March 2012 - ALAC-Announce - lists.icann.org

IDN Variant Issues Project Session in Costa Rica
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of the IDN Variant Project, we are fowarding the following information regarding an IDN Variant Issues Project Session scheduled to take place in Costa Rica. ** We hope you can join the IDN Variant Team at its next session at the ICANN Costa Rica Meeting. The Session will discuss the Integrated Issues Report published by the IDN Variant Issues Project. The report is a study of the issues that the project has identified in relation to the management of IDN variant TLDs. It represents the completion of the second phase of the IDN VIP project. Session will also discuss the next phase of the project toward determining the conditions under which certain types of variant TLDs could be implemented. Session Name: IDN Variant TLDs Issues Report and Next Steps Wednesday, 14 March 2012 09:00-10:30 CST Room: La Paz A Remote participation is available at: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/sjo43-lapaza We hope to see you online or in Costa Rica! The IDN Variant Issues Project ** 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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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ******* Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? As at Poll close: Thursday 01 March 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % 1 Yes 13 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******* We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro and Yaovi Atohoun You may review the results independently under: <http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2249NPT23T4In3kaDpaYm76a>http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2249NPT23T4In3kaDpaYm76a All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ ----- 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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DOODLE / ICAN Academy Webinar
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Dear All, The At-Large ICANN Academy WG will be hosting a webinar to introduce and discuss their proposal for the establishment of an ICANN Academy, an annual training program for newly appointed ICANN AC/SO officers and ICANN Board members. The webinar will review the proposal for the Academy, including timeline for the program and curriculum. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to set a day and time. http://www.doodle.com/ses7t4muswkxqztc 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 Tuesday 28 February 2012 at 1200 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 At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS Issues - Monday 05 March at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Dear All, Carlton Samuels, the Chair of the At-Large WHOIS Working Group, has requested that At-Large staff organize an At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS issues. The issues to be discussed on this call include background on the ICANN WHOIS framework, including GNSO WHOIS Policy Activities, a brief update of WHOIS compliance challenges, relief initiatives and results to date and WHOIS RT Review highlights. The call is scheduled on Monday 5th March 2012 at 18:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/76e6rjj The draft agenda and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ> Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/ <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/> Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://93795A1A-D7C8-4A4A-9256-84768D19D641/staff@atlarge.icann.org > 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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