Hi Cheryl,
Evan I would think that this text could in fact be co-signed by the Chairs of leadership of EACH RALO (with a tiny bit of tense tweeking OR they should be encouraged to write letters of support listing each of their ALSes and the numbers of users represented by each if needs be ;-) and I'll certainly ask ALAC to also support but MY name can endorse it regardless... and if that is the case I'll also send a copy to the Board Public Participation Committee for their information/edification as well...
Actually.... I appreciate your support... but I've been advised against this tactic, privately by a NARALO member with a good background in ICANN whose opinion I trust. Based on the advice, I will seek out Maria in Sydney and deal with this on a more personal, less formal level. I knew there was a good reason for this kind of consultation... we have some very good people in this RALO, and some long memories.... - Evan