Hi Jonathan, I agree with John that the key to a successful meeting (and any information-sharing or collaboration that may lead to) is an agenda of interest to all parties. The g versus cc topic seems fruitful - something all parties are interested in, some quite concerned about and where everyone could benefit from others' perspective. If it was structured on the basis of info-sharing and some discussion, then it could be really useful. Updates on regional initiatives such as the data protection directive revision may be useful, as there seems to be quite a bit of misinformation about it. Perhaps under the umbrella topic of registrars, registries and national laws. Maria On 8 February 2013 18:11, Mason Cole <mcole@5x5com.com> wrote:
I support meeting with both and indeed would appreciate hearing from the council on topics.
On Feb 5, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Jonathan Robinson wrote:
All,**** ** ** Many of you will recall that, pre-Toronto, we held regular meetings with both the GAC & the ccNSO at the ICANN meetings.**** These meetings were scheduled in advance and then we typically discussed or developed topics during the weekend sessions.**** ** ** In my opinion the meetings were not always that successful for a variety of reasons, one of which could be that we were not necessarily adequately prepared or engaged, or vice cersa**** In anticipation of meeting one or both of the GAC & the ccNSO in Beijing, we have reached out to them relatively early.****
The initial question from the ccNSO has been, tell us what you’d like to discuss / meet about and then we can agree whether or not to meet.**** I am certain that the GAC will also seek to discuss and agree some topics at least if we are to meet with them.**** ** ** Personally, I was disappointed not to meet with the GAC in Toronto and feel that it is important to us to do so.**** ** ** Therefore the following questions arise:**** ** ** 1. Do you support an initiative to meet with the ccNSO in Beijing?** ** 2. If yes, please try to assist with any suggested topics or issues to discuss and potentially collaborate on?**** ** ** 3. Do you support an initiative to meet with the GAC in Beijing?**** 4. If yes, please try to assist with any suggested topics or issues to discuss and potentially collaborate on?**** ** ** I look forward to hearing back from you on this as will Mason in terms of his planning for the Beijing meeting.**** ** ** Thank-you.**** ** ** ** ** Jonathan**** ** ** ** ** ** ** Jonathan Robinson**** Chair**** ICANN GNSO Council**** ** ** jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com**** skype: jonathan.m.r**** ** ** ** **