Re: [soac-mapo] MAPO Discussion Group

[Antony Van Couvering <avc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would like to reinforce that point.  Many members of the group have lamented 
the fact that the GAC, or failing that, individual GAC members, have not been 
part of the group.  Most if not all of us feel that GAC participation is 
critical. 

Antony

On Jul 22, 2010, at 12:56 PM, Gomes, Chuck wrote:

> Cheryl/Heather,
> 
> I have heard indirectly that a GAC member does not think that GAC members are 
> invited to participate in this discussion group.  I would like to note that 
> this group is intended to be a GAC/ALAC/GNSO group.  It was never intended to 
> be a GNSO only group or a group led by the GNSO but rather simply a forum for 
> continuation of discussions that occurred in Brussels regarding the new gTLD 
> morality and public order recommendation.  My understanding is that those 
> discussions occurred among GAC members and among ALAC members.  When that was 
> reported in the Brussels GNSO Wrap-Up meeting, several GNSO participants 
> volunteered to participate in their personal capacities.  In addition, Glen 
> volunteered to set up a list for use by the group; that should not be 
> interpreted to mean that this is a GNSO group though.
> 
> Please let your members know that they are welcome to participate in this 
> group.  Here is the mailing list info:
> 
> Mailing list archives:
> 
> http://forum.icann.org/lists/soac-mapo/
> 
> Mailing List address
> 
> soac-mapo@xxxxxxxxx
> 
> posted on page
> 
> http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/index.htm
> 
> There have been no calls all the work has been on the list.
> 
> If anyone wants to be added to the list, please notify Glen de Saint Géry 
> [Glen@xxxxxxxxx].
> 
> Chuck
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