Re: [ICANN-EU] Re: Re-opening the funding debate

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Patrick and all,

Patrick Mayer wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Kurt Jaeger auf Mailinglisten wrote:
>
> > ICANN Europe needs funding
>
> [...]
>
> I strongly agree with Kurt. While I understand and support differing
> opinions of Alf and Jefsey (asking for more formal funding), I think
> we have the opportunity and the obligation now to build up momentum
> for "our" director. I guess we will have no nomcom nominated but a
> member nominated director. She or he will not be able to travel on
> her/his own expenses on the middle run. We expect her/him to do a lot
> of grassrooting and be open for input and duly organised at the same
> time. All of that requires a lot of money.

  It shouldn't if done properly and with care...

>
>
> Therefore, I hope we will find enough people to support a European
> director in getting really European.

  Yes indeed!  Our members in Europe would like to see this as well.

>
>
> I hope we may eventually get to some more organised form of a European
> At-Large-Forum, well funded by ICANN itself, governments, institutions
> and members. Until then, I think some "begging" does no harm and may
> heavily support the credibility and capacities of our director.

  I personally will provide for the knee pads and tin cup.  Please let
me personally know where to send them...  >;)

>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Patrick

Regards,

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