ACTION: ALAC Objections Small Team – Membership Refresh and Call for Members to RALOs- Respond by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs, As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team. Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team. Objective and Tasks of the Team With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on: * Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; * Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: * text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and * guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; * Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. * Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026 Please let us know by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC whether: * you wish to remain a member of the team; or * you would like to join the team as a new member. Thank you very much! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]
Dear All, My name is Tinuade Oguntuyi a member of AFRALO Capacity WG. I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objection Procedure Small Team. I have been following this work closely and would like to contribute and learn. In my view , strengthening this process is critical to ensuring At-Large has a meaningful and effective voice in the next round. Thank you for your consideration. Tinuade Oguntuyi ICANN 84 & 86 Fellow. ISOC NG , Co- Chair Infrastructure, Access & Connectivity WG. On Sun, 10 May 2026, 17:17 ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Dear At-Large Staff, Thank you for the update and invitation. I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Small Team on the Objection Procedure for the Next Round as a new member from the AFRALO community. My background is in cybersecurity, digital safety awareness, Internet governance, and community engagement across Africa. I am particularly interested in contributing to outreach, public interest discussions, end-user protection, and awareness efforts related to the New gTLD Program and the At-Large Community. I look forward to learning from and contributing to the work of the team. Kind regards, Ibrahim Bashir Aliyu On Sun, May 10, 2026, 6:55 PM Tinuade Oguntuyi via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
My name is Tinuade Oguntuyi a member of AFRALO Capacity WG. I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objection Procedure Small Team. I have been following this work closely and would like to contribute and learn. In my view , strengthening this process is critical to ensuring At-Large has a meaningful and effective voice in the next round.
Thank you for your consideration.
Tinuade Oguntuyi ICANN 84 & 86 Fellow. ISOC NG , Co- Chair Infrastructure, Access & Connectivity WG.
On Sun, 10 May 2026, 17:17 ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Hello At-Large Staff, This is to acknowledge receipt of your mail and also to express my interest to be part of the team - At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Procedure FOR Next Round. I am a member of Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG), and At-Large Operations Finance and Budget Working Group (OFBWG); and also Sec-Gen of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to hearing from you and the team as we puts heads together to produce the desired results for the task. Thank you. On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Dear At-Large Staff, Thank you for the update regarding the ALAC Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure for the Next Round. I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objections Small Team as a new member representing AFRALO. I am particularly interested in contributing to the review and update of objection procedures, outreach activities, and community engagement efforts related to the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. I look forward to contributing to the work of the team and supporting the At-Large Community’s engagement processes. Thank you. Kind regards, Engr. Abubakar Hassan Muhammad On Sun, 10 May 2026, 8:16 pm Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello At-Large Staff, This is to acknowledge receipt of your mail and also to express my interest to be part of the team - At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Procedure FOR Next Round. I am a member of Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG), and At-Large Operations Finance and Budget Working Group (OFBWG); and also Sec-Gen of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to hearing from you and the team as we puts heads together to produce the desired results for the task. Thank you.
On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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*Dear At-Large Staff,* I am writing to confirm my continued interest in the ALAC Objections Small Team. Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Transformation Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP +256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679 www.mutegekicliff.com [image: facebook icon] <http://www.facebook.com/mutegekicliffagaba> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutegekicliff/> [image: instagram icon] <http://www.instagram.com/mutegekicliff> On Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:25, Abubakar Hassan Muhammad via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear At-Large Staff,
Thank you for the update regarding the ALAC Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure for the Next Round.
I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objections Small Team as a new member representing AFRALO. I am particularly interested in contributing to the review and update of objection procedures, outreach activities, and community engagement efforts related to the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round.
I look forward to contributing to the work of the team and supporting the At-Large Community’s engagement processes.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Engr. Abubakar Hassan Muhammad
On Sun, 10 May 2026, 8:16 pm Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello At-Large Staff, This is to acknowledge receipt of your mail and also to express my interest to be part of the team - At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Procedure FOR Next Round. I am a member of Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG), and At-Large Operations Finance and Budget Working Group (OFBWG); and also Sec-Gen of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to hearing from you and the team as we puts heads together to produce the desired results for the task. Thank you.
On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Dear Staff, If in order, I wish to join the small team. Regards. - Akinbo. On Sun, 10 May 2026 at 21:39, Mutegeki Cliff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
*Dear At-Large Staff,*
I am writing to confirm my continued interest in the ALAC Objections Small Team.
Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Transformation Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP +256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679
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On Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:25, Abubakar Hassan Muhammad via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear At-Large Staff,
Thank you for the update regarding the ALAC Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure for the Next Round.
I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objections Small Team as a new member representing AFRALO. I am particularly interested in contributing to the review and update of objection procedures, outreach activities, and community engagement efforts related to the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round.
I look forward to contributing to the work of the team and supporting the At-Large Community’s engagement processes.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Engr. Abubakar Hassan Muhammad
On Sun, 10 May 2026, 8:16 pm Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello At-Large Staff, This is to acknowledge receipt of your mail and also to express my interest to be part of the team - At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Procedure FOR Next Round. I am a member of Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG), and At-Large Operations Finance and Budget Working Group (OFBWG); and also Sec-Gen of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to hearing from you and the team as we puts heads together to produce the desired results for the task. Thank you.
On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Dear staff, I am writing to confirm my continued interest in the ALAC Objections Small Team. Best Regards, Amina Ramallan On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Mutegeki Cliff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
*Dear At-Large Staff,*
I am writing to confirm my continued interest in the ALAC Objections Small Team.
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On Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:25, Abubakar Hassan Muhammad via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear At-Large Staff,
Thank you for the update regarding the ALAC Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure for the Next Round.
