[Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Wed Mar 1 23:43:15 UTC 2017

Thanks, Mary.  Sorry our messages crossed.

J.

From: Mary Wong <mary.wong at icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 17:39
To: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel at godaddy.com>, Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>, "bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au" <bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>, "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>, "Tanzanica S. King" <tanzanica.king at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Hi James – Session 2 (Sunday 18.30 – 20.30) has been put on the schedule as an open session. For the Saturday session, we’re still sorting out a few things internally because of the logistics around getting to the venue early, a very early breakfast for the participants, and the overall rule about not starting before 08.30 a.m.

We’re consulting with Bruce and others and hope to have everything confirmed by tomorrow. There will be a session for sure, though.

Cheers
Mary

From: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel at godaddy.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 18:35
To: Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>, "bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au" <bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>, "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong at icann.org>, "Tanzanica S. King" <tanzanica.king at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Hi Melissa & Tanzi –

Any updates on this?  I still don’t see these sessions on the main schedule.

Thank you,

J.

From: Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 23:37
To: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel at godaddy.com>, "bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au" <bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>, "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Ok, will do! I’ve sent another message copying both Mary (again) and Tanzanica – between the three of us, we will get this sorted.

Best,
Melissa

From: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel at godaddy.com>
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM
To: Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>, "bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au" <bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>, "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Thanks, Melissa.  Appreciate any assistance you can provide.  Please let me or Mary know if you need anything from us.

Thanks—

J.

From: <discussion-igo-rc-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 23:27
To: "bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au" <bruce.tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>, "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [Discussion-igo-rc] [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Hi Bruce,

I have the same information you do. There has certainly been no request from the Board to make these private.

In fact, these are not considered “Board sessions,” but rather sessions that some Board members have been specifically asked to attend, with others welcome as well.

The Board Ops team and I I did not “book the room” for these sessions, if you will, so I had no control over how they are listed.

Here’s what I did do related to these sessions: I worked with you and Mary to plan them for times that work for all parties, and I also offered to make breakfast available to the formal participants from the GNSO and the GAC for the early meeting – that group can get breakfast with the Board that morning to make it easier for all of you, since the meeting starts so early. I did make clear that we cannot invite everyone who shows up for the meeting to get breakfast – only the formal participants, which we are sure we can accommodate. This was discussed when Mary let us know the sessions would be “open,” which again, I had no opinion on, nor did I have any direction on this from the Board. The Board members who will attend are responding to a request to do so, and did not comment on how the sessions would be run.

That is the sum total of my involvement in planning these sessions.

I am copying Mary Wong here. From what I understand, Mary believes these sessions to be open as well – I recall her saying as much at one point in our planning. I am not sure why they are not appearing that way on the calendar, but again, I am not in any way “in charge” of booking these sessions so will defer to Mary.

Thanks and best,
Melissa

From: Bruce Tonkin <Bruce.Tonkin at melbourneit.com.au>
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:15 PM
To: "discussion-igo-rc at icann.org" <discussion-igo-rc at icann.org>
Cc: Melissa King <melissa.king at icann.org>
Subject: [Ext] RE: Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Hello James,

My understanding is that the sessions are intended to be open and public,  and should appear on the public agenda.

I am not aware of any request to make them private from either the GAC or the Board.

Regards,
Bruce Tonkin

From: discussion-igo-rc-bounces at icann.org [mailto:discussion-igo-rc-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of James M. Bladel
Sent: Saturday, 25 February 2017 4:12 PM
To: discussion-igo-rc at icann.org
Subject: [Discussion-igo-rc] Discussion Sessions in Copenhagen

Thomas et al –

GNSO Staff has recently informed me that our planned sessions in Copenhagen are currently marked “private”, and as a result do not appear on the published main calendar.

I’m not sure if this is an oversight, or was something requested by the GAC or the Board, but please be aware that this isn’t an acceptable arrangement for the GNSO community.  In fact, our ability to participate in these sessions and to speak on behalf of all stakeholders in our community, is predicated on these sessions being open and public.  I hope that you understand and agree.

For disclosure, I will be sending a note to Melissa King (Board Operations) to formally request that these sessions be open, and added to the main calendar.  If you share this view, I encourage you to respond as well.

Have a good weekend –

J.

James Bladel
GNSO Chair

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