RE: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for 2004-200 5

["Cute, Brian" <bcute@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I anticipated that someone would raise this issue at some point post sale.
The bottom line is that Pivotal Private Equity owns 85% of Network Solutions
-- owns, controls and solely directs the business.

When I come to the office each morning, I, like you, have one motivation:
what is in the best interest of my company -- in my case Network Solutions.
When I participate in the RC, I ask myself what is in the best interest of
registrars and Network Solutions.  The only "check" against supporting RC
action is when I believe a contemplated action would harm Network Solutions'
business individually or registrars business collectively.  In that
instance, I would break with an RC position.  (A position I am sure all of
you would take.)

I recognize that I work for a company that represents many things to RC
members.  I do not expect members to change their perceptions or attitudes
overnight.  I trust that the majority of RC members recognize the hollow
nature of the post below.  I also hope to earn your trust, over time, and
that is why I asked for the opportunity to service on the Budget Advisory
Group.  

Our interests are aligned and I am highly motivated to advocate the best and
most aggressive RC position in that setting.

Regards,
Brian    

-----Original Message-----
From: Monte Cahn [mailto:monte@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 1:25 PM
To: michael@xxxxxxxxxx; 'Rob Hall'; registrars@xxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for
2004-2005


Remember that VeriSign still maintains a 15% ownership of NSI for
various reasons.  I would not call that liberation - more like a
substantial ownership position.

Not that it makes a difference......

Monte Cahn
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 12:49 PM
To: Rob Hall; registrars@xxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for
2004-2005


Rob,

A couple of comments.

First, the budget process is very important and the three
representatives you have nominated are well qualified and I believe that
each would well represent the constituency.

Second, I would encourage the constituency to have more diverse
representatives participating in different committees. I know it is
difficult for some registrars trying to run their businesses to devote
these resources, however, it is vitally important to have a broad cross
section of participation. That was why I was glad to see Rob nominate
Tim and Brian. I have been very pleased to see GoDaddy taking an
increasing more active role in GNSO issues. As one of the largest ICANN
accredited registrars is this a positive development. I am also glad to
see Brian Cute similarly step up to the plate since NSI was liberated
from VeriSign.

Best regards,

Michael D. Palage




-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rob Hall
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 12:14 PM
To: registrars@xxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for
2004-2005


I would like to nominate a few people to the budget committee:  Elana
Broitman, Brian Cute and Tim Ruiz.

To my knowledge, all three have shown an interest in the budget
discussions in the past, and I think they would make excelent reps on
this committee.

I know in the past we have typically tried to have a Registrar rep from
a large, medium and small Registrar, and I realize that these are all
three large Registrars, but I want to nominate them anyway, as I think
they would all be great (and who knows, we may not have many other
nominations from small or medium sized Registrars).

I have no idea if they will accept the nominations, but I would
encourage them to, as the budget is a serious matter that effects us all
and often gets overlooked.

Rob.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Elana Broitman
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:19 AM
To: registrars@xxxxxxxx
Cc: schroeder@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for 2004-2005


All - per the attached note, we need to elect 3 representatives to this
year's Budget Advisory Committee.  Last year's representatives were:

Elana Broitman [register.com - Accredited Registrars]
Paul Stahura [eNom - Accredited Registrars]
Rick Wesson [Alice's Registry - Accredited Registrars]

As soon as someone is nominated, we can begin the election process.  I
would encourage people to consider running for these positions,
particularly if you have the time to devote staying on tope of the
budget process and scrutinizing the draft budget.  This is the year to
see ICANN make a real change, so it is a critical time to be involved.

Thank you,

Elana Broitman
Register.com
575 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone (212) 798-9215
Fax   (212) 629-9309
ebroitman@xxxxxxxxxxxx


-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Schroeder [mailto:schroeder@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 4:12 PM
To: Elana Broitman
Subject: Budget Advisory Group Selection for 2004-2005



The budget process for ICANN's 2004-2005 budget is beginning, and as you
know, one of the important components of this process is the feedback
which
we receive from the constituencies.   Paul Twomey has asked me to
contact
you regarding formation of this year's Budget Advisory Group.  This
group, which is made up of representatives of the various
constituencies, advises the CEO on issues affecting ICANN's budget.
Please forward to me the names and e:mail addresses of the individuals
who will represent your constituency as soon as a selection has been
made.  We very much appreciate the opportunity to hear from your
constituency.  Thank you for participating in this process.


Diane Schroeder
Chief Financial Officer
ICANN
4676 Admiralty Way, Ste. 330
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone - +1-310-823-9358
Fax - +1-310-823-8649
schroeder@xxxxxxxxx