Re: [STDS-802-11] IEEE 802.11 received conditional approval to move 802.11ac to sponsor ballot and form a new study group titled High Efficiency WLAN (HEW)

[Dan Harkins <dharkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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On 4/19/13 6:31 PM, "Paul Lambert" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> Philip, Vinko, Rolf,  Laurent and Dapeng,
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>Š we collectively have chosen to promote an enhanced leadership
>organization
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>This seems like an inordinate and inappropriate amount of private
>coordination for an open and public standards organization.  The
>High Efficiency WLAN Stud
>Group hardly knows what will be delivered yet as technology ­ it¹s not
>even started to define the scope of the problem area, and already we have
>an embarrassing wealth of organizational overhead.  Five officers for a
>study group
> is absurd.  This announcement appears to be a preemptive ³scent marking²
>to establish the territory of a small cadre. It smells poorly for the
>overall behavior of an open standards committee that has yet to start any
>productive work.
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>The first item to deliver is a charter (aka PAR and 5 Criteria). It¹s
>ridiculous to already be parsing a ³study group² into subgroups and
>subtopics.  It¹s totally unnecessary to have topic specific vice chairs
> in a study group.  The appropriate parliamentary process is to: 1) Elect
>a Chair, 2) discuss the need for any further ³leadership² positions as a
>group face-to-face.  As the group evolves, additional positions should be
>added when they are needed.
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>Paul
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>Paul A. Lambert | IEEE Member
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>Opinions expressed in this IEEE 802 forum are strictly my own thoughts
>and do not necessarily represent those of my employer.
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>From: *** IEEE stds-802-11 List *** [mailto:STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxx]
>On Behalf Of Phillip Barber
>Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:10 PM
>To: STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [STDS-802-11] IEEE 802.11 received conditional approval to
>move 802.11ac to sponsor ballot and form a new study group titled High
>Efficiency WLAN (HEW)
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>After discussion and consideration amongst several colleagues active in
>the genesis of the High Efficiency WLAN (HEW) Study Group, and to
>facilitate Study Group operation as well as reflect the depth and
>character
> of commitment to the contemplated project, we collectively have chosen
>to promote an enhanced leadership organization through the following
>nominations:
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>Nomination for HEW Study Group
>Chair: Osama Aboul-Magd, affiliation Huawei
>Nomination for HEW Study Group
>Vice Chair for PHY topics: Ron Porat, affiliation Broadcom
>Nomination for HEW Study Group
>Vice Chair for MAC topics: Simone Merlin, affiliation Qualcomm
>Nomination for HEW Study Group
>Vice Chair for Carrier topics: Laurent Cariou, affiliation Orange
>Nomination for HEW Study Group
>Secretary: Dapeng Liu, affiliation China Mobile
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>As this is an unusual depth of organization for a Study Group, we have
>discussed the proposed structure with the WG Chair, Bruce Kraemer, to
>solicit his input and tentative approval for the organizational structure
> only.
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>We realize that approval for such organizational structure must
>necessarily wait for convening of the Study Group and 802.11 Membership
>at the May meeting. Nevertheless, we felt it would be beneficial to
>announce
> our intent at this time.
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>We hope that you will endorse the proposed organization structure and
>support our nominations for the identified positions.
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>Looking forward to progressing our joint work on this project in May,
>Phillip Barber, Huawei
>Vinko Erceg, Broadcom
>Rolf De Vegt, Qualcomm
>Laurent Cariou, Orange
>Dapeng Liu, China Mobile
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>From: *** IEEE stds-802-11 List *** [mailto:STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxx]
>On Behalf Of Bruce Kraemer
>Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:56 AM
>To: STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [STDS-802-11] IEEE 802.11 received conditional approval to move
>802.11ac to sponsor ballot and form a new study group titled High
>Efficiency WLAN (HEW)
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>--- This message came from the IEEE 802.11 Working Group Reflector ---
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>Dear 802.11,
>We just completed our March 802 plenary meeting last Friday evening in
>Orlando, FL.
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>Among the various topics discussed during the week 802.11 had submitted
>two topics for the Executive Committee agenda:
>Conditional approval to move 802.11ac to sponsor ballot
>Approval to form a new study group titled High Efficiency WLAN (HEW)
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>Both of these requests were approved
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>Regarding 802.11ac
>Please note that working group letter ballot 194 on 802.11ac D5.0 is
>currently underway. Ballot instructions can be found at:
>http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/
>Depending on the results of the WG ballot, Sponsor Ballot may begin in
>April and possibly conclude just prior to our May interim meeting.
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>Regarding the HEW Study Group
>I have appointed Laurent Cariou (Orange) as the chair pro-tem of the
>study group. He will prepare the study group for operation in our May
>meeting.
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>Also note that a call for nominations for the HEW Study Group chair is
>now open. Nominees for the position of Study Group chair will close
>during the 802.11 opening plenary on Monday May 13. During the first
>session of the Study Group  a
> chair selection vote will occur. The selected party will be confirmed by
>the WG during the mid-week plenary.
> 
>NB: When the study group convenes it is likely they will agree to fill
>additional vice chair and secretary positions.
> 
>Regarding the May meeting in Waikoloa
>Early bird meeting registration closes :   Monday April 1, 2013    @ 6pm
>Pacific Time
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>$600 US for attendees staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort
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>$900 US for all others (including local attendees not staying at the
>group hotel)
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>http://www.ieee802.org/11/Meetings/Meeting_Plan.html
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>Hotel rooms are still available at the Hilton Waikoloa but note that as
>of Tuesday March 19th the early bird rooms at a rate of $149 are sold
>out. The rates are currently $169.00.
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>Regards,
>Bruce Kraemer
>Chair IEEE 802.11
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