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.

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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