[email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I believe that we should have a short term and long term goal.
> 
> Short term, since Chicago is literally upon us, I would say, let the
> remote hub meet in any way that it can.

   Just to emphasize: Remote-hubs that can't offer 8 conference rooms should
offer what they can and see how many folks they attract.

> Long term, sure, let's figure out how to do it best.

   s/best/better

> A number of us put thoughts down for remote hubs as Internet Drafts, if
> those drafts are helpful, great.  If people want to start over, also great.

   I don't like "start over"... We should at least glance through those
drafts. If there's a different concentration that deserves a new draft,
start typing...

> But, the important thing at the moment is to connect with the people in
> the affected countries: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Libya.

   If I know any of these folks, I don't recall talking or exchanging email
with them.

   Those who do know some, please invite them into this discussion.

> What we need to do is to find a contact in each of the countries who can
> serve as a focal point. If people agree, I can start a conversation
> about this on the IETF-Africa list.

   Please do.

> But, that does not take care of Iran, Iraq, Syria & Yemen.

   If we arrange a good Remote Hub in Europe or Asia, that _would_ help.

> ISOC has had Fellows from that region, maybe ISOC needs to be involved
> in this conversation.

   If we can attract some ISOC folks, that would be great.

--
John Leslie <[email protected]>

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