[Npoc-discuss] Attention NPOC Member and Citizen of the Internet: Engage with the Pathfinder Initiative
Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G.
crg at isoc-cr.org
Fri Apr 8 11:42:42 UTC 2016
@Klaus +1
We should engage more and constantly on these and other issues
have a nice weekend!
Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
+506 8837 7176
Skype: carlos.raulg
Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)
On 8 Apr 2016, at 5:32, Klaus Stoll wrote:
> Dear Carlos
>
> Two good suggestions.
>
> With regard to Puerto Rico, yes we will try to have a Pathfinder event
> again and I hope it can be an ALAC/NPOC/NCSG/Pathfinder event. This
> would be my dream but I have to take what I get. With regard to
> Helsinki, it will be hard to do nothing at all as some organizations
> are already sensitized and are waiting for the event. It will be hard
> to say: "sorry we are not coming!" Let's see first what the NPOC Excom
> wants to do and if we can do Monday or Friday and take it from there.
>
> One final remark, I am enjoying this conversation immensely, because
> that is what it should be, NPOC members discussing options, sharing
> ideas and coming up with good things. I invite you all to come up with
> other topics. I made the suggestion recently that we should have a
> monthly call for all NPOC members to discuss not NPOC admin but real
> topics like new gTLDs, Whois2, Outreach and Capacity Building, NGO
> Sustainability and the DNS. There are many topics. Please let us know
> if you are interested in such an call and what topics we should
> discuss. If ther is some positive response, it is easy to set it up.
>
> Yours
>
> Klaus
>
>
>
> On 4/8/2016 7:10 AM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. wrote:
>> Thank you for your detailed responses Klaus.
>>
>> I still think that
>> a) in terms of timing it would be better “located” to consider
>> your proposal for the Puerto Rico meeting (ICANN57)
>> b) in terms of support it would be better “housed” under ALAC
>> than NPOC-GNSO, and you can count with my support from LACRALO for
>> the Fall
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
>> +506 8837 7176
>> Skype: carlos.raulg
>> Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)
>> On 7 Apr 2016, at 9:55, Klaus Stoll wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Carlos
>>>
>>> Thank you very much for your insightful questions and giving me the
>>> opportunity to respond below.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/7/2016 11:06 AM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. wrote:
>>>> Klaus,
>>>>
>>>> I´m amazed by the timing your initiative.
>>> Pathfinder was partnering with NPOC during a number of ICANN
>>> meetings. For logistical reasons we could not do so during the last
>>> two ICANN meetings. It is very difficult for an organization like
>>> NPOC to attract new members without an outreach event. In the case
>>> of Helsinki we had a) the advantage of time for preparing and b) the
>>> ability to connect with a large number of Finnish NGO's beforehand.
>>>> So please let me ask you for a few clarifications, so as to
>>>> understand where the initiative is coming from and how does it help
>>>> NPOC during ICANN56 meeting in Helsinki, which is a very short one
>>>> in case you have not noticed:
>>>
>>> I am fully aware about the fact. In fact the first proposal
>>> submitted to the NPOC ExCom was for the Friday before the ICANN
>>> event. The NPOC Chair Mr. Rudi Vansnick suggested that the meeting
>>> would be moved to the Monday as NPOC outreach. We did this, but as
>>> you might have noticed that the announcement is talking about
>>> provisional dates and we are still keeping the Monday option open.
>>>>
>>>> 1. how do you expect to squeeze one more meeting in a B-Agenda
>>>> foreseen for the 4 day Helsinki meeting? Have you transmitted this
>>>> ideas of extra meetings to the Council (Volker and Donna) and/or
>>>> Staff? There has been little reaction so far in the GNSO Council
>>>> about the agenda we are expecting. With regard to informing staff,
>>>> the ICANN Outreach staff has been informed about the event and the
>>>> NPOC chair is representing NPOC in the SO/AC leadership and I very
>>>> much hope that he is keeping them informed as and when appropriate.
