Hi Jonathan and all As the current discussion has demonstrated, Jonathan's intro sets the scene for a great "fireside chat" with the Board about the important issues that have evolved for our community as a result of the pandemic. We could have a series of speakers organised to raise different issues during this discussion including the impacts of the pandemic on the MSM - their chosen topic - but to do so without the formal "them and us" format. I could compile a list of speakers and topics already from this list. If we give the topics to them beforehand, then they too may organise their own speakers to address each issue raised - it would also encourage the involvement of more Board members too. But we could do it more as a conversation (but prepared so that we keep our questions short and to the point and if they are given the questions beforehand, their responses can also be more specific. However if there is a followup discussion on a particular topic, we must be mindful of other participants waiting for their turn in this "conversation"). What do you think? M On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 3:48 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:

Thanks Hadia! My feelings aren't hurt. I often try to answer Maureen's calls so that we have SOMETHING if no one responds but my preference is for a broader range of ideas.

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------ *From:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:05:10 AM *To:* judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Subject:* RE: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan,

Just to note, I like your proposal as well, I just thought to put an alternative that would typically include yours and Joanna's as part of the discussion, but from a different perspective and with less focus. I also totally agree with Marita on addressing regional gatherings as well and the need for more resources in this regard.

Hadia

*From:* ALAC [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Judith Hellerstein *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM *To:* alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

HI Jonathan and Marita,

These are all excellent ideas. I support this effort. Regional meetings are important and face to face are also really important.

Best,

Judith

_________________________________________________________________________

Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO

Hellerstein & Associates

3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008

Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein

Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517

E-mail: Judith@jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/

Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

On 9/15/2020 12:26 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Great suggestion Marita! Despite having written all of that on a phone, I'm not wedded to it. I can turn it into ALAC correspondence, advice or even something for Cicle ID. If we want to focus the board in on regional meetings that could be a good discussion!

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------

*From:* Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> <mmoll@ca.inter.net> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:39:23 AM *To:* Carlos Gutiérrez G. <carlosraul@gutierrez.se> <carlosraul@gutierrez.se>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Yes, this excellent. But I would add that we have been riding on the coattails of our experiences of previous meetings. We are still mostly members of a community that has met in person in the recent past. This social capital will grow thin. It is going to be some time before big international gatherings will once again be normalized. I would guess that more regional gatherings will come back on stream well before that. I would like to see ICANN put thought, action and money into planning smaller regional gatherings so that the community can retain and grow the social capital needed for this kind of endeavour. If the lights are out for too long, I don't think improved technology will keep the energy moving.

Marita

n 9/15/2020 8:14 AM, Carlos Gutiérrez G. wrote:

Fully agree with Jonathan´s proposition. ICANN should INVEST more in view of the great windfall savings.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)

On 15 Sep 2020, at 5:41, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

The Pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges to people and organizations around the world, the ICANN community among them. At first blush, the community seemed uniquely prepared for a move to virtual meetings, given our already extensive use of tools such as Zoom, Skype and email. Further, the attendance even hinted at the possibility of more inclusive discourse and decision making and talk of a hybrid model for meetings became common.

Of course, the reality has been somewhat different. We are reminded of the extent to which we previously postponed discussions until face to face meetings because of their greater pructivity and, frankly, greater civility. Timezones and fatigue contribute to a less than ideal environment for consensus building.. Finally, virtual meetings lack the sense of "event" that face to face meetings enjoyed. Gone is the sense of milestones that previously existed.

While much of this is beyond our control, technology has a role to play in making the most of our "virtual reality." There are tools for improved discussion and decision-making such as Slack and Loomio. There are much improved tools for machine translation and greater linguistic inclusion. There are tools for improved virtual outreach. Finally there's an even greater role for ICANN Learn.

The ALAC applauds the hiring of Melissa Allgood and the development of resources devoted to improved cooperation and decision-making within the community but we believe the situation demands more. The best use of the savings, realized by going virtual, is further investment in these resources and tools. Expediting the rollout of ITI (setting clear expectations and meeting them), incorporation of modern tools for offline threaded discussions and consensus building and expansion of ICANN Learn and further investment is machine translation

Jonathan Zuck

Executive Director

Innovators Network Foundation

www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------

*From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:17:11 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> <ocl@gih.com>; ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

A question for the Board for the ALAC- Board interaction ICANN69...

.... a single topic instead of the traditional three that we usually never got through.

