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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

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<https://community.icann.org/x/bwfRAg> Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections<https://community.icann.org/x/bwfRAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/bwfRAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28-February-2014 12:00 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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Re: [ALAC-Announce] [AFRI-Discuss] STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: Goodbye to Matt and Welcome to Xinyue (Ariel) Liang
by Etienne Tshishimbi Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Bonjour à tous, Bienvenue à M. Ariel, Que Dieu bénisse votre travail au sien de la communauté At-Large d'ICANN. Merci! Hello everyone, Welcome to Mr Ariel, God bless your work in his community of ICANN At-Large. Thank you! 2014-02-20 10:25 GMT+01:00 Baudouin SCHOMBE <b.schombe(a)gmail.com>: > One day or another, this happens and here is Matt leaving us without > leaving us really because there are that person who was superbly attentive > to all our concerns. > > We hail from the same occasion the arrival of Ariel action, we believe, > will make very good coordination with satisfaction for At Large community. > > *SCHOMBE BAUDOUIN* > *REPRESENTANT OFFICIEL TICAFRICA ET CYBERVILLAGE@FRICA/RDC* > > *COORDINATION NATIONALE CAFECCOORDINATION NATIONALE REPRONTIC* > > Téléphone mobile:+243998983491/+243813684512 > email : b.schombe(a)gmail.com > skype : b.schombe > blog : http://akimambo.unblog.fr > > > > > > 2014-02-18 19:04 GMT+01:00 ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>: > > > Dear All, > > > > After nearly three years helping to support the At-Large community, Matt > > Ashtiani will be moving to the Strategic Initiatives division to take up > > his new role as Strategic Initiatives Manager. He will be transitioning > out > > of his current position over the next several weeks. The At-Large staff > > support team thanks Matt for his great work and wish him all the best in > > his new position! We’ll miss you, Matt! > > > > At the same time, we are very happy to be able to welcome Xinyue (Ariel) > > Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> in her new > > role as At-Large Policy Coordinator. Ariel has a perfect skill set for > > supporting the At-Large community, including strong communication, > creative > > and language skills as well as international experience. Prior to joining > > ICANN, Ariel interned at the United Nations Secretariat in New York to > > assist the marketing communications efforts of the Department of Public > > Information. She also worked at the Washington D.C. office of Mitsui & > Co., > > where she researched, analyzed, and reported on U.S. policy issues > > significant to Mitsui’s business in the Asia-Pacific region. Ariel > > completed a Master’s Degree in Communications at Columbia University and > > received her Bachelor’s Degree in Global and Transnational History from > > Vanderbilt University. In addition to her native Mandarin Chinese, she is > > fluent in English and proficient in Japanese. She will be based in the > > Washington, D.C. Engagement Office. > > > > With Ariel’s arrival, the At-Large staff has expanded its global reach in > > terms of international experience, cultural background and language > skills. > > Welcome, Ariel! > > > > Regards, > > > > ** > > > > Chers Tous > > > > Après près de trois ans à soutenir la communauté At-Large , Matt Ashtiani > > nous quitte pour rejoindre le département des Initiatives Stratégiques > dans > > son nouveau rôle de Directeur des Initiatives Stratégiques . Il fera la > > transition de sa position actuelle au cours des prochaines semaines . > > L'équipe du personnel At-Large remercie Matt pour son excellent travail > et > > lui souhaitons bonne chance dans ses nouvelles fonctions ! Tu vas nous > > manquer , Matt ! > > > > En même temps , nous sommes très heureux de pouvoir accueillir Xinyue ( > > Ariel ) Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> dans > > son nouveau rôle de Coordinatrice de la Politique At-Large . Ariel a un > > ensemble de compétences parfait pour soutenir la communauté At-Large , y > > compris des compétences en