Thank you for putting this information together and for this important call.

Best,

-Michael

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Michael J. Oghia

iGmena communications manager

2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador

Independent #netgov consultant & editor

Belgrade, Serbia

Skype: mikeoghia

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On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:19 AM, Edward Morris <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

 

Hello everybody,

My apology for my multiple efforts to get this to you. My spell check and font selector seem to have a mind of their own this morning. My sincere apologies. The message, however, remains the same and is important.

Next week is a crucial time in the life of the transition. The administration needs to notify Congress by September 15th of it's intention to proceed. Although a high priority issue for a few Congressmen in the so called House Freedom Caucus, the transition is something that has really flown under the radar for most Senators and Representatives.

 

I'd like to tell everyone in the NCSG that the United States Congress cares about what you think. It does not. Individual Congresspersons, though, do care what their constituents think - that's where we need your help.

 

American members of the NCSG, both institutions and individuals, it's time to let your elected representatives know what you think of the transition. The best way to do this is to call Washington and tell your Senator, Representative or their staff person what you want them to do regarding the elimination of US government stewardship of the internet through the IANA contract.

 

Please today please call your Senator or Representative,  or preferably both, today and tell them that:

 

 

1. You, or your organisation, are active members of the ICANN community representing noncommercial users,

 

2. You support the transition of the internet from the US government to the multi-stakeholder community (if you do),

 

3. (For Senators) You oppose S3034, the mis-named Protecting Internet Freedom Act, or

 

4. (For Representatives) You oppose HR 5329, the Securing America's Internet Domains Act of 2016,

 

 

You can reach your Senator or Representative through the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.

 

 

If you do not know your representative you can obtain his or her identity here: 

http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

Expat Americans should contact the Senator and Representative of the district where you currently cast your remote  ballot in elections (or where you last resided, if you do not currently vote in the United States).

 

In addition, please call the Secretary of the Department of Commerce Penny Pritzker at 202-482-2112 and:

1. Identify yourself, your affiliation and that you are an active member of the ICANN community representing noncommercial users and that

2. you support the transition (if you do)  and expect the Department of Commerce  to proceed as scheduled at the end of this month and not extend the current IANA contract or propose a new one.

 

The time to talk is over: Americans. If you want he transition to occur the time to act is today. Not Monday, today. The way to act is by calling, not writing. The impact is much greater.

 

Thank yu for your consideration.

 

Best,

 

Ed Morris