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Thanks for your efforts Rafik and good Luck for Bruna !</div>
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<b>Objet :</b> Last day as NCSG chair</font>
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<div>Hi everyone,</div>
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<div>I just finished my 2 years term as NCSG chair and handed over formally to Bruna as new chair. I wanted to say a few words and share some thoughts with the wider NCSG membership.</div>
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<div>I know it is customary to say how it was an honor and privilege to be in such a position but I genuinely believe in that. It is rare to have such an opportunity to have some influence to volunteer for things that can matter. Since I joined NCSG when it
was established, I felt the need to defend it and work for its perennity as we faced so many challenges and we do continue to have new ones. </div>
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<div>When I was elected 2 years ago, I was optimistic and thought I could work on so many things. However, there was a reality check and there are some matters left for future leadership to resolve. I succeeded on some and failed on others. There were some
moments of joy, stress and frustration but at the end I will miss them.</div>
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<div>I always believed in the principle that we build upon what our predecessors did and we should leave things better to those who come after us. I hope I got some achievement and left NCSG in better shape than before as we still have challenges ahead.</div>
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<div>Some asked about my plans and involvement in the future in ICANN. What is certain, I won't attend ICANN meetings for some time due to work and family. I am also not sure if I will seek any official role for some period. However, what I can state with confidence
is that I will continue to support and participate to the extent possible and where it is possible to help.</div>
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<div>Thanks everyone and long life to non-commercial.</div>
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<div>Best regards, </div>
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<div>Rafik Dammak</div>
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