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ICANN News Alert -- WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2014

Jan. 6, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06jan14-en.htm ________________________________ WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem 6 January 2014 Join the Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/governance-ecos…> for an update and interactive discussion. Date: Monday, 13 January 2014 Time: 19:00-20:30 UTC (Time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Strategy+Panel+on+…) Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2014 Time: 12:00-13:30 UTC (Time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Strategy+Panel+on+…) You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem. ICANN Strategy Panels'<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm> work will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. This webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. ICANN Strategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue: your feedback and contributions are key to this project and will be carefully considered. Webinar Details Please join the webinar either on Monday, 13 January 2014 at 19:00-20:30 UTC (duration: 90 minutes) or on Wednesday, 15 January 2014 at 12:00-13:30 UTC (duration: 90 minutes). The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. The meetings will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. The sessions will be conducted in English. Participants will be given the opportunity to offer comments and to ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to alice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org> by Sunday, 12 January 2014 – 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. Please indicate which call you wish to join. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call.

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Updated call schedule/ GNSO WG & At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2014

Jan. 6, 2014

Dear All, Please find below the updated list of GNSO and At-Large calls for the week of the 06th of January. Tuesday 07 January 14:00 UTC: GAC/ GNSO Consultation call (Closed) 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/ljefAg 15:00 UTC: PPSAI WG - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 08 January 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/QzCfAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG - https://community.icann.org/x/qwKMAg Thursday 09 January 14:00 UTC Transliteration and Tranlsation of Contact Information WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 15:00 UTC: ATLAS II OC call - https://community.icann.org/x/yTefAg 21:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Principle Sub Team - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag Friday 10 January 1600 UTC: ATLAS II Events call - https://community.icann.org/x/nwCuAg 1900 UTC: Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) call - https://community.icann.org/x/hQWuAg 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%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> One World, One Internet

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Updated Call Schedule / GNSO WG & At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2014

Jan. 6, 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 next 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 06 January 15:00 UTC: IRTP D WG - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 21:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Definitions Sub team call: https://community.icann.org/x/_yifAg (initially 20:00 UTC) Tuesday 07 January 14:00 UTC: GAC/ GNSO Consultation call (Closed) 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/ljefAg 15:00 UTC: PPSAI WG - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 08 January 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/QzCfAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG - https://community.icann.org/x/qwKMAg Thursday 09 January 14:00 UTC Transliteration and Tranlsation of Contact Information WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 15:00 UTC: ATLAS II OC call - https://community.icann.org/x/yTefAg 21:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Principle Sub Team - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag Friday 10th January 2014 1600 UTC: ATLAS II Events call - https://community.icann.org/x/nwCuAg 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>> One World, One Internet _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org%3cmailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Updated 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 next 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 06 January 15:00 UTC: IRTP D WG - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Definitions Sub team call: https://community.icann.org/x/_yifAg Tuesday 07 January 14:00 UTC: GAC/ GNSO Consultation call (Closed) 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/ljefAg 15:00 UTC: PPSAI WG - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 08 January 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/QzCfAg 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG - https://community.icann.org/x/qwKMAg Thursday 09 January 14:00 UTC Transliteration and Tranlsation of Contact Information WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 15:00 UTC: ATLAS II OC call - https://community.icann.org/x/yTefAg 21:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Principle Sub Team - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag Friday 10th January 2014 1600 UTC: ATLAS II Events call - https://community.icann.org/x/nwCuAg 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> One World, One Internet _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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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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ANNOUNCEMENT: Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 2, 2014

Jan. 2, 2014

Dear All, Please note that there has been a Request For Written Community Feedback on the Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations. Please note that the At-Large Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg> has been created to help facilitate this process. 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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Fwd: [atrt2] ATRT2 Final Report
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Jan. 2, 2014

Jan. 2, 2014

Dear all, FYI -- the final report of the Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 has been sent to the Board Chair. The report includes many recommendations as well as observations on the past implementation of ATRT1 recommendations. It is hoped that the Board will take action not only on recommendations made but also on observations made. Kind regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair Member of the ATRT2 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [atrt2] ATRT2 Final Report Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:35:14 +0000 From: Brian Cute <bcute(a)pir.org> To: Steve Crocker <Steve(a)shinkuro.com> CC: Mark McFadden <MarkMcFadden(a)icc-uk.com>, "ATRT2 \(atrt2(a)icann.org\)" <atrt2(a)icann.org> Steve, On behalf of ATRT2 and pursuant to the Affirmation of Commitments, attached is the ATRT2 Final Report and Recommendations for submission to the ICANN Board of Directors. ATRT2 wishes to recognize and thank the ICANN Staff for its support and diligence during the course of ATRT2's work. Led by Denise Michel and her staff, particular recognition is given to Larisa Gurnick, Alice Jansen and Charla Shambley whose tireless work and attention to detail assisted the ATRT2 in producing this Final Report. We also thank the entire ICANN Community, the Board, and Steve as a member of ATRT2, for thoughtful engagement and feedback throughout the process. Regards, Brian Cute Chair Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2

