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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Hi Jonathon,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Since my name is on Option 5, I thought I’d
just comment that I’m not opposed to a weighted voting, so long as it is
weighted according to the dues level, and not weighted according to the number
of domains managed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>You could even make the $250 entry level,
a non-voting membership. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Entry Level RC Membership ($250):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Current Benefits of RC Membership
Not Available to Non-Members <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to attend closed sessions of RC meetings<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to sit at the table at the RC meetings with
better access to the limited microphones and power strips (new)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to post and receive e-mails on the
member-only list that we are creating (new)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to receive access to a list archives that are
organized and searchable (proposed) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Use of RC logo on own website<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Full RC Membership ($1250):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>All benefits of Entry Level, plus:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to vote in elections and on motions, the
budget, issue statements, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to represent the RC as an officer, on the
GNSO Council, the Nominating Committee, or various task forces and working
groups<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Oh, and in keeping with JB’s input,
the Entry Level members can only eat after the Full RC Members are finished.
(j/k of course).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Richard<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Nevett, Jonathon<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 30 July, 2007 5:10 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Registrar Constituency<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [registrars] Dues
Structure</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thanks all for the helpful and constructive
discussion. As you can tell, there are no easy answers to this
issue. In an effort to frame the debate and to do an informal straw poll,
let me make a few points and ask a question:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>First, the question has come up about the benefits of
membership to the Registrar Constituency (“RC”). A number of
members recently have raised the economic decision Richard Lau discussed in his
posting. Why should a registrar pay dues vs. enjoying many of the
benefits of membership without paying? For those of you who were not at
the San Juan meeting, we are trying to address this “free rider”
issue in a number of ways, and believe that the following more than justifies
an investment of $250 per year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Current Benefits of RC Membership
Not Available to Non-Members <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to vote in elections and on motions, the
budget, issue statements, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to represent the RC as an officer, on the
GNSO Council, the Nominating Committee, or various task forces and working
groups<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to attend closed sessions of RC meetings<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to sit at the table at the RC meetings with
better access to the limited microphones and power strips (new)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to post and receive e-mails on the
member-only list that we are creating (new)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to receive access to a list archives that are
organized and searchable (proposed) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Second, I support fully the efforts to retain a part
time professional staff person to support the constituency. This is a
very important time for registrars as we are at a period during which we likely
will see changes to our contract with ICANN for the first time in six years,
structural changes to ICANN itself, as well as structural changes to the GNSO
impacting our role in the policy development process. We need to be out
in front of these issues and other policy issues that are being
discussed. A proactive RC is much more effective than just a reactive
one. I haven’t heard much in the way of objection to the proposal
to retain such a staff person either during our discussion in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">San Juan</st1:City></st1:place> or subsequently on the list, so for
purposes of this note I will assume it is supported as long as we can work out
the financing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Finally, the issue then is how we pay for the
additional services. I absolutely agree with Marcus that the
constituencies should receive some support from ICANN, so my hope is that this
is a short term issue. Just like Rob and Bob described, the dues were
$750 at some point in the past and then were reduced when the need no longer
existed to have them at that level. I hope the same will be true through
due to support from ICANN. Until such a time, however, we need to work
out an equitable solution to address the shortfall. In the budget, we
proposed a fixed rate with an ability to seek forgiveness, but are open to
other options if the membership prefers. Here are the options I have seen
thus far.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fixed dues without
forgiveness – about $650 per member. Everyone treated equally,
but we might lose members who can’t afford the dues. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fixed dues with
forgiveness – current proposal – $750 per member with ability
to seek reduction to $250 based on need.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fixed dues with a
collections plate (Connelly Proposal) – registrars that can afford
it donate additional amounts to the RC, but no additional benefits for
donating.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tiered dues based on
domain names under management (Barrett Proposal) – large registrars
must pay more based on size, but no additional benefits for paying more.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tiered dues based on
registrar choice (Lau Proposal) – maybe one tier at $1250 and
another at $250 – all registrars have an equal right to choose
between Gold and Silver membership levels, but the Gold level members
receive additional benefits in addition to the ones enumerated above (this
may require changes to the Bylaws depending on what incentives to join the
Gold level are included -- e.g. weighted voting).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I apologize if I mischaracterized or missed any of
the proposals, but it would be helpful if folks let us know which of the 5
options they would support (maybe more than one). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Jon<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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