<p dir="ltr">Hi,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Making some edits to the call:</p>
<p dir="ltr">On Apr 5, 2016 12:05 PM, "Rafik Dammak" <<a href="mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com">rafik.dammak@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Hi everyone,<br>
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> to avoid the visa issue faced by some of our members last time, we should send soon the call for proposals for NCUC travel support. I copied last time call, so we may do some tweaks.<br>
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> I would also like that we enforce the requirement for writing a blog post for all those who get NCUC support regardless the amount and ensuring that we got those reports in timely manner. I am raising this because nobody made report for Dublin while we spend more than 4000USD and we are still waiting for marrakech posts (checking with all recipients, one already sent her draft). Maryam worked on the list of recipients for previous meetings and we can make them public in website for transparency.<br>
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> we will also include in the call, the possibility to apply as exception to get travel support for conferences/events other than ICANN meeting and make that clear.<br>
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> Finally because Sonigitu coulnd't make for last time, we agreed to postpone his allocation to Helsinki meeting and I will ask him to start the visa processing quickly.<br>
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<p dir="ltr">Dear NCUC members:</p>
<p dir="ltr">ICANN 56 will be held in Finland, Helsinki 27-30 June 2016. NCUC members can apply to receive funding to attend the meeting. The travel dates can be ideally from 26 June to 1st July.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The budget for each meeting for travel support is maximum of $4,000. Covered travel expenses may include conference-related airfare, visas or related fees, lodging, and airport taxis. If the actual cost of these items is greater than $2,000 the member will be responsible for the difference. NCUC cannot provide a per diem or cover any other expenses. Selected travelers must make their own travel, accommodation,visa, and related arrangements and be reimbursed after the trip. NCUC cannot provide funds in advance of the meeting, or any administrative support. The recipients of NCUC travel support would be expected to send their blog posts within 4 weeks from the closure of ICANN meeting.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Interested members should read carefully the terms and conditions of the policy available at <a href="http://www.ncuc.org/participate/ncuc-travel-support/">http://www.ncuc.org/participate/ncuc-travel-support/</a> and send a proposal as to why they should receive funding to attend this ICANN meeting. Please apply by replying to Maryam and Rafik. <br>
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Since Sonigitu couldn't attend Marrakech meeting due to visa issue, his allocation was moved to Helsinki meeting.</p>
<p dir="ltr">For information, in addition to support for ICANN meetings, NCUC EC can exceptionally provide some support for other events of interest.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Best regards, </p>