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UPDATE 1 / At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 03 April - 07 April 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 5, 2017

April 5, 2017

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 03 April - 07 April 2017 Update 1: Friday Added: 14:00 UTC: EURALO Board Special Purpose Call: CROPP Discussion and Selection https://community.icann.org/x/QsnRAw Monday 03 April 2017 14:15 UTC: AFRALO General Assembly Organising Committee Call <https://community.icann.org/x/qsfRAw> https://community.icann.org/x/qsfRAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 22:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance WG Call <https://community.icann.org/x/kMLRAw> https://community.icann.org/x/kMLRAw Tuesday 04 April 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 3 - String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.<https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag>org/x/rjJ-Ag<https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag> 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 05 April 2017 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GcbRAw Thursday 06 April 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations <https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw> https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw Friday 07 April 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 14:00 UTC: EURALO Board Special Purpose Call: CROPP Discussion and Selection https://community.icann.org/x/QsnRAw Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: <mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: <mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: <mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : <mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Releases Results of ICANN58 Survey
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-04-03-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Releases Results of ICANN58 Survey 3 April 2017 On 3 April 2017, ICANN published the findings of the ICANN58 Community Forum survey. At the end of every ICANN Public Meeting, we ask participants to rate the sessions, facilities, networking opportunities and format of the meeting. The survey report includes: * Executive summary * Charts showing results of each survey question * Excerpts of the written comments Our goal is to improve the data we collect, and to look for trends by comparing meeting data over time. This information gives us greater insights into how we are meeting the needs of attendees, and informs the kinds of changes we need to make. Thank you to participants who completed the survey. We appreciate your feedback. Click on this link<https://meetings.icann.org/en/copenhagen58/icann58-community-feedback-03apr…> [PDF, 1.25 MB] to download the full ICANN58 Community Feedback report. If you have questions, please email: mts(a)icann.org<mailto:mts@icann.org>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 31 March 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>Week ending 31 March 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Proposed Fundamentals Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 31 March 2017 Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team Announces Leadership[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 30 March 2017 ICANN Hires Domain Name Policy Expert to Head Engagement in China[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 30 March 2017 ICANN60 Fellowship Application Round Now Open[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 29 March 2017 Join our webinar on Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Draft Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 29 March 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 59 | Johannesburg, South Africa] 26-29 June 2017: 59th International Public ICANN Meeting - Johannesburg<https://meetings.icann.org/en/johannesburg59> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 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[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY17 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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New Public Comment: Proposed Fundamentals Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Proposed Fundamentals Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/bylaws-bgc-2017-03-31-en> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 10 May 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17@icann.org>. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here https://community.icann.org/x/OcnRAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 03 April - 07 April 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 31, 2017

March 31, 2017

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 03 April - 07 April 2017 Monday 03 April 2017 14:15 UTC: AFRALO General Assembly Organising Committee Call <https://community.icann.org/x/qsfRAw> https://community.icann.org/x/qsfRAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 22:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance WG Call <https://community.icann.org/x/kMLRAw> https://community.icann.org/x/kMLRAw Tuesday 04 April 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 3 - String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.<https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag>org/x/rjJ-Ag<https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag> 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 05 April 2017 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GcbRAw Thursday 06 April 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations <https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw> https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw Friday 07 April 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: <mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: <mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: <mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : <mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team Announces Leadership
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 31, 2017

