Re: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for 2004-2005

["Joyce Lin" <joyce@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brian,

I don't think that anyone questions your integrity or commitment to RC.  For
me it is just a concern that I, maybe most registrars too, do not know the
complete details of the sales agreement between Pivotal and Verisign.  And
that raises our anxiety.

Joyce Lin
007names.com



----- Original Message -----
From: "Cute, Brian" <bcute@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Monte Cahn'" <monte@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <michael@xxxxxxxxxx>; "'Rob Hall'"
<rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <registrars@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 2:36 PM
Subject: RE: [registrars] FW: Budget Advisory Group Selection for 2004-2005


> 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
> Founder/CEO
>
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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
>
>
>