Re: [bc-gnso] Announcement: Change in June meeting location: Middle East Developments Cause Cancellation of ICANN Jordan Meeting

["Mike O'Connor" <mike@xxxxxxxxxx>]

a couple of thoughts…

i know that most of you already know this, but "non-refundable" tickets are 
often refundable -- there's just a rebooking charge.  when i cancelled my trip 
to Nairobi, i think i got all but $150 back from Expedia in the form of a 
credit that i had to use up within a year.

speaking of Nairobi.  i participated remotely in that meeting and i have to say 
that the experience was great.  looking at the $2100 ticket cost to Singapore 
(the leading candidate in the rumor mill at the moment) i'd like to lobby for a 
US-based remote-participation option.  i love you folks, but 48 hours of plane 
rides and $2100 to see your faces is pretty steep.

mikey

On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:00 AM, Marilyn Cade wrote:

> Dear BC Members:
> 
>  
> http://blog.icann.org/2011/02/middle-east-developments-interfere-with-icann-41-jordan-meeting/
> 
> ICANN announced that the June meeting will not take place in Jordan. A formal 
> announcement of location 
> will be made soon.  I am aware that at least two BC members have already 
> purchased tickets to Jordan. That is 
> regrettable, and I do hope that they are refundable tickets. 
> 
> Please stay tuned for the formal announcement of the new location of the June 
> meeting. 
> 
> I realize that travel to Asia is challenging as well to many BC members, due 
> to cost and time to travel.
> I am told that it is likely that the meeting will be in Asia. 
> 
> 
> 
> Marilyn Cade
> BC Chair

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