Thanks Marilyn.  I agree with the concerns.  If they wanted to remove one Act from the Theater of the Absurd, it should not be the public Board meeting. 

Sarah B. Deutsch
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Verizon Communications
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From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Cade
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 6:41 AM
To: Phil Corwin; bc - GNSO list
Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] ICANN Eliminates Board Meetings at ICANN Meetings

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. 

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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-meeting-at-future-conferences/ .

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