<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi Victor,<div>Looks like a good application and a mixture of academic, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders in this first grouping. I support it</div><div><br></div><div>Judith Hellerstein</div><div>ISOC DC but in my personal capacity<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPad<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">judith@jhellerstein.com </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17.333334px;">Mobile: +12023336517</span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Mar 23, 2026, at 2:06 PM, Victor Ndonnang via Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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Thank you to everyone who reviewed the Mauritania Chapter application and shared your thoughtful comments and support. </div>
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We will take all your feedback into account as we move forward with the next steps of the application and formation processes. Your insights play an essential role in ensuring that new chapters begin their journey on a strong and inclusive foundation.</div>
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We appreciate your time, collaboration, and continued commitment to support our work. Thank you!</div>
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Warm regards,</div>
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<b>From: </b>Victor Ndonnang <ndonnang@isoc.org><br>
<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM<br>
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<b>Subject: </b>Quick Review and Comments Needed: New Chapter Application – Mauritania<br>
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Dear Chapter Leaders,</div>
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We’ve received an application to start a <b>new Internet Society Chapter in Mauritania.</b></div>
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Please review the <a href="https://isoc.box.com/s/cf4jkkykxs823xn5z8qclv1h279l99z5" data-outlook-id="ef3f0a4b-fc15-4434-ac37-33a8a89756a0">
attached proposal</a> and <b>share any comments by 20 March 2026</b>.</div>
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If you know active community members from Mauritania who may want to join or support this effort, please email me directly at
<b>ndonnang@isoc.org</b>.</div>
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Your feedback will help guide our next steps.</div>
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Thank you for your time and continued support.</div>
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