Re: [council] Farewell Council !

["Paul M. Kane" <Paul.Kane@reacto.com>]

Well said Erica......

Looking forward to our "last supper" in Stockholm.... Michael

Best wishes for the future ....

Paul

erica roberts wrote:

> Hi Michael,
> I am sorry to hear you will no longer be participating on the NC - you
> brought a sharp intellect to our deliberations and you will be much missed!
> I hope our paths will cross again.
>
> erica
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-council@dnso.org [mailto:owner-council@dnso.org]On Behalf Of
> Michael Schneider
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 3:46 AM
> To: council@dnso.org
> Subject: [council] Farewell Council !
>
> Council,
>
> After two years on the Names Council I have decided to resign at the ICANN
> Meeting in Stockholm and also to give up my position as chairman of the
> ISPCP.
>
> This has not been an easy decision, as I have enjoyed working with you,
> despite or even because of all our passionate discussions. However, for
> some time now my professional commitments have left me so little time that
> I have had no choice but to give up gradually my numerous offices in
> various associations and committees. Nevertheless, we will still be seeing
> each other frequently, as I plan to attend ICANN Meetings fairly regularly
> and also participate occasionally in NC conference calls (naturally in
> "listen only" mode ;-)
>
> While it may seem unusual that I am notifying you of my decision only after
> my constituency has elected a successor, I felt it was better to avoid a
> long period as a standby member, particularly as this approach enabled me
> to adequately represent the interests of my constituency in connection with
> the Verisign agreements.
>
> Best regards,
> Michael
>
> P.S.: Is there actually an NC dinner in Stockholm ? I have not read all the
> postings in the last few weeks because of various business trips and
> vacation ... I would love to see you for a drink and have a nice last
> evening together (at least in my capacity as a member).