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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

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 DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures<https://community.icann.org/x/UgEQAg>" 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 DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/UgEQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 24-June-2012 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

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 DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures<https://community.icann.org/x/UgEQAg>" 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 ALAC Statement on the DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/UgEQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 24-June-2012 23:59 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Ratification of the ALAC/At-Large Improvements Implementation Project: Final Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC/At-Large Improvements Implementation Project: Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34603644/At-Large+Improvem…>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the ALAC/At-Large Improvements Implementation Project: Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34603644/At-Large+Improvem…> for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Final Report can be found on the ALAC/At-Large Improvements Project Final Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/fAIQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 04-June-2012 23:59 UTC to 08-June-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine 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 -- Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

________________________________________ From: ICANN News Alert [communications(a)icann.org] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 6:17 PM To: Matt Ashtiani Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-04jun12-en.htm ________________________________ Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan 4 June 2012 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 4 June 2012 Categories/Tags: Strategic Planning Purpose (Brief): As part of the strategic planning process each year, ICANN seeks public comment to inform the development of the next version of its Strategic Plan. The development cycle for this year's 2013-2016 Strategic Plan recognizes ICANN's ongoing commitment to the bottom-up, decision making model and the importance of extensive consultation with the multi-stakeholder community, the Board and ICANN staff. The purpose of this public comment period is to obtain feedback and collect input on the proposed development timeline<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic/timeline-2013-2016-04jun12…> that will later inform the final version of the 2013-2016 Strategic Plan for approval. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/stratplan2013-04jun12-en.htm This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Program: Updated Applicant Guidebook Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

________________________________________ From: ICANN News Alert [communications(a)icann.org] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 6:31 PM To: Matt Ashtiani Subject: ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Program: Updated Applicant Guidebook Available [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-4-04jun12-en.htm ________________________________ New gTLD Program: Updated Applicant Guidebook Available 4 June 2012 ICANN has issued today a new version of the gTLD Applicant Guidebook<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb>. The Applicant Guidebook describes the requirements and procedures for submitting applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), as well as the criteria and procedures for evaluation. See http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about for more information about the New gTLD Program. The application submission period is now closed, and changes have not been made to the application process. However, in anticipation of the opening of the objection filing period, the relevant information has been updated in the Guidebook. A summary of the changes can be found at http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/summary-changes-applicant-guide…. The summary provides the text revisions in redline, as well as a description and rationale for the changes. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 1 June 2012
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

[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 1 June 2012 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Public Comment Solicitation for FY13 Community Travel Support Guidelines<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-4-01jun12-en.htm> Purpose is to provide community members with the opportunity to review and comment upon the proposed FY13 community travel support guidelines. 1 June 2012 Protecting Trademark Rights in New gTLDs: Selection of Trademark Clearinghouse Service Providers<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-01jun12-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce that it is working with Deloitte and IBM on implementation of Trademark Clearinghouse services. 1 June 2012 ICANN's FY 13 Security, Stability and Resiliency Framework<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-01jun12-en.htm> ICANN is publishing its FY 13 Security, Stability & Resiliency Framework for community review. 1 June 2012 Period of 31 May - 10 June 2012: Public Comment Periods Approaching Closing Date<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01jun12-en.htm> The Following Public Comment periods are approaching their Comment or Reply Period Close dates, 31 May – 10 June 2012. 1 June 2012 Universal Acceptance of All TLDs – Prague Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-31may12-en.htm> At the upcoming ICANN meeting in Prague we will not have a session specific to this topic on the universal acceptance of all top-level domains. Instead we are reaching out to groups such as The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and others in order to schedule times to talk with them about the initiative and how they can help raise awareness. 31 May 2012 New gTLD Update (30 May 2012)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-30may12-en.htm> The TLD Application System, or TAS, has now closed. 30 May 2012 WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey - Draft<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30may12-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council's WHOIS Survey Working Group (WSWG) requests community input on the draft WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey. 30 May 2012 TAS Interruption - Update (29 May 2012)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29may12-en.htm> The TLD Application System, or TAS, is scheduled to close tomorrow, 30 May 2012, at 23:59 GMT/UTC. 29 May 2012 Notice of Extension of ICANN Comment Period: ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29may12-en.htm> ICANN has extended the ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget public comment period until 8 June 2012, with the reply period closing on June 15th 2012. 29 May 2012 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://prague44.icann.org/files/meetings/prague2012/prague44-logo-225x140-2…]<http://prague44.icann.org/> 24 - 29 June 2012: 44th International Public ICANN Meeting - Prague<http://prague44.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, 2011 - 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY12 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Interisle Consulting Group's WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-04jun12-en.htm ________________________________ Interisle Consulting Group's WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey 4 June 2012 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 4 June 2012 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): This survey, conducted by the Interisle Consulting Group in Boston, MA, USA, is intended to help the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council determine the feasibility of conducting an extensive analytical study ("full study") into communication Relay and identity Reveal requests sent for gTLD domain names registered using Proxy and Privacy services. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/whois-pp-survey-04jun12-en.htm This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04jun12-en.htm ________________________________ Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report 4 June 2012 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 4 June 2012 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): The Generic Names Supporting Organization's (GNSO) Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part C Working Group has published its Initial Report and is looking for community input on its proposed recommendations for changes to the existing IRTP. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/irtp-c-initial-report-04jun12-e… This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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NOW OPEN/ESTÁ ABIERTO/MAINTENANT OUVERT: North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) Survey Project - EN, ES, FR
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