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ICANN Newsletter -- 27 December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 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 27 December 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd.<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24dec13-en.htm> ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. 24 December 2013 Beta Testing for Automated Registrar Onboarding System (AROS) to Begin in January 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24dec13-en.htm> In an effort to prepare for the upcoming launch of a new Registry/Registrar accreditation tool, ICANN is inviting Registries and Registrars to participate in a Beta Test session of Automated Registrar Onboarding System (AROS). 24 December 2013 ICANN Publishes Quarterly Financial Report (Q1) for Fiscal Year 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24dec13-en.htm> ICANN achieves another milestone in its financial accountability and transparency, with the publication for the first time of its quarterly financial statements report. 24 December 2013 Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for Singapore Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23dec13-en.htm> 42 fellows from 31 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 49th Public Meeting in Singapore, 23-27 March 2014. 23 December 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 FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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Happy Holidays and Thank You!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2013

Dear All, To those of you who celebrate, we wish you the happiest of holidays! To all we would like to thank you for all of your extraordinary efforts this year in advancing the mission of At-Large and of ICANN. At-Large Staff are very much are looking forward to supporting you this next year which will bring many exciting activities. Kind 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 News Alert -- Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 24, 2013

Dec. 24, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24dec13-en.htm ________________________________ Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd. 24 December 2013 ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. The affected gTLD registries have processed the bulk transfers. Former registrant-customers of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. should receive notices from BigRock Solutions Ltd. advising of the transfer. Customer questions about the transfer should be directed to BigRock Solutions Ltd. (for contact details see http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1495.html or visit the website directly at http://www.bigrock.com/) Additional information about these bulk transfers is provided below. FAQs Q. Why were these transfers authorized by ICANN? A. The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. was terminated for failure by the registrar to comply with its RAA. Dynamic Dolphin, Inc.'s RAA terminated effective 20 December 2013 and the termination notice is posted here: ICANN Sends Notice of Termination<http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/serad-to-manning-22nov13-en.pdf> [PDF, 565 KB]. As a result, Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. is no longer permitted to register or manage gTLD registrations. ICANN authorized bulk transfers pursuant to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy to ensure that the registrant-customers of this registrar would not be harmed by their registrar's discontinued ability to manage the registrations. Q. How was the gaining registrar selected? A. ICANN followed its De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure (see http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/drt/dartp-11jul13-en.pdf [PDF, 129 KB]) to identify a gaining registrar for the gTLD names formerly managed by the de-accredited registrar. Through this process, BigRock Solutions Ltd. was identified. Q. Will BigRock Solutions Ltd. attempt to contact the affected registrants? What should customers of this de-accredited registrar do now? A. Former customers of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. should receive a notice of the transfer and instructions for continued management of their names from BigRock Solutions Ltd. Affected customers who do not receive notices from BigRock Solutions Ltd. should contact BigRock Solutions Ltd. by using the contact information provided at http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1495.html. Q. Do registrants have to pay a fee for the bulk transfer? A. No, there is no cost to registrants for the bulk transfer. Unlike a normal inter-registrar transfer, the registration terms will not be extended by a year. Accordingly, it is important to contact BigRock Solutions Ltd. if your registration will expire soon in order to maintain your registration. Q. What if affected registrants want to select a different registrar? A. Registrants will continue to be able to transfer their registrations to other registrars under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (see http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/) Note that BigRock Solutions Ltd. may deny transfers for the first 60 days following the bulk transfer, at its discretion. This 60-day period is permissible under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy and is intended to help protect registrants. The registrant may need to renew names that will expire during the first 60 days following the transfer to BigRock Solutions Ltd. by using the details provided above. Q. How will Dynamic Dolphin's customers know if a message purportedly from BigRock Solutions Ltd. is legitimate? A. The message from BigRock Solutions Ltd. should direct you to its website or refer you to other contact information provided above. For general advice about avoiding phishing email messages, you may also wish to refer to the materials prepared by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (see http://www.antiphishing.org/resources/overview/avoid-phishing-scams)

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