James, Thanks for sharing this wonderful news with us. I can not think of anyone in the ICANN community more deserving of a slot on the Board than Becky Burr. Her integrity, unceasing work ethic sand skill set are without match in the ICANN community. Compliments to my colleagues in the CPH for their extremely wise decision. Becky is just what ICANN needs as it transitions to independence. This is good news for ICANN, good news for the GNSO and good news for the internet world. Congratulations Becky! Best, Ed ---------------------------------------- From: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel@godaddy.com> Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 1:49 AM To: "GNSO Council List" <council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Notification of Selection for ICANN Board Seat 13 (GNSO CPH) Council Colleagues - In accordance with GNSO Operating Procedures, please accept this message as formal notification that the Contracted Parties House (CPH) has selected Becky Burr to succeed Bruce Tonkin for Seat 13 of the ICANN Board. This change will become effective when Bruce's term ends, at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in November 2016. Additionally, the ICANN Bylaws require me to notify the ICANN Secretary (John Jeffrey) of this change, which will be done via the attached letter. Thank you, James Bladel, GNSO Chair.