Re: [lac-discuss-en] Congratulations Extended & Some Thoughts on LACRALO Representation
Indeed
Dev Anand
On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@xxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> Congratulations to Vanda and Sylvia both of whom we know bring years of
> engagement and experience to the global stage from LAC.
>
> We need to start building a farm team. And as we collectively continue to
> look forward, I urge all of us to think deeply about how we build the
> capacity in LACRALO for our global interactions, for others to come forward
> and represent. You only need to refer the conversations happening at the
> IANA Coordination Transition WG to see the risks.
>
> I am absolutely sure we need broader and deeper engagements. From a
> Caribbean perspective, we have struggled to bring in more voices; the
> fellowship recommendations, the attempts to build ALS are just 2 means. But
> we labour against certain realities. And we know what we do is hard work.
> So while we remain hopeful, we are concerned about the numbers stepping
> forward - and the circumstances - for representation.
>
> Some of us are tiring.
>
> Here and now, we must begin to consciously address the diversity question
> and the ways we have to make it real. For no disrespect to the hard work of
> all volunteers, we are required not only to act but also look to outsiders
> that LACRALO is indeed representative.
>
> Kind regards,
> -Carlton
>
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