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<DIV>A social event versus a more formal discussion serve different purposes. I'd definitely support the former, and could be persuaded to support the latter.</DIV>
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<DIV>The social (informal) event would be particularly good for introducing newbies and allowing everyone to get to know one another in a more relaxed environment, especially if we've just spent hours (or days) locked in discussion/negotiation/what have you. In contrast, the more structured "let me get this issue off my chest" discussion serves to let off steam of a different kind. This means that having it first thing on Saturday morning is likely to intimidate newbies and, possibly, cloud the atmosphere for the rest of the day/weekend.</DIV>
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<DIV>Is there some way to have the formal discussion under some form of agreed controls (as suggested by Adrian) and other than as the first agenda item for the weekend?</DIV>
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<DIV>My two cents',</DIV>
<DIV>Mary</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800080>Mary W S Wong</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>Professor of Law</DIV>
<DIV>Franklin Pierce Law Center</DIV>
<DIV>Two White Street</DIV>
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<DIV>USA</DIV>
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<DIV>Selected writings available on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: <A href="http://ssrn.com/author=437584">http://ssrn.com/author=437584</A></DIV><BR><BR>>>> Adrian Kinderis <adrian@ausregistry.com.au> 9/16/2009 5:39 PM >>><BR><BR>And dinner with informal conversation whilst glossing over and ignoring some major crevices that are appearing in relationships in the GNSO Council between Councillors seems pointless...<BR><BR>I don't think this is a matter for "tearing shreds of each other". I think it is a matter of communicating our concerns.<BR><BR>I believe, with the right governance of the Chair, and strict controls it can be a productive time.<BR><BR>I'd happily put my hand up to help run it. <BR><BR>Adrian Kinderis<BR><BR><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Avri Doria<BR>Sent: Thursday, 17 September 2009 7:34 AM<BR>To: Council GNSO<BR>Subject: Re: [council] GNSO Council meet and greet?<BR><BR><BR><BR>On 16 Sep 2009, at 22:20, Anthony Harris wrote:<BR><BR>> it was customary for the Council members<BR>> to share a dinner and thus have an opportunity for<BR>> informal conversation.<BR>><BR><BR><BR>Ps. I am very much in support of a dinner with informal conversation.<BR>I think that is a wonderful idea.<BR>the council should do those regularly.<BR><BR>a.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>