[NCUC-EC] update: NCUC mentees at ICANN61

[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]

Hotel and airfare

We are not sending mentors, just mentees at this time



On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 1:19 AM, Michael Karanicolas
<mkaranicolas at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Renata. I realize it's not as inclusive as we normally like to
> do things, but I think these are extenuating circumstances. We don't
> control the US visa process, and given that we have a full contingent
> of mentors we're paying to send, it seems wasteful to not include the
> final mentee as well. As to the risk of going over budget - I feel
> like that can be resolved easily enough by setting a 2000 USD limit on
> funding.
>
> Please clarify - is the 2000 USD is just for airfare through, or if
> hotel is also lumped into that?
>
> Proposed call below:
>
> -----------
>
> Re: Mentee slot for ICANN61 Available - Including Travel Funding
>
> Hello all,
>
> Unfortunately, one of our mentees for ICANN61 had their visa denied.
> It's a disappointing situation, but as a consequence, we have one
> mentee slot available to fund. Because of how close we are to the
> meeting, it is unlikely that another applicant will be able to
> complete the visa process in time, so we are going to ask for
> applicants who either already have a US visa, or who do not need to
> apply in advance for a visa. We normally don't like to issue a call on
> those kinds of terms, as it is not as inclusive as we would like, but
> in this case circumstances are beyond our control, so it is either
> that, or discard the slot.
>
> Also, we have a budget limit of 2000 USD, so please only apply if your
> costs will be within that, or if you would be satisfied with that
> amount of funding and covering the remainder yourself [Please clarify
> Renata - is that 2000 USD for airfare and hotel, or just for
> airfare?]. Again - sorry about the restrictions - it's an unusual
> situation.
>
> If you wish to apply, please let us know by Friday, 16 February,
> including a short (1-2 paragraph) note on why you are interested and
> qualified.
>
> Best,
>
> The EC
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 11:14 PM, Renata Aquino Ribeiro
> <raquino at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear EC
>>
>> One of our mentees can't be at ICANN61
>> Specific reason has been shared by email.
>>
>> If you would like to do an open call at this time, please draft it and
>> send for review
>>
>> Remember you have to include:
>>
>> 1) Time available for US visa (It is likely only candidates who have
>> visa can apply for this opportunity)
>>
>> 2) Our budget limit is 2000USD
>>
>> I will advise against doing this call.
>>
>> There is not enough inclusiveness since there is a very difficult visa
>> process required and a great risk of overbudget.
>>
>> These funds should be saved to be put for better use at another meeting.
>>
>> So please counter those arguments and send in your vote.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Renata
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