Dear Farzi,

I am so sad to hear this. You are such a good leader with your outstanding organizing work and huge enthusiasm. Thank you for what you have done for our community. 

Best,
Jinhe 

On 7/7/18, 20:01, "Michael Karanicolas" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> 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 <[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" :)
    >
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    >
    > Best regards,
    >
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    > Farzaneh