2008 North American Regional Registry/Registrar Gathering Survey

INSTRUCTIONS:  Please complete the survey below and return it to one of the ICANN representatives at the close of the Regional Gathering on 2 May 2008.  Your answers are voluntary and will help us determine where improvements to ICANN’s Regional Gatherings are needed.  Thank you in advance for your participation. 

1.	Overall, how satisfied were you with the North American regional gathering speakers/presenters?

2.	What topics would you like to see included at future regional gatherings?

3.	Did you feel the sessions were too long, just about right, or too short?

4.	How satisfied were you with the facility, refreshments, etc.?

5.	Please provide feedback on the location (New Orleans) and your recommendation for future North American gathering locations.

6.	What did you like most about the regional gathering?

7.	What did you like least about the regional gathering?

8.	Would you recommend an ICANN regional gathering to others?

9.	In what ways might ICANN’s regional gatherings be improved?

10.	If you think such gatherings are useful, how often do you think they should be held in the North American region?

11.	Have you ever attended a formal ICANN meeting?

a.	If so, how many?

b.	If no, why not?

12.	Are you active in either the Registrar Constituency or the Registry Constituency? 

a.	If not, why not?

13.	Considering the expense to your business as well as the expense incurred by ICANN in preparing and hosting this gathering, would you consider this a worthwhile activity?  Please provide as much detail in your answer as possible.

14.	Please provide any additional feedback that you think may be useful.

Thank you!
Craig and Tim