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Fwd: [council] ICANN Board meeting with the GNSO
by Alan Greenberg June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014

>From: Jonathan Robinson <jrobinson(a)afilias.info> >To: <council(a)gnso.icann.org> >Subject: [council] ICANN Board meeting with the GNSO >Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:56:37 +0100 > > >From: Jonathan Robinson [mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com] >Sent: 21 June 2014 17:55 >To: Steve Crocker (steve(a)shinkuro.com) >diane.schroeder(a)icann.org; Bruce Tonkin >(Bruce.Tonkin(a)melbourneit.com.au) Bill Graham (bill.graham(a)icann.org) >Cc: Cassia Oliveira (cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org) >Theresa Swinehart (theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org) >fadi.chehade(a)icann.org; Diana Middleton (diana.middleton(a)icann.org) >Subject: ICANN Board meeting with the GNSO >Importance: High > >Hello Steve, > >Facilitated by the Council, the GNSO has today >discussed our planned meetings with Theresa >Swineheart, Fadi Chehade, the ICANN GDD and the ICANN Board tomorrow. >We will be meeting with the board for 90 minutes >after our meeting with Theresa, Fadi and the GDD. > >The following topics include those which you and >I touched on previously and are updated based on >what the GNSO has discussed today. > >1. Recent Developments (Guide - 5 mins) >a. A brief update to highlight any key >recent developments in the work of the Council >2. Board Engagement & Involvement (with >the community) / GNSO Board Seats (Guide - 25 mins) >Possible questions and discussion points: >a. A common understanding of the role of a >director / directors responsibilities >b. Potential for conflict between duty as a >director and representing the GNSO (CPH or NCPH) >c. How does the above square with >responsibilities to the broader ICANN the community >d. Understanding above relationships with conflict of interest provisions >e. GNSO appointed board members in a communication & liaison role > >i. Is a more effective capability possible >and/or do we need a GNSO liaison to the board? > >ii. In contrast with the past, the board >seems to spend much more time with itself than with / within the community >What are the ways in which the board can be / be >seen to be observing, engaging with and immersed within the community? >f. Any potential short vs long term changes? > >i. Short => no bylaw change > >ii. Long => bylaw change >g. Does this topic may touch on ICANN Accountability issues? >3. The (output of) Expert Working Group on WHOIS (Guide - 25 mins) >Possible questions and discussion points: >a. Thoughts / discussion on where does this go next? >b. What more, if anything, is required >before the GNSO can work with the output? >c. Careful consideration and thought as >well as an indication of timing is required? >4. Issues (and recent improvements where >relevant) with the "ICANN Model (Guide - 25 mins) >Possible questions and discussion points: >a. Volume of work and demand on the >volunteer structure the cause and effects of this? >ICANN staff is growing and developing fast >whilst broader community is struggling to keep >pace with the myriad initiatives. > >i. Some sensitivity with (the perception >of) a proposed increase in board compensation and > >ii. Does this (increased compensation) >reflect any increase in responsibilities / accountability? >b. Any ongoing concerns or issues with "the >model" i.e. bottom-up, multi-stakeholder processes? >Note: References are increasingly made to terms >such as dialogue and consultation which may not be compatible with this. >c. Feedback on core functions that the SGs >and constituencies rely on? How is ICANN serving the needs of the GNSO? >5. IDN Development & Adoption (Guide - 10 mins) >Possible questions and discussion points: >a. Progress of project 2.2 (LGR) and >project 7 (policy implementation / delegation) >b. Should the Council be prepared for >policy-related work (since the VIP project is a Board-designated project) >i.e. anything which requires further policy >change on IDN TLD delegation and operation. > >c. How has ICANN coordinated the works of >Top-level (VIP) and the 2nd-level (IDN guidelines)? >To ensure the industry engaged and to protect the user's from security risks. >Thank-you for taking the time to review this >input into the prospective scope of our meeting tomorrow. > >Best wishes, > > > >Jonathan

