Re: [wg-review] Representative Figures

[Sotiropoulos <sotiris@hermesnetwork.com>]

Marilyn and Philip,

Thank you for clarifying the standard practice
among associations.  However, I think it is
important to note that there are perhaps 14 or so
associations listed on the BC web site, that's 14
of 68 members listed. The voting power of these
associations (combined) does not amount to much in
comparison with the total of listed corporations. 
For, it does not necessarily follow that the
interests of the members of the listed
associations are in line with the interests of the
big corporations that comprise the bulk of BC
Membership.  After all, what's good for a shark is
not always good for a minnow.

Further, it is the case that for many of the
associations listed, there is no readily available
information (or links) to ascertain the extent of
the membership of these organizations.  As well,
I'm wondering if it might not be preferable for
many -if not all- of the members of these
associations (as listed on the BC site), that they
be full members of the Business Constituency, but
are in fact barred from becoming full members by
the high price of membership?  

Sincerely,

Sotiris Sotiropoulos
	Working Chair, WG Review  


"Cade,Marilyn S - LGA" wrote:
> 
> If I understand the question, let me comment and add in a bit of
> perspective:  As a member of a number of associations (both U.S. and
> International, and in some cases, country specific), I provide regular
> updates to the committees with relevant responsibility.  That  is the
> standard practice for industry representatives who are members of
> associations.
> 
> Marilyn
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Sheppard [mailto:philip.sheppard@aim.be]
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 4:18 AM
> To: wg-review@dnso.org
> Subject: Re: [wg-review] Representative Figures
> 
> In answer to the question on outreach to association members
> 
> Within trade associations the responsibility to outreach to members is
> handled by the secretariats of those associations. It would be inappropriate
> for others to interfere. In my own case, I discuss ICANN issues within my
> association by e-mail on a regular basis. Like many associations we are only
> involved in ICANN because our members our interested and so are actively
> consulted.
> 
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