[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 3 May 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Location Recommendations Now Being Accepted for ICANN's 2015 Meetings in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean Islands, Europe<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03may13-en.htm> ICANN is actively seeking locations for its three public meetings to be held 8-12 February 2015 in Africa, 21-25 June 2015 in Latin America/Caribbean Islands, and 18-22 October 2015 in Europe. 3 May 2013 ICANN Engagement Center to Open in Latin America<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-03may13-en.pdf> [PDF, 64 KB] Los Angeles, California… The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the opening of an engagement center in Montevideo, Uruguay. 3 May 2013 Proposed Modification of GNSO Operating Procedures Concerning the Deadline for the Submission of Reports and Motions<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02may13-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is proposing a modification of the GNSO Operating Procedures to make the deadline for the submission of reports and motions more precise and uniform. 2 May 2013 Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 48 in Buenos Aires, Argentina<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01may13-en.htm> The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multi-stakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. 1 May 2013 Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30apr13-en.htm> Join ICANN Staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team for an update on the Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement that was posted for public comment on 22 April 2013. 30 April 2013 Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedures for New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Service Providers for Registry Restriction DRP and Trademark PDDRP<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-30apr13-en.htm> ICANN is issuing today two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to identify potential providers of Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure (RRDRP) services and Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark PDDRP) services. 30 April 2013 ICANN Nominating Committee Extends Deadline for Statements of Interest to 15 May 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30apr13-en.htm> In order to provide additional time for candidates to apply, ICANN's 2013 Nominating Committee (NomCom) has extended the deadline for Statements of Interest until 15 May 2013 at 23:59 UTC. 30 April 2013 Proposed Final New gTLD Registry Agreement<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29apr13-en.htm> ICANN is seeking public comment on a revised draft of the New gTLD Registry Agreement that will serve as the contractual document between successful New gTLD Applicants and ICANN, and will govern the rights and obligations of new gTLD registry operators. 29 April 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/icann47-durban-logo-220x112-1532pst-10apr13-en.png]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.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, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani@icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 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=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=911...>