I would like to express my interest in joining the ALAC Objections Small Team as a new member representing AFRALO. I am particularly interested in contributing to the review and update of objection procedures, outreach activities, and community engagement efforts related to the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round.
I look forward to contributing to the work of the team and supporting the At-Large Community’s engagement processes.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Engr. Abubakar Hassan Muhammad
On Sun, 10 May 2026, 8:16 pm Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello At-Large Staff, This is to acknowledge receipt of your mail and also to express my interest to be part of the team - At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Procedure FOR Next Round. I am a member of Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG), and At-Large Operations Finance and Budget Working Group (OFBWG); and also Sec-Gen of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to hearing from you and the team as we puts heads together to produce the desired results for the task. Thank you.
On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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Good morning, I would like to remain on the small team. For the record, I don't receive most of the invitations to the small team meetings; that's why I don't attend some of these meetings. Best Tijani Le dim. 10 mai 2026 à 17:17, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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Dear Staff, I wish to join the small team. Warm regards. Le lun. 11 mai 2026 à 08:00, Tijani BEN JEMAA via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Good morning,
I would like to remain on the small team. For the record, I don't receive most of the invitations to the small team meetings; that's why I don't attend some of these meetings. Best Tijani
Le dim. 10 mai 2026 à 17:17, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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Dear Staff, Thank you for your email I will love to join the small group to contribute and to learn please. Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Founder & Executive Director MOBA CyberSafety Nexus fNSIG, fGhanaSIG, fVSIG, fWASIG, fISOC, fTSAA 📧 info@mabacybersafety.com 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com 📞 +234-803-467-8482 Cybersecurity Is Not Optional! Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim. On Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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...the small team as a new member, I meant to say please Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Founder & Executive Director MOBA CyberSafety Nexus fNSIG, fGhanaSIG, fVSIG, fWASIG, fISOC, fTSAA 📧 info@mabacybersafety.com 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com 📞 +234-803-467-8482 Cybersecurity Is Not Optional! Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim. On Mon, May 11, 2026, 8:21 AM Olabimpe Adeloro <oadeloro@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Staff,
Thank you for your email I will love to join the small group to contribute and to learn please.
Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Founder & Executive Director MOBA CyberSafety Nexus fNSIG, fGhanaSIG, fVSIG, fWASIG, fISOC, fTSAA 📧 info@mabacybersafety.com 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com 📞 +234-803-467-8482
Cybersecurity Is Not Optional!
Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim.
On Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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Hello Everyone My name is Kemi Robinson-Ighalo, I would be a pleasure to join The Small Team to learn and contribute if given the opportunity. Warm regards, Kemi Robinson-Ighalo On Mon, 11 May 2026 at 08:25, Olabimpe Adeloro via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
...the small team as a new member, I meant to say please
Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Founder & Executive Director MOBA CyberSafety Nexus fNSIG, fGhanaSIG, fVSIG, fWASIG, fISOC, fTSAA 📧 info@mabacybersafety.com 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com 📞 +234-803-467-8482
Cybersecurity Is Not Optional!
Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim.
On Mon, May 11, 2026, 8:21 AM Olabimpe Adeloro <oadeloro@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Staff,
Thank you for your email I will love to join the small group to contribute and to learn please.
Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Founder & Executive Director MOBA CyberSafety Nexus fNSIG, fGhanaSIG, fVSIG, fWASIG, fISOC, fTSAA 📧 info@mabacybersafety.com 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com 📞 +234-803-467-8482
Cybersecurity Is Not Optional!
Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim.
On Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:17 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
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Thank you for this update. I'm interested in being part of this team. Regards, Confidence Osein. On Sun, 10 May 2026, 5:17 pm ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
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I would like to express my interest in joining the team as a new member and contributing to the work of the Small Team, particularly in the areas of outreach, community engagement, and supporting participation within the At-Large Community and also learn I look forward to collaborating with the team as preparations continue for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. Best regards, *Gloria Amofah-Adjekum* *Programme Manager* - Women in Internet Governance *Women in Internet Governance *| www.womeninig.org gamofah-adjekum@egigfa.org | P. O. Box AN18189, Accra, Ghana On Sun, 10 May 2026 at 17:17, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Bonjour à tous, J'accuse réception de mail et je vous remercie pour l'opportunité offerte. Je souhaiterais faire partie de l'équipe restreinte « At-Large » chargée de la procédure d'objection de l'ALAC pour le prochain tour. Cordialement .. *Eva NCHO-HIE* *IT Support |e-Gouvernance |Certifiée ITIL V3|**Certifiée CFOT-CFOS/O* *Fellow AFRINIC 30|Fellow ICANN 73-80|Fellow MFI Africa 2019|Fellow YALI Accra 2020* *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *t: +**225 01 03813311- 07 08414479 * *facebook**: **Eva Yedidja |twitter :@eva_ncho | Telegram : @evayedidja* Le dim. 10 mai 2026, 16:17, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs,
As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team.
Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ
We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team.
*Objective and Tasks of the Team*
With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on:
- Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; - Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: - text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and - guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; - Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. - Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026
Please let us know by *Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC* whether:
- you wish to remain a member of the team; or - you would like to join the team as a new member.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org
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participants (15)
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Abubakar Hassan Muhammad -
Adebunmi Akinbo -
Amina Ramallan -
confidence osein -
Eva Yedidja -
Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum -
Hervé Hounzandji -
Ibrahim Bashir Aliyu -
ICANN At-Large Staff -
Mutegeki Cliff -
Nkoro, N. E. -
Olabimpe Adeloro -
Oluwakemi Robinson-Ighalo -
Tijani BEN JEMAA -
Tinuade Oguntuyi