[UA-discuss] Call for Nominations

Fri Mar 1 17:31:46 UTC 2019

Candidates who have accepted their nominations, hit the spot now ->

- What you have done so far ?
- Why we should select you ?
- How you wish to achieve goals of UA?

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On Saturday, 23 February 2019 22:55, Mark Svancarek \(CELA\) via UA-discuss <ua-discuss at icann.org> wrote:

> I second both of these nominations.
>
> From: UA-discuss <ua-discuss-bounces at icann.org> On Behalf Of nitin
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2:25 AM
> To: info at uasg.tech
> Cc: ua-discuss at icann.org
> Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>
> Hello everyone
>
> Was not sure that we need to mark nominations on UA discuss list also..
>
> Here are my nominations
>
> For chair
>
> ·  Name of the person - Dr Ajay Data
>
> ·  Position - Chair
>
> ·  Contact - ajay at data.in,  [+919828066666](tel:+919828066666)
>
> For vice chair
>
> ·  Name of the person - Mr. Dusan Stojicevic
>
> ·  Position - Vice Chair
>
> ·  Contact - dusan at dukes.in.rs , [+381641452171](tel:+381641452171)
>
> I believe that we all are looking for continued great work in coming time in UASG, change of Leadership of the group might be seen as a good sign as it will bring new brains to think more innovatively and I do believe that the group will be benefit from this diversity.
>
> Dr. Ajay and Dusan are known face's in uasg community for there contribution in the space of Universal Acceptance and time they are contributing for UA adoption and spreading awareness.
>
> Regards
>
> Nitin Walia
>
> -------- Original message --------
>
> From: Edmon <edmon at registry.asia>
>
> Date: 20/02/2019 12:13 (GMT+04:00)
>
> To: 'Don Hollander' <don.hollander at icann.org>, info at uasg.tech, 'Richard Merdinger' <rmerdinger at godaddy.com>
>
> Cc: 'Universal Acceptance' <ua-discuss at icann.org>
>
> Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I would like to nominate Richard Merdinger for the position as Chair of UASG.
>
> Richard has been serving as the Vice Chair since the beginning of this group, and has been a strong advocate of UA.  As the UASG looks to grow as an independent initiative supported by ICANN financially, I believe his guidance, especially with a strong experience from the ICANN community as a whole and from registries and registrars in particular, is critical for the continuity and development of this effort.
>
> Edmon
>
> PS. This email is also sent to info at uasg.tech for the purposes of the nomination.
>
> Richard is cc-ed herein (hence his current email address) and since he has been serving as Vice Chair, I understand that his phone number should already be on file (if not I am happy to provide further).
>
> From: UA-discuss [mailto:ua-discuss-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of Don Hollander
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3:59 PM
> To: Roberto Gaetano <roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com>
> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org>
> Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>
> Yes.  The same cohort who can stand can vote.
>
> We have taken the voting addresses as of today.
>
> Actually, the existing Chair is precluded from standing again as Chair and two of the existing vice-chars are precluded from standing as vice-chairs.   In all three cases they have served the maximum two terms.   But they already know that.
>
> D
>
> From: Roberto Gaetano <roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 7:33 PM
> To: Don Hollander <don.hollander at icann.org>
> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org>
> Subject: [Ext] Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>
> I have a question.
>
> The text says that “ Anyone subscribed to the UA-discuss at icann.org mailing list is eligible to stand”. However, it does not say - or I have missed - who can vote.
>
> I assume that it is all the subscribers of the UA-discuss at icann.org mailing list, but I would like to have confirmation.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roberto
>
>> On 20.02.2019, at 04:52, Don Hollander <don.hollander at icann.org> wrote:
>>
>> Elections for UASG Chair and Vice-Chair – 2019
>>
>> V2019-02-20
>>
>> The UASG is having elections for the Chair and Vice Chair.  Here’s the process.   NB: All times are 23:00 UTC
