I will write today to the Chairs of the Constituencies/SGs/SOs to ask them their views and concerns. Crocker mentioned it in his comments, but it WAS not consulted with the community in any way. I do think it is a problem for actually fulfilling the transparency of ICANN; however, I would like to hear from other members on your thoughts. It is expensive for business to spend 6-7 days, but the Board will be now lessening its interactions with the community. In my view, at this time, a bad move. From: psc@vlaw-dc.com To: bc-gnso@icann.org Subject: [bc-gnso] ICANN Eliminates Board Meetings at ICANN Meetings Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:59:26 +0000 In my opinion, a step backwards for transparency and accountability -- http://www.thedomains.com/2012/04/30/icann-eliminates-friday-public-board-me... . Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/cell Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey