room+321%2C…> - 55 Washington Street, Room 321, Brooklyn, NY /Take elevator to 3rd Floor and go to room 321. After 7 the street level door might be locked, if so, phone 917 579 2950./ * As of December 1st, 60,000 .nyc domain names have been sold (did you missed that boat?). But 3,069 of the best have been set aside for allocation via high-bid auctions, e.g., bars.nyc, hotels.nyc, news.nyc, sports.nyc, etc. Many think there should be Public Interest Commitments (PICs) associated with developing these Premium Domain Names. For example, require the developer of news.nyc to offer local news, and that local pizza shops be listed in pizza.nyc. (The scenario where Hilton Hotels and Pizza Hut own them adds nothing to life in the city.) We're going to hear from a panel engaged with premium names from different perspectives: o Avri Doria is an Internet policy expert intimate with the development of the PIC concept at ICANN. o Gabriel Levitt, V.P. Pharmacyhchecker.com (on .pharmacy) is concerned that the lack of PICs will adversely affect the health of millions of U.S. residents. o Thomas Lowenhaupt, Connecting.nyc Inc. sees PICs as a way to establish signposts for city resources and demonstrating the city's commitment to the long term development of the .nyc TLD. o Jeff Merritt, Mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation (Invited) oversees city technology developments such as .nyc and its pay phone / wi-fi projects. The city's contractor for .nyc TLD, (Invited) has a decade of experience developing TLDs. And THERE'S A PARTY. Enjoy Holiday Cheer and a light snack with the New York Internet Society. *The panel will be available on livestream: https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/dotnyc*.

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CCWG Selection Committee
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 9, 2014

Dec. 9, 2014

Hi Folks Recently the CCWG selection committee met to create a slate for the CCWG and i need to mention that NARALO had it's full compliment of three members at the meeting representing NARALO very well. Special acknowledgement to Imran and Le-Marie for their short notice and full participation in the selection process. Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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