roundtable: Re: Summit date

roundtable: Re: Summit date

Re: Summit date

Andrew Blau (ablau@cap.gwu.edu)
Wed, 16 Feb 1994 08:41:00 -0500 (EST) 

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 1994 08:41:00 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Blau <ablau@cap.gwu.edu>
Subject: Re: Summit date
To: roundtable@cni.org
In-Reply-To: <9402152246.AA01195@tmn.com>
Message-Id: <Pine.3.07.9402160800.E755-c100000@cap.gwu.edu>

Julian Low writes:
>
> Also, is there any word yet on the date for the public interest summit?

The short answer remains 'no.' Nevertheless, Gore remains "absolutely
committed" to doing the event according to White House and Commerce
Department staff.  But his schedule changes from day to day, so getting 
us a date a month or more in advance is **very** difficult. (The 
schedulers tend to shift things about what he is doing tomorrow, much 
less next month.)  I am trying different strategies for getting a 
commitment and check back very often; let's see what today brings.... 

In the meantime, I've been trying to generate discussion among the
planning group about other key logistical issues such as choice of venue,
outreach strategies, media support at the conference, etc.  We have
already met to discuss the shape of the program -- although more
discussion is needed -- and strategies for ensuring the day moves through
the critical issues with some depth *and* reaches out beyond those who are
already involved in this issue.  No one involved in this wants a day of
cheap rhetoric or facile assertions about what's ahead.  We are trying to
combine that commitment to substance with a shared acknowledgement that
the event could be a strong organizing and outreach tool for all of us
committed to these issues and thus must be accessible to a wider audience
than those already up to speed with the issues.

We have another planning discussion set for tomorrow.  Thus, lots going on
to make sure we can move instantly when we *do* have a date. 

As soon as I know, I'll post to this list.

-Andrew

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On Tue, 15 Feb 1994, Julian Low wrote:
> 
> Jamie:
> 
> I know there was a discussion re: the issue of Open Platform that came 
> out of dissenting points of views at the February Roundtable meeting.  
> I've seen many of EFF's papers supporting their position on Open Platform, 
> but haven't seen anything representing other views.  The woman (whose name 
> I can't remember) that disageed with Jerry Berman didn't get a chance to 
> state her position.  Is there anything written that expresses her opinion?  
> 
> Can it be uploaded?
> 
> Also, is there any word yet on the date for the public interest summit?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Julian Low

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