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ATLAS II Thematic Content Development Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

Dear All, Please find a message sent on behalf of Wolf Ludwig and Evan Leibovitch, co-leaders of the thematic content development at both ATLAS I and ATLAS II: ** Dear All, At-Large participants at the Singapore meeting met today to discuss At-Large Summit II (ATLAS II) preparatory questions such as logistical issues and thematic priorities and questions for the forthcoming summit in London. Among the items discussed, the group reviewed the inputs of the ATLAS II Event Working Group in detail by comparing it with the ATLAS II Survey results. After a very dynamic on-spot discussion, the topics of the break-out priorities were amended taking into account the overarching ATLAS II theme and recent key announcements within the Internet eco-system. The modified list of topics are noted below. They will be discussed in further details tomorrow. 1. The future of multistakeholderism - Adam Peake to Lead 2. The globalization of ICANN 3. Global Internet: The User Perspective 4. ICANN Transparency and Accountability 5. At-Large Community Engagement in ICANN Thanks and regards, Wolf and Evan ** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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INVITATION - 6pm today - APRALO Showcase
by At-Large Staff March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

Dear All, Please join us for the APRALO Showcase at 6pm this evening, in VIP Room and Stamford Ballroom Foyer. Agenda: Theme: Celebrating Diversity WelcomeFace Changing Show18:00-18:10 Welcome and IntroductionsActing Chair of APRALO, Siranush Vardanyan18:10-18:12 (2) ³Welcome² videoEmani F-Lui Video, Siranush to lead18:12-18:17(5) Speaker 1Address from the Chair of the ALAC, Olivier Crépin-Leblond <https://community.icann.org/x/sosoAg> 18:17-18:20 (3) Opening WordsAddress from the ICANN President and CEO, Fadi Chehadé <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/chehade-en.htm> 18:20 - 18:25 (5) Speaker 2Address from the ICANN Board Chair, Steve Crocker <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/crocker.htm> 18:25-18:30 (5) Speaker 32014 NomCom Chair Cheryl Langdon Orr <https://community.icann.org/x/B4woAg> 18:30-18:35(5) QuizPavan <https://community.icann.org/x/V4NZAg> Budhrani <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Pavan+Budhrani+SOI> , APRALO Secretary <https://community.icann.org/x/V4NZAg> 18:35-18:45 (10) MOU Signing with APNICSiranush <https://community.icann.org/x/fzp-Ag> Vardanyan <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Siranush+Vardanyan+SOI> and APNIC rep <https://community.icann.org/x/fzp-Ag> Paul Wilson <http://icannwiki.com/index.php/Paul_Wilson> 18:45-18:48 (3) MOU signing with APTLDSiranush <https://community.icann.org/x/fzp-Ag> Vardanyan <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Siranush+Vardanyan+SOI> and APTLD rep <https://community.icann.org/x/fzp-Ag> Don Hollander <http://icannwiki.com/index.php/Don_Hollander> 18:48-18:51 (3) Introduction of APRALO ALSesPPT and ALSes come to front18:51-18:56 (5) Wrap UPMaureen Hilyard <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> , ALAC Member from APRALO and ccNSO18:56-18:57 (1) Closing Folklore performanceLion Dance18:57-19:20 (23) Reception 19:20-20:00 We look forward to welcoming you soon! Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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Today at 3:30pm / ATLAS II Thematic Groups session in Singapore
by At-Large Staff March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

Dear All, For those interested in discussing the thematic groups for ATLAS II, please come to room Morrison today Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 15:30 for 60 Minutes Kind regards, Tijani

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REMINDER: Meeting Reports
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

Dear All, Please be sure to submit your meeting reports in the At-Large Singapore Meetings Reports Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/cyqfAg>. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Singapore Schedule / Wednesday 26 March 2014
by At-Large Staff March 25, 2014

