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ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for Ethiopic Script Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-03-23-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Proposal for Ethiopic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 23 March 2017 Open Date: 23 March 2017 Close Date: 5 May 2017 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: The Ethiopic script community has formed the Ethiopic script Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for the Ethiopic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (Proposal[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> and Proposal Documentation[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 2.01 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Ethiopic script GP to make their views known to the GP. Based on the feedback, the Ethiopic script GP will finalize the proposal for submission for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ethiopic-lgr-2017-03-23-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>

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Invitation: Webinar on Geographic Names at the Top Level
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

Dear All, Please see the information below about a webinar on the Geo Names at the Top Level on Tuesday, 25 April. 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> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The leadership team of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group is seeking your input on the issue of geographic names at the top level. All are welcome and encouraged to participate and contribute their perspectives. The following upcoming activities are intended to facilitate a broad community-wide dialogue on this topic to feed into the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP: Webinar session on Tuesday 25 April 2017 – Two webinars will take place; one from 15:00-17:00 UTC and the second from 22:00-0:00 UTC. All community members are welcome to submit positions on the treatment of geographic names at the top level to be presented in the webinars. Depending on the number of positions submitted, the sessions may contain the same presentations or different presentations. The webinars will be recorded and archived. Details will follow. * If you would like to attend the webinar, please email Geo-Names-Session(a)icann.org<mailto:Geo-Names-Session@icann.org>. Registration is not required, but your response will help us plan and will allow us to send updates to you. * If you would like to submit a position to present at the webinar, please send an email by 7 April 2017 with your name, group or affiliation (if applicable), and your time zone to Geo-Names-Session(a)icann.org<mailto:Geo-Names-Session@icann.org>. * The deadline for presentations is 18 April 2017. Each presenter will be asked to prepare a 10 minute initial presentation and be available to answer questions on the webinar. We suggest preparing a maximum of 5 slides. If, in addition to the slides, you would like to make a more complete written contribution available, you may do so, and we will distribute those to each of the attendees and make them available to the public. Please send all slides and other contributions to Geo-Names-Session(a)icann.org<mailto:Geo-Names-Session@icann.org>. The webinar will be the beginning of a discussion that will continue at ICANN59. The leadership team will be holding an extended session in Johannesburg to work through the positions presented in the webinars and to propose solutions seeking common ground on a way forward. Additional information about the webinar and the Johannesburg session will soon be available on the WG wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/p77RAw. If you have any questions about the webinar or the ICANN59 session, please email Geo-Names-Session(a)icann.org<mailto:Geo-Names-Session@icann.org>. Kind regards, Avri Doria and Jeff Neuman (WG Co-Chairs)

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New Public Comment: GNSO Community Comment 2 (CC2) on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘GNSO Community Comment 2 (CC2) on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process’ has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cc2-new-gtld-subsequent-procedures-20…. Public comment will end on 1 May 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-subsequent-procedures-22mar17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-subsequent-procedures-22mar17@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/j7-Raw. 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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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, The March ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 from 21:00-23:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/krzs52b The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/8L3RAw Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: <http://adigo.com/icann/> http://adigo.com/icann/<http://adigo.com/icann/ > <http://adigo.com/icann/ > If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, 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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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

Dear All, The March ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 from 21:00-23:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/krzs52b The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/8L3RAw Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: <http://adigo.com/icann/> http://adigo.com/icann/<http://adigo.com/icann/ > <http://adigo.com/icann/ > If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, 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 Newsletter -- 17 March 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 21, 2017

March 21, 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 17 March 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN58 Copenhagen GAC Communiqué[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 16 March 2017 Denmark's Minister of Culture Remarks on the Success of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 13 March 2017 ICANN Launches Testing Platform for the KSK Rollover[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 13 March 2017 Call for Public Comment on the Draft 2016 African Domain Name System Market Study[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 11 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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Ethos Award Nomination
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

Dear All, https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-03-01-en Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award will be open until 20 March 2017. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2017(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2017@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2017 at ICANN59 Johannesburg. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki.<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw> Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> Kind 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2A1C4.975BE650]

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program 2017: At-Large Policy advice development process
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the second Webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017 on the Topic of “At-Large Policy advice development process”. The trainers will be Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang>, Policy Analyst and Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Alan+Greenberg+SOI>, Chair of the ALAC. The webinar is scheduled on Tuesday 28 March 2017 from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/kyun85o The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/Cb3RAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN:1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://B6B252CD-CC16-4142-B3CD-1B79ED7F698E/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://B6B252CD-CC16-4142-B3CD-1B79ED7F698E/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://B6B252CD-CC16-4142-B3CD-1B79ED7F698E/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://B6B252CD-CC16-4142-B3CD-1B79ED7F698E/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2A18A.32C0F170]

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CORRECTION: Vote Result / (260) Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad)
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

**Please note correction to email subject line: (260) Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad). From: Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN At-Large Staff <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:27 PM To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> Subject: Vote Result / (260) ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad), we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** Poll Result ALS Application (260) Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad) Poll ID: 134764 As at Poll close: Monday 13 March 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Vote Option ID Vote Option Votes % Voters 1 15877274 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov, Sebastien Bachollet, Garth Bruen, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Wafa Zaafouri, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji, Bastiaan Goslings, Javier Rua 2 15877275 No 0 0.00 2 15877276 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6742uhkwEp3mVIQVbi6bISeV You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2A18C.1F135620]

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Vote Result / (260) ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM)
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad), we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** Poll Result ALS Application (260) Action pour l'Education et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad) Poll ID: 134764 As at Poll close: Monday 13 March 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Vote Option ID Vote Option Votes % Voters 1 15877274 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov, Sebastien Bachollet, Garth Bruen, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Wafa Zaafouri, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji, Bastiaan Goslings, Javier Rua 2 15877275 No 0 0.00 2 15877276 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6742uhkwEp3mVIQVbi6bISeV You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2A186.2C2EF450]

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