Here is some clearer information on the budget for Toronto. Some issues of note: * It appears we will have $25K approved. * However, it appears the money is for "inreach," not outreach. Note the text of the original budget request: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ It is proposed that NARALO hold a participation and engagement event concurrent with the Toronto ICANN meeting that will bring in all (or as many as possible) ALSs from the North American region in order to bring in and move up the existing ALSs in the region. We have noted a drop off input from the ALSs since Mexico and an event such as this one can stimulate excitement as well as education in order to encourage those at the edges to take progressive steps to leadership roles. 2. Type of Activity: This is an âin-reachâ event to bring the existing North American ALSs together for education and to encourage a sense of camaraderie. We will be scheduling four, two hour educational sessions to run before each day of the ICANN meeting in order to bring people up to speed on ICANN Policy, hear from the chairs of each AC and SO, develop a Communication Strategy and to plan for the future of the RALO. All ALSs will also be expected to attend all ICANN meetings being held at the venue. Finally, a NARALO General Assembly will be held where more strategic planning can take place. This will encourage those that are less active to move up and take on greater roles. We are asking for travel support and meeting space. The total amount that we are requesting is $25,000. We do not want to be allocated a specific number of travel spots but would like to make this money stretch as far as we can. Toronto is a centrally located city and some have expressed willingness to drive there or to take the bus or train there. We would also like to explore less expensive hotel options. This will allow us to bring the maximum number of ALSs to the event that is possible on a small budget such as this. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * This request would, in essence, allow the region to hold a general assembly in Toronto. * Note that the budget may not be voted on and approved until Prague. I would guess more likely after. * This will leave tight deadlines for actual logistics. * Note that we have lost the participation, as far as I can determine, of two members of the NARALO budget committee. I would like to request a call for volunteers for an organizing committee. It would be best if we do the planning ahead of time, even though funds may not be available, in which case, we can match planning items appropriately to funds. Please indicate any interest you may have in forming an organizing committee. Glenn has already stepped forward to some degree in this role, however, I would like to hear from other members of the region, because we are going to need your help to make this event successful. This will be the key topic for the next NARALO call. Beau -----Forwarded Message----- From: Glenn McKnight Sent: May 25, 2012 8:23 AM To: Beau Brendler Subject: Response from Heidi Hi Glenn, sorry for the delay in responding. [5/24/2012 11:20:08 PM] Heidi Ullrich: The FY13 Budget Framework that Dev posted is a draft. It is out for Public Comment. [5/24/2012 11:20:39 PM] Heidi Ullrich: The Board will vote on the final FY13 at or very soon after Prague. [5/24/2012 11:21:09 PM] Heidi Ullrich: Only at that point, once the budget is approved, will the requests be confirmed. [5/24/2012 11:25:50 PM] Heidi Ullrich: However, the NARALO request for the NARALO Toronto event is likely, I would suspect, to be approved. But nothing is certain until the final budget is approved. [5/24/2012 11:26:28 PM] Heidi Ullrich: Also, please note the request for the Toronto event was explicitely an 'inreach' event for existing ALSes (see: [1]https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31164362/NARALO+Support+ Request-Toronto+Event.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1326155346000). [5/24/2012 11:27:00 PM] Heidi Ullrich: The kind of activity you are proposing (a table, etc). for outreach may not be covered. [5/24/2012 11:27:40 PM] Heidi Ullrich: However, setting up a table, etc would not cost much. Meeting staff have not yet replied to me regarding your request. [5/24/2012 11:28:17 PM] Heidi Ullrich: Please keep in mind that staff are focused on Prague at the moment. We'll turn our attention to Toronto immediately after Prague. [5/24/2012 11:28:33 PM] Heidi Ullrich: Hope that helps! -- Glenn McKnight [2]mcknight.glenn@gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight [3]Http://www.globalcatalysts.com [4]http://newsocialmedia.wordpress.com References 1. https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31164362/NARALO+Support+Req... 2. mailto:mcknight.glenn@gmail.com 3. http://www.globalcatalysts.com/ 4. http://newsocialmedia.wordpress.com/