[seedig] Ending my SEEDIG ExeCom journey

[Su Sonia Herring]

Dear Sorina and all,

Apologies for the late reaction.

I don't want to repeat what everyone has said but as a SEEDIG community
member I'm grateful to have met you and be part of this unique and
beautiful community throughout the years. I've also learnt so much from you
working together and I'm grateful for that as well.

Thank you for all that you've done, for being you and inspiring others to
do more. I wish you all the best (and I know you'll be the best in what you
choose to do). 💞

Sonia


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On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 7:04 AM Natalia Filina via seedig <
seedig at lists.rnids.rs> wrote:

> Dear Sorina and Lianna,
> I join my friends and colleagues and thank you for this incredible example
> of leadership and hard work all over the years, and I express my admiration
> for your efforts and commitment, the result of which is the prosperous
> SEEDIG.
>
> Congratulations to the new incoming leadership, Ljiljana and Bogdan! The
> new start of high goals!
>
> I look forward to meeting you all (It's been a long time!-).
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Natalia Filina
>
> Secretary of EURALO
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>
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>
> ср, 17 мар. 2021 г. в 19:07, Danko Jevtović <danko at jevtovic.rs>:
>
>> Dear Sorina, Dear Lianna,
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for everything you did for SEEDIG and the whole internet
>> community of the region. Your act will be impossible to follow. You left
>> SEEDIG alive and kicking, and now we have to come together to support the
>> new ExeCom and to keep the fire burning!
>>
>>
>>
>> Love, Danko
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* seedig <seedig-bounces at lists.rnids.rs> *On Behalf Of *Sorina
>> Teleanu via seedig
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:50 PM
>> *To:* seedig at rnids.rs
>> *Subject:* [seedig] Ending my SEEDIG ExeCom journey
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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