<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Dear All,</div><div>Bill, Kim, Susan and I have collaborated on the attached proposed draft of a budget request to</div><div>submit to the ICANN Board.</div><div><br></div><div>The justification and rationale for the request is included in the draft. Please review at your earliest convenience so that we can finalize agreement and move forward.</div><div><br></div><div>Also attached for reference is a copy of the updated ICANN Strategic Plan which provides additional reinforcement for the proposed external study.</div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>Lynn</div><div><br></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#808080"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></span></body></html>