[NCUC-EC] Budget Allocation for NCUC Reception @ Durban

[Edward Morris]

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> *From:* ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org [mailto:
> ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org] *On Behalf Of *William Drake
> *I therefore would like to formally propose that the NCUC EC approve an
> expenditure of $2,000 for this purpose.  If people could respond yea or nay
> ASAP that'd help as I've promised her an answer.  I propose we again follow
> the model of 24 hours no dissent motion passed, if questions or dissent
> then discuss…***
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> *[Milton L Mueller] I would support it, and we have the funds.*
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It's already taken on momentum of it's own, other people are expecting us
to go forward, of course we move forward with it.

I'd prefer outreach with local CS than, as I understand it, with students.
I had understood, as a result of the meeting Carlos, Bill, Tapani and
myself had in Beijing, we weren't doing major events in Durban. Apparently
I misunderstood.

Anyway, I hope in Buenos Aires we can, as I quickly proposed in Beijing,
have a pragmatic, structured planned approach to outreach featuring the
University programming effort , a reception for local civil society in city
centre and whatever programming you'd like to do on site.

As for Durban, can we please get a banner? A simple one with our logo,
name. Can we arrange a viewing of our film? If we're buying people food I
want them to know who is paying for it. I just remember giving people
alcohol in Beijing, lots of noise and poor Robin trying to scream our name.
We can do better.





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> I imagine we're talking potentially a couple thousand dollars for these
> two hotel items.  Given that we have spent no NCUC funds on travel support
> and according to the bank info Milton supplied at the beginning of the
> year, last year's EC spent $10,000 on travel support, our total Durban
> outlay should be quite reasonable, consistent with past practice, and
> manageable in relation to our assets.****
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> *[Milton L Mueller] I wouldn’t use past expenditures on travel support as
> a benchmark, because in the past our Councilors and NCSG EC members were
> not covered by ICANN. However, I think it makes sense to budget a modest
> amount such as $5000 per meeting for any additional travel support for
> people who will be active contributors and really need it.*
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That's great news Milton. As long as people don't need 5* hotels I can get
3 people most places and house them for that amount of money. Certainly 2.
 Durban not included.

Bill, as you are aware I had some ideas about  trying to remove ICANN from
controlling certain aspects of our travel. You've been asking for a travel
policy for months. Milton is telling us we have funds.:

Is it possible to reserve some time at the NCUC Meeting in Durban to
discuss our travel policy, even start to create one?

Ed





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