>>> See above. This is not an extra meeting. If the event is taking
>>> place on Monday, it will be a NPOC event with the support of
>>> Pathfinder. If the event will take place on the Friday it will be a
>>> Pathfinder event where NPOC has the option to join as a partner.
>>>> 2. who is going to pay for this? Is this part of ICANN policy
>>>> budget which is foreseen to be reduced in FY17?who is exactly
>>>> behind this initiative and would you please point me to their SOI?
>>> Pathfinder is responsible for raising all the funds needed for an
>>> event on Friday. (If NPOC decides to partner in the event, NPOC can
>>> feel free to contribute to the event, but that is not mandatory and
>>> up to NPOC. If the event is taking place on Friday, I hope ICANN
>>> will be able to support the event. Pathfinder is an initiative of
>>> the Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation.
>>>> 3. and before further discussing this initiative any further,
>>>> please tell me exactly when and for how long are we going to sit in
>>>> Helsinki to discuss about another issue that interests me: NPOC
>>>> participation in the policy work of the GNSO. After Marrakesh and a
>>>> few very unpleasant e-mail exchanges with Sam, I still have the
>>>> feeling that NPOC is falling short of its mission in terms of our
>>>> engagement as a group in the very relevant policy work ongoing in
>>>> ICANN right now. So you will excuse me but I consider that our role
>>>> is much more than a “window” that we can choose to use or not
>>>> as I have tried to explain to Sam many time. I think it is a
>>>> serious responsibility we have to face, or else if we prefer other
>>>> initiatives, leave our space free for new generation, like the
>>>> successful Ambassadors Program, to ACTIVELY participate in ICANNs
>>>> policy work. The name of the room of the NPOC policy meeting you
>>>> can give me later.
>>>
>>> Fully agree. As far as I am aware the discussion is ongoing within
>>> NPOC. I would like to observe that in my opinion policy making is a
>>> much broader field then just participation in working groups or just
>>> being a window. We need to be all and much more at the same time. I
>>> refer you also to the attached document and I would appreciate very
>>> much your detailed comments on it as It would help us to progress as
>>> a constituency and as ICANN.
>>>
>>> Please excuse me that I feel unable to comment on any issues you
>>> might have with Mr. Sam Lanfranco. As a good friend of mine, I know
>>> he is more then capable to comment for himself if he deems it
>>> necessary
>>>
>>> I suggest to distribute the requested clarifications to “all”
>>> members of NPOC so we can engaged openly in considering the benefits
>>> of this initiative, as far as ICANN56 is concerned. Maybe you should
>>> consider it for one of the longer meetings.
>>>
>>> I hope you think that I have done this with this email, but if there
>>> are any further question please let me know.
>>>
>>> I hope you don't mind that I also observe that you did not comment
>>> on the substance of the Pathfinder Initiative and I would very much
>>> hear your opinion on it.
