[ebxml-mktg-sc] WELCOME AGAIN !

["Yader, Mark (GXS)" <Mark.Yader@gxs.com>]

Title: WELCOME !

 

ebXML User Council Members:

 

We now have 27 members, with global representation from over 12 countries and across 17 time zones, including Hong Kong and Australia.

 

Within the next two weeks, I would like to attempt to schedule our first interactive meeting. I have two possible choices: we can use basic teleconferencing (which will require many of you to initiate IDDD calls to the US)., or we can try web conferencing using technology by Webex. Any other suggestions ?

 

What is your preference ? Is there anyone who can NOT use the Webex type conferencing ?

 

In the next few days, I will send out an early draft of a "Charter and By-Laws" document (just so we have a "mission statement" and some procedural guidelines).

 

It is going to be very tough to pick a timeframe to set a timeframe to meet that everyone can accept.

 

For the first meeting, how about if we try: 10:00 Eastern US Time (07:00 Pacific US), afternoon in EMEA and yes, I know, very late in ASPAC !!

 

Can everyone accept that (for just one day ?).

 

If not, the other choice is to have two separate meetings (e.g., one at 2:00pm ET for EMEA & Americas and one at 9:00pm ET  for ASPAC and Americas).

 

What is your preference ?

 

Regards....Mark

 

PS>In case my acronyms are not familiar:

 

EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa

ASPAC - Asia-Pacific Region