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Fwd: [council] Theresa Swineheart meeting with the GNSO
by Alan Greenberg June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014

>From: Jonathan Robinson <jrobinson(a)afilias.info> >To: <council(a)gnso.icann.org> >Subject: [council] Theresa Swineheart meeting with the GNSO >Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:55:27 +0100 > > >From: Jonathan Robinson [mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com] >Sent: 21 June 2014 16:54 >To: Theresa Swinehart (theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org) >Cc: Diana Middleton (diana.middleton(a)icann.org) >fadi.chehade(a)icann.org; Cassia Oliveira (cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org) >Subject: Meeting with the GNSO > >Hello Theresa, > >The Council has today discussed our planned >meetings with you, Fadi, the GDD and the ICANN Board tomorrow. >We will be meeting with you first, immediately ahead of our meeting with Fadi. > >What we would like to cover with you is a >discussion on NTIA Stewardship Transition, ICANN >Accountability and the Strategy Panels. >We are happy to have any of your remarks, >updates or points on the current status of these >key areas you have taken responsibility for. > >Some specific questions / points were raised in >relation to these and the points are laid out in bullet format below. > >· NTIA Stewardship >o Why was the GNSO Comment on a Cross >Community acknowledged or responded to? >o Apparently a deliberate oversight? >o Also what about scope? No response to the comments on scope? >Note: Most scope comments indicated accountability as essential and linked >o Key changes have been made to the work BUT >if scope is limited, they are of limited value. >· Accountability >o Interdependency with transition is key >o Community wide belief in robust >accountability needed ahead of NTIA transition >o If not interdependent / why not? >· Strategy Panels >o Top-down / imposed panels. >o Staff free to dip in and out of these as they please and are doing so >Noting that some material (being re-used) is not accurate. >o No normal public comment > >o The significant investment in this >Thank-you for agreeing to meet with us and for considering this detail. > >Best wishes, > > >Jonathan > >

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Several e-mail from GNSO to various ICANN Execs
by Alan Greenberg June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014

I am forwarding three e-mails sent late today by the GNSO Chair to Theresa Swineheart, Fadi Chehade and Steve Crocker, as well as one with a rather impressive 31 page letter from the Registries to Akram Atallah, President of the Global Domains Division. The tone of all is VERY strident. Alan

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Public Comment open on Universal Acceptance
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim June 20, 2014

June 20, 2014

FYI - A response from ICANN on Universal Acceptance. Please comment. https://www.icann.org/public-comments/tld-acceptance-initiative-2014-06-18-… Best regards, Rinalia

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Re: [ALAC] Fwd: Welcome to London! - Useful information
by Alan Greenberg June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

