Hi All It has been tradition for RALO's to hold local outreach/showcases in their specific regions when ICANN visits a location . Some of the RALO's decide on the theme and approach that they are interested in promoting to the wider community their specific interests, activities and projects. ICANN 51 is located in ICANN HQ's backyard during the week of October 12 to 16th We of NARALO have roughly 10 weeks to start the planning of an event, organize the space, find sponsors and determine the important issue to showcase In the past year due largely to the inspiration and leadership of Garth Bruen we have made efforts to reach out to the Native American/Canadian communities and the Disabled/Special Needs organizations to get involved in ICANN working groups and the ICANN ecospace. Perhaps we can look at showcasing these two groups for benefit of all the NARALO membership. Please add your ideas to the WIKI Workspace : https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+Outreach+event+-+ICANN+51+... Please contact me if you have any questions Thanks Glenn McKnight NARALO Secretariat *secretariat@naralo.org <secretariat@naralo.org>* *www.naralo.org <http://www.naralo.org>*