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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=328034212-11112005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>hi all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=328034212-11112005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I have recvd the below email from Vint (attached at
the bottom of this email). I believe Bruce has already posted something similar
to this effect on the registrars constituency mailing list.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>Just as we did in the case of dot-net, I would like to
propose the creation of a workgroup of people who will focus on creating a
document that outlines the specific concerns that all of us Registrars have with
the settlement process.</SPAN> <SPAN class=328034212-11112005>the process
we will follow is -</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* form a workgroup of people who will be responsible
for drafting the statement we send to the board. volunteers please send an email
to the reg con mailing list or to me</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* setup a mailing list for this work
group</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* all registrars from the constituency will then point
out what their concerns with the settlement process are and send this via email
to the workgroup</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* it will be the task of this workgroup to distill
those concerns into a coherent and concise
statement</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* if some concerns are not unanimous, the workgroup
will state so in the communication we make, however every concern will be taken
into account unless there is very little support for
it</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* this statement will then be presented to the ICANN
board</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* the statement will also be discussed with the ICANN
board in the vancouver meeting</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005>* the work group will also work towards creating a
structured plan for addressing our concerns in the best possible way through the
registrars constituency</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=328034212-11112005><FONT size=2><BR>Best Regards<BR>Bhavin
Turakhia<BR>Founder, Chairman &
CEO<BR>Directi<BR>-------------------------<BR><A
href="http://www.directi.com/">http://www.directi.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.logicboxes.com/">http://www.logicboxes.com</A><BR>Tel:
+91-22-56797600<BR>Fax: +91-22-56797510<BR>Board (US): +1 (415) 240 4171 ext
7600<BR>Fax (US): +1 (320) 210 5146<BR>------------------------- </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Vint Cerf [mailto:vint@google.com]
<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:15 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
bhavin.t@directi.com<BR><B>Cc:</B> Tim.Cole@icann.org;
icann-board@icann.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> <BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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href="mailto:bhavin.t@directi.com">bhavin.t@directi.com</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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href="mailto:Tim.Cole@icann.org">Tim.Cole@icann.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><A
href="outbind://108/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK35/Icann-board@icann.org">Icann-board@icann.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Dear
Bhavin Turakhia:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">In
an ongoing effort to support community dialogue and consultation regarding the
VeriSign settlement agreement, the Board is extending the period for comment by
requesting that the Registrar Constituency submit concise, actionable comments
regarding the settlement's effect on the Registrar community.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please email these comments to
<settlement-statements@icann.org>, ideally prior to the ICANN Vancouver
meeting, so ICANN can use these comments as a basis for continued dialogue. The
Board invites the Registrar Constituency to discuss the settlement with the
Board during the ICANN Vancouver meeting and, additionally, will listen to
comments regarding the settlement during the Vancouver Public Forum.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Board has set aside time to meet
with the Registrar Constituency in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:place></st1:City>, and staff will follow-up to confirm
the details.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">The
Board appreciates the comments and questions about the settlement posted in
ICANN's public forum and raised in meetings with staff since the settlement was
announced on 24 October.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Additional
Q & A's (questions and answers) will be posted on ICANN's website to address
key issues raised and support further dialogue and
consultation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">We
appreciate your constituency's efforts to assist the Board in determining
whether the proposed settlement agreement is in the best interests of the entire
Internet community.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We look forward
to seeing you and your colleagues in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:City></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Vint
Cerf<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Vinton G Cerf</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Chief Internet
Evangelist</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Google/Regus</FONT></DIV>
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