Dear All, The following message is being sent on behalf of Beau Brendler and Glenn McKnight. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> -- Dear All, The North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) Survey Project<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XPZ967N> is now open. They survey was funded by ICANN, the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which oversees the domain name system (DNS). We have designed it to get a range of feedback from Internet users and people in the ICANN community to help us, in turn, provide insight for our own policy work in North America, and to assist policy development in ICANN. The survey will open starting at 23:59 UTC on June 3 2012. It will close at 23:59 UTC on June 25. All information gathered will be confidential; no personally identifiable information will be kept, nor used for any purpose other than survey compilation. The survey is divided into four sections and should take a total of 10 minutes to complete: Section One: Internet Use Section Two: About ICANN Section Three: Internet Concerns and Challenges Section Four: Recommendations and Suggestions Your contributions will be helpful and we appreciate your time. Your insights will help to make a better Internet. Thank you, Beau Brendler and Glenn McKnight Survey Project Coordinators -- Hola, Gracias por su interés en la encuesta de la Organización Norteamericana de At- Large (NARALO)<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NYPM8L7>. El proyecto de esta encuesta ha sido financiado por ICANN, la “ International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers”, la cual supervisa el sistema de nombres de dominio. (DNS). Hemos diseñado la encuesta para obtener una amplia retroalimentación de los usuarios de internet, gente de la comunidad de ICANN, a los efectos de colaborar con el desarrollo de políticas de Internet en Norte América y para asistir en el desarrollo de políticas dentro de ICANN. La encuesta se abrirá empezando el 21 de Mayo del 2012 a las 23:59 UTC. Cerrara a las 23:59 UTC el 25 de Junio. Toda la información reunida será confidencial; la información identificable personalmente no será almacenada, ni usada para ningún propósito otro que la compilación de la encuesta. La encuesta esta dividida en cuatro secciones y debe tomar un total de 10 minutos para completar: Sección Uno: Uso de Internet. Sección Dos: Acerca de la ICANN. Sección Tres: Preocupaciones y Desafíos en Internet. Sección Cuatro: Recomendaciones y Sugerencias. Sus aportes serán de gran ayuda para lograr un mejor Internet. Desde ya, le agradecemos el tiempo dedicado a contestar esta encuesta. Gracias, Beau Brendler and Glenn McKnight Survey Project Coordinators --- Bonjour, Nous vous remercions de l’intérêt que vous avez porté au sondage du North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO)<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NY5XKQX>. Ce projet a été financé par ICANN, International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, qui contrôlent les noms de domaine (DNS). L’objectif est de recueillir l’avis des utilisateurs de l’internet et des membres de la communauté ICANN, afin qu’ils nous aident à leur tour, à fournir une perspective sur notre travail en Amérique du Nord et à assister au développement des politiques ICANN Le sondage sera ouvert à 23 :59 UTC le 21 Mai 2012 et fermera à 23 :59 UTC le 25 Juin 2012. Toute information recueillie sera confidentielle, aucune information personnelle ne sera conservée ou utilisée pour autre usage que celui du sondage. Le sondage est divisé en quatre sections et ne devrait pas prendre plus de dix minutes à compléter Section Une : Usage Internet Section Deux : au sujet d’ ICANN Section Trois : Défis et Préoccupations liés à l’Internet Section Quatre : Recommandations et Suggestions Votre aide sera d’une grande utilité et contribuera à l’amélioration de l’Internet. Nous apprécions le temps que vous y consacrerez. Merci, Beau Brendler and Glenn McKnight Survey Project Coordinators

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the WHOIS Policy Review Team Final Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

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 WHOIS Policy Review Team Final Report<https://community.icann.org/x/PAEQAg>" 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 ALAC Statement on the WHOIS Policy Review Team Final Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/PAEQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 7-June-2012 23:59 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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