>>>
>>> With a big hug, Abrazos Fuertes
>>>
>>> Klaus
>>>
>>>>
>>>> best regards
>>>>
>>>> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
>>>> +506 8837 7176
>>>> Skype: carlos.raulg
>>>> Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)
>>>> On 6 Apr 2016, at 3:14, Klaus Stoll wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> *Attention NPOC Member and Citizen of the Internet: *
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Your NPOC membership in ICANN gives you a window on global
>>>>> Internet policy, and a door to participate in that policy
>>>>> development. Your ability to engage in policy development aligned
>>>>> with the mission of your organization depends on both your
>>>>> knowledge and awareness, and on the health of your
>>>>> organization’s relationship to the Internet Ecosystem itself. *
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Here is an opportunity to strengthen the health of that Internet
>>>>> Ecosystem relationship. *
>>>>>
>>>>> *(See information below on the June 27, 2016 Helsinki event, to
>>>>> coincide with ICANN56)*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Does your organization depend on the Internet to do its work
>>>>> and
>>>>> get its message across?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Does your organization depend on the Internet to communicate
>>>>> with
>>>>> its members?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Did someone cyber squat on your organization’s domain and
>>>>> demand a
>>>>> ransom for its release?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Has your organization’s good name and logo been used for
>>>>> fraudulent
>>>>> fund raising?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Do you ask yourself how to ensure your organization’s right
>>>>> to open
>>>>> and free expression?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Are you sure how many domain names do you need and how to keep
>>>>> them
>>>>> from expiring?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Do you wonder how to use and protect your organization’s
>>>>> good name
>>>>> in social media?*
>>>>>
>>>>> *If you answered any of the questions above with “Yes!” you
>>>>> should get involved in Pathfinder*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *About Pathfinder*
>>>>>
>>>>> Civil Society and NGOs are the Internet's largest stakeholder
>>>>> group, and they are increasingly dependent on how the Internet
>>>>> operates in order to carry out their work. It is essential for
>>>>> civil society organizations to be aware of the opportunities the
>>>>> Internet affords and to acquire the capacities needed to make the
>>>>> best possible use of the Internet. For this reason the Pathfinder
>>>>> Initiative was created in 2014. The goals of the Pathfinder
>>>>> Initiative are to raise awareness and capacity to engage in
>>>>> strategic Internet planning, to promote organizational voices in
>>>>> areas of Internet policy formation and implementation, and to
>>>>> increase the role of civil society organizations as “Citizens of
>>>>> the Internet”.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Pathfinder Activities*
>>>>>
>>>>> *Webinars + Dialogues: *We host presentations by thought leaders,
>>>>> promote dialogue, and provide you with the knowledge, technologies
>>>>> and tools to succeed.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Research: *We share quantitative and qualitative analysis on
>>>>> nonprofit, NGO and civil society use of the Internet in order to
>>>>> guide strategies & policy.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Events: *We present live events to connect and engage
>>>>> organizations with the partners they need, so as to enhance your
>>>>> impact in your work and the pursuit of your mission.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Capacity building: *This is where your input counts. Shared
>>>>> resources are available and a global community exists to support
>>>>> you, but only you fully understand the context in which you work.
>>>>>
>>>>> *(**NEW**) **Pathfinder Direct**: *Over the last years the
>>>>> Pathfinder Initiative has successfully implemented capacity
>>>>> building seminars, webinars, dialogues, and research projects
>>>>> globally. We will continue and increase these activities. In
>>>>> addition we will add a new type of activity: /*Pathfinder
>>>>> Direct*/. It is the goal of Pathfinder to reach as many people as
>>>>> possible with its capacity and awareness building programs. We
>>>>> will bring Pathfinder to more people through holding Pathfinder
>>>>> events in conjunction with the existing meetings, conferences and
>>>>> events of /*Pathfinder Partner Organizations*/. Events will be
>>>>> tailored to the interests and needs of the host organizations and
>>>>> their specific event participants.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Become a Pathfinder Partner Organization*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Internet Awareness and Capacity Building offer opportunities for
>>>>> Civil Society organizations such as yours to:
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Access resources and services that enable you to make better
>>>>> use of
>>>>> the Internet.
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Offer additional solutions and services to your members and
>>>>> supporters.
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Develop and implement digital strategies, such as effective
>>>>> online
>>>>> communication, community engagement, and fund raising.
