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Costa Rica Schedule / Wednesday 14 March 2012
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 14, 2012

March 14, 2012

Dear All, Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for Wednesday 14 March 2012: At-Large Wiki agenda - PLEASE refer to the WIKI agenda for updated At-Large MEETINGS (NOT the main schedule): https://community.icann.org/x/j4nbAQ * 07:00 - 08:00 Informal breakfast with Commercial Stakeholder Group. All ALAC members invited to this informal gathering Restaurant Tropicala * 07:00 - 08:00 LACRALO with the ICANN Fellows Orquideas * 08:00 - 09:00 CSG - ALAC Meeting Tienda http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29681 * 08:00 - 10:00: LACRALO Working Session - Part II Las Americas * 10:00 - 11:30: Consensus Building: a few best practices, skills and tools for decision-making Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29663 * 11:30 - 12:30: LACRALO Capacity Building Session 4 Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29665 * 12:30 - 14:00: At-Large Regional Leadership Meeting Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29667 * 14:00 - 15:00: AFRALO/AfrICANN Joint Meeting Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29669 * 15:30 - 17:00: ALAC & Regional Leadership Wrap-up Meeting Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29671 * 17:00 - 18:00: LACRALO General Assembly Session 1 Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29673 * 17:00 - 18:00: APRALO Monthly Meeting Girasol http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29643 Meeting Reports: Please post all reports on the following page: <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+San+Jose+Meeting+Repor ts> https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+San+Jose+Meeting+Report s General Meetings: Please look at the full Schedule: <http://costarica43.icann.org/full-schedule> http://costarica43.icann.org/full-schedule * 11:00 - 12:30: Consumer Trust Heliconia http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29645 Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Tuesday Meetings
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 13, 2012

March 13, 2012

Dear All, Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for TODAY, Tuesday 13 March 2012: At-Large Wiki agenda – PLEASE refer to the WIKI agenda for updated At-Large MEETINGS (NOT the main schedule) https://community.icann.org/x/jYnbAQ * 09:45 – 10:30 At-Large Meeting with the GAC Room Orquideas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29599 * 10:30 – 11:30 ALAC: Policy Discussion - Part I Las Americas http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29593 (for Adobe Connect Remote Participation) * 11:30 – 13:00: ALAC: Policy Discussion - Part II Las Americas * 16:30 – 19:30: At-Large Improvements Implementation Taskforce Workshop Girasol http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29571 * 16:30 – 18:30: LACRALO Capacity Building Session 3 La Paz C http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29591 Meeting Reports: Please post all reports on the following page: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+San+Jose+Meeting+Repor… General Meetings: Please look at the full Schedule: http://costarica43.icann.org/full-schedule Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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At-Large San Jose Documents
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 11, 2012

March 11, 2012

Dear All, Please find below a dropbox link which contains an excel document with hyperlinks to all of the currently relevant documents and URLs: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33006932/At-Large%20San%20Jose%20Documents.xls As Staff obtain new documents and presentations, they will be further distributed via dropbox links. Regards, 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> ====== Bonjour à tous, Merci de trouver ci-dessous un lien qui contient un document Excel avec des hyperliens vers tous les documents et URL pertinents: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33006932/At-Large%20San%20Jose%20Documents.xls Au fur et à mesure que le personnel obtient des nouveaux documents et présentations, ils seront distribués via des liens dropbox. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, et Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large du personnel E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org ====== Todos, A continuación encontrará un enlace Dropbox el cual con contiene un documento de Excel con hipervínculos a todos los documentos relevantes y las direcciones URL: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33006932/At-Large%20San%20Jose%20Documents.xls Cuando el personal reciba nuevos documentos y presentaciones, estos serán distribuidos a través de mas enlaces Dropbox. Saludos cordiales, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gruber Gisela, y Peregrine Nathalie ICANN At-Large Personal E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Applicant Support Program - Outreach Support Request
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of Dennis Chang the program manager for the New gTLD Applicant Support Program (ASP) please share these attached materials about the Applicant Support Program Outreach efforts with your communities. The goals are: 1. Let the world know that the possibility of financial assistance is available for qualifying new gtld applicants. See fact sheet about the program attached; 2. Recruit volunteers for the Support Application Review Panel (SARP). See SARP Expressions of Interest Request attached. I am also attaching the Applicant Support Overview presentation, which may be helpful. All of these attached documents can be found on the ICANN Website for your future reference. See: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/candidate-support Thank you in advance for your assistance in our outreach efforts. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any clarification on the ASP program. Kind regards, Dennis Chang New gTLD Applicant Support Program Manager dennis.chang(a)icann.org 213-293-7889 Skype: dennisschang ---- Regards, 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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IDN Variant Issues Project Session in Costa Rica
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of the IDN Variant Project, we are fowarding the following information regarding an IDN Variant Issues Project Session scheduled to take place in Costa Rica. ** We hope you can join the IDN Variant Team at its next session at the ICANN Costa Rica Meeting. The Session will discuss the Integrated Issues Report published by the IDN Variant Issues Project. The report is a study of the issues that the project has identified in relation to the management of IDN variant TLDs. It represents the completion of the second phase of the IDN VIP project. Session will also discuss the next phase of the project toward determining the conditions under which certain types of variant TLDs could be implemented. Session Name: IDN Variant TLDs Issues Report and Next Steps Wednesday, 14 March 2012 09:00-10:30 CST Room: La Paz A Remote participation is available at: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/sjo43-lapaza We hope to see you online or in Costa Rica! The IDN Variant Issues Project ** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ******* Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY 13 Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? As at Poll close: Thursday 01 March 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % 1 Yes 13 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******* We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro and Yaovi Atohoun You may review the results independently under: <http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2249NPT23T4In3kaDpaYm76a>http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2249NPT23T4In3kaDpaYm76a 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 At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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DOODLE / ICAN Academy Webinar
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Dear All, The At-Large ICANN Academy WG will be hosting a webinar to introduce and discuss their proposal for the establishment of an ICANN Academy, an annual training program for newly appointed ICANN AC/SO officers and ICANN Board members. The webinar will review the proposal for the Academy, including timeline for the program and curriculum. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to set a day and time. http://www.doodle.com/ses7t4muswkxqztc 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 Tuesday 28 February 2012 at 1200 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 At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS Issues - Monday 05 March at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Dear All, Carlton Samuels, the Chair of the At-Large WHOIS Working Group, has requested that At-Large staff organize an At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS issues. The issues to be discussed on this call include background on the ICANN WHOIS framework, including GNSO WHOIS Policy Activities, a brief update of WHOIS compliance challenges, relief initiatives and results to date and WHOIS RT Review highlights. The call is scheduled on Monday 5th March 2012 at 18:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/76e6rjj The draft agenda and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ> Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/ <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/> Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://93795A1A-D7C8-4A4A-9256-84768D19D641/staff@atlarge.icann.org > Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (165) Internet Society Bahrain Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 28, 2012

Feb. 28, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from APRALO on ALS Applicant (165) Internet Society Bahrain Chapter has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice or not. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from APRALO for ALS Applicant (165) Internet Society Bahrain Chapter be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 28-Feb-2012 16:00 UTC until 06-Mar-2012 16:00 UTC. Regards, 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: (160) The Ecuadorian Association for Free Software
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 28, 2012

Feb. 28, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from LACRALO on ALS Applicant (160) The Ecuadorian Association for Free Software has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice or not. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for ALS Applicant (160) The Ecuadorian Association for Free Software be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 28-Feb-2012 16:00 UTC until 06-Mar-2012 16:00 UTC. Regards, 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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