April 2012 - AFRI-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Call for Membership / Metrics Working Group
by At-Large Staff May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Dear Members of At-Large, The Metrics Working Group was created as part of the ALAC / At-Large Improvements Project and approved by the ALAC at their February Meeting, to be a Sub Committee of the 'parent' Rules of Procedure (ROP) Review Work Group (see https://community.icann.org/x/RJPbAQ) to conduct a review of the ALAC Member and At-Large participation metrics, including RALO Member and ALS performance metrics / measures / reportage. Cheryl Langdon-Orr, the Chair of this WG, has requested a reminder call for membership of the ROP's Review and its Sub-Committee Metrics Work Group . The Chair is seeking to have at least two representatives from the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) in addition to the ALAC Liaison (already appointed) and at least two regional members appointed as representative from each RALO. Additional Regional, ALS or Individual Membership involvement is also welcomed. To see the list of current Membership see https://community.icann.org/x/RJPbAQ. If you are interested in joining the ROP Review / Metrics WG, please be so kind to declare your interest (noting any preference for ROP's, Metrics, or both) to At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by 06 April, 2012. At-Large Staff will add your name to the list of members. The ROP's Review SC on Metrics Workspace is available at: https://community.icann.org/x/HJfbAQ Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Meeting Invitation / Webinar for the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard
by At-Large Staff May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the Webinar on the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard is scheduled on Wednesday 02 May 2012 at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/7fv4f2s The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/373bAQ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://E660C46A-5DE9-40D1-A578-1EC2840A07FC/staff@atlarge.icann.org > This call will only have Spanish interpretation. There was insufficient demand for French interpretation. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: Gisella Gruber <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:59:18 -0700 To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Gisella Gruber <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: DOODLE / Webinar for At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard Dear All, Further to the ALAC call on Tuesday 17 April, and as agreed during the call, a webinar will be held on the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard the week of 30 April. Dev Anand Teelucksingh will provide a review of the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Draft+prototype+gTLD+Review+Das hboard> that will be used by At-Large to determine whether the ALAC should file objections to specific new gTLD applications. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time to schedule this Webinar. http://www.doodle.com/amemr52ygu2md8u7 If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 April 2012 at 2000 UTC. The date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Monthly AFRALO meeting posponed toi May 9th / Report de la reunion mensuelle d'AFRALO au 9 mai
by Fatimata Seye Sylla April 26, 2012

April 26, 2012

Hello All, Please note. Due to some of our members' unavailability to attend our AFRALO monthly meeting on May 2nd, we suggest to organize the meeting on May 9th, from 1830 to 1930 UTC for more participation Thank you for understanding. ________________________________________________________________________ Bonjour tout le monde, Nous vous prions de noter que due a la non disponibilite de certains de nos membres pour notre reunion mensuelle AFRALO du 2 mai, nous proposons de l'organiser le 9 mai de 1830 a 1930 UTC, pour avoir le maximum de participation possible. Merci pour la bonne comprehension Fatimata -- Fatimata Seye Sylla

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Meeting Invitation / AFRALO Call Wednesday 02 Mai 2012 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO teleconference is now scheduled for Wednesday, 02 May 2012 at 18:30 UTC. The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED)and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/eLvbAQ Please note the new Adobe Connect room link, which will remain the same from this teleconference onwards.: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. 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 02 Mai 2012 à 18:30 UTC. L'ordre du jour (A METTRE A JOUR) et détails de l'appel peuvent être trouvés à l'adresse: https://community.icann.org/x/eLvbAQ Veuillez noter la nouvelle adresse Adobe Connect ci-dessous qui remplace l¹ancienne a partir de cette teleconference: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l¹audio de l¹Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin d¹information à ce sujet. 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, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Call for membership in the At-Large Technology Taskforce Working Group (TTF)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

Dear All, Please find below a call for membership in the At-Large Technology Taskforce from the Chair, Dev Anand Teelucksingh. ** Dear All, One of the recommendations from the ALAC/At-Large Improvements Project Milestone Report dated 9 October 2011 (https://community.icann.org/x/fAW5AQ) is the establishment of an At-Large Technology Taskforce (TTF) The TTF will be responsible for several tasks, including: - periodically review the appropriateness of available technology, - help train RALOs/ALSes in new technologies introduced and possibly operate a help desk, - introduce to the ALSes selected information-dissemination, communication and collaboration tools and provide training, - assist with the development and implementation of the At-Large Social Media Outreach Strategy, - assist ICANN staff with the redesign of the At-Large website. Participation of the At-Large community and ALAC in policy discussions involves the use of a diverse amount of tools and technologies over the Internet. In turn, ALS representatives are expected to disseminate information within their ALS and to the general public. The At-Large community's understanding and effective usage of the various technology tools is important. A Technology Workspace has been created at https://community.icann.org/x/JZvbAQ which the TTF will maintain to help document the various technology tools and best practices and/or useful add-ons that would help At-Large members better use these tools. While the word "technology" in the working group name may imply that only persons well versed in technology need only apply, THAT IS NOT THE CASE. We're also seeking persons that are willing to evaluate various tools and share feedback. If you have any questions about the TTF and/or wish to join the TTF, please email ICANN At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Monday, 30 April. The first call of the TTF will be held in early May 2012. Kind regards, Dev Anand Teelucksingh Chair of the TTF ** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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DOODLE / Webinar for At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard
by At-Large Staff April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012

