[Announcement] NCSG Chair Decision Not to Run for Re-election

[Shahul Hameed]

Dear Farzaneh,

Unfortunate to hear this, your contributions to NCUC and NCSG has been
exceptional and it's evident that the whole NCSG community will miss your
leadership.

Looking forward to seeing you again for ICANN meetings.
​
Regards,
Shahul Hameed,
@Shahul_Hameed_ |  (+91) 9495379530


On Sat, Jul 7, 2018 at 5:35 PM Michael Karanicolas <mkaranicolas at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Sorry to hear that, Farzi. Thanks for all your efforts on this. I look
> forward to continuing to work with you in other capacities going
> forward.
>
> Michael
>
> On Fri, Jul 6, 2018 at 8:00 PM, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Dear NCSG Members,
> >
> > I have to sadly announce that I will not be able to seek re-election for
> > NCSG chair in the upcoming elections.  This was not an easy decision but
> I
> > believe it is in the best interest of NCSG and myself. I cannot travel
> > outside of the US for potentially a year and it is very uncertain when I
> > will be able to start traveling again. While attending the meetings
> remotely
> > can be very effective, NCSG chair position requires presence in meetings.
> > NCSG members and leaders went out of their way to help me in ICANN 62,
> > carrying out many of my tasks in Panama. But NCSG chair has to build
> > connections with other stakeholder groups and SO/ACs, and hold many other
> > meetings that need to be done face to face during ICANN meetings and it
> is a
> > struggle to delegate since full engagement with the tasks leading up to
> the
> > meetings is very much needed and cannot be effective with briefings.
> Many of
> > the NCSG leaders are also very busy and it is not fair to burden them
> with
> > NCSG Chair tasks.  I certainly do not want to take away the chance from
> NCSG
> > to have an effective NCSG chair who can attend the meetings and further
> NCSG
> > interest.
> >
> > It's a difficult time for me personally and professionally. But  I have
> > enjoyed the challenges and working with you. Thank you for your trust and
> > sorry for the shortcomings.
> >
> > I will continue carrying out my tasks as usual. When the elections end on
> > 21st of August and results are announced, I will arrange for the new NCSG
> > chair to be involved with all the tasks leading up to ICANN 63 so that
> the
> > Chair can run the Barcelona meeting in person. I will also work with
> NCSG EC
> > and those members that will be present in Barcelona to have a fully
> engaged
> > NCSG.
> >
> > This is not a goodbye. I will see you around (well remotely) and remain
> > committed to having a smooth transition for the next NCSG chair. I will
> also
> > help NCSG to advance its values and promote what we stand for in domain
> name
> > policy.
> >
> > We can perhaps call this "Badii Out" :)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Farzaneh
>
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