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At-Large New gTLD Review Group members
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 8, 2012

June 8, 2012

Dear All, Please find below a list of the members of the At-Large New gTLD Review Group. Calls are being scheduled for early next week, with the aim of being operational by the 13-June-2012 Reveal Day. RALO Member AFRALO Aziz Hilali <https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> AFRALO Dave Kissoondoyal<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> AFRALO Fatimata Seye Sylla <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+gTLD+Review+Group+…> APRALO Fouad Bajwa<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> APRALO Justine Chew<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> APRALO Kenny Huang<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> EURALO Adela Danciu<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> EURALO Alexander Kondaurov<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> EURALO Rudi Vansnick<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> LACRALO Carlton Samuels<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> LACRALO Dev Anand Teelucksingh <https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> LACRALO Marcelo Telez<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> NARALO Garth Bruen <https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> NARALO Eduardo Diaz<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+gTLD+Review+Group+…> NARALO Seth Reiss<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ> Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Revised Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions on Operators of Existing gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 7, 2012

June 7, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Proposed Revised Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions on Operators of Existing gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604212/ALAC+Statement+on…>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Proposed Revised Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions on Operators of Existing gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604212/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Final Report can be found on the At-Large Proposed Revised Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions on Operators of Existing gTLDs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/tAQQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 06-June-2012 23:59 UTC to 12-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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Reminder: Pre-Prague ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by At-Large Staff June 6, 2012

June 6, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-16may12-en.htm REMINDER: Pre-Prague ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Prague remotely or in person, you're invited to an update on the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on: Thursday 14 June at 12.00 UTC (For other places see: http://tinyurl.com/cbj6eow <http://tinyurl.com/cbj6eow> ) and Thursday 14 June at 19.00 UTC, (For other places see: http://tinyurl.com/cwx3mkt <http://tinyurl.com/cwx3mkt> )summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: · Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy · WHOIS · RAA Improvements · Consumer Choice, Competition and Innovation · Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories · Framework of Interpretation Working Group for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs · Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group · Participation and Engagement activities in Prague In addition, staff will provide a briefing on the ALAC's activities related to current policy development issues of the Supporting Organizations. The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC (For other places see: http://tinyurl.com/cbj6eow <http://tinyurl.com/cbj6eow> ) or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (For other places see: http://tinyurl.com/cwx3mkt <http://tinyurl.com/cwx3mkt> )We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. -------- 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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2012

June 6, 2012

Dear All. Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31181359/DRAFT+-+ALAC+Stat…>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31181359/DRAFT+-+ALAC+Stat…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Final Report can be found on the At-Large ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget Workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/L8rbAQ> Please note that the poll will be open from 05-June-2012 23:59 UTC to 11-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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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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