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Increase your security and stay on top of Internet security
>>>>> best
>>>>> practices.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Gain a voice for your organization in how the Internet is run and
>>>>> governed!*
>>>>>
>>>>> *Get involved: Please contact Klaus Stoll,
>>>>> klaus.stoll at gkpfoundation.org*
>>>>>
>>>>> *Upcoming Helsinki Pathfinder Initiative Event: (June 27, 2016)*
>>>>>
>>>>> ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
>>>>> <_icann.org <http://icann.org/>_>) is the nonprofit
>>>>> multistakeholder organization responsible for global internet
>>>>> policy making. ICANN will hold its 56^th meeting (ICANN56) in
>>>>> Helsinki from June 27^th to 30^th . ICANN governs through
>>>>> multistakeholder consensus policy making. Civil Society and NGOs
>>>>> are the Internet's largest stakeholder group, and are increasingly
>>>>> dependent on how the Internet operates in order to carry out their
>>>>> work.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is essential for civil society organizations to be aware of
>>>>> their opportunities for influencing Internet policy, be aware of
>>>>> the opportunities and challenges the Internet presents to their
>>>>> mission and work, and acquire the capacities needed to make the
>>>>> best possible uses of the Internet in pursuit of their mission and
>>>>> work.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dedicated to these ends, The Pathfinder Initiative
>>>>> <_www.pathfindershub.org <http://www.pathfindershub.org/>_> and
>>>>> its global partners are planning an awareness and capacity
>>>>> building event for Finnish Civil Society organizations in Helsinki
>>>>> during the ICANN meetings.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please find details on the planned event and the Pathfinder
>>>>> Initiative below. We are seeking to engage with regional Civil
>>>>> Society organizations in the planning and execution of the event
>>>>> as much as possible. Therefor we would like to ask you and your
>>>>> organization to consider
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Joining the planning for the event as an implementation partner
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Participating as a presenting organization within the Finish
>>>>> context
>>>>>
>>>>> *
>>>>>
>>>>> Promoting participation the event to your membership and
>>>>> through
>>>>> your networks
>>>>>
>>>>> Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this
>>>>> important event. We will be holding local planning and
>>>>> implementation meetings in May and June in Helsinki. The live
>>>>> event will be free, will be web cast, and will be available for
>>>>> download.
>>>>>
>>>>> Draft Program: (to revised with local partners)
>>>>>
>>>>> ***Civil Society and Internet Domain Name Use and Policy: *
>>>>>
>>>>> */W ith an Internet presence, and with responsibilities as a
>>>>> “citizen of the Internet”, what are the opportunities,
>>>>> challenges, and obligations my organization faces as it pursues
>>>>> its mission and its work./*
>>>>>
>>>>> Date: June 27, 2016
>>>>>
>>>>> Time: 10.00am -13.00pm
>>>>>
>>>>> Venue: Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13e
>>>>>
>>>>> Helsinki, Finland, (to be confirmed)
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>> *Program:*
>>>>>
>>>>> *1. Introduction, *(Lori Schulman, INTA, IPC, Moderator, 5
>>>>> minutes)
>>>>>
>>>>> *2. Thematic Presentations*: (15 minutes each)
>>>>>
>>>>> 2.1: Using my organization’s website for Impact and
>>>>> Sustainability. (Klaus Stoll, GKPF/NPOC)
>>>>>
>>>>> 2.3: Domain based organizational websites vs Social media*. *(Sam
>>>>> Lanfranco, NPOC)
>>>>>
>>>>> *3. Coffee Break*
>>>>>
>>>>> 2.4 Website uses to be safe and secure on the Internet, (James
>>>>> Galvin, Afilias, tbc)
>>>>>
>>>>> 2.5 Having a voice in how the Internet is governed. (NCSG, NPOC,
>>>>> ICANN)
>>>>>
>>>>> *4. Showcases:*
>>>>>
>>>>> 4.1. local NGO Best Practises, (tbc)
>>>>>
>>>>> 4.2 .ngo/.ong**(PIR, tbc)
>>>>>
>>>>> *5. Networking lunch:*Thematic tables
>>>>>
>>>>> 5.1 Impact and Sustainability
>>>>>
>>>>> 5.2 Safety and Security
>>>>>
>>>>> 5.3 Having a Voice
>>>>>
>>>>> 5.4 Showcases
>>>>>
>>>>> /The event is free, will be web cast, and will be available for
>>>>> download./
>>>>>
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>>
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