Re: [ga] Funding of ICANN Board candidate travel expenses and Election timing.

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Leah and all assembly members,

  Leah, don't shoot the messenger here.  Or should I say never slap away
a helping hand.  I think Peter is trying to do the right thing in this
instance.
And I for one applaud his effort!  Well done Peter!  A better solution
would be to match Peters offer, Leah.  Are you game?

  On the other hand, part of the problem why other candidates and others
interested in attending the Montevideo meeting is that they have NOT done
much in their own behalf, or sought out sources of funding to attend.  They
should have done so.  Although I am not a devout religious man, I believe
the bible has a passage that is relevant here.  The being: "The lord helps
those that help themselves".   Enough said on this subject I believe?!

L Gallegos wrote:

> On 20 Aug 2001, at 19:38, Peter de Blanc wrote:
>
> >
> > Now as to your comment "Either all candidates should be provided
> > travel and hotel, or none, IMO.", well, several candidates are already
> > coming, and presumably have managed to pay for their travel. So only a
> > few candidates remain. Why should I, or ICANN donate travel money to
> > someone who already has a (paid) ticket? I would rather donate MY
> > money to those who need it! And I am willing to do so!
>
> All the more reason to fund those who do not have paid tickets.  It
> is laudable that you have funds to contribute, Peter.  However, it
> may not be so for many who would like to be in that position.  It is
> ultimately much more fair to fund those who cannot do so
> themselves and ensure participation by all candidates.
>
> As I said, given the time frame, it is impossible for these
> candidates to apply for grants, have them approved and secure
> tickets in time to make the meeting.  If directors traveled economy,
> there would certainly be sufficient funds available for candidates'
> travel.
>
> My only concern is fairness.  It would be a mistake, IMO, to have
> some candidates physically participate and exclude others due to
> financial considerations.
>
> Leah
>
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