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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Tom,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am unclear what you mean by raising the
dues. Do you mean raising them higher than the proposed budget, or are you
saying they should not be raised to the 750 mark that they used to be
at.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>As you may recall, all dues used to be 750,
and we lowered them a few years back as we had built up a bit of
cash.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think now the Execom has presented a
budget that shows a need for the higher dues for the spending contemplated, and
the dues proposed are simply going back to what they used to be. I would
also point out that at the last in person meeting of the constituency, the straw
poll of going back to 750 per year was unanymously in favour of it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>I do take issue with your second principle
a bit. I think there needs to be some benefits to membership in the
constituency, not just voting. We made some proposals towards such an end in PR,
and I think you will see that they have the effect of increasing membership as
we are able to roll out better services to the Membership.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>As to your proposal of tiering based on the
number of names, I can tell you the Execom did indeed look at that.
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>The concern was brought forward by Adrian,
who pointed out that some of the smaller registrars might want to pay more, and
that some of the larger groups could pick one of their smaller ones. I
commend Adrian for taking the high road and saying that he wants to pay the full
fare, because of all the benefits he gets from the constituency. I think
there are many out there that would agree that they receive more than 750
dollars worth of benefit a year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>So we decided to leave it as a flat fee,
and allow someone to ask for forgiveness down to the 250 if they needed
it. I think it achieves the same result, but with a more positive outlook
of saying that we all gain huge benefits from being members, and also takes care
of those that need a reduction.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>I also supported publishing those that had
asked for and been granted the reduction in price, in order to keep the larger
groups such as ourselves from simply picking a small registrar and pleading
poverty. I assure you we are very happy to be members, and would
happily pay even more than 750 for the privledge of membership. I figured
that if you published all our members, their renewal dates and what they paid,
that we would be completely open and transparent about our fees, finances and
collections. I still believe this may be the way to go. I believe if we
can get more organized, and be more transparent about what everone's status is,
we will be more succesful in attracting members.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org on behalf
of tom barrett<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sun 29/07/2007 10:48 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
owner-votingmembers@registrars.beach.net;
registrars@gnso.icann.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [registrars] RE: [RC Voting] Dues
of $750 with "forgiveness" for those who choose to pay
$250.<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>Bob et al,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN><SPAN>The problem with raising the RC dues, is that it will result
in lower registrar participation. This is not a desirable
result.</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN><SPAN>Theoretically, the following three principles
represent how things are today:</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT
size=3><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN>First Principle: </SPAN></FONT><FONT
color=#0000ff><SPAN>The RC constituency should represent all ICANN Accredited
Registrars. We have all paid ICANN dues. </SPAN></FONT><FONT
color=#0000ff><SPAN>Towards this end, all should be welcome to participate in
discussions and endorse RC statements.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT
size=3><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN>Second Principle: The RC
has </SPAN></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN>adopted the position that only
those registrars that have paid RC dues are eligible to vote in RC
elections. This has been the only area where registrars have been
restricted from participating unless they have paid the
dues.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>Third Principle: Related registrars do not receive an additional
vote in RC elections. Note: this doesn't prevent related registrars
from participating or paying RC dues if they choose to do so. They simply
do not get to buy another vote.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>I believe these first three principles should continue to be
followed. (although I think we can do more regarding the first
principle.)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>Proposal:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>I believe a tiered dues structure makes a lot of sense for the
RC. This is common in many associations. It is also the model being
followed by ICANN for cctld AND registrar contributions. Here is how it
could work:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>1. We define a minimum dues amount that all registrars must
satisfy</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>2. We suggest higher amounts based on ICANN names under
management. Each registrar can decide whether they want to pay the minimum
amount, the suggested higher amount or something in
between.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>3. Registrar contributions are published for all to
see.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>for example: Here is an example: (these numbers are completely
hypothetical)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>base RC fee: $250</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 1: 0-5000 names: $300</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 2: 5001-25,000 names: $350</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 3: 25,000-100,000 names: $400</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 4: 100,001-500,000 names $500</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 5: 500,000-1,000,000 names: $600</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN>tier 6: 1,000,001+ names: $750</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0000ff
size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN><FONT
face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT size=3>I believe this sort of
structure would encourage participation by more registrars.
<SPAN>Registrars are free to pay more than their "suggested"
amount.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT size=3><SPAN>I'm aware this makes the
budgeting process a bit more difficult. But
j</SPAN>ust as ICANN needs to<SPAN>
</SPAN>make some assumptions <SPAN>in its budget
</SPAN>about registrar contributions, I think <SPAN>the
RC ex-com </SPAN>can too.</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#0000ff size=3>best regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#0000ff size=3>Tom Barrett</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#0000ff size=3>EnCirca</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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