September 2011 - AFRI-Discuss

RAPPEL/REMINDER: AFRALO Call Wednesday, 05 October 18:00 UTC
by Marilyn Vernon 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO teleconference is scheduled for Wednesday, 05 October 2011 at 18:00 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/RgG5AQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo2011 Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out if required - to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. ---------- Cher Membres de l¹AFRALO, La prochaine téléconférence AFRALO est prévue pour le mercredi 05 Octobre 2011 à 18:00 UTC. L'ordre du jour (mise à jour) et détails de l'appel peuvent être trouvés à l'adresse: https://community.icann.org/x/RgG5AQ English - detected to French translation Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo2011 S'il vous plaît confirmer votre participation et dial-out "- si nécessaire - à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel s'il vous plaît envoyez un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons prendre note que cette information sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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At-Large Questions for Global Partnerships and Communications
by ICANN At-Large Staff 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

Dear All, During the ALAC and Regional Leadership Working Session 1 scheduled for Sunday, 23 October 2011 between 9:00-18:00 in Dakar (see global times at: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+and+Regional+L eadership+-+Working+Session+1+ <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+and+Regional+ Leadership+-+Working+Session+1+&iso=20111023T09&p1=74&ah=9> &iso=20111023T09&p1=74&ah=9), there will be a session on ICANN Global Outreach: Update from Communications and Global Partnerships with Scott Pinzon, Director of Marketing and Outreach, and Mandy Carver, Deputy General Manager for Global Partnerships. This session is scheduled for 9:00-9:45. Mandy and Scott will be answering specific questions posed by At-Large community members. A wiki workspace has been created to collect questions (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+-+Questions+for+Global+ Partnerships+and+Communications+-+October+2011). Please use the comments section on the wiki page to submit questions for Mandy Carver and Scott Pinzon to answer during their session with the ALAC and Regional Leadership. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Reunion de Dakar
by Fatimata Seye Sylla 23 Sep '11

23 Sep '11

Pour votre information, veuillez visiter le site http://www.icann42dakar.sn/ . Les inscriptions sur la table ronde ministerielle et les contributions sont également ouvertes. -- Fatimata Seye Sylla

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RAPPEL/REMINDER: AFRALO Call Wednesday, 07 September 18:00 UTC
by Marilyn Vernon 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO teleconference is scheduled for Wednesday, 07 September 2011 at 18:00 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/YwKHAQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo2011 Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out if required - to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. ---------- Cher Membres de l¹AFRALO, La prochaine téléconférence AFRALO est prévue pour le mercredi 07 Septembre 2011 à 18:00 UTC. L'ordre du jour(mise à jour) et détails de l'appel peut être trouvé à: https://community.icann.org/x/YwKHAQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo2011 S'il vous plaît confirmer votre participation et dial-out "- si nécessaire - à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel s'il vous plaît envoyez un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons prendre note que cette information sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Gisella Gruber-White, Seth Greene, Marilyn Vernon, Matt Ashtiani ICANN At-Large Staff

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Pre-Dakar ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by ICANN At-Large Staff 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

Dear All, Pre-Dakar ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Dakar remotely or in person, you're invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 13 October at 12.00 UTC and Thursday 13 October at 19.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: * Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy Issue Report (GNSO) * Post-Expiration Domain Name Recovery (GNSO) * Recent WHOIS work * Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories (ccNSO) * Framework of Interpretation Working Group for the delegation and re delegation of ccTLDs (ccNSO) * Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org> policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html> http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Announcement: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20sep11-en.htm Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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JAS WG Final Report Comments Sought/
by ICANN At-Large Staff 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

