Dear Farzaneh,

That is dismaying, indeed very disappointing - not your decision, it
is understandable, but that you had to do it for such a stupid
reason.

I must also say that even if we've had our disagreements, you have
done a remarkably good job under difficult circumstances. Chairing
NCSG is hard enough to begin with, let alone when unable to travel.

Let's hope this stupidity doesn't last forever and you'll soon
be able to travel.

Best of luck,

Tapani

On Jul 06 19:00, farzaneh badii ([log in to unmask]) 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

-- 
Tapani Tarvainen