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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Thanks to everyone
here for their support for my candidacy during the CIRA
elections. It was not my turn this time -- and one always has to
expect such surprises with elections. I will continue to do
whatever I can to raise the profile on communities online in whatever
fora I am engaged in. For the next year, it will be through my
position on the At-large council at ICANN and the steering
committee for the Canadian Internet Governance Forum.</font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">One of our colleagues,
Brian Beaton, is currently on the CIRA community investment fund
evaluation team. And I know Brian will keep reminding everyone
that communities have many needs that are sometimes not apparent
to those who sit around these tables. <br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Marita</font><br>
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