I am just wondering out aloud here...

If this meeting turns out or serves as a grand "remote participation"
precedent, then should it be expected that during *all* future
meetings ICANN should commit equal resources to ensure all such other
"remote participation" meetings are similarly successful, everywhere
in the world (in view of AoC)? Would thee be any side effects to "One
world. One Internet. Everyone connected."?

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 5:50 AM, Robin Gross <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: "Switzer, Tim" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: February 25, 2010 11:59:23 AM PST
> To: "David W. Maher" <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>,
> <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>,
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> Cc: "Alexa Raad" <[log in to unmask]>, "Gomes, Chuck" <[log in to unmask]>,
> "Kane, Pat" <[log in to unmask]>, "Neuman, Jeff" <[log in to unmask]>,
> "Song-Marshall, Judy" <[log in to unmask]>, "James M Galvin"
> <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: ICANN Nairobi NO VA "remote participation" site - Update and ACTION
> needed!
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>
> OK folks, here is an update from my email this past Monday, sorry for the
> delay on more details……..
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>  (BTW, could someone please this email forward to Marilyn Cade - my emails
> somehow get blocked going thru to her  – thanks)
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> Attached is current participation list as we know it.
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>
> Action items:
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> -          I am not going to send this note to the entire list of
> participants, so once again, I would like to ask you to please forward out
> to your respective groups
>
> -          Anyone wanting a hotel room needs to contact the Hyatt directly
> via phone at (703) 709-1234 or 800-233-1234 and ask for the $189 single
> occupancy rate via the code name “Neustar”
>
> o   Note my comment below that wireless “in the hotel room” is an additional
> charge, although wireless in lobby / conference rooms is available at no
> charge
>
> -          IMPORTANT POINT – you must reserve your room by 5 PM EST Tuesday
> March 2nd – rooms reserved after that will be “as available” and at the
> normal Hyatt rate
>
> -          If your status (coming to the meeting, hotel room or not, which
> days, etc.) has changed from the attached spreadsheet, please send a note to
> [log in to unmask]
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> o   Please provide us actual names for the attached spreadsheet, it would be
> extremely helpful if we know exactly who is coming!  J
>
> -          We’re still finalizing conference rooms and video / audio but
> rest assured we’re comfortable that we’ve got that covered and have some “on
> the fly” flexibility if needed
>
> -          PLEASE continue to communicate updates of any kind to
> [log in to unmask] so that we avoid any surprises
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>
>
> Are we missing anything?  Thanks for your patience as we work thru this.
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>
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> Tim Switzer, VP Domain Name Registry Services
> Neustar, Inc.
> Office: +1.571.434.5733  Mobile: +1.703.627.2235
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> From: Switzer, Tim
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 12:30 PM
> To: 'David W. Maher'; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask];
> [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]
> Cc: 'Alexa Raad'; 'Gomes, Chuck'; 'Kane, Pat'; Neuman, Jeff; Song-Marshall,
> Judy
> Subject: ICANN Nairobi Northern VA "remote participation" site - RESEND
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> As I think most of you are aware, The Registry Constituency is planning on
> holding its meeting outside of Nairobi and is organizing a “remote
> participation” site in Northern VA.
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>
>
> Including various interested parties in this email distribution:
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> -          David for the Registries
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> -          Mason for the Registrars
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> -          Robin for Noncommercial Stakeholder Group
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> -          J. Scott for IPC
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> -          Marilyn for the Business Constituency
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> -          Craig for ICANN
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> Please see details below.
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> Three conference rooms are booked as of right now and based on discussions
> with Mason, one is tagged for the Registry Group, one for the Registrar
> group and one TBD.
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> Immediate actions required:
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> -          Need to get a headcount for a) general participation and b) hotel
> rooms, so PLEASE forward out to your teams and follow the instructions below
>
> -          If you feel there is a need for the number of conference rooms
> beyond what we have discussed, please provide details
>
>
>
> This is kind of a new concept, is being pulled together quickly and it’s
> really unclear how many folks could show up - so good information back as
> soon as possible would be most appreciated.
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> Please direct questions to [log in to unmask]
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>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Tim Switzer, VP Domain Name Registry Services
> Neustar, Inc.
> Office: +1.571.434.5733  Mobile: +1.703.627.2235
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> ICANN Nairobi Meeting
>
> Northern VA “Remote Participation” Location
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>
>
> Venue:  Hyatt Regency Reston
>
> 1800 Presidents Street
> Reston, Virginia, USA 20190
> Tel: +1 703 709 1234    Fax: +1 703 925 8295
> Maps & Directions
>
> http://reston.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
>
> The Hyatt Regency Reston is minutes from Dulles airport off the Dulles Toll
> Road (exit 12), and is located in the Reston Town Center.  FYI - Conde Nast
> Traveler Magazine has named this hotel a Readers Choice Top 100 Hotel in the
> United States for 2009 and a negotiated reasonable group room rate was
> secured.  Lot of nice restaurants within walking distance.
>
>
>
> Additional Information:
>
> Ø  There will be three conference rooms starting on Saturday the 6th thru
> Friday the 12th:
>
> o   Audio and video conferencing per the ICANN “remote participation”
> guidelines will be available in each room as needed
>
> o   24 hour access to conference rooms (meaning Nairobi time!)
>
> o   1 conference room will hold up to 50 people
>
> o   2 conference rooms will hold up to 20 people
>
> o   A contracted person on site to assist with ICANN audio / video staff as
> needed
>
> Ø  Breakfast, lunch, breaks will be provided at the meeting rooms (food
> beverages, coffee)
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> Ø  There will be complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby and in the conference
> rooms
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> Ø  Wireless in the hotel room will be a separate fee of $9.95 per day
>
> Ø  A block of rooms will be available Friday, March 5 thru Friday, March 12
>
> o   A “group rate” code will be provided Tuesday Feb 23rd COB
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> o   As of now, the nightly single room rate is $189, but subject to change
>
> o   Need to know ASAP approximately how many rooms will be needed for each
> night in order to be the most cost effective with the contract and not “over
> commit” on rooms
>
> Ø  Please send an email no later than noon EST Tuesday Feb 23rd to
> [log in to unmask] and include:
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> o   Your name, company and that you plan to attend for how many days
>
> o   Your affiliation (Registry, Registrar, IPC, ICANN, other)
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> o   If you plan to book a room and include arrival and departure dates
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