November 2013 - ALAC-Announce

Call Schedule / GNSO WG & At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 3, 2014

Jan. 3, 2014

Dear All, Further to the Action Item noted during the ALAC Policy Discussion II meeting in Beijing, held on Tuesday 9 April 2013 - ACTION ITEM: Staff to send list of weekly At-Large and At-Large members on GNSO WG meetings on Monday to ALAC-Announce - please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls scheduled this week. We have included the At-Large calls to allow for easy reference. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 16 September 15:00 UTC: IRTP D WG - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/AgqMAg 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/6ASMAg Tuesday 17 September 14:00 UTC Thick Whois WG - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg 18:00 UTC: EURALO Monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/lFR-Ag Wednesday 18 September 16:00 UTC: IGO-INGO PDP - https://community.icann.org/x/vFR-Ag 19:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG - https://community.icann.org/x/qwKMAg Thursday 19 September 18:00 UTC: At-Large Metrics WG - https://community.icann.org/x/OQyMAg Thank you, 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> One World, One Internet

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GNSO and At-Large week calls - Week of 02 December
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Dear all, Please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of 02 December. Updates to follow. Monday 02 December 16:00 UTC: IRTP D: https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Definitions Sub Team: https://community.icann.org/x/_yifAg Tuesday 3rd December 15:00 UTC: Privacy and Proxy PDP WG: https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO SCI: https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT Wednesday 4th December 06:00 UTC: APRALO Singapore Showcase OC: https://community.icann.org/x/LSmfAg 1830 UTC: AFRALO Monthly: https://community.icann.org/x/7yefAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag 21:00 UTC: GNSO Metrics and Reporting WG: https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Thursday 5th December 16:00 UTC: IRTP D Sub Team TRDP meeting: https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen

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Call for Volunteers GNSO Policy Translation and Transliteration PDP Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 27, 2013

Nov. 27, 2013

Call for Volunteers GNSO Policy Translation and Transliteration PDP Working Group In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the PDP Working Group (WG) on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information. This WG is expected to make recommendations to the GNSO Council on whether it is desirable to translate or transliterate contact information. In this context, translation is the process of conveying the meaning of text from on language into another; transliteration is the process of representing the characters of one alphabetical or syllabic system of writing by the characters of another, conversion alphabet. Introductory Webinar To provide potential volunteers with an idea of the PDP Process including Working Group procedures and also some background information on the WG's substantive issues, an Introductory Webinar will be held at the following times: Tuesday 10 December 2013, 12.00-13.00UTC - local times: http://tinyurl.com/m2suev5 Wednesday 11 December 2013, 18.00-19.00UTC - local times http://tinyurl.com/kyk5lej To join the webinar please RVSP to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> First meeting If you are interested in joining the Working Group, please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. The first meeting of the Working Group is currently foreseen to take place in the week of 16 December - a doodle poll will be send out the week prior to determine a convenient meeting time. Background * Following the Recommendations of the Final Report<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf> of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group, a Final Issue Report<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-final-21mar13…> on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information was submitted to the GNSO Council on 21 March 2013 * GNSO Council's initiated<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+13+June+2013> a Policy Development Process (PDP) on the translation and transliteration of contact information on 13 June 2013; Drafting Team was formed and Charter<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.…> submitted to GNSO Council and approved<http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#nov> on 20 November 2013. * As part of its deliberations on this issue, Charter stipulates several questions for the PDP WG to consider, including (but not limited to): - Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script. - Who should decide who should bear the burden translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script. * For more detailed, consult the WG's Charter<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.…> and the GNSO Policy Development Process<http://gnso.icann.org/en/node/31379/> * Note GNSO Council also requested ICANN to commission a study on the commercial feasibility of translation or transliteration systems for internationalized contact data, which is expected to be completed in time to help inform the PDP Working Group in its deliberations. Relevant Documents * Charter Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP Working Group (WG) Charter - http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.… * Final Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information (http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-final-21mar13…) * Final Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group (http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf) * GNSO Working Group Guidelines, including charter guidelines (http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf)

