[NCUC-EC] update: NCUC mentees at ICANN61

[hfaiedh ines]

Thank you for drafting this call Michael.

We can do that, I do not object.

We would stress the urgency of the application deadline, the budget limit
2000 Dollars for Hotel and airfare, and maybe add 'priority for mentees who
already hold a US visa' as we are 3 weeks away from the meeting.

I would also like to repeat what I said offline ' I do believe that we
should put the mentee who got his US visa rejected for ICANN61, we should
put this person on top of the list for ICANN62 NCUC Fellowship if he is
available and interested".



2018-02-14 5:43 GMT+01:00 Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com>:

> 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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