RE: [registrars] Nominations for Chair.

["Bhavin Turakhia" <bhavin.t@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

* Firstly thanks to Rick and Margie for your kind words and demonstration of
trust. I accept the nomination, after considereable thought and analysis (in
a completely sober condition :) )

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Objectives
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* I have been in the domain name industry for donkeys years, and I believe I
have always played a proactive and unbiased role with regard to every issue
important to the community. I have personally contributed, both in terms of
opinion and effort, quite vociferously as occasion may demand. I believe I
have always had the best interests of the entire community in mind in all
pursuits. Infact the only possible drawback maybe that while doing so I have
stayed far from politics and diplomacy :)

* I recently spent a significant amount of personal effort and time towards
certain fundamental modifications to the ICANN Budget. To address Ross'
remark, the efforts represented recognition of interests of all Registrars
alike. The alternative budget document that I personally drafted and got a
significantly large number of Registrars to agree upon, contained about 11
modifications requested of ICANN. Over 6 of these modifications were
requested keeping in mind the interests of the larger Registrars (such as
proposing 4 different fee caps and a relief to the per transaction fee. 3 of
these fee caps were actually adopted by ICANN).

* In the outreach effort for the budget modifications within just 1 week I
was able to work with other concerned Registrars (of all sizes) to rally
support from over 76 Registrars, many from different countries with language
issues. There has not been a better realisation with regards to the
diversity that our Registrar group represents. We have Registrars from
different countries, Registrars with different business models, Registrars
making different amounts of money, and Registrars of different sizes. While
all Registrars did agree that the budget was flawed, getting a diverse group
of Registrars to achieve consensus on an alternative proposal would not have
been possible had the interests of everyone alike not been the underlying
theme.

* I believe that I would be able to dedicate both the time and effort that
this responsibility demands. Infact it may actually require lesser time than
it takes me to work on some of these issues from the outside :). As Bruce
mentions time is an important aspect with regards to considering someone for
this position. The position brings in responsibility and requires dedication
of time. I have pursued several exercises in the past to sufficiently
demonstrate to myself (more than others) that I do have the time to handle
this responsibility. I have also attended every meeting (except 1 or 2) and
have always been outspoken and participative in every issue.

* I have been involved with the business side as well as the technical
architecting of our Registrar operations and as many of you may already
know, am as comfortable discussing policy and legal matters, as I am
discussing EPP/protocols and C/Java code


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Conflict of Interest statement
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I have been personally involved in the Web-Services and Domain Names
industry since over 6 years now. I am the Chairman and CEO of Directi
(http://www.directi.com), an ICANN Accredited Registrar and Web Services
Provider

I am also the Chairman and CEO of LogicBoxes (http://www.logicboxes.com) a
separate entity which specialises in providing Automation solutions and
Support Solutions for ICANN Accredited Registrars. LogicBoxes currently
powers a number of Registrars, and consults several other Registrars on
Accreditation, Operations and Support. LogicBoxes also provides outsourced
Support Solutions to Registrars.

Directi also runs WebHosting.Info (http://www.webhosting.info) an online
statistics portal about the domain name and web hosting industry.
Additionally Directi also runs 2 other Registrars by the name of Transecute

Neither I nor any of my companies have any ownership in any registry. I
participate in the Internet Management Group in India, which is the steering
and policy formation committee for the .IN Registry. I consult the Ministry
of Information Technology in India on various guidelines, issues and
practices with regards to their role in managing the .IN Registry on several
occassions.

I do run several other companies/initiatives involved in Payment Gateway
Solutions, Hosting Automation Solutions and other associated Web
Infrastructure services.




Best Regards
Bhavin Turakhia
Founder, CEO and Chairman
DirectI
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Wesson [mailto:wessorh@xxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 7:37 PM
> To: Bruce Tonkin
> Cc: Registrars Constituency; jbuchanan@xxxxxxxxxxxx; 
> bhavin.t@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [registrars] Nominations for Chair.
>
>
> Bruce,
>
> Though I have known and respect Jordyn, being the Register.com RC rep 
> does not immediately qualify one as RC Chair material.
>
> The successful demonstration of leadership does, and for a recent 
> demonstration in budget negotiations I'd like to nominate Bhavin 
> Turakhia, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Directi
>
> IMHO, someone whom understands our community and can develop consensus 
> is the kind of leader we need.
>
> -rick
>
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2004, Bruce Tonkin wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello Bob,
> >
> > I would like to start with thanking Elana for her hard work
> and valued
> > contribution in her role as chair.  I also wish her well in
> her new job.
> >
> > I believe that Jordyn Buchanan from Register.com will take over as 
> > Register.com's representative in the registrars
> constituency.  Jordyn
> > has served on the GNSO Council, and is currently co-chair of the 
> > combined WHOIS task force 1 and 2.  He is well regarded
> within the GNSO.
> >
> > If Jordyn is willing and has the time available, I am happy to 
> > nominate Jordyn Buchanan for chair.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bruce Tonkin
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > > [mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert F.
> > > Connelly
> > > Sent: Thursday, 26 August 2004 7:24 AM
> > > To: Registrars Constituency
> > > Subject: [registrars] Nominations for Chair.
> > >
> > > Dear Registrars:
> > >
> > > I bring sad news, Elana has accepted a position which
> will take her
> > > away from us.
> > >
> > > I can only describe her tenure as Stupendous.  I have enjoyed 
> > > working for her.  She has been objective and fair, has run well 
> > > organized meetings.
> > >
> > > Sadly, I am calling for nominations for Chair of the RC.
> > >
> > > Regards, BobC, Secretary.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>