Tahnsk Glen. I can't help feel partly responsible for this. I have received both criticism for pushing my own barrow and support for pushing back on what seemed an unfair decision. I make no apologies. ICANN meetings are important for all of us. They cannot happen without the support of sponsors otherwise items like travel support etc would be nonexistent. I belvie it was in all our best interests to have this addressed. I am very happy that ICANN has reviewed their decision and thank staff for addressing this. Thanks. Look forward to seeing you al in SF. Adrian Kinderis -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Tuesday, 1 March 2011 4:41 AM To: Council GNSO Subject: [council] ICANN Revises 2011 Meeting Sponsorship Program http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-24feb11-en.htm ICANN Revises 2011 Meeting Sponsorship Program 24 February 2011 Earlier this year, ICANN announced a new sponsorship program that introduced higher levels of support, as well as price increases for lower level sponsorship packages. Some of our supporters have found it difficult to purchase the sponsorship package that provides their preferred benefits at the new cost. We have listened to concerns expressed by our community and today are announcing a revised sponsorship program that reduces the cost for many of our lower level sponsorship packages while retaining some of the higher level opportunities. We have also created a 33% discount rate for non-profit organizations. Details of the new sponsorship program can be found at: http://meetings.icann.org/sponsorship Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org