communication, créativité et linguistiques > ainsi > > qu'une expérience internationale . Avant de rejoindre ICANN , Ariel était > > interne au Secrétariat de l'ONU à New York pour assister dans la > > communication et le marketing du ministère de l'information Public . > Elle a > > également travaillé au bureau de Washington DC Mitsui & Co. , où elle a > > étudié , analysé , et rapporté sur les questions importantes de la > > politique américaine à l'activité de Mitsui dans la région > Asie-Pacifique . > > Ariel à obtenue une maîtrise en Communication à l'Université Columbia et > > son baccalauréat en histoire transnationale et globale à l'Université > > Vanderbilt . En plus de sa langue maternelle qui est le Mandarin, Ariel > > parle couramment l'anglais et maîtrise le japonais . Elle sera basée dans > > le Bureau de Washington , DC. > > > > A présent, avec l'arrivée d'Ariel , le personnel At-Large a élargi sa > > portée mondiale en termes d'expérience internationale , de culture et de > > compétences linguistiques . Bienvenue , Ariel ! > > > > Cordialement, > > > > ** > > Estimados todos, > > > > Después de casi tres años apoyando a la comunidad de At - Large, Matt > > Ashtiani se cambiara a la División de Iniciativas Estratégicas en el rol > de > > Gerente de Iniciativas Estratégicas. En las siguientes semana, Matt > estará > > en una etapa de transición de salida de su actual posición. El personal > de > > At - Large le agradece a Matt su buen trabajo y le desea lo mejor en su > > nueva posición! Te extrañaremos Matt! > > > > Al mismo tiempo, estamos muy felices de dar la bienvenida a Xinyue > (Ariel) > > Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> en su nuevo > > rol como Coordinador de Políticas de At Large. Ariel tiene un perfecto > > conjunto de cualidades para apoyar a la comunidad de At-Large, incluyendo > > fuertes habilidades de comunicación, en lenguajes y creatividad así como > > experiencia internacional. Antes de ICANN, Ariel fue practicante en la > > Secretaria de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York donde ayudo en el > > departamento de Información Publica en temas de comunicaciones y > mercadeo. > > Ariel también trabajo en la oficina de Mitsui & Co. de Washington D.C. > > donde analizo, investigo y reporto sobre temas de política de los > Estados > > Unidos de relevancia para los negocios de Mitsui en la región de Asia – > > Pacifico. Ariel termino su Maestría en Comunicaciones en la Universidad > de > > Columbia y recibió su bachillerato en Historia Global y Transnacional de > la > > Universidad de Vanderbilt. Además de su lengua materna el Chino Mandarín, > > Ariel es fluida en Ingles y tiene conocimientos de Japonés. Ariel estará > > basada en la oficina de Engagement de Washington, D.C. > > > > Con la llegada de Ariel, el staff de At-Large staff ha expandido su > > alcance global en términos de experiencia internacional, diversidad > > cultural y multiplicidad de idiomas. Bienvenida, Ariel! > > > > ** > > > > 亲爱的朋友们： > > > > 经过将近三年支持帮助一般会员群体，Matt Ashtiani > > > 将转入战略项目部门，承担战略项目经理的新职责。在未来几个星期内，他将逐渐退出他现任的职位。一般会员支持团队的工作人员感谢Matt所作出的杰出贡献，并祝愿他在新的职位上一帆风顺。我们会想念你的，Matt! > > > > 与此同时，我们热烈欢迎梁心悦（Ariel）出任新一届的一般会员政策协调员。Ariel< > > http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm > > > >具有极强的沟通力、创造力、语言技能以及海外经历，能够有效地为一般会员群体服务。在加入ICANN之前，Ariel曾在纽约联合国总部秘书处实习，协助新闻部的传播营销工作。她还曾就职于三井物产的华盛顿特区办事处，调查、分析并报道对三井物产在亚洲太平洋地区的业务有所影响的美国政策。Ariel取得了哥伦比亚大学的传媒学硕士学位以及范德堡大学的国际史学士学位。除了她的母语中文之外，她的英语流利并且精通日语。她将在华盛顿特区的办公室工作。 > > > > 随着Ariel的到来，一般会员支持团队将增加更多的国际经历、文化背景以及语言能力，从而扩大全球影响力。欢迎你，Ariel! > > > > Regards, > > At-Large Staff > > > > 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto: > > staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > AFRI-Discuss mailing list > > AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss > > > > Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org > > > > Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this > > list are more accurate: > > > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… > _______________________________________________ > AFRI-Discuss mailing list > AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss > > Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org > > Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this > list are more accurate: > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… >