Heathrow Connect will not be running at all during the strike times. https://www.heathrowconnect.com/train-times/service-updates#211 It appears if you have already booked Heathrow Connect tickets, they will be honoured on the Heathrow Express. Alan >... but Heathrow Connect, using the same tracks >but 10 minutes slower and half the price -- is claiming to be OK. > > >On 17 June 2014 20:03, Alan Greenberg ><<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: >NOTE Heathrow Express will be on Strike for 24 hours ending noon on Friday. > >Perhaps should be forwarded to ATLAS participants. > >Alan > >From: Glen de Saint GÃ©ry <<mailto:Glen@icann.org>Glen(a)icann.org> > >Dear All, > >Some useful tips on your way to and in London. >Looking forward to seeing everyone this week! > >Thank you. >Kind regards, >Glen >*************** > >Please read the London ICANN 50th Website for the following: > * General Information: > <<http://london50.icann.org/en/info>http://london50.icann.org/en/info>http://london50.icann.org/en/info > * Venue Map: > <<http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map>http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map>http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map > * Full Meeting Schedule: > <<http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full>http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full>http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full > > * London Tourist information: > <<http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com ><<http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>Weather: >We are expecting a warm start to the summit with >sunshine and then gradually heading towards >showers from Wednesday 25th onwards. NOTE: >Evenings are likely to be cool at 12 degrees / 53 Fahrenheit > >Logistics > * > <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>Getting > from Heathrow Airport to Central London > * The quickest = > <<https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>Heathrow > Express. > * Ticket information: > <<https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares > >NOTE Strike Action on Heathrow Express: The >strikes will take place from midday on June >Thursday 19 until midday on Friday June 20, and >again for 24 hours on Sunday June 22. > * A good alternative to the Heathrow Express > during strike time = > <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-con…>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-con…>Heathrow > Connect > * The most cost-effective = > <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>London > Underground (metro/tube): > * Underground tickets are available at all > stations. The single fare to central London (Zone 1) is Â£5.70. > * Route: Heathrow Terminals (Piccadilly > Line) to Edgware Road (Bakerloo or Circle line) > - see map: > <<http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf > > * Edgware Road Tube/Metro/Underground is situated opposite the Hotel > * All other options are listed here: > <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london > > * London Gatwick Airport to Central London: > * Gatwick Express: > <<http://www.gatwickexpress.com>http://www.gatwickexpress.com>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/ > * Prices: > <<http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/ > > * Other transport: > <<http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/ > ><<http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>Hotel >Hilton Metropole: >The hotel is conveniently situated on Edgware >Road where you can find a variety of eateries, >banks, mobile phone shops and supermarkets. > * Cash withdrawal & Banks: > * ATM (cash machine) in the Hotel Lobby > * Several banks down Edgware Road (Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC ...) > * Food and Beverage: > * At the Hotel: > <<http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning > > * Restaurant La Fiamma (Italian) > * Minako Restaurant (Asian Fusion) (Beautiful view over London !) > * Sports Bar with screens for the World Cup > * Whiskey bar > * Lobby bar > * Around the hotel: > * CafÃ©s: Costa Coffee (opposite), > Patisserie Valerie (Opposite), Starbucks (70m) > * Grand Union - bar/restaurant with > well priced food: > <<http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ > (150m) > * Nomad > Lounge:<<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2/ > (150m) > * PrÃªt a Manger - take away sandwiches (opposite hotel) > * MacDonalds (200m) > * Local Pubs, CafÃ©s and Restaurants > (move your mouse over the red dot to get the > name) > <<http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz > * Italian Restaurant, Deli and CafÃ© > <<http://briciole.co.uk>http://briciole.co.uk>http://briciole.co.uk/ (450m) > * Supermarkets: > * Marks and Spencer (opposite) > * Waitrose (200m) > * Local SIM cards (mobile phones): > * Many shops selling SIM cards within a few metres of the Hotel > * Mobile phone shop - > <<http://www.vodafone.co.uk/>http://www.vodafone.co.uk/>Vodafone (200m) > * Chemist/Pharmacy: > * Devonshire Pharmacy (next to Hotel) > * Boots (200m) > * Wednesday 25 June 2014: 19:30 - 23:45: > ICANN 50th Gala Evening, Old Billingsgate > * Coach shuttle pick-up from 18:30 to > 19:30 at Hilton Metropole Hotel Lobby > * Shuttles returning every 20 minutes from 21:30 to 00:15 > * Invitation required for coach and venue entry > * Thursday 26 June 2014: 19:00 - 21:00: > ICANN 50 Wrap-Up Cocktail, Sandringham room >Safe travels. >Kind regards, > Glen > >Glen de Saint GÃ©ry >GNSO Secretariat ><mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org >http://gnso.icann.org > > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC mailing list ><mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > >At-Large Online: <http://www.atlarge.icann.org>http://www.atlarge.icann.org >ALAC Working Wiki: ><https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL…>https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… > > > > >-- >Evan Leibovitch >Toronto Canada >Em: evan at telly dot org >Sk: evanleibovitch >Tw: el56