>>
>> Nominations
>>
>> This is a call for nominations.
>>
>> Anyone subscribed to the UA-discuss at icann.orgmailing list is eligible to stand.
>>
>> Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to info at uasg.tech and should include:
>>
>> - the name of the person nominated
>> - the position(s) for which they are nominated
>> - contact details for the person nominated.  This should include an email address and a telephone number.
>>
>> The election administrator will verify that the nominated person accepts the nomination.
>>
>> Once the nomination deadline has passed on February 27 2019 a list of candidates will be prepared showing name, email address, photo and candidate statement.  Names will be shown by position in alphabetical order of surnames.
>>
>> Candidates can be nominated for Chair, Vice-Chair or both.
>>
>> Relevant links:
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>> - Position Description-Chair [https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Chair-UASG.pdf [uasg.tech]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__uasg.tech_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2019_01_07-2DPosition-2DDescription-2DChair-2DUASG.pdf%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3D4AC0zJYC4SEbzrB1PgtxrRHYWyiN25wnhVJD8wyDL4o%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972773617&sdata=8VBP%2B10IrGAZanyO%2FU3mXlJw6H8vMsyU5tx4UQPPZmw%3D&reserved=0)
>>
>> - Position Description-Vice-Chair [https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Chair-UASG.pdf [uasg.tech]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__uasg.tech_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2019_01_07-2DPosition-2DDescription-2DVice-2DChair-2DUASG.pdf%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3DRIZglP6Oz_j9wn0s8LJUIskpyvKZerODwe9rnSsis3c%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972783613&sdata=kfsj1cD2TpN5oZ%2B6aqABz8D%2FzU96uXe96tg5%2FTFR9%2FA%3D&reserved=0)
>>
>> Other documents of interest may be found at [www.uasg.tech/documents [uasg.tech]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.uasg.tech_documents%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3DfcivGYoVHhYoRKlikgNX5-dt48dFuL9P5AavbR-hhvI%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972783613&sdata=BfVuG2SWMc%2F7c2TnWFlOddwfbQg3beY7z7YJSw00TY8%3D&reserved=0)
>>
>> Voting
>>
>> Voting will be done using [www.opavote.com [opavote.com]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.opavote..com_%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3DYoE1QrrQ29ykHoDRP90RGieixsbSaqipvyaE05arclY%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972793605&sdata=%2BjNoL5ezIWaRvm5e6HTQmWWXZJOv4i%2FH3z3R6%2FpUH9s%3D&reserved=0)
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>> For the Chair the method used will be Instant Runoff Voting [https://www.opavote.com/methods/instant-runoff-voting [opavote.com]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__www.opavote.com_methods_instant-2Drunoff-2Dvoting%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3DudFl_JOXRF_Z12As-ksTD_76UI8bCWGmRrz3uHRSV48%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972803605&sdata=CLZZ1S%2BxgKKYl330TYBPJjL7q6OB0SGSjxg%2BBnjE%2BV8%3D&reserved=0)
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>> For the Vice-Chair the method used will be Scottish STV [https://www.opavote.com/methods/single-transferable-vote#scottish-stv [opavote.com]](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__www.opavote.com_methods_single-2Dtransferable-2Dvote-23scottish-2Dstv%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DYI0XKyKCabKQi3GVWLvuoyCWjH9WBgEBxLbMnmhSRwo%26m%3DYsvsdos7-nJPxZNdYmjqtkVYp5UBnxIkmTMplcWGbOI%26s%3DIGWoBlY2p5rsvD4wDcgjyeVcxUQK75Nt9PTZi72Jfz0%26e%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C80b3f832ad634efa5df308d6971de26b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636862551972803605&sdata=PuErlh2BZGYsCtyvBH3o4Bcj202Jnb%2FaHH31qx1J0Pg%3D&reserved=0)
>>
>> These voting methods allow voters to rank their choices.
>>
>> Voting will open on March 3, 2019 and close on March 10, 2019.  Decisions will be announced as soon as they are ready and have been verified.
>>
>> Don Hollander
>>
>> Secretary General – UASG
>>
>> Skype: Don_Hollander
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