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Reminder - Interpretation & dial-out? / Briefing Call on FY15 Budget Request Process
by At-Large Staff Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Please confirm whether you require FR or ES interpretation. This will be provided upon the receipt by At-Large staff of 3 requests or more for each language (please confirm to STAFF as soon as possible). We currently only have 1x FR and 1x ES interpretation. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. ************* Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, will be holding an At-Large Briefing Call on the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process on Friday, 21 February at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/p5zf4er The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/qgrRAg Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/fy15community/ Please confirm whether you require FR or ES interpretation. This will be provided upon the receipt by At-Large staff of 3 requests or more for each language (please confirm to STAFF as soon as possible). The purpose of the Briefing Call is to provide an overview of the process and timeline for the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process for ALAC and RALO requests. Information on the process and the timeline is available on the At-Large FY15 Budget Development Workspace at: https://community.icann.org/x/BzOfAg 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 Policy Update -- February 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 19, 2014

Policy Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update Volume 14, Issue 2 — February 2014 ________________________________ Contents Across ICANN 1. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#1> ASO 1. ASO Updates<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#2> 2. NRO and RIR Updates<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#3> ccNSO 1. ccNSO Travel Funding<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#4> 2. IDN TLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#5> 3. Framework of Interpretation Working Group Interim Report Comments Closed<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#6> GNSO 1. GNSO Data & Metrics for Policy Making Charter Approved by the GNSO Council – Call for WG Volunteers<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#7> 2. Invitation to GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#8> 3. ICANN Board Adopts Thick Whois Policy Recommendations<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#9> 4. Invitation to Join GNSO-SSR – A GNSO Sponsored Security, Stability, Resiliency (SSR) Mailing List<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#10> 5. Board Acknowledges Receipt of GNSO Recommendations on Protections for the Identifiers of IGOs and INGOs in All gTLDs - Directs NGPC to Develop An Approach to Address GAC Advice<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#11> At-Large 1. At-Large Board Director Slate of Candidates Selected by the BCEC – Next Steps<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#12> 2. ATLAS II Preparations Continue<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#13> 3. ALAC Submits Two Policy Advice Statements to Date in 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#14> 4. The At-Large Community Expands to 170 - At-Large Structures<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#15> GAC 1. Follow-Up To the GAC Buenos Aires Communiqué<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-feb14-en.htm#16>

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Contractual Compliance Monthly Update -- January 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 19, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> January 2014 Contractual Compliance Monthly Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/resources/compliance/ January 2014 ________________________________ Table of Contents 1 * General Update * Audit Program Update * Complaints Handling and Enforcement Summary http://www.icann.org/en/resources/compliance/update/update-jan14-en.htm ________________________________ 1 This update is provided for information purposes only. Please do not rely on the information contained within this update to make conclusions or business decisions.

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Meeting Invitation / Briefing Call on FY15 Budget Request Process
by At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, will be holding an At-Large Briefing Call on the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process on Friday, 21 February at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/p5zf4er The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/qgrRAg Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/fy15community/ Please confirm whether you require FR or ES interpretation. This will be provided upon the receipt by At-Large staff of 3 requests or more for each language (please confirm to STAFF as soon as possible). The purpose of the Briefing Call is to provide an overview of the process and timeline for the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process for ALAC and RALO requests. Information on the process and the timeline is available on the At-Large FY15 Budget Development Workspace at: https://community.icann.org/x/BzOfAg 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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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: Goodbye to Matt and Welcome to Xinyue (Ariel) Liang
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