March 25, 2014

Dear All, Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for tomorrow. As we have our APRALO Showcase at 18h00, please wear something RED, the APRALO colour. The complete At-Large schedule and agenda is available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ryefAg We will be in VIP room all day EXCEPT for the 17:00 IDN Meeting, held in Hullet. See venue Map <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/Maps> . * 07:00 - 08:00: A <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-alt-ralo> LT (ALAC Leadership Team) and RALO Officers Working Breakfast <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-alt-ralo> <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-alt-ralo> / VIP Room * 08:00 - 09:00: APRALO Monthly Meeting <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-apralo> / VIP Room * 09:00 - 10:30: ATLAS II Meeting Organizing Committee - Part 1 <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-0900-atlas-ii> / VIP Room * 11:00 - 12:00: ICANN Academy Working Group <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-academy> / VIP Room * 12:30 - 14:00: At-Large - Joint ATLAS II OC, Capacity Building WG & Regional Secretariats Meeting <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-atlas-ii-regional> / VIP Room * 14:00 - 15:30: At-Large - AFRALO AfrICANN Meeting <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-afralo-africann> / VIP Room * 15:30 - 17:00: ATLAS II Organizing Committee Meeting - Part 2 <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-1530-atlas-ii> / VIP Room * 17:00 - 18:00: A <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-atlarge-idn> t-Large IDN Working Group <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-atlarge-idn> / Hullet Room * 18:00 - 20:00: APRALO Showcase <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-apralo-showcase> & Reception / VIP Room and Stamford Ballroom Foyer ...Spread the News! Meeting Reports: Please post all reports on the following page: https://community.icann.org/x/cyqfAg General Meetings: Please refer to the link below for more details http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule-full Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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ICANN Newsletter -- 21 March 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 25, 2014

March 25, 2014

[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 21 March 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN Seeks Public Comment on 2013 RAA Data Retention Specification Data Elements and Legitimate Purposes for Collection and Retention<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-21mar14-en.htm> ICANN has been in discussions with a number of Registrars regarding data retention waiver requests (“Waiver Requests”) submitted under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (the "2013 RAA"). 21 March 2014 Notice of Preliminary Determination To Grant Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request for NAMEWEB BVBA<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-21mar14-en.htm> ICANN has made a preliminary determination that it is prepared to grant a data retention waiver request submitted by Registrar NAMEWEB BVBA under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (the "2013 RAA"). 21 March 2014 Public Comment Invited: Proposal for the Use of Mandatory Policy Advisory Boards for Regulated Industry Sector and Consumer-Trust-Sensitive New gTLD Strings<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21mar14-en.htm> The purpose of this public comment period is to obtain feedback and collect broader community input into the further development of the PAB model, and to which TLD strings it may best apply. 21 March 2014 ICANN Expands Global Stakeholder Engagement Team<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20mar14-en.htm> ICANN has announced new developments to enhance its Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) efforts, with the creation of two new leadership positions and the hiring of two new regional Vice Presidents. 20 March 2014 Global Community to Discuss the Future of the Internet at ICANN's Singapore Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/advisories/advisory-19mar14-en> ICANN Leaders to Answer Journalists' Questions At Opening News Conference 19 March 2014 Audio Files, Transcripts from Community Calls with ICANN Board Chair and CEO<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19mar14-en.htm> Were you unable to join the community call with ICANN Board Chair Steve Crocker and ICANN President and CEO Fadi Chehadé on Saturday? Don't worry that you missed out, because an audio file and transcript is available online now. 19 March 2014 Annual Independent Audit RFP<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18mar14-en.htm> ICANN is issuing today a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify audit firms interested in performing ICANN's annual independent audit. 18 March 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://meetings.icann.org//files/meetings/meetings/Singapore49_Logo_300x155… 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 FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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Singapore Schedule / Tuesday 25 March 2014
by At-Large Staff March 24, 2014

March 24, 2014

Dear All, Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for tomorrow: The complete At-Large schedule and agendas is available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ryefAg * 08:30 - 09:30: ALAC Meeting with the ICANN Board <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-board-atlarge> / A.Padang * 10:00 - 12:00: ALAC Work Part 1 <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-alac-work-i> / VIP Room * 13:00 - 14:00: At-Large New gTLD Working Group <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-atlarge-new-gtld> / VIP Room * 14:00 - 16:00: ALAC Work Part 2 <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-alac-work-ii> / VIP Room * 17:00 - 18:00: At-Large Registration Issues WG <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-registration-issues> / VIP Room Meeting Reports: Please post all reports on the following page: https://community.icann.org/x/cyqfAg General Meetings: Please refer to the link below for more details http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule-full Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: At-Large Board Seat 15 - NEXT VOTE
by At-Large Staff March 24, 2014

