Re: [soac-newgtldapsup-wg] GAC-Board Intersessional, a JAS observer

[Avri Doria <avri@xxxxxxx>]

On 4 Feb 2011, at 11:41, Elaine Pruis wrote:

> I support Avri as an observer.  

thanks


> How does one apply for an observer seat anyhow?

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-21jan11-en.htm

>> If you wish to attend as an observer the upcoming meeting of the ICANN's 
>> Board and the GAC to discuss new gTLDs [see below], please RSVP by sending 
>> an email to GAC-BoardRSVP@xxxxxxxxx no later than 8 February 2011. Space in 
>> the room is limited and we don't wish to have people traveling and find 
>> there is no space for them to attend. Therefore it was necessary to come up 
>> with a limited procedure for seat allocation. If the number of RSVPs exceeds 
>> the amount of available seating, ICANN staff will allocate the seating in an 
>> equitable manner. To ensure maximum attendance, those whose RSVPs are 
>> confirmed will need to submit a copy of an airline ticket, hotel reservation 
>> or other indication of their intent to attend in person.
>> 
>> As previously announced, the meeting will be open, scribed and streamed live 
>> over the Internet. Only GAC members, ICANN Board members, select ICANN staff 
>> members and subject matter experts will participate in the meeting. Please 
>> note that in addition to the open plenary sessions, smaller meetings focused 
>> on specific issues may also take place and may be closed to 
>> non-participants. If they occur, those in these smaller meetings will report 
>> on their work during the open plenary sessions.
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