Dear All, After nearly three years helping to support the At-Large community, Matt Ashtiani will be moving to the Strategic Initiatives division to take up his new role as Strategic Initiatives Manager. He will be transitioning out of his current position over the next several weeks. The At-Large staff support team thanks Matt for his great work and wish him all the best in his new position! We’ll miss you, Matt! At the same time, we are very happy to be able to welcome Xinyue (Ariel) Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> in her new role as At-Large Policy Coordinator. Ariel has a perfect skill set for supporting the At-Large community, including strong communication, creative and language skills as well as international experience. Prior to joining ICANN, Ariel interned at the United Nations Secretariat in New York to assist the marketing communications efforts of the Department of Public Information. She also worked at the Washington D.C. office of Mitsui & Co., where she researched, analyzed, and reported on U.S. policy issues significant to Mitsui’s business in the Asia-Pacific region. Ariel completed a Master’s Degree in Communications at Columbia University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Global and Transnational History from Vanderbilt University. In addition to her native Mandarin Chinese, she is fluent in English and proficient in Japanese. She will be based in the Washington, D.C. Engagement Office. With Ariel’s arrival, the At-Large staff has expanded its global reach in terms of international experience, cultural background and language skills. Welcome, Ariel! Regards, ** Chers Tous Après près de trois ans à soutenir la communauté At-Large , Matt Ashtiani nous quitte pour rejoindre le département des Initiatives Stratégiques dans son nouveau rôle de Directeur des Initiatives Stratégiques . Il fera la transition de sa position actuelle au cours des prochaines semaines . L'équipe du personnel At-Large remercie Matt pour son excellent travail et lui souhaitons bonne chance dans ses nouvelles fonctions ! Tu vas nous manquer , Matt ! En même temps , nous sommes très heureux de pouvoir accueillir Xinyue ( Ariel ) Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> dans son nouveau rôle de Coordinatrice de la Politique At-Large . Ariel a un ensemble de compétences parfait pour soutenir la communauté At-Large , y compris des compétences en communication, créativité et linguistiques ainsi qu'une expérience internationale . Avant de rejoindre ICANN , Ariel était interne au Secrétariat de l'ONU à New York pour assister dans la communication et le marketing du ministère de l'information Public . Elle a également travaillé au bureau de Washington DC Mitsui & Co. , où elle a étudié , analysé , et rapporté sur les questions importantes de la politique américaine à l'activité de Mitsui dans la région Asie-Pacifique . Ariel à obtenue une maîtrise en Communication à l'Université Columbia et son baccalauréat en histoire transnationale et globale à l'Université Vanderbilt . En plus de sa langue maternelle qui est le Mandarin, Ariel parle couramment l'anglais et maîtrise le japonais . Elle sera basée dans le Bureau de Washington , DC. A présent, avec l'arrivée d'Ariel , le personnel At-Large a élargi sa portée mondiale en termes d'expérience internationale , de culture et de compétences linguistiques . Bienvenue , Ariel ! Cordialement, ** Estimados todos, Después de casi tres años apoyando a la comunidad de At - Large, Matt Ashtiani se cambiara a la División de Iniciativas Estratégicas en el rol de Gerente de Iniciativas Estratégicas. En las siguientes semana, Matt estará en una etapa de transición de salida de su actual posición. El personal de At - Large le agradece a Matt su buen trabajo y le desea lo mejor en su nueva posición! Te extrañaremos Matt! Al mismo tiempo, estamos muy felices de dar la bienvenida a Xinyue (Ariel) Liang<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm> en su nuevo rol como Coordinador de Políticas de At Large. Ariel tiene un perfecto conjunto de cualidades para apoyar a la comunidad de At-Large, incluyendo fuertes habilidades de comunicación, en lenguajes y creatividad así como experiencia internacional. Antes de ICANN, Ariel fue practicante en la Secretaria de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York donde ayudo en el departamento de Información Publica en temas de comunicaciones y mercadeo. Ariel también trabajo en la oficina de Mitsui & Co. de Washington D.C. donde analizo, investigo y reporto sobre temas de política de los Estados Unidos de relevancia para los negocios de Mitsui en la región de Asia – Pacifico. Ariel termino su Maestría en Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Columbia y recibió su bachillerato en Historia Global y Transnacional de la Universidad de Vanderbilt. Además de su lengua materna el Chino Mandarín, Ariel es fluida en Ingles y tiene conocimientos de Japonés. Ariel estará basada en la oficina de Engagement de Washington, D.C. Con la llegada de Ariel, el staff de At-Large staff ha expandido su alcance global en términos de experiencia internacional, diversidad cultural y multiplicidad de idiomas. Bienvenida, Ariel! ** 亲爱的朋友们：经过将近三年支持帮助一般会员群体，Matt Ashtiani 将转入战略项目部门，承担战略项目经理的新职责。在未来几个星期内，他将逐渐退出他现任的职位。一般会员支持团队的工作人员感谢Matt所作出的杰出贡献，并祝愿他在新的职位上一帆风顺。我们会想念你的，Matt! 与此同时，我们热烈欢迎梁心悦（Ariel）出任新一届的一般会员政策协调员。Ariel<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/liang-ariel.htm>具有极强的沟通力、创造力、语言技能以及海外经历，能够有效地为一般会员群体服务。在加入ICANN之前，Ariel曾在纽约联合国总部秘书处实习，协助新闻部的传播营销工作。她还曾就职于三井物产的华盛顿特区办事处，调查、分析并报道对三井物产在亚洲太平洋地区的业务有所影响的美国政策。Ariel取得了哥伦比亚大学的传媒学硕士学位以及范德堡大学的国际史学士学位。除了她的母语中文之外，她的英语流利并且精通日语。她将在华盛顿特区的办公室工作。随着Ariel的到来，一般会员支持团队将增加更多的国际经历、文化背景以及语言能力，从而扩大全球影响力。欢迎你，Ariel! Regards, At-Large Staff 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 14 February 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 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 14 February 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Seated<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14feb14-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce that the Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) has been seated. 14 February 2014 Statement from the I* Leaders Coordination Meeting, Santa Monica, 14 February 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14feb14-en.htm> Leaders of the organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet technical infrastructure (loosely referred to as "I* leaders") met last week in Santa Monica, California, USA. During the 2-day meeting, they discussed activities underway and exchanged views and updates on a range of topics. 14 February 2014 Qualified Launch Program for New gTLD Registries<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13feb14-en.htm> As contemplated by the TMCH Requirements, a Qualified Launch Program may be developed and incorporated into the requirements. A draft of the Qualified Launch Program Addendum (the "QLP Addendum") is being posted for comment to give the community an opportunity to review and provide feedback. 13 February 2014 WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm> You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework. The work of the ICANN Strategy Panels will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. 12 February 2014 Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11feb14-en.htm> To solicit community input regarding a proposed review mechanism to address perceived inconsistent Expert Determinations in the String Confusion Objection process in the New gTLD Program. The review mechanism will be limited to the Expert Determinations made on String Confusion objections for .CAR/.CARS and .CAM/.COM. 11 February 2014 ICANN CEO to Meet with Chinese Internet Industry Leaders in Beijing<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-11feb14-en> Beijing, China… ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer Fadi Chehadé has arrived in Beijing for several days of meetings with leaders of China's Internet and telecommunications community. 11 February 2014 Request for Information on Registration Directory Service User Accreditation (Available Until 10 March 2014)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-10feb14-en.htm> ICANN is publishing Request for Information (RFI) to identify any organizations capable of accrediting users of the new Registration Directory Service (RDS) now under consideration to replace the current WHOIS system. 10 February 2014 Proposed Modifications to GNSO Operating Procedures to Address Resubmission of Motions and Working Group Self Assessment<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10feb14-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation (SCI) is recommending a modification of: (1) the GNSO Operating Procedures to include the possibility of Resubmission of Motions to the GNSO Council; and (2) the GNSO Working Group (WG) Guidelines to Add a WG Self Assessment Mechanism. 10 February 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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Meeting Invitation / Briefing Call on FY15 Budget Request Process
by At-Large Staff Feb. 17, 2014

