Re: [gnso-policyimpl-wg] FW: WG F2F Meeting in BA

[mcubberley <mcubberley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Chuck,

It makes sense to choose the option that provides the most time for audience 
input.

Sincerely,
Maureen

Maureen Cubberley
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+1.705.718.5723

On 2013-10-16, at 10:46 AM, Marika Konings <marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> For your information, please find below some information in relation to the 
> WG F2F meeting in Buenos Aires for further discussion on our call later today.
> 
> With best regards,
> 
> Marika
> 
> From: <Gomes>, Chuck Gomes <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Wednesday 16 October 2013 16:21
> To: Marika Konings <marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx>, "gnso-policyimpl-chairs 
> (gnso-policyimpl-chairs@xxxxxxxxx)" <gnso-policyimpl-chairs@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: WG F2F Meeting in BA
> 
> Thanks Marika,
>  
> When we cover this agenda item today, I would appreciate it if everyone who 
> can would be prepared to discuss the various options below.  I have included 
> my initial thoughts below.
>  
> Chuck
>  
> From: owner-gnso-policyimpl-chairs@xxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:owner-gnso-policyimpl-chairs@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marika Konings
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:43 AM
> To: gnso-policyimpl-chairs (gnso-policyimpl-chairs@xxxxxxxxx)
> Subject: [gnso-policyimpl-chairs] WG F2F Meeting in BA
>  
> Hi All,
>  
> As indicated earlier, the PI WG F2F meeting in BA is currently scheduled for 
> Wednesday 20 November from 7.30 – 9.00. However, looking at the latest 
> internal version of the schedule, it looks like that contrary to previous 
> meetings, some of the other sessions are already starting at 8.30 such as an 
> ICANN Finance Open Session, EWG and EBERO.
> [Chuck Gomes] I will likely have conflicts with the ICANN Finance Open 
> Session and the EWG sessions.
>  
> As these sessions are likely to be a conflict for some of the WG membership, 
> you may want to explore a couple of options to reduce the conflict:
> Move the session to 7.00 – 8.30[Chuck Gomes]  I am okay with this but it will 
> likely limit participation even more than a 7:30 start time.
> Shorten the meeting from 7.30 – 8.30[Chuck Gomes]  I do not think this is 
> enough time if we want to allow lots of time for audience input.  It would be 
> unfortunate in  my opinion to  limit the advantages of an in-person to only 
> 60 minutes.
> Move the session to 16.30 – 18.00 (only obvious conflicts for the moment 
> would be IDN Variants, ATRT2 Wrap-up and the Technology Innovation 
> Panel)[Chuck Gomes]  I would like to participate in the ATRT2 Wrap-Up session 
> but could listen to the MP3 and read the transcripts if necessary.
> Keep the session as is[Chuck Gomes]  I strongly prefer the first or third 
> options above but will defer to the WG needs.
> Do note that this is still a draft version of the schedule and further 
> changes may occur (but I'll do my best to keep an eye on those).
>  
> I look forward to receiving your feedback.
>  
> Best regards,
>  
> Marika