[seedig] Ending my SEEDIG ExeCom journey

[Sorina Teleanu]

Dear SEEDIG community,

As you know, my term on the Executive Committee has ended and I have
decided not to run for re-election this time. After over six years at the
helm of SEEDIG, it is both time for me to take a break (for a combination
of reasons) and for some other voices to power the ExeCom. Taking a step
back has not been an easy decision, but, if there was ever a good time for
this, it is now (the ‘kid’ should be ready to start walking on its own).

SEEDIG has emerged from an informal discussion between a few people who
were wondering what could be done to foster more dialogue and cooperation
on Internet issues in SEE+. It started with a rather small meeting and no
clear idea of what next. It has then grown at an incredible speed
(especially for a fully voluntary-based initiative) and I am very much
proud and honoured for having been part of this journey. I would like to
thank all those who have brought their valuable contributions to SEEDIG
over the years, including community members and volunteers, partners and
sponsors, and colleagues in the ExeCom.

SEEDIG has had its ups and downs, but it has somehow always managed to
stand strong, building on the opportunities and learning from the
challenges. Over the years, my name has been associated with both good and
bad things within SEEDIG, and my journey has not always been easy. But I
trust that through my work – which has included things as diverse as
building websites, managing capacity development programmes, handling
relations with partners and sponsors, and coordinating preparations for
annual meetings – I have managed to bring a contribution to the growth and
strengthening of the initiative. Looking back at the broader picture,
SEEDIG has been an amazing working and learning experience for me, and I am
immensely grateful for having worked with so many inspiring people along
the way.

As I leave the Committee, I would like to emphasise a few key points I
believe SEEDIG should focus on: strengthening the community and its
engagement in the work; enhancing and expanding partnerships with entities
from within and beyond the region; building long term sustainability and
relaunching the work on giving SEEDIG a legal identity; ensuring SEEDIG
remains a year-long process and the various tracks of work launched so far
are continued and enhanced as much as possible. I encourage the ExeCom, the
community, and the network of partners to work together on these and other
issues that will ensure SEEDIG can stay true to its vision of supporting
the digital advancement of the SEE+ region.

I extend my wholehearted congratulations to Liljana and Bogdan as the newly
elected ExeCom members. And I trust that, together with Olga, Sara and
Sonia, they will drive SEEDIG towards further growth and recognition within
and beyond the region. The floor is yours, colleagues, and I wish you the
best of luck! And I remain available (together with Lianna) to assist with
advice when required, especially on matters related to SEEDIG’s
institutional memory.


Kind regards,

Sorina



P.S. No, the S in SEEDIG doesn’t stand for Sorina, despite the myths. ;)
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