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Hi,<br>
<br>
I do not think I have enough time to revise the last additions to
the work to vote confidently. <br>
<br>
As I remember the work, the way is presented has a main focus on
continuity. I would like to see a more exciting proposal that
includes the opinions of the community we work for. This is just
a handful of us chiming some, and well, judging by what I hear,
not so fresh ideas.<br>
<br>
Therefore, I think asking for a vote is a bit premature. We could
get a better proposal out there, at least, we can get something
out I can defend vehemently, as it is (or as I remember it), not
so much. <br>
<br>
Can you push the vote down to the ASM or at least towards the 3rd
week of August ?<br>
<br>
Some more notes - please pay attention:<br>
<br>
Also, I missed the 'last week VTC' - the bad practice of not
announcing the date and time and links is really hurting my
schedule. I have many more things in my plate, like many of us.
It is quite simple, and I told the group several times to include
a date and a time and a link at least (it is simple metadata, EML
not needed).<br>
<br>
There is no mention that a majority "Yes" vote would also mean
that you will tell Saran that we (IMs) are behind this proposed
model, and pave forward to what would be the LNO Data Center for
the next few years. I think this should be noted in the list
below.<br>
<br>
There is no mention what a "No" vote would imply. Encourage Saran
to let a competitive process to ensue? Please elaborate. <br>
<br>
By reading the reactions of my PIs to the PPTx and PDF that was
circulated at EB, I can tell you my PIs feel this proposal would
benefit from serious changes in the general direction as well. In
essence (there are more details to it), these PIs would love to
see this a science-oriented service.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Inigo<br>
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I On 7/30/15 9:23 AM, Philip Tarrant wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The link below is now active for the vote
on developing a proposal for discussion with NSF.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please consider the following when voting:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->This vote is in support (or not)
of the general NIMO model presented during the VTCs last week.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The size and composition of the
governance committee is still subject to change and we will
continue to collect feedback from IMs and the EB on
specifically what this should look like.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The election model is not set in
stone, and again we should continue to develop that to ensure
we have sensible levels of IM input and representation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->If we get a “Yes” vote, we will
devote a large part of our annual meeting on August 30 to
developing this model further. So, you still have an important
opportunity to contribute to the piece that you find most
interesting. Further opportunities will follow, I am sure! In
particular, we should focus on the processes for collecting
input from both our community and the scientists we serve, as
well as planning and prioritization mechanisms.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The link will be active until midnight next
Wednesday, August 5 (in reality 8am PDT Thursday, but midnight
sounds more dramatic :)), to give everyone time to vote.
However, please do make sure you vote as we want a full IMC
response.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your support and cooperation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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