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" :)
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
>
>
> Farzaneh