Re: [soac-newgtldapsup-wg] Board resolution during retreat regarding Applicant Support

[Elaine Pruis <elaine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The disappointing resolution probably had more to do with: first,  
missing our deadline in August, second, a late report, third, the lack  
of a complete report; than anything the staff may or may not have done.
Elaine
On Sep 27, 2010, at 10:55 AM, Evan Leibovitch wrote:

> Karla, thanks for the update.
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> As co-chair of this group, I am formally requesting a full and  
> accurate transcript of the staff report to the Board retreat on this  
> issue, as well as any related presentations and background materials.
> - Evan
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> On 27 September 2010 13:02, Karla Valente <karla.valente@xxxxxxxxx>  
> wrote:
> 2.2 New gTLD Applicant Support
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> Support to applicants will generally include outreach and education  
> to encourage participation across all regions, but any direct  
> financial support for applicant fees must come from sources outside  
> of ICANN.
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> Staff will publish a list of organizations that request assistance  
> and organizations that state an interest in assisting with  
> additional program development, for example pro-bono consulting  
> advice, pro-bono in-kind support, or financial assistance so that  
> those needing assistance and those willing to provide assistance can  
> identify each other and work together.
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> Owing to the level of uncertainty associated with the launch of new  
> gTLDs, the fee levels currently in the Applicant Guidebook will be  
> maintained for all applicants.
Elaine Pruis
VP Client Services
elaine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+1 509 899 3161