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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I have just noticed I have made a terrible omission to my
statement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I would also like to express my gratitude to Bob Connelly whom
was the first to nominate me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>As we all know, Bob is an outstanding, long serving and
respected member of the Registrar Constituency. It was he who first gave me the
incentive to step up my involvement in the Registrar Constituency. His
nomination and support is very much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>My sincere apologies Bob.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Adrian Kinderis</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'><br>
Managing Director</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:navy'>AusRegistry Group Pty Ltd<br>
Level 8, 10 Queens Road<br>
Melbourne. Victoria Australia. 3004<br>
Ph: +61 3 9866 3710<br>
Fax: +61 3 9866 1970<br>
Email: </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:adrian@ausregistry.com"
title="mailto:adrian@ausregistry.com.au"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>adrian@ausregistry.com</span></a></span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:navy'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Web: </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>www.ausregistrygroup.com.au</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org] <b>On
Behalf Of </b>Adrian Kinderis<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, 21 May 2007 8:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Registrar Constituency<br>
<b>Cc:</b> tim@godaddy.com; Nevett, Jonathon<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [registrars] Position Statement - Adrian Kinderis<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><o:p> </o:p></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Registrar Constituency Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Let me begin this statement by expressing my thanks to Bruce
Tonkin and Ross Rader. It is gratifying to be nominated and seconded by such
highly respected members of our Community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I must also commend Yoav Keren on his statement. It was thorough
and detailed. I must also agree with him wholeheartedly, I will indeed make a
good representative on behalf the Registrar Constituency to the gNSO Council.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I won’t waste the member’s valuable time with my resume
and accomplishments, though I am certainly proud of them. Whilst I acknowledge
it may be important to present a detailed portrait of my working background and
list of accomplishments, I would prefer to focus on the utility of the gNSO
representative position and my ability to act as a conduit for the Registrar
Constituency to the gNSO Council.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>As an ICANN Accredited Registrar, an active and regular
participant at ICANN meetings, and as a ccTLD Registry Operator, I am able to
share the unique perspective of interacting directly with Registrars and
interrelating with other Registries. The insight that this provides me, allows
me to appreciate the need for consistent, responsible and effective
participation, whilst managing the fine line that exists between commerciality
and policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The key attributes I bring to the position of gNSO
representative is not my business acumen, names under management, nor technical
prowess (though these should not be ignored). Rather, it is my ability to communicate
to the members of the Registrar Constituency and, importantly, communicate the
collective message of that Constituency to the gNSO Council. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>It could be argued, that as a small Registrar I may not
understand the issues of the community. As discussed above, I do have a deep
insight into Registrar concerns. I believe it is my ability to encapsulate the
sentiment of the Constituency and represent you, as members, in another forum
to ensure the integrity of the message is maintained. I believe that it is also
my ability to represent the beliefs and concerns of the Registrars
Constituency, and give them a voice that sets me apart in this election. As
many amongst you would attest, I have never been one to shy away from asking
the tough questions and I do so with passion and vigour.   <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Without the burden of a massive amount of names under
management, I don’t have a proverbial “axe to grind”. I am
otherwise released to devote my time to ensuring that the key messages are
appropriately presented without the concern of my personal exposure or
commercial benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The question of IDN’s is only one of the issues that we as
a community will face; some vital to our core business. I see the key areas are
in DNSSEC, iPv6, WhoIs, Data Escrow requirements, the development, application
and localisation of Privacy Laws and other local laws that make the global
Agreement with ICANN difficult to manage from time to time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>More specifically I believe the input from Registrars in the new
gTLD process will continue to be a high priority as we look to formalise our
involvement in each new gTLD model.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal dir=LTR style='text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:
embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Finally the Registrar Constituency will need to have strong
representation as we enter a period whereby we may have to contend with the
potential revision of the RAA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>As a successful representative on the council I will be
approachable, knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate. Above all else I will
ensure that the Registrar interests are consistently and honestly presented on
the gNSO council.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I would be more than happy to receive questions from any member,
who would like to further discuss any of the points I have raised in this
email.  I look forward to seeing you all in San Juan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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embed'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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color:navy'>Adrian Kinderis</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'><br>
Managing Director</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:navy'>AusRegistry Group Pty Ltd<br>
Level 8, 10 Queens Road<br>
Melbourne. Victoria Australia. 3004<br>
Ph: +61 3 9866 3710<br>
Fax: +61 3 9866 1970<br>
Email: </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:adrian@ausregistry.com"
title="mailto:adrian@ausregistry.com.au"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>adrian@ausregistry.com</span></a></span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:navy'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Web: </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>www.ausregistrygroup.com.au</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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