*La version française est ci-dessous.* *Una versión española está abajo.* Dear All, The JAS Working Group has now completed its final report which can be downloaded from the At-Large JAS WG Final Report Workspace available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wor kspace. Comments from the At-Large community may be added through the comment function on this wiki page. As the ALAC will be discussing the JAS WG Final Report during its meeting of 27 September 2011, please submit your comments prior to that date. Comments will be accepted in English, French and Spanish. Regards, At-Large Staff ** Cher tous, Le groupe de travail conjoint SO/AC pour les candidats aux nouveaux gTLDs (JAS WG) a maintenant terminé son rapport final qui peut être téléchargé de la page wiki At-Large: Rapport Final du Groupe de Travail JAS : https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wor kspace. Les commentaires de la communauté At-Large peuvent être ajoutés à cette page wiki par l'option 'add comment' en bas de page. L'ALAC discutera de ce rapport final du Groupe de Travail JAS au cours de sa réunion du 27 septembre 2011. Merci de soumettre vos commentaires avant cette date. Les commentaires seront acceptés en Anglais, Français et Espagnol. Cordialment, Personnel At-Large ** Estimado todos, Del Grupo de Trabajo Conjunto de Organizaciones de Apoyo/Comités Asesores (SO/AC) para Apoyo a los Solicitantes de Nuevos Dominios Genéricos de Alto Nivel (gTLD) (JAS WG) ahora ha terminado su informe final en el cual puede ser transferido del espacio de trabajo At-Large del informe final del WG de JAS disponible: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wor kspace. Los comentarios de la comunidad At-Large se pueden agregar con la función del comentario en esta página del wiki. Pues el ALAC discutirá el informe final del JAS WG durante su reunión del 27 de septiembre de 2011, someta por favor sus comentarios antes de esa fecha. Los comentarios serán aceptados en inglés, francés y español. Respetos, Personal At-Large Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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French/Spanish translations of JAS WG Final Report
by Seth Greene 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Hello, all, The French and Spanish translations of the JAS WG Final Report are attached here. It will also be attached to the At-Large JAS WG Final Report workspace at https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wo…. In addition, please remember that the second JAS WG Final Report webinar is being held at 22:00 UTC today. Best, Seth ______ Seth Greene Interim Manager, At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (212) 662-7723 E-mail: seth.greene(a)icann.org<mailto:seth.greene@icann.org>

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Reminder - JAS WG WEBINAR in English, Spnish and French - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG)
by ICANN At-Large Staff 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

WEBINAR Conducted in English with Spanish and French interpretation Final Report Overview and Discussion - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details and specify which language channel (English, Spanish or French) as well as the time you wish to join. In this webinar, members from the Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) will provide ICANN stakeholder groups with an overview of the Final Report.. This report presents a proposal for ICANN to support new gTLD applicants coming from developing nations and is under consideration by ALAC and the GNSO. The report will also be available for public comment in the near future. Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: a) When should support be provided? b) Who should be approved to receive support? c) How should Support Candidates be evaluated? d) What support specifically should be offered? e) How should the overall support process work? f) How would the support process relate to the gTLD Applicant Guidebook (AG) process? The webinar will take place on September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. The recording will be made available shortly after Sept 19 for the community members that are not able to attend any of the scheduled times. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English with interpretation in Spanish and French. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. At this time, the Final Report is available in English only. Translations into Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Russian will be made available prior to the ICANN Dakar meeting (October 23-28). Participants will have opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) and which language channel (English, Spanish or French). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Karla Valente Director, gTLD Registry Programs

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JAS WG WEBINAR in English, Spnish and French - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG)
by ICANN At-Large Staff 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

WEBINAR Conducted in English with Spanish and French interpretation Final Report Overview and Discussion - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details and specify which language channel (English, Spanish or French) as well as the time you wish to join. In this webinar, members from the Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) will provide ICANN stakeholder groups with an overview of the Final Report.. This report presents a proposal for ICANN to support new gTLD applicants coming from developing nations and is under consideration by ALAC and the GNSO. The report will also be available for public comment in the near future. Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: a) When should support be provided? b) Who should be approved to receive support? c) How should Support Candidates be evaluated? d) What support specifically should be offered? e) How should the overall support process work? f) How would the support process relate to the gTLD Applicant Guidebook (AG) process? The webinar will take place on September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. The recording will be made available shortly after Sept 19 for the community members that are not able to attend any of the scheduled times. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English with interpretation in Spanish and French. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. At this time, the Final Report is available in English only. Translations into Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Russian will be made available prior to the ICANN Dakar meeting (October 23-28). Participants will have opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) and which language channel (English, Spanish or French). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Karla Valente Director, gTLD Registry Programs

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WEBINAR - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG)
by ICANN At-Large Staff 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

Final Report Overview and Discussion - Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. In this webinar, members from the Joint Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) will provide ICANN stakeholder groups with an overview of the Final Report.. This report presents a proposal for ICANN to support new gTLD applicants coming from developing nations and is under consideration by ALAC and the GNSO. The report will also be available for public comment in the near future. Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: a) When should support be provided? b) Who should be approved to receive support? c) How should Support Candidates be evaluated? d) What support specifically should be offered? e) How should the overall support process work? f) How would the support process relate to the gTLD Applicant Guidebook (AG) process? The webinar will take place on September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. The recording will be made available shortly after Sept 19 for the community members that are not able to attend any of the scheduled times. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, September 19th at 12.00 UTC and 22.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Karla Valente Director, gTLD Registry Programs Mobile: +1 310 936 4639

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