March 31, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-03-30-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team Announces Leadership 30 March 2017 [SSR2 ICANN58][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…> SSR2 Review Team members at ICANN58 (L-R): James Gannon, Ramkrishna Pariyar, Žarko Kecić, Denise Michel, Jabhera Matogoro, Geoff Huston, Kerry-Ann Barrett, Kaveh Ranjbar, Emily Taylor, Alain Aina, Boban Krsic, Cathy Handley, Eric Osterweil, Mohamad Amin Hasbini. Not pictured: Noorul Ameen, Don M. Blumenthal. ________________________________ 30 March 2017 - The Second Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team is pleased to announce its leadership selections. Three nominees volunteered themselves for a leadership position. The review team agreed by consensus to leadership by three co-chairs: * Denise Michel, Domain Name System Strategy and Management at Facebook, Inc. (GNSO nominee, North America) * Eric Osterweil, Principal Scientist at Verisign (RSSAC nominee, North America) * Emily Taylor, CEO at Oxford Information Labs Ltd, Associate Fellow Chatham House (GNSO nominee, Europe) ICANN announced[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> the selection of a 16-member team to conduct the SSR2 review in February 2017. The SSR review was formerly required under the Affirmation of Commitments and is now one of the Specific Reviews under the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The review will examine ICANN's execution of its commitment to enhance the operational stability, reliability, resiliency, security, and global interoperability of the systems and processes, both internal and external, that directly affect, or are affected by, the Internet's system of unique identifiers that ICANN coordinates. Visit the SSR2 review team wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> to learn more about the team and follow their work. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Join our webinar on Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-03-29-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Join our webinar on Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Draft Report 29 March 2017 On Monday, 3 April 2017, join the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT-RT) for one of two webinars on its Draft Report and Recommendations. This webinar provides you with the opportunity to learn about proposed improvements to the New generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) program and to share your input and ask clarifying questions about the CCT-RT Draft Report and Recommendations. The purpose of the CCT-RT is to assess the New gTLD program in three areas: competition, consumer trust and consumer choice. The CCT-RT is also determining the effectiveness of the safeguards put in place to mitigate issues arising from the introduction of New gTLDs and the Program's application and evaluation process. Join the webinar to receive a tailored briefing from the CCT-RT on its draft findings and recommendations. Attending the webinars will also allow you to provide initial feedback and ask clarifying questions prior to submitting your public comment of the CCTRT Draft Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. This public comment period is scheduled to close on 27 April 2017 and gives you the opportunity to provide input to the CCT-RT for its consideration as it continues its work towards developing its final report and recommendations. On 3 April 2017, the CCT-RT will host two separate sessions at 10:00 - 11:30 UTC (time zone support here[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.timeanddate.com_wo…>) and 19:00 - 20:30 UTC (time zone support here[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.timeanddate.com_wo…>). In order to facilitate global participation, language services will be available in five UN languages. Meeting Agenda * Draft Report & Recommendations (5 min) * Data Collection (10 min) * Competition & Consumer Choice (35 min) * Safeguards & Consumer Trust (40 min) * Application & Evaluation Process (20 min) How to join? ADOBE CONNECT LINK: https://participate.icann.org/reviews-webinar DIAL IN NUMBERS: http://adigo.com/icann/[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__adigo.com_icann_&d=DwMF…> (also see chart below) The following interpretations are provided: English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Chinese: 9004 Russian: 9005

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN60 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-03-29-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN60 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 29 March 2017 lCANN launches the application round for those interested in participating in the ICANN60 Public Meeting through the Fellowship Program. The meeting takes place from 28 October - 03 November 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The deadline to apply is 10 May 2017. Successful candidates will be announced on 21 July 2017 on ICANN.org. The Fellowship Program The ICANN Fellowship[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_about…> program seeks out those who are interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ICANN's work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the program is to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents to engage in the ICANN multistakeholder process and become the new voice of experience in their regions and on the global stage. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship program has built a strong group of individuals who are actively participating in all of the ICANN communities as well as various Internet governance entities within the Internet ecosystem. Their engagement ranges from writing articles and blogs, providing online or in-person public comment in regard to bottom-up policy building, engaging in Internet conferences and panel discussions, participating in working groups, mentoring newcomers, assisting our regional leaders and becoming leaders themselves. Click here for more information »[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_about…>

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ALAC and RALO responses to the At-Large Review Draft Report public comment
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 28, 2017

March 28, 2017

(apologies for cross-posting) Dear All, This is to let you know that in response to the public comment on the At-Large Review Draft Report, the ALAC submitted one Statement and the five RALOs jointly submitted another Statement: https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-atlarge-review-draft-report-01feb17/. You may view the Statements by downloading the PDFs here: https://community.icann.org/x/KJjRAw Currently, the ALAC is in process ratifying the ALAC submission. EURALO and NARALO are ratifying the RALO Statement via electronic votes; ratifying process is pending for the other three RALOs. Best Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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New Public Comment: Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations for New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 28, 2017

March 28, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations for New gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Com…> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 27 April 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-cct-rt-draft-report-07mar17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-cct-rt-draft-report-07mar17@icann.org>. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here https://community.icann.org/x/_8PRAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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