[NCUC-EC] update: NCUC mentees at ICANN61

[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]

As previously mentioned, I'd also advise against discussing in
indexable content someone visa status.
Even if we had granted their permission, which isn't the case.

On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 1:39 AM, Renata Aquino Ribeiro
<raquino at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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