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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Dear everyone,<br>
I know Patrick long time before we joined efforts on the ISOC Board in
the many attempts to try to influence the Board to start look more
positively on the chapters' contribution, and chapters' place in the
ISOC world. <br>
I have witnessed myself the great way in which Patrick was ready to
take initiatives, even if they were challenging... Or, shall I say, <b>especially
</b>when they were challenging. <br>
Patrick has never complained, and has always been trying to be positive
- qualities, which are difficult to preserve in today's world. <br>
On top of being a great leader in the ISOC world, Patrick is also a
wonderful parent, and a great person. <br>
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It was a privilege to serve with him on the Board of Trustees, and it
continues to be a privilege to know him. <br>
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Patrick, I hope that you will continue to be engaged in the activities
of the European ISOC chapters, and will continue "lending" us your good
spirit and positive thinking!<br>
<br>
best,<br>
Veni<br>
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<div>This morning was special for me. My second term at the Board of
Trustees ended today. I would like to thank you all for your support
over those six years. </div>
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<div>It is always difficult to point out an individual's contribution
to collegial decisions. Still, I think the Society made good progress
in a number of areas like public policy and relations with the chapters.</div>
<div>When I joined the board in 2004, ISOC was still recovering from
a difficult financial situation, which influenced the discussion quite
a lot. This is behind us, and the Society can now concentrate its
energy on its core tasks: standards and public policy. </div>
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<div>Thanks again for sharing with me your thoughts and your feelings
about the Society. I tried my best to aggregate and convey your input
into the board discussions. </div>
<div>I remain committed to the Society. If there is anything I can do
to help, please call on me.</div>
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<div>Yours truly,<br>
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