Dear Gabi and fellow councillors,

After thinking about this a lot, I have decided not to attend the Nairobi meeting. Even though me and my family are OK, the situation in Chile is still not normal, with two strong aftershocks yesterday and much social unrest. As some of you may know, beside my job at NIC Chile, I am also head of the School of Engineering of the University of Chile, and in that position I need to oversee this week the emergency restoration works necessary to prepare our school to begin the academic year this coming March 15. I would expect some of this issues to be over in a week or so, but unfortunately the ICANN meeting is now, and not in a week.

I will make an effort to participate remotely (which may be a bit of a challenge, considering that the meeting will begin at 3am, Chile time!), and in particular I will join the council meeting by telephone.

I regret not being able to be there, and wish you all a very successful meeting.

Patricio

Gabriella Schittek wrote:
Reminder: ccNSO Council Workshop Sunday Dear Councillors,

This is just to remind you that there will be a ccNSO Council Workshop on Sunday, 7th March at 9.00 – 14.00 local time. The room is “Shimba” (it is in the convention center).

You can find this and all other relevant meetings listed at ccnso.icann.org/calendar

Gabi