Dear colleagues, Following today's almost 2 hour BC conference call it became clear to me how much volunteer work our Ex Comm continues to do, along with the professional support of our Secretariat, on behalf of all BC members. The BC, as an ICANN constituency, holds a well-respected position with the Board, staff and larger Community as a direct result of their efforts and we owe a debt of gratitude to the Ex Comm for this highly regarded stature. What is somewhat disheartening, to me, as well I imagine to our Ex Comm, is the silence that echoes back on the telephone bridge when the members are asked to volunteer to join drafting teams for public comments - something all members agree are vital. So this short note is meant to encourage all members to consider pitching in from time to time to support our leadership with a few hours here and there to help craft our best arguments to bring to the ICANN debates. Thanks to all for all your contributions in the noble cause of ICANN. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com>