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Call for Membership in At-Large new gTLD Review Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

Dear All, The following call for membership of the At-Large new gTLD Review Group is sent on behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC. ** Dear All, Background The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has approved the procedure by which At-Large and ALAC can submit public comments on and file objections to new gTLD applications as proposed by the At- Large new gTLD Working Group (ANgWG - https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/New+GTLDs) This procedure forms the basis of the work of the At-Large new gTLD Review Group (gTLD RG - https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+gTLD+Review+Group+W orkspace#). The gTLD RG needs to be in place and ready to work by the date when applications are revealed and the comment period is set. Therefore, we are asking the RALOs to make their recommendations to the ALAC by 8 May 2012, so the ALAC can vote on these recommendations. The RG should be in place and up to speed by 14 May 2012 (being the approximate commencement date of the 60 day Application Comment Period and the 7 month Objection Period of the First Round). The gTLD RG is tasked with: * receiving the comments from At-Large either directly via email or indirectly via RALO conference calls; * creating/updating the new gTLD wiki comment pages; * giving status updates of which new gTLD received comments each week; * informing RALOs of deadlines for comments during the ACP, and for objection statements during the objection period; * reviewing the comments/objections received and giving ALAC its recommendations on them; * composing the final draft of the comments/objections agreed on in close cooperation with their original authors. gTLD RG term The gTLD RG term period finishes with the end of the objection period of the whole first round. gTLD RG Composition The ANgWG had determined that, at least initially, the gTLD RG be composed of: - 2 members to be recommended by each of the RALOs - 1 member volunteer from each region All members being determined by the ALAC. Should the work load require adding people to the gTLD RG at a later time, that decision can be made by the gTLD RG itself in consultation with the ANgWG. gTLD RG Requirements Members of the gTLD RG are required to: A. understand the approved ALAC procedure (https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Proposal+for+the+ALAC+ to+submit+public+comments+on+and+file+possible+objections+to+new+gTLD+Applic ations+2012+Workspace) by which At-Large and the ALAC can submit public comments on and file objections to new gTLD applications B. be able to use the At-Large wiki to create/edit/update wiki pages C. be able to work in English D. have an understanding of ICANN's Applicant Guidebook (AGB; http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/guidebook-full-11jan12-en.pdf) which describes the application process for new gTLDs from start to finish E. be able to give a flexible commitment of time. It is estimated that on the average, 2-3 hours per week would be needed and there would be bi-weekly conference calls over the 7 month objection period. However, in such processes, it is typical that the majority of both comments and objection requests will occur towards the end of the 60 day comment period and 7 month objection period, so the workload will likely be heavier at those times. Presuming no changes to the Applicant Guidebook regarding comments and objections, it is anticipated that the duration of the gTLD RG tasks will be up to 1 year for this first round. F. make a Statement of Interest (SOI) in which they: a. declare that they have no Conflicts of Interest (COI); or b. disclose any possible or existing COI. A COI is defined as having an immediate past (previous 6 months), current or predetermined interest (being financial or other) in a New gTLD Applicant or any other party that is involved in any manner whatsoever with an applicant or the proposed registry. In determining COI, reference should be made to Section 2.4.3.1 at page 84 of the AGB which details some COI Guidelines. All members and RALOs will be informed of any changes in the gTLD RG's COI policy. Please note, the specific RALO the member belongs to will be asked to confirm this SOI to the best of its ALS representatives' knowledge, information and belief. Both the SOI and RALO confirmation will be reviewed by the ALAC to vet the declarations, with final approval to join the gTLD RG being determined by ALAC vote. In some instances it may be necessary for the ALAC to interview the member. SOIs of approved members of the gTLD RG will be posted on the Working Group's wiki page. It is recognized that during the course of the new gTLD Objection period, a COI possibly may occur and in such cases the member is required to promptly disclose such COIs to the gTLD RG. In any event, the SOI will be periodically reviewed by the gTLD RG, either monthly or prior to each gTLD RG call (whichever is more frequent). Kind regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html ** 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

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REMINDER / Webinar for the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard
by At-Large Staff May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the Webinar on the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard is scheduled on Wednesday 02 May 2012 at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/7fv4f2s The agenda and call details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/373bAQ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. This call will only have Spanish interpretation. There was insufficient demand for French interpretation. Thank you. 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

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review - Revised Conflicts of Interest Policy and Related Governance Documents
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31173838/ALAC+Statement+on…>ALAC Statement on the ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review - Revised Conflicts of Interest Policy and Related Governance Documents<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31173838/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ******* ALAC Statement on the ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review - Revised Conflicts of Interest Policy and Related Governance Documents As at Poll close: Monday 30 April 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 100.00 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Ganesh Kumar, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******* You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2389zF5gAf7ZxDqHnKhA9u38 We can confirm that the following individuals did not partipate in the poll: Yaovi Atohoun All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ ----- 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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ICANN News Alert -- TAS Interruption - Update (27 April 2012)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2012

