Thanks Mikey,
I would like to campaign for a Amman, Jordan remote satélite meeting option.
I am flying “Easyjet” from London so rebooking is not an option for me unless the relocation is Europe.
Chris Chaplow
De: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] En nombre de Mike O'Connor
Enviado el: domingo, 20 de febrero de 2011 14:25
Para: Marilyn Cade
CC: bc - GNSO list
Asunto: Re: [bc-gnso] Announcement: Change in June meeting location: Middle East Developments Cause Cancellation of ICANN Jordan Meeting
a couple of thoughts…
i know that most of you already know this, but "non-refundable" tickets are often refundable -- there's just a rebooking charge. when i cancelled my trip to Nairobi, i think i got all but $150 back from Expedia in the form of a credit that i had to use up within a year.
speaking of Nairobi. i participated remotely in that meeting and i have to say that the experience was great. looking at the $2100 ticket cost to Singapore (the leading candidate in the rumor mill at the moment) i'd like to lobby for a US-based remote-participation option. i love you folks, but 48 hours of plane rides and $2100 to see your faces is pretty steep.
mikey
On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:00 AM, Marilyn Cade wrote:
Dear BC Members:
http://blog.icann.org/2011/02/middle-east-developments-interfere-with-icann-41-jordan-meeting/
ICANN announced that the June meeting will not take place in Jordan. A formal announcement of location
will be made soon. I am aware that at least two BC members have already purchased tickets to Jordan. That is
regrettable, and I do hope that they are refundable tickets.
Please stay tuned for the formal announcement of the new location of the June meeting.
I realize that travel to Asia is challenging as well to many BC members, due to cost and time to travel.
I am told that it is likely that the meeting will be in Asia.
Marilyn Cade
BC Chair
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