Dear ALAC members As you know, we have been expecting an invitation from the GAC and the GNSO to participate in the small group which will attempt to resolve the closed generics issue. That invitation has now arrived. The challenge in the selection was to identify a member and alternate for the group who are up to speed on the issue and who fully understand the positions that the ALAC has taken on it over the last decade (since the 2012 round of New gTLDs). In conjunction with my Vice-Chairs and in consultation with Justine and the immediate past ALAC Chairs, I have identified Greg Shatan as member and Alan Greenberg as Alternate. This selection has the support of the full ALT. I would like the concurrence of the ALAC, so if there is any strong opposition, please let me know and I will schedule a formal vote. Regards Maureen