David,
I like the premise of this plan and it preserves the multiple
options/levels that have been consistently requested in our meetings and
discussions on this topic over the past several years.
s
*Shaun Carlson*Director of Information Technology | Arvig
ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: [log in to unmask]
On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 2:36 PM, Nevin Lyne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> As a person and company that has donated hardware and services to MICE but
> I am not directly a member, rather I take advantage of MICE as a customer
> of IPHouse this provides a believer in MICE to direct assist and be
> recognized as working as part of the MICE community without actually being
> a directly connected network.
>
> Just my take on this idea and as someone that would sponsor both directly
> and in-kind.
>
> -Nevin
>
> -- Nevin Lyne
> -- Founder & Director of Technology
> -- Arcustech, LLC. - arcustech.com
> -- Gippy's Internet Solutions, LLC. - enginehosting.com
>
> On Thursday, September 8, 2016 2:19pm, "DeLong, Owen" <[log in to unmask]>
> said:
>
> > I personally like this plan, as it preserves the open nature of the
> exchange and
> > provides a way that any interested party can participate in the
> governance of the
> > exchange with a relatively minimal poll tax, as it were, yet provides a
> good clear
> > path for people who get more value from the exchange and have the
> ability to
> > contribute more to it to do so.
> >
> > In the interest of transparency, Akamai may be perceived to benefit from
> this
> > model vs. a flat-rate model. However, I would prefer this model, even if
> that were
> > not the case because I believe this model is sustainable yet lowers the
> barrier of
> > entry to participation in the exchange. Each additional connection to
> the exchange
> > provides value to all members of the exchange. Active participants
> provide even
> > more value. This model encourages active participation as well as a
> mechanism for
> > financial sustainability.
> >
> > I do not believe this would rise to the level of COI if this were to
> come before
> > the board during my tenure (if I am elected), but I am open to input
> from others
> > who may feel differently.
> >
> > Owen
> >
> > On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:05 , David Farmer <[log in to unmask] umn.edu>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > I'm not a candidate and will not be a candidate for the Board. However,
> I propose
> > the following Membership and Sponsorship Model, including both
> Membership Dues and
> > Sponsorship levels for MICE Members and Non-Member Sponsors.
> >
> > The dollar values are just my suggestions, I think they should work but
> they are
> > primarily intended to illustrate the model.
> >
> > With this Model, any network may connect to the Exchange, but all
> networks
> > participating in governance, known as Members, will have some minimal
> > skin-in-the-game. Further, the Model implies Networks with 10G or
> larger ports
> > probably should participate at a more significant level, but this is not
> a
> > requirement for access to 10G or larger ports or even to participate in
> > governance.
> >
> > The Friends of MICE Sponsorship level is intended to be accessible to
> anyone
> > interested, including individual users of the Internet.
> >
> > My proposal;
> >
> > As an Open Internet Exchange any network with a uniquely registered
> Autonomous
> > System Number (ASN) may connect to MICE. However, Non-Member networks
> are
> > provided ports on the Exchange on an as-available basis only and
> Non-Members do
> > not participate in the governance of the Exchange or the MICE
> Organization, but
> > may observe and participate in its discussions.
> >
> > Networks connected to the Exchange, or Data Centers hosting an Exchange
> switch,
> > may become Members and participate in the governance of the Exchange and
> the MICE
> > Organization by paying Membership Dues at either level listed below.
> Members are
> > provided prefered access to 1G Exchange ports, and are provided access
> to 10G or
> > larger Exchange ports on an as-available basis.
> >
> > Sustaining or higher Members are committed to sustaining and growing the
> Exchange
> > by electing to pay Sustaining Membership Dues and/or paying Basic
> Membership Dues
> > and providing other Sponsorship to the Exchange of a value totaling
> $1000 or more.
> > In recognition to this additional commitment, Sustaining or higher
> Members are
> > provided prefered access to 10G or larger Exchange ports.
> >
> > Basic Membership Dues - $100
> > Sustaining Membership Dues - $1000
> > (Dues are paid in cash or cash equivalents only, and may not be provided
> through
> > in-kind services or equipment)
> >
> > Beyond Dues from Members, MICE accepts Sponsorship both from Members and
> > Non-Members Sponsors as cash, cash equivalents, in-kind services or
> equipment.
> > Sponsorship is recognized at the following escalating levels based on
> the total
> > value provided annually.
> >
> > Friends of MICE - Sponsorship of $50 ore more annually
> > Sustaining Members or Sponsors - Sponsorship of $1,000 or more annually
> > Silver Members or Sponsors - Sponsorship of $2,500 or more annually
> > Gold Members or Sponsors - Sponsorship of $5,000 or more annually
> > Platinum Members or Sponsors - Sponsorship of $10,000 or more annually
> >
> > Sponsorship of $20,000 or more are recognized with multiple years at the
> Platinum
> > level.
> >
> > Friends of MICE are list on a page on the MICE website. Sustaining or
> higher
> > Members are annotated as such in their listings on the MICE website. All
> > Sustaining or higher Members and Sponsors are listed on the MICE
> website, with
> > higher levels receiving more prominent placement. Silver or higher
> Members and
> > Sponsors are recognized in MICE marketing materials, with higher levels
> receiving
> > more prominent placement.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > ===============================================
> > David Farmer Email:[log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]>
> > Networking & Telecommunication Services
> > Office of Information Technology
> > University of Minnesota
> > 2218 University Ave SE Phone: 612-626-0815
> > Minneapolis, MN 55414-3029 Cell: 612-812-9952
> > ===============================================
>
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