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Response from ccNSO on ICANN Accountability
by Alan Greenberg June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

I think that this is worthy of discussion at one of our meeting, and perhaps taking some appropriate action (in support of or against). Alan

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Fwd: Welcome to London! - Useful information
by Alan Greenberg June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

NOTE Heathrow Express will be on Strike for 24 hours ending noon on Friday. Perhaps should be forwarded to ATLAS participants. Alan >From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> > >Dear All, > >Some useful tips on your way to and in London. >Looking forward to seeing everyone this week! > >Thank you. >Kind regards, >Glen >*************** > >Please read the London ICANN 50th Website for the following: > * General Information: > <http://london50.icann.org/en/info>http://london50.icann.org/en/info > * Venue Map: > <http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map>http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map > * Full Meeting Schedule: > <http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full>http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full > > * London Tourist information: > <http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com ><http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>Weather: >We are expecting a warm start to the summit with >sunshine and then gradually heading towards >showers from Wednesday 25th onwards. NOTE: >Evenings are likely to be cool at 12 degrees / 53 Fahrenheit > >Logistics > * > <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>Getting > from Heathrow Airport to Central London > * The quickest = > <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>Heathrow Express. > * Ticket information: > <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares > >NOTE Strike Action on Heathrow Express: The >strikes will take place from midday on June >Thursday 19 until midday on Friday June 20, and >again for 24 hours on Sunday June 22. > * A good alternative to the Heathrow Express > during strike time = > <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-con…>Heathrow > Connect > * The most cost-effective = > <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>London > Underground (metro/tube): > * Underground tickets are available at > all stations. The single fare to central London (Zone 1) is £5.70. > * Route: Heathrow Terminals (Piccadilly > Line) to Edgware Road (Bakerloo or Circle line) > - see map: > <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf > > * Edgware Road Tube/Metro/Underground is situated opposite the Hotel > * All other options are listed here: > <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london > > * London Gatwick Airport to Central London: > * Gatwick Express: > <http://www.gatwickexpress.com>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/ > * Prices: > <http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/ > > * Other transport: > <http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/ > ><http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>Hotel Hilton Metropole: >The hotel is conveniently situated on Edgware >Road where you can find a variety of eateries, >banks, mobile phone shops and supermarkets. > * Cash withdrawal & Banks: > * ATM (cash machine) in the Hotel Lobby > * Several banks down Edgware Road (Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC ...) > * Food and Beverage: > * At the Hotel: > <http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning > > * Restaurant La Fiamma (Italian) > * Minako Restaurant (Asian Fusion) (Beautiful view over London !) > * Sports Bar with screens for the World Cup > * Whiskey bar > * Lobby bar > * Around the hotel: > * Cafés: Costa Coffee (opposite), > Patisserie Valerie (Opposite), Starbucks (70m) > * Grand Union - bar/restaurant with > well priced food: > <http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ > (150m) > * Nomad > Lounge:<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2/ (150m) > * Prêt a Manger - take away sandwiches (opposite hotel) > * MacDonalds (200m) > * Local Pubs, Cafés and Restaurants > (move your mouse over the red dot to get the > name) <http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz > * Italian Restaurant, Deli and Café > <http://briciole.co.uk>http://briciole.co.uk/ (450m) > * Supermarkets: > * Marks and Spencer (opposite) > * Waitrose (200m) > * Local SIM cards (mobile phones): > * Many shops selling SIM cards within a few metres of the Hotel > * Mobile phone shop - <http://www.vodafone.co.uk/>Vodafone (200m) > * Chemist/Pharmacy: > * Devonshire Pharmacy (next to Hotel) > * Boots (200m) > * Wednesday 25 June 2014: 19:30 - 23:45: > ICANN 50th Gala Evening, Old Billingsgate > * Coach shuttle pick-up from 18:30 > to 19:30 at Hilton Metropole Hotel Lobby > * Shuttles returning every 20 minutes from 21:30 to 00:15 > * Invitation required for coach and venue entry > * Thursday 26 June 2014: 19:00 - 21:00: > ICANN 50 Wrap-Up Cocktail, Sandringham room >Safe travels. >Kind regards, > Glen > >Glen de Saint Géry >GNSO Secretariat ><mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org >http://gnso.icann.org >

