November 2012 - ALAC-Announce

Reminder - ALAC Teleconference - Tuesday 25 September 2012 at 1400 UTC.
by At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Please advise on whether you require a dial-out (with number) or whether you will join via the Adobe Connect Dear All, The next ALAC Teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 25 September 2012 at 1400 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/bqbkvoa The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/h4soAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Expired Registration Recovery Policy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Expired Registration Recovery Policy<https://community.icann.org/x/J4Q3Ag>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Expired Registration Recovery Policy<https://community.icann.org/x/J4Q3Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large Expired Registration Recovery Policy Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/J4Q3Ag>. Please note that the poll will be open from 30-November-2012 20:00 UTC to 6-December-2012 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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At-Large SOIs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 28, 2012

Dear All, As a reminder, the At-Large New SOI Template<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/New+SOIs> is currently active. If you have not already done so, please be sure to complete your SOI at your earliest possible convenience. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (172) Nova Scotia Community Access Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 28, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from NARALO on ALS Application: (172) Nova Scotia Community Access Program has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Application: (172) Nova Scotia Community Access Program be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-Internal mailing list. Please note that this vote will be open from 27-Nov-2012 23:59 UTC until 04-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (171) Connect.NYC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 28, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from NARALO on ALS Application: (171) Connect.NYC has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Application: (171) Connect.NYC be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-Internal mailing list. Please note that this vote will be open from 27-Nov-2012 23:59 UTC until 04-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Expired Registration Recovery Policy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 27, 2012

Nov. 27, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Expired Registration Recovery Policy<https://community.icann.org/x/J4Q3Ag>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large Expired Registration Recovery Policy Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/J4Q3Ag>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 30-November-2012 00:00 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant TLD Program Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2012

Nov. 21, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant TLD Program – Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels<https://community.icann.org/x/I5AoAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant TLD Program – Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels<https://community.icann.org/x/I5AoAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large IDN Variant TLD Program – Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/I5AoAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 21-September-2012 00:01 UTC to 26-September-2012 20:00 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Call for Volunteers: Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 - Deadline 5 December
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, please see below a note from ICANN staff regarding the current call for independent experts and Volunteer Team Members on the Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2. ** Dear Olivier, As you know, the Call to serve on the Affirmation of Commitments mandated review - Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 (ATRT 2) - as independent expert or as Volunteer Team Member in representation of ICANN SO/ACs was published on 5 October 2012. Please refer to the announcement - http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05oct12-en.htm - and Call for Applicants - http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/call-for-volunteers-05oct12-e… - for full reference. Applicants should submit their information and set of documents (as listed in the Call for Applicants http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/call-for-volunteers-05oct12-e…) to rtcandidatures(a)icann.org<mailto:rtcandidatures@icann.org> by Wednesday, 5 December 2012 -23:59 UTC. Given that the deadline is less than a month away, we would be grateful if you could please remind your Community of the application window and encourage them to participate in this key effort. Please do not hesitate to contact us at olof.nordling(a)icann.org<mailto:olof.nordling@icann.org> andalice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org> should you have any questions or should you wish to set up a conference call to discuss this further. Thanks, Best regards Olof and Alice ** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of the ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the ICANN Consolidated Meetings Strategy Proposal
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the ICANN Consolidated Meetings Strategy Proposal<https://community.icann.org/x/_5MoAg>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the ICANN Consolidated Meetings Strategy Proposal<https://community.icann.org/x/_5MoAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large ICANN Consolidated Meetings Strategy Proposal Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/_5MoAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 19-November-2012 23:59 UTC to 23-Novemeber-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN POLICY UPDATE | Volume 12, Issue 10 November 2012
by At-Large Staff Nov. 19, 2012

Nov. 19, 2012

ICANN POLICY UPDATE | Volume 12, Issue 10 November 2012 http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm 1 November 2012 PDF Version <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.pdf> [738 KB] http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update CONTENTS: Across ICANN 1. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#1> ccNSO 1. Greece Joins ccNSO <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#2> 2. Keith Davidson Reelected ccNSO Councilor <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#3> 3. Katrina Sataki to Replace Juhani Juselius on ccNSO Council <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#4> 4. ccTLD News Session Gets High Marks in Toronto <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#5> 5. Send Us Your Local ccTLD Events <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#6> 6. Apply for ccNSO Travel Support with New Online Form <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#7> 7. ccNSO Working Group Urges Focus on Development of New Strategic Plan for ICANN <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#8> 8. Framework of Interpretation Working Group Responds to Governmental Advisory Committee Comments on ccTLD Redelegation <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#9> 9. Council to Survey Members about Translations <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#10> GNSO 1. Plan to Complete Registrar Accreditation Agreement Negotiations by Year End <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#11> 2. New GNSO Council Leadership Determined at ICANN 45 Toronto Meeting <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#12> 3. GNSO Council Requests Issue Report on the Uniformity of Reporting <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#13> 4. Whois Study Shows Significant Differences in gTLD Use by Different Registrant Entities <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#14> 5. Whois Technical Requirements Study Now Closed <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#15> 6. Council Adopts Recommendations for Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#16> 7. Update on Protection of Red Cross, International Olympic Committee and Other Names in New gTLDs <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#17> 8. Call for Volunteers - "Thick" Whois Policy Development Process Working Group now forming <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#18> 9. GNSO Council Approves Recommendations for the Display of Internationalized Registration Data <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#19> ASO 1. Issues Active in the ASO <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#20> At-Large 1. Key At-Large Achievements during ICANN¹s 45th ICANN Meeting <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#21> 2. North American Regional At-Large Organization Capacity Building and Outreach Activities Successful <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#22> 3. ALAC Ratifies White Paper on Future Challenges, Seeks Broader Input <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#23> SSAC 1. SSAC Publishes Advisory on Impacts of Content Blocking via the Domain Name System <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#24> GAC 1. Where to Find GAC Information <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-nov12-en.htm#25> Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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