[ripe-list] Follow up on the Dubai AGM - RIPE WG Chair meeting vouchers

> I’m sure that this would not be seen as an issue for the time spend
> (also during working hours) in order to sponsor some of the time.
> Not all Chairs or co-chairs work for a multi-national
> telco/network/hosting company. I know (co-)chairs that are director for
> their own company / self-employed or even un-employed.

I have to agree with Erik on this one, quite a few of the WG chairs (and
lots more RIPE meeting regulars) do not have the backing from a large
company. But the chairs might feel a moral obligation to visit every
single RIPE meeting, and a little financial support might certainly help.
I do think it might be wise to have an option for the chairs to request
waiving of fees on a per-meeting basis so those who do work for the big
institutions don't stress the RIPE budget too much.

Paul.

(speaking on my own behalf as a RIPE community member without corporate
backing)