Mawaki and all:
Thank you for organizing.  This is an honor I will be forced to forego.
I am deeply disppointed.  Last week, the Whois TF had a notice for public 
comment and we needed short comments from NCUC members to support privacy and 
human rights protections in the Whois database -- for our organizations and many 
others around the world.   Privacy in the Whois database is an issue to which 
Milton and I, as the Whois TF members have dedicated 1000's of hours.   

In the past EPIC has responded to these calls; this time Rick Weingarten of 
the American Libraries Association responded with fine comments.  And that was 
it from our Constituency.  I am speechless at the silence.   

So, no, I will not be able to attend the gTLD meeting here in Washington. 
Kathy

> 
> Please be advised that the Council is now planning the Washington DC
> meeting on Feb 24. I suggest that NCUC consider choosing among Kathy,
> Franny, Milton, and the its reps on the Council. I am voluntaring to
> participate (but of course not alone), and the cost for the trip etc.
> in my case would be around $600. A quick answer is needed; more we
> take time higher will be the cost (very few seats are now available
> on the flights at the current price).
> Regards,
> 
> Mawaki
>