Feb. 17, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, will be holding an At-Large Briefing Call on the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process on Friday, 21 February at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/p5zf4er The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/qgrRAg Please confirm whether you require FR or ES interpretation. This will be provided upon the receipt by At-Large staff of 3 requests or more for each language (please confirm to STAFF as soon as possible) The purpose of the Briefing Call is to provide an overview of the process and timeline for the FY15 Community Special Budget Request Process for ALAC and RALO requests. Information on the process and the timeline is available on the At-Large FY15 Budget Development Workspace at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY15+Budget+Development +Workspace. 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 News Alert -- Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Seated
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 15, 2014

Feb. 15, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Seated 14 February 2014 ICANN is pleased to announce that the Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) has been seated. Following the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm> published on 11 July 2013, the Task Force on Arabic Script Internationalized Domain Names<https://community.icann.org/display/MES/Task+Force+on+Arabic+Script+IDNs> (TF-AIDN), a community-driven initiative of the Middle East Strategy Working Group (MESWG), has developed and submitted to ICANN, on 13 January 2014, the Proposal for Generation Panel for Arabic Script Label Generation Ruleset for the Root Zone<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…> [PDF, 772 KB] (LGR Procedure). ICANN staff has reviewed the proposal including panel composition and scope, to ensure that requirements set forth in the LGR Procedure<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…> [PDF, 772 KB], and in particular the criteria set forth in the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm>, are fulfilled. ICANN would also like to use this opportunity to thank each of the members for offering their time and expertise to volunteer on the Arabic Script Generation Panel. With composition and work plan approved, the Arabic Script Generation Panel will start its work on the label generation rules. According to the LGR Procedure<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…> [PDF, 772 KB], the starting point of any Generation Panel's work is the maximal set of code points defined by the Integration Panel as well as a set of Default Whole Label Variant Evaluation Rules. The full specification of Generation Panel's tasks can be found in the LGR Procedure<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…> [PDF, 772 KB] in particular, Section B.3 "Variant Rule Generation Procedure". ICANN will provide a central public location workspace on the project website<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Arabic+Script+GP> where Arabic Script Generation Panel composition, work plan updates, public reports, contact details, and any other relevant information will be included. As a reminder, and to highlight the importance of script community involvement required in the development of the IDN Root Zone LGR, we would like to reiterate the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm>. A successful development of the IDN Root Zone LGR depends on having Generation Panels for each script represented in the Root Zone. In the first stages of the IDN Root Zone LGR development and in addition to ongoing efforts with the Arabic script, Generation Panel formation is expected to cover following scripts: Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin, Bengali, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Georgian (i.e., scripts represented in existing applications from both New gTLD and IDN ccTLD Programs). For further information on how to form a Generation Panel or to express individual or group statements of interest for the establishment of a Generation Panel, please refer to the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm> and to the additional supporting documentation provided on the Root Zone LGR Project website<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Root+Zone+LGR+Proje…>.

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