Hi, The year, the first term for two of our members, William Drake and Mary Wong, are ending. We, therefore, need to elect 2 GNSO Council members. Today I am opening a nomination/self-nomination period that will last 2 weeks: until 24 October Midnight UTC. Please send nominations/self-nominations to this list. If it is a nomination, please include a few words about why the nominee would be a good choice for the NCSG and include whether you have confirmed the proposed nominee's willingness. I ask all self-nominees and those nominated by others to make a statement on their qualifications, their reasons for interest in serving as a council member and their plans for the term should they be elected. I will put an agenda item on our next meeting where the participants on the call can ask questions of the candidates. Thank you a.