All: Just to let you know that the 2011 Nominating Committee application period ended yesterday (April 4, 2011). This year we received 77 Statements of Interest. 12 candidates are from Europe, 22 are from Asia/Pacific, 11 are from Latin America, 14 are from North America, and 18 are from Africa. 18 candidates are female, 59 are male. Candidates primary interest in serving is as follows: 37 on the ICANN Board, 11 on the GNSO Council, nine on the ccNSO Council, and 20 on the ALAC. Many candidates have asked to be considered for more than one position. Thanks to those of you that applied. More information here: http://nomcom.icann.org/. -ed -- NOTICE: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication by error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.