March 24, 2014

Dear All, In VOTE ROUND 2 of the At-Large Board Director (Seat #15), none of the three candidates received more than 50% of the votes, and there was a tie between Sébastien Bachollet and Alan Greenberg. In the TIE BREAKING VOTE, Alan Greenberg received more than 50% of the votes cast. Therefore, Rinalia Abdul Rahim and Alan Greenberg are the final two candidates for the position of the At-Large Board Director (Seat #15). Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) 2014, has asked that the next VOTE be held to select the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the ALAC/At-Large for 2015-2017 (to take their seat at the 2014 AGM). ***** Question: Who do you support to become the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by ALAC/At-Large for 2015-2017? Please select one candidate from the list below (listed in alphabetical order of the family name): Rinalia Abdul Rahim Alan Greenberg ***** Procedure * Please note that the poll for the next VOTE opens on Monday, 24-March-2014 at 19:00 SGT (11:00 UTC) and closes on Tuesday, 25-March-2014 at 15:30 SGT (07:30 UTC). * Once open, electorates receive Vote Credentials that contain links to BigPulse, the online platform, to cast their votes. * Staff sends reminders, as well as contacts electorates who haven¹t voted before the poll closes. * The next VOTE is a simple majority: electorate members may choose only one candidate for whom they cast their vote. The candidate with the most votes wins. * If one of the candidates has more than 50% of the votes cast, that candidate is declared the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by ALAC/At-Large for 2015-2017 and the Board Director selection process is completed. * If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes cast, a TIE BREAKING VOTE which is the same simple majority vote starts on Tuesday, 25 March at 17:00 SGT (09:00 UTC) and closes on Wednesday, 26 March at 14:00 SGT (06:00 UTC). The credentials are sent once the TIE BREAKING VOTE opens. * If the tie still exists, an in-person, random tie breaking operation is undertaken in the VIP room on Wednesday, 26 March at 15:30 SGT (07:30 UTC). * The official announcement of the winner of the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the ALAC/At-Large process (i.e. final winner) is reported on Thursday, 27 March 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- 175+ New gTLDs Delegated
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 24, 2014

March 24, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24mar14-en.htm ________________________________ 175+ New gTLDs Delegated 24 March 2014 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced at ICANN 49 in Singapore that the number of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) that have been delegated now tops 175. Recently delegated gTLDs<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings> include .NYC, .Cologne, .trade, 机构 (Chinese for "agencies/institutions"), .webcam and more. View a video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kFcxf8KAjg> to learn more about the "new dots."

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: At-Large Board Seat 15 - TIE BREAKING VOTE
by At-Large Staff March 23, 2014

March 23, 2014

Dear All, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) 2014, has asked that a TIE BREAKING VOTE be held to select the candidate to run against Rinalia Abdul Rahim for the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the ALAC/At-Large for 2015-2017 (to take their seat at the 2014 AGM). No candidate in VOTE ROUND 2 received more than 50% of the votes. The next step will be to hold a vote to break the tie between Sébastien Bachollet and Alan Greenberg. The winner of this tie-breaking vote will run against Rinalia Abdul Rahim. ***** Question: Who do you support to run against Rinalia Abdul Rahim for the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the ALAC/At-Large for 2015-2017? Please select one candidate between the two tied candidates below (listed in alphabetical order of the family name): • Sébastien Bachollet • Alan Greenberg ***** TIE BREAKING VOTE Procedure • Please note that the poll for the TIE BREAKING VOTE will be open from Sunday, 23-March-2014 20:00 SGT (12:00 UTC) to Monday, 24-March-2014 17:30 SGT (09:30 UTC). • Once open, electorates will receive Vote Credentials that contain links to BigPulse, the online platform, to cast their vote. • Staff will send reminders, as well as contact electorates who haven’t voted before the poll closes. • The TIE BREAKING VOTE will be a simple majority: electorate members may choose only one candidate for whom they will cast their vote. The candidate with the most votes wins. • If one of the candidates has more than 50% of the votes cast, that candidate will enter the next VOTE pool to compete against Rinalia Abdul Rahim for the Board Director (Seat #15) position. • If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes cast, an in-person, random draw will take place in the VIP room on Monday, 24-March-2014 at 17:45 SGT (09:45 UTC). The winner of the random tie breaking draw will enter the next VOTE pool to compete against Rinalia Abdul Rahim for the Board Director (Seat #15) position. • The VOTE poll following the tie breaking will be open from Monday, 24-March-2014 19:00 SGT (11:00 UTC) to Wednesday 26-March-2014 14:00 SGT (06:00 UTC). This vote will also be a simple majority vote. If one candidate receives more than 50% of the votes cast, that candidate will be declared the final winner and the Board Director selection process is completed. If not, a random tie breaking operation is undertaken on Wednesday, 26 March at 15:30 SGT (07:30 UTC) • The official announcement of the winner of the Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the ALAC/At-Large process (i.e. final winner) will be reported on Thursday, 27 March 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://localhost/applewebdata/::EEFF989A-4B14-4F82-9BE3-76607E7BC0FF:Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto/staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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