Dear All, Further to the ALAC call on Tuesday 17 April, and as agreed during the call, a webinar will be held on the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard the week of 30 April. Dev Anand Teelucksingh will provide a review of the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Draft+prototype+gTLD+Review+Das hboard> that will be used by At-Large to determine whether the ALAC should file objections to specific new gTLD applications. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time to schedule this Webinar. http://www.doodle.com/amemr52ygu2md8u7 If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 April 2012 at 2000 UTC. The date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Elad Levinson's presentation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 10, 2012

April 10, 2012

Dear All, The English version of Elad Levinson's presentation, "Consensus Building: A Few Best Practices of Collaboration and Conflict Resolution<http://costarica43.icann.org/meetings/sanjose2012/presentation-consensus-bu…>," are now available on the ICANN Website.<http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29663> The French and Spanish versions will be available shortly. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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FW: [Secretariat] Fwd: [soac-discussion] Survey: ICANN effectiveness as a global organization
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 9, 2012

April 9, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a reminder be sent out regarding the Survey on "ICANN Effectiveness as a Global Organization." Please find Olivier's email below, as well as Kurt Pritz's initial email. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org On 3/23/12 3:37 PM, "Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond" <ocl(a)gih.com> wrote: >Hello everyone, > >please find enclosed, an invitation to participate in the survey on >ICANN effectiveness as a global organization. I often hear criticism >that ICANN is not doing enough -- now is the time to express yourself. >Since we are present in all of ICANN's 5 regions, I would really >recommend that you send this to your local RALO lists too. > >Available in: English - Arabic - Chinese - Russian - French - Spanish > >Kind regards, > >Olivier > >-------- Message original -------- >Sujet: [soac-discussion] Survey: ICANN effectiveness as a global >organization >Date : Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:19:48 -0700 >De : Kurt Pritz <kurt.pritz(a)icann.org> >Pour : soac-discussion(a)icann.org <soac-discussion(a)icann.org> >Copie a` : David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>, Robert Hoggarth ><robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org>, Jamie Hedlund <jamie.hedlund(a)icann.org> > > > >Dear Community Leader: > >ICANN is publishing today a survey (http://questionpro.com/t/AHB7OZM7Lx) ><http://questionpro.com/t/AHB7OZM7Lx%20> to solicit community input on >improving its effectiveness as a global organization. We seek your help >to forward this email to your community members and encourage >participation. ICANN has community participants and leaders from all >regions of the world and seeks to enhance to its performance as a global >organization. > >Participation is important. The feedback collected from the survey will >help inform ICANN¹s strategy for improving its global engagement. By >identifying the activities that are most important toward fully >reflecting the global nature of ICANN¹s mission, the feedback will also >help to establish priorities for ICANN. The survey results will be >shared with the ICANN community and additional opportunities will be >made available to comment before any actions are formalized and >implemented. > >The survey is available in all of the UN languages, and feedback is >encouraged from stakeholders in all regions. The survey is open until 22 >April 2012. > >The survey is intended to aid understanding the following: > >1) The extent to which our current participation and operating processes >either: encourage global participation in ICANN; contribute to ICANN's >global effectiveness; or improve ICANN's interactions as a global >organization. > >2) The extent to which ICANN's participation and operating processes >improve ICANN's reputation globally. > >In addition to the multiple-choice survey questions, every section >includes an open-ended text box to provide supporting information or >specific recommendations. Taking the time to add written comments is >important and can contribute directly to strategy development. > >If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please send an >e-mail to: participation(a)icann.org <mailto:participation@icann.org> or >write directly to me at pritz(a)icann.org <mailto:pritz@icann.org>. > >Please participate. Please strongly encourage others to do so. > >Sincerely, > >Kurt Pritz > >ICANN > >_______________________________________________ >Secretariat mailing list >Secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/secretariat > >Secretariat wiki at: http://st.icann.org/secretariat

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large IDN VIP Briefing call - 11.04.12 @ 0400 UTC
by At-Large Staff April 9, 2012

April 9, 2012

Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the At-Large IDN VIP Briefing call is scheduled on Wednesday 11 April 2012 at 0400 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/dyjdgk8 The draft agenda and participation instructions are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/QrLbAQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alacidnwg/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred contact number. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org On 08/04/2012 18:08, "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> wrote: >Dear All, > >The At-Large IDN WG wishes to hold a briefing call which will include a >presentation by the IDN Variant Issues Project team on the IDN VIP Report >and Project Plan. The briefing call will also present an update of the >At-Large IDN WG on their activities including input from user communities. > >Please complete the Doodle poll by Monday 9 April 2012 at 1700 UTC. The >time >will be announced shortly thereafter. > >http://www.doodle.com/mtrtqsm6mq3btw7c > >Thank you. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie >Peregrine >ICANN At-Large Staff >E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org > > > > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC-Announce mailing list >ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > >At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Reminder - DOODLE/ IDN VIP Briefing call
by At-Large Staff April 8, 2012

April 8, 2012

Dear All, The At-Large IDN WG wishes to hold a briefing call which will include a presentation by the IDN Variant Issues Project team on the IDN VIP Report and Project Plan. The briefing call will also present an update of the At-Large IDN WG on their activities including input from user communities. Please complete the Doodle poll by Monday 9 April 2012 at 1700 UTC. The time will be announced shortly thereafter. http://www.doodle.com/mtrtqsm6mq3btw7c Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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