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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;background:#F7F7F8'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>Dear Luees et All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>Firstly, I congratulate </span><span style='color:black'>Ramanou Biaou and Caleb Ogundele on the success in the elections </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>and wish them the very best in their upcoming roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>I would also like to extend my gratitude to all the chapters who participated in the elections process and of the candidates who offered to serve on the board. It was an honor to run alongside such a talented and passionate group of individuals, and I am proud to have been a part of this process. To my supporters and those who shared my commitment to making the internet more accessible for people with disabilities, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your support and encouragement throughout the election process. While I may not have been successful in this particular election, I want to assure you that I will continue to work on this important issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>Furthermore, with almost two years of my experience at the board, I am confident that my board colleagues share this commitment to accessibility and will continue to advance efforts in this area. I look forward to working with them and other stakeholders to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has equal access to the internet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>Thank you once again for your support, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:15.0pt;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:15.0pt;background:#F7F7F8;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#374151'>Best regards, <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.twitter.com/mshabbirphd/">https://www.twitter.com/mshabbirphd/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates-bounces@elists.isoc.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Luis M Martinez via Chapter-delegates<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:06 AM<br><b>To:</b> judith@jhellerstein.com; chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Chapter-delegates] 2023 ISOC Board of Trustees Elections Results<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div name=messageBodySection><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Judith, <br><br>I am forwarding your message to the mailing list, as you only replied to me. Rest assured that every single member of the BOT is well compromised with an inclusive Internet for everyone disregarding race, geography, language or needs. The BOT working group on the magnificent resolution placed forward by Muhhamed produced a document that reflects this spirit and looks forward to be widely shared amongst every member of ISOC. <br><br>Best Regards,<br>Luis<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div name=messageSignatureSection><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Prof. Luis M Martínez Cervantes, PhD, MSc, BScEE, MIEE <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Professor and researcher<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Member of the Board of Trustees Internet Society<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><div name=messageReplySection><p class=MsoNormal>On 17 Apr 2023 19:24 -0600, Judith Hellerstein <judith@jhellerstein.com>, wrote:<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt'><p>Dear Chapter Leaders<o:p></o:p></p><p>Although the accessibility community is saddened that Dr. Shabbir did not get elected, we are elated that Caleb Ogundele is very interested in working to make ISOC more accessible for people with disabilities. We look forward to working with him on many issues both for the Accessibility SIG, a Project of ISOC NY and the Accessibility Standing Group<o:p></o:p></p><p>Best<o:p></o:p></p><p>Judith Hellerstein<o:p></o:p></p><p>Treasurer Accessibility SIG, a Project of ISOC NY<o:p></o:p></p><p>Treasurer Accessibility Standing Group<o:p></o:p></p><pre>_________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Hellerstein & Associates<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>E-mail: <a href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.jhellerstein.com">www.jhellerstein.com</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Linked In: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/">www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 4/17/23 2:35 AM, Luis M Martinez via Chapter-delegates wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div name=messageBodySection><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Chapter Leaders:<br> <br>On behalf of the Internet Society Elections Committee, I wish to extend my appreciation and thanks to all of the candidates for the Board of Trustees elections. We are honored that so many qualified individuals offered to serve on the board. Voting closed on Friday and the election results were certified today, in accordance with the elections timetable.<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>CHAPTERS</span></strong><br>In the Chapters election there were seven (7) candidates for two (2) seats. Having received the most votes, Ramanou Biaou and Caleb Ogundele have been elected to 3-year terms as trustees.<br> <br>Voter turn-out in the Chapters election was 81.67%. Of the 120 eligible chapters, 98 voted.<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>ORGANIZATION MEMBERS</span></strong><br>In the Organization Members election there were three (3) candidates for one (1) seat. Having received the highest weighted vote counts, Ted Hardie has been elected to 3-year term as a trustee.<br> <br>Voter turn-out in the Organization Members election was 73.33%. Of the 90 eligible Organization Members, 66 voted.<br> <br>Please join me in congratulating the successful candidates and thanking all who ran. I also wish to thank all voters, members of the Elections Committee, and ISOC staff who supported the elections process.<br> <br>Election challenges may be lodged between now and 15:00 UTC on 24 April by email to the Internet Society President Andrew Sullivan at the address <a href="https://mailto:election-challenge@isoc.org" target="_blank">election-challenge@isoc.org</a>. Any such challenges must include an explanation of the reasons for the challenge. The President, after consultation with the chairs of the Nominations and Elections Committees and the members of the Board of Trustees, shall advise the challenge author of the board's decision by 1 May.<br> <br>Again, thanks to all who participated in the 2023 Board of Trustees elections.<br> <br>Best regards,<br>Luis Martinez<br>2023 Elections Committee Chair<br>Internet Society<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div name=messageSignatureSection><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Prof. Luis M Martínez Cervantes, PhD, MSc, BScEE, MIEE <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Professor and researcher<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Member of the Board of Trustees Internet Society<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS):<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login">https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/">https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/</a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote></blockquote></div></div></body></html>