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] URGENT: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A DRAFTING TEAM (IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION)
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond June 17, 2014

June 17, 2014

FYI -- could any volunteers for the drafting team please email me & I'll coordinate a Team. Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [soac-chairs] URGENT: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A DRAFTING TEAM (IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:12:02 +0000 From: Byron Holland <byron.holland(a)cira.ca> To: soac-chairs(a)icann.org <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> CC: Jonathan Robinson <jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com> Dear SO/AC Chairs, We, the Chairs of the ccNSO and GNSO Council, would hereby like to invite your organization to join a drafting team, tasked with drafting the charter for a *Cross-Community Working Group to develop a Transfer Process for the IANA Stewardship Role*. Based on conversations to date, we anticipate that the ALAC and SSAC will join this effort and we sincerely hope that the ICANN's other supporting organizations and advisory committees will also respond positively to this initiative. The final draft charter will be presented to at least each of the organizations participating in this effort for their adoption, according to each organization's own rules and procedures. Taking into account the principles outlined by the NTIA in its announcement, we believe such a cross community working group, with participation from and supported by the ICANN community as well as other organizations, is the most appropriate way to develop a proposal for a transition plan. Initial work by some members of the community resulted in a first draft straw-man document, which is included here as an annex. We believe this may help the drafting team in its efforts, but it is by no means intended to prescribe, limit or restrict conversations, though it is worth noting that some elements contained in the document align with the current thinking of some ccNSO and GNSO members. We anticipate that any final draft should address at a minimum: - Purpose and Scope (what is in and what is out of scope) - Goals and objectives - Deliverables - Timeline - Proposed approach (how is the WG expected to conduct its work, reporting to chartering organizations) - Relationship with Coordination Group as proposed by ICANN (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/process-next-steps-2014-06-06-en) - Membership / sponsorship (should membership be limited, open to anyone interested?) - Sponsorship / chartering organizations (should sponsorship be restricted to ICANN structures or also extend to external organizations?) - Staffing / support needed - Rules of engagement - Decision-making methodology (how are decisions made in the WG and how are these reflected in the recommendations) - Process for review / adoption of proposal by chartering organizations (also addressing what would happen if one of the chartering organizations would not adopt the proposal) - Closure of the WG In order to be able to complete the drafting of the charter and share it with the different organizations for consideration in a timely manner, we would ask that each participating organization assign a maximum of 4 representatives to the drafting team. To facilitate the work of the drafting team at its initial stages, we are both available to serve as interim chairs of the charter drafting team, if that is deemed to be helpful, and for as long as the drafting team would like us to. Although the ICANN London meeting is very close, we recognize the value of meeting face-to-face. Therefore we would like to organize an informal meeting of the drafting team during the London ICANN meeting and as such have identified Monday 23^June 2014, 17h00 UTC (18h00 London) as a possible option to do so. We hope and would appreciate if you could provide us with your feedback and the names of volunteers (even it that would be on an interim basis until your organization has formally assigned a representative to this drafting effort in accordance with your own rules and procedures) by Sunday 22 June at the latest. We look forward to receiving your feedback. Byron Holland & Jonathan Robinson ccNSO Council Chair GNSO Council Chair

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From Fadi on ICANN volunteers
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim June 17, 2014

June 17, 2014

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/awe-and-gratitude See you in London. Rinalia

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Fwd: RE: GAC Geo Names session & GAC Open Forum in London
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond June 16, 2014

June 16, 2014

Dear ALAC members, please be so kind to find, for your information, the draft agenda for the GAC High Level meeting on Monday. Kind regards, Olivier

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