Dear Cheryl, Dear Yrjö, it is a great testimony to the competence, track record and personal qualities of many members in our community, to see that both of you have been selected for positions on the ICANN Nominating Committee, Yrjö as this year's Chair and Cheryl as the Chair Elect. You have both proven your ability to serve ICANN on countless occasions and I am thrilled that the Board has recognised that you may continue to serve the ICANN community, albeit in a slightly different capacity. Facilitating the cross-community range of views on the Nominating Committee to a consensus is a challenge. I am saying this from personal experience, having served as a member of the NomCom a few years ago. What it exciting though, is that you will lead a group of people to find consensus on ICANN's big picture. It is challenging, but immensely gratifying too. Having worked with both of you for several years, I can safely say that the Board has found excellent candidates and I wish you both every success in the work you are set to accomplish, with a committee of exceptional minds chosen by the community, for the community. Warmest regards, Olivier Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair