ARIN Training & Education Initiatives

[Bill Barnes]

Hi Susan -

	I would be interesting in learning how a member could go about
submitting proposals for changes to ARIN's policy or processes.

	I can see where an idea might start with an informal discussion on
a list or at a meeting among several members with a common interest.  It
might even make it on as an open agenda item.  But eventually, it would
need to be more formally written up and discussed.  Some questions that
come to mind:  Are there instructions on the web page now?  Is there a
format for proposals?  What is the review process?  Maybe we could look at
some examples of submissions others members have made, and work on a
standard format for submission.  

	I see this as a seminar in 'How to submit a proposal to ARIN' with
information on 'What is the proposal evaluation process at ARIN?'
Something on the order of 1-2 hours should be sufficient I would
think.  Examples or case studies might be nice if they exist.  They could
be made up if a list of requirements existed.  There are certainly lots of
good topics that could evolve into a policy tweak or larger change in
time.

Thanks, 

- Bill Barnes 
Network Engineer, Internap


On Mon, 19 Mar 2001, Member Services wrote:

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> The Member Services Department is asking for member input on the
> direction of future education and training efforts.
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> At the upcoming ARIN VII meetings, ARIN staff will present two tutorials
> covering registration "processes". One will provide detailed
> instructions on how to use the SWIP template, and the second will review 
> the current ARIN IPv6 request process. 
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> What other instructional/educational topics do you think would benefit
> ARIN members and the user community?  Please express your opinions on this
> mailing list, which will be summarized and presented at the CLEW working
> group meeting on Tuesday morning, April 3.  As you formulate ideas, please
> review the following questions:
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> What tutorial topics would you like to see presented at ARIN meetings?
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> What processes or issues should be provided on cd-rom or ARIN's website?
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> Should ARIN invite technical experts to present at ARIN meetings?
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> Are there issues ARIN staff or members should present at other forums?
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> Would you be interested in a one- or two-day course describing
> all of ARIN's registration processes?
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> Your opinions and participation will aide ARIN in designing a
> program that is relevant to members and the user community.
> Thank you for getting involved.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Susan Hamlin
> Director, Member Services
> American Registry for Internet Numbers
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