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the Board Director Selected by At-Large now open through 26 December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 26, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), please find attached the Call for Expressions of Interest for the Board Director selected by At-Large (in English, French and Spanish). The document contains the link for the online application. Applications will be accepted between 26 November and 26 December 2013 at 23:59 UTC. The Board Director occupying Seat 15 will join the ICANN Board at the conclusion of 2014 ICANN Annual General Meeting, in October 2014. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 22 November 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 25, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 22 November 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20nov13-en.htm> Buenos Aires, Argentina… ICANN President and CEO Fadi Chehadé, ICANN Board Member Olga Madruga-Forti and LACNIC President Oscar Messano will participate in a panel focused on the business opportunities that are only possible on a free and open Internet. 20 November 2013 New ICANN 48 Session Added<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19nov13-en.htm> Another session has been added to Wednesday's meeting schedule. At 07:00 ART (10:00 UTC) tomorrow, the ICANN community is invited to attend a session discussing the multistakeholder meeting in Brazil. 19 November 2013 Internet Governance Takes Center Stage at ICANN's Buenos Aires Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-18nov13-en> Buenos Aires, Argentina… The future of Internet governance took on a new priority at the opening of ICANN's 48th Public Meeting, ahead of an April conference on Internet governance in Brazil. More than 1,700 people from around the world are attending the ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires. 18 November 2013 High-Level Panel Organizes to Address Future of Internet Governance<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-17nov13-en.htm> LOS ANGELES – A diverse global group of stakeholders from government, civil society, the private sector, the technical community and international organizations has formed a Panel on the Future of Global Internet Cooperation. 17 November 2013 Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations: Announcement of Correction<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17nov13-en.htm> A correction was issued on 7 November 2013 by the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) to their report dated 15 October 2013. 17 November 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 23-27 March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 23, 2013

Nov. 23, 2013

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 Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 06-Dec-2013 23:59 UTC. A 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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At-Large meetings - Wednesday 20 November - Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear all, Please find the At-Large meetings schedule for Wednesday 20 November https://community.icann.org/x/pFl-Ag * 0800-0900 : APRALO Monthly Room: Atalya https://community.icann.org/x/wxafAg * 0900–1030: Academy Working Group Session Room: Atalya https://community.icann.org/x/zxafAg *1000-1100: At-Large IDN Working Group Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/3hafAg *1100-1300: Joint ATLAS II, Capacity Building WG and Regional Secretariats Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/dxyfAg<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-lacralo-showcase> *1430 – 1530: AFRALO/AfrICANN joint meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/7hafAg *1600 – 1700: Joint ATLAS II OC, Capacity Building WG, Academy WG and Regional Secretariat meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/hRyfAg Thank you, 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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REMINDER: MEETING REPORTS
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear All, As a reminder, please be sure to submit your meeting reports on the At-Large Buenos Aires Meeting Reports Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/21l-Ag>. 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 News Alert -- Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20nov13-en.htm ________________________________ Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet ICANN to Host Panel on Internet Governance and Opportunities for Careers, Innovation and Entrepreneurship on a Free, Unrestricted Internet 20 November 2013 Buenos Aires, Argentina… ICANN President and CEO Fadi Chehadé, ICANN Board Member Olga Madruga-Forti and LACNIC President Oscar Messano will participate in a panel focused on the business opportunities that are only possible on a free and open Internet. The event, titled "Public Responsibility Session – Entrepreneurship & DNS," will take place on Thursday, 21 November, during ICANN's 48th public meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Internet Governance debate has become a hot topic in Latin America. The panel, moderated by professor Celia Lerman of Universidad Torcuato di Tella, will explore the benefits of an unrestricted Internet and the economic opportunities it fosters. "This is an excellent opportunity to engage with local academics and youth and to share with them the expertise of our community members," said Nora Abusitta, ICANN Vice President for Public Responsibility Programs. "We are very grateful to the Universidad Torcuato di Tella for hosting what we believe is going to be a fascinating dialogue with the community." ### People who wish to participate in the session are asked to RSVP at the following link: http://www.utdt.edu/inscripcion.php?id_evento=1096 Here are the details of the session: WHAT: Public Responsibility Pilot Session – Entrepreneurship & DNS WHO: Fadi Chehadé<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/chehade-en.htm>, ICANN President and CEO; Solana Ximena de Aspiazu, Senior International Negotiator and Lawyer at the National Communications Commission of the Argentine government; Olga Madruga-Forti<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/madruga-forti.htm>, ICANN Board Member; Oscar Messano<http://www.lacnic.net/web/lacnic/messano>, President of LACNIC; Fátima Cambronero<http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/igf-ambassador-2012-ambassador-al…>, LACRALO/ISOC; Celia Lerman<http://icannwiki.com/index.php/Celia_Lerman>, Professor at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella; Santiago Rodriguez Ortiz<http://santiago.com.co/me>, Internet entrepreneur. WHEN: Thursday, 21 November 8:30 AM-10:30 AM, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1130 - 1330 UTC). WHERE: Room SV4, Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 7350 Universidad Torcuato di Tella Media Contacts James Cole ICANN Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel. +1 (202) 570 7139 james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> Alexandra Dans Communications Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean Montevideo, Uruguay Tel. +598 95 831 442 alexandra.dans(a)icann.org<mailto:alexandra.dans@icann.org>

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At-Large meetings - Thursday 21 November - Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 20, 2013

Dear all, Please find the At-Large meetings schedule for Thursday 21 November https://community.icann.org/x/pVl-Ag * 0900-1230 : ALAC and Regional Leadership Wrap-Up meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/jByfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/wxafAg> * 1230–1330: ALAC meeting with the NCSG Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/fhyfAg Informal meetings: https://community.icann.org/x/mxKfAg Thank you, 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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