April 28, 2012

Dear All, Please find an announcement on the TAS Interruption below. 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> From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- TAS Interruption - Update (27 April 2012) [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27apr12-en.htm ________________________________ TAS Interruption - Update (27 April 2012) Statement by Akram Atallah, COO 27 April 2012 ICANN will notify all applicants within the next seven business days whether our analysis shows they were affected by the technical glitch in the TLD application system. In order to make these notifications, we are identifying each applicant file name and user name that might have been viewed, and who might have viewed them. To do that, we are reviewing internal system logs and full packet-level capture of all traffic to and from the application system from 12 January through 12 April. Our analysis continues to show that a limited number of applicants were affected. Shortly after the notification process has been completed, we will announce the schedule for reopening the application system and completing the application period. We are mindful of the need to allow sufficient time during the reopening period for applicants to confirm the completeness of their submissions. We are also continuing to test the fix and enhance system performance in preparation for reopening. We fully understand the frustration and inconvenience caused by the continuing suspension of the application system and will provide further updates as new information becomes available. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@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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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Variant Issues Project (VIP) Proposed Project Plan for Next Steps
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2012

April 28, 2012

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Variant Issues Project (VIP) Proposed Project Plan for Next Steps<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31170446/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ******* ALAC Statement on the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Variant Issues Project (VIP) Proposed Project Plan for Next Steps As at Poll close: Thursday 26 April 2012 00:01 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Ganesh Kumar, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******* You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2380DABIxjwb9L3BJ5x2YYhZ We can confirm that the following individuals did not participate in the poll: Yaovi Atohoun and Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ ----- 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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TAS Interruption - Update (26 April 2012)
by At-Large Staff April 27, 2012

April 27, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-26apr12-en.htm TAS Interruption - Update (26 April 2012) Statement by Akram Atallah, COO 26 April 2012 Many users have expressed concern that they are currently unable to view their applications in the TLD application system that has been temporarily suspended due to a technical issue. We can confirm that when the application system reopens, users will be able to review their applications, including those already submitted, to assure themselves that their information remains as they intended. We expect that demands on the system will be high when it reopens, and we are enhancing system performance as part of our preparations for the reopening. Ongoing testing continues to show that this issue did not cause any loss or corruption of user data. Please check our website regularly for updates. ------- 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

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the .com Registry Agreement Renewal
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 26, 2012

April 26, 2012

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the .com Registry Agreement Renewal<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31176013/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the .com Registry Agreement Renewal<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31176013/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the .com Registry Agreement Renewal As at Poll close: Wednesday 25 April 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 92.86 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Ganesh Kumar, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 Abstain 1 7.14 Yaovi Atohoun 3 No 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=23726zZcsa5VxcQUQuGfCWUa All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ 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<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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VOTE RESULTS: (162) Wikimedia Austria
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 26, 2012

April 26, 2012

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (162) Wikimedia Austria, we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** ALS Applications: (162) Wikimedia Austria Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Rank Candidate Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Ganesh Kumar, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2370yWdgjR2gVvp59RYdnRm4 We can confirm that the following ALAC members did not participate in the balloting: Yaovi Atohoun and Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 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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DOODLE / Webinar for At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard
by At-Large Staff April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

Dear All, Further to the ALAC call on Tuesday 17 April, and as agreed during the call, a webinar will be held on the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard the week of 30 April. Dev Anand Teelucksingh will provide a review of the At-Large gTLD Review Dashboard <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Draft+prototype+gTLD+Review+Das hboard> that will be used by At-Large to determine whether the ALAC should file objections to specific new gTLD applications. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time to schedule this Webinar. http://www.doodle.com/amemr52ygu2md8u7 If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 April 2012 at 2000 UTC. The date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. Thank you. 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

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ICANN ANNOUNCEMENT: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN's Board Chair Inducted into Internet Hall of Fame
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

Dear All, Please find below an announcement noting that ICANN's Board Chair has been inducted into Internet Hall of Fame. 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> From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN's Board Chair Inducted into Internet Hall of Fame [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24apr12-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN's Board Chair Inducted into Internet Hall of Fame 24 April 2012 [http://www.icann.org//sites/default/files/assets/crocker-internet-hall-of-f…] Photo by Richard Stonehouse ICANN Board Chair Dr. Stephen Crocker is among the inaugural inductees into the Internet Hall of Fame. The inductees were announced 23 April at the Internet Society's Global INET 2012 conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Internet pioneers and luminaries from around the world attended a gala in honor of the inductees. "We are delighted by this honor that the Internet Society has bestowed upon Steve," said Rod Beckstrom, ICANN's President and Chief Executive Officer. "In no small way he and the other Internet Hall of Fame Inductees forever changed the world in which we live." Crocker was named to the Internet Society's Pioneer Circle, which recognizes those who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet. The other inductees in the Pioneer Circle include: Vint Cerf, former ICANN Board Chair, often called the "father of the Internet," Jon Postel, considered ICANN's patron saint, John Klensin, an active ICANN participant, along with , Danny Cohen, Donald Davies, Elizabeth Feinler, Charles Herzfeld, Robert Kahn, Leonard Kleinrock, Louis Pouzin, and Lawrence Roberts. Internet Society President and CEO Lynn St. Amour told the attendees, "We all benefit from their outstanding contributions to a global Internet, making it one of the greatest catalysts of economic and societal development of all time." This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@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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