On 4/15/07, Mr. Robert Guerra < lists@privaterra.info> wrote:

I must say there has been quite an amount of activity on this list
this week. It took a while for me to catch-up...

Having followed most, if not all of the  RALO processes in the other
regions - I think we are at a stage where a meeting of ALS's in the
region could actually be quite useful. Though considerable
differences of opinion have been expressed on this list, the wiki
documents  are - more or less stable.

Might I suggest that a meeting of some kind be arranged in May so
that we can discuss not only how ALS from the region can engage
better in ICANN processes, but also review the wiki documents,  and
develop a detailed agenda for a larger get together in San Juan this
coming June.

Where can a May meeting take place ?  well I would suggest that a
combination of modalities be used (face to face, teleconference, etc)
so that as many organizations as possible on both sides of the border
can participate.

On this list, and privately to Jacob - i've mentioned that a meeting
in early may in Montréal could be a far better venue than Yonkers.
Why, well, for many reasons - the airport is far batter connected,
canada is a cheaper destination,  and - more importantly the dates
would coincide with the 17th Annual computers, freedom & privacy
conference (CFP).  CFP tends to always bring together a very internet
& ICANN saavy crowd, and as such good feedback and comments could be
obtained . Some discussions could take place @ CFP, with a follow-up
full day on the  5th and/or 6th .

Luc has organized numerous events in montreal, and most - if not all
- have incorporated remote participation (see links below). So with a
bit of advance prep, and ICANN's support, a consultation similar to
the one that took place in french in Nov for ALS's in Canada can be
organized .

http://flickr.com/photos/amicalmant/304234134/in/pool-na-alac/
http://flickr.com/photos/amicalmant/sets/72157594388483091/
http://flickr.com/groups/na-alac/pool/

As I've mentioned earlier, I've already been in touch with Jacob in
regards to a change of venue to montreal. Would be good to get an
update from him is a meeting change is indeed possible and how
reimbursement logistics could be arranged so that any reimbursements
are done quickly and efficiently.

Look forward to comments.

regards,

Robert
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Robert Guerra < rguerra@privaterra.org>
Managing Director, Privaterra
Tel +1 416 893 0377

On 15-Apr-07, at 3:47 PM, RJGlass | America@Large wrote:

> I am in favor of San Juan.  However, I can't possibly make it to
> Yonkers.
>
> Thanks!
> Randy Glass
> A@L
>
> On 4/11/07, Thompson, Darlene < DThompson@gov.nu.ca> wrote:As well,
> my vote is for Montreal, not Yonkers.  It'll save me A LOT of
> travel time!  :)
>
> D
>
> Darlene A. Thompson
> Community Access Program Administrator
> Nunavut Department of Education/N-CAP
> c/o P.O. Box 1000, Station 910
> Iqaluit, NU  X0A 0H0
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Jacob
> Malthouse
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 8:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] [NA-ALS] Invitation to NARALO face to face
> meeting
>
> So far we have six in favour of meeting in person in advance of San
> Juan:
>
> 1. Mr. Miranda
> 2. ISOC Puerto Rico
> 3. Robert and Luc - provided it's in Montreal 4. Mr. Evans 5. Our
> intrepid Nunavut rep Darlene
>
> additional takers?
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