Something deep and meaningful...any ideas?

M

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld* <vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020, 3:26 am Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL To: so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team@icann.org>

Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs,

*Please reply no later than Monday **5** October 20**20*

While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other, almost a year ago in Montreal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission.

The Board still values its dialogue with your Groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our *2**2nd* *and first ever virtual **AGM* *that will take place between **13**-**22* *Octo**ber 20* *20*.

As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for the Community Dialogue with the Board.

As per what we did in Montreal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic.

We will also publish the list of questions or topics received with the entire Community using the Policy digest as it was a successful tool for improving transparency and allow the groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of views on different issues.

As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic.

In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you:

- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation, and work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the MSM (such as the ATRT3 report and work on prioritization and budgeting).

We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations ( board-ops-team@icann.org) your single topic or the list of questions, in order of priority, no later than *Monday 5 October 2020 or sooner. *

For information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually.

Best regards,

Maarten Botterman

Chair, ICANN Board of Directors

_______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

_______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA... ) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

I have suggested perhaps a more informal dialogue of question and answer - Id like people who posed the question initially to be able to ask their question with the Board person answering and discussion evolving from that. But THEIR TOPIC was - Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration which they want to introduce the session with.... Surely someone can initiate something that directs their discussion topic more around what is of concern to us with regards to issues and opportunities - which would lead very easily into the questions that have been posed here.. It is our first session of the conference week. On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:

I confess I'm inclined to do whatever leads to a more substantive discussion. That might mean being more focused so that when the board has finished with opening platitudes, we sit quietly and wait for more, like reporters do... ;). If we're sending questions in advance, we certainly shouldn't present them as well but let them simply answer. Will we get their MSM questions in advance?

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:41:50 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg>; judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan and all

As the current discussion has demonstrated, Jonathan's intro sets the scene for a great "fireside chat" with the Board about the important issues that have evolved for our community as a result of the pandemic. We could have a series of speakers organised to raise different issues during this discussion including the impacts of the pandemic on the MSM - their chosen topic - but to do so without the formal "them and us" format.

I could compile a list of speakers and topics already from this list. If we give the topics to them beforehand, then they too may organise their own speakers to address each issue raised - it would also encourage the involvement of more Board members too. But we could do it more as a conversation (but prepared so that we keep our questions short and to the point and if they are given the questions beforehand, their responses can also be more specific. However if there is a followup discussion on a particular topic, we must be mindful of other participants waiting for their turn in this "conversation"). What do you think?

M

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 3:48 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:

Thanks Hadia! My feelings aren't hurt. I often try to answer Maureen's calls so that we have SOMETHING if no one responds but my preference is for a broader range of ideas.

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------ *From:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:05:10 AM *To:* judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Subject:* RE: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan,

Just to note, I like your proposal as well, I just thought to put an alternative that would typically include yours and Joanna's as part of the discussion, but from a different perspective and with less focus. I also totally agree with Marita on addressing regional gatherings as well and the need for more resources in this regard.

Hadia

*From:* ALAC [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Judith Hellerstein *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM *To:* alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

HI Jonathan and Marita,

These are all excellent ideas. I support this effort. Regional meetings are important and face to face are also really important.

Best,

Judith

_________________________________________________________________________

Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO

Hellerstein & Associates

3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008

Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein

Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517

E-mail: Judith@jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/

Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

On 9/15/2020 12:26 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Great suggestion Marita! Despite having written all of that on a phone, I'm not wedded to it. I can turn it into ALAC correspondence, advice or even something for Cicle ID. If we want to focus the board in on regional meetings that could be a good discussion!

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------

*From:* Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> <mmoll@ca.inter.net> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:39:23 AM *To:* Carlos Gutiérrez G. <carlosraul@gutierrez.se> <carlosraul@gutierrez.se>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Yes, this excellent. But I would add that we have been riding on the coattails of our experiences of previous meetings. We are still mostly members of a community that has met in person in the recent past. This social capital will grow thin. It is going to be some time before big international gatherings will once again be normalized. I would guess that more regional gatherings will come back on stream well before that. I would like to see ICANN put thought, action and money into planning smaller regional gatherings so that the community can retain and grow the social capital needed for this kind of endeavour. If the lights are out for too long, I don't think improved technology will keep the energy moving.

Marita

n 9/15/2020 8:14 AM, Carlos Gutiérrez G. wrote:

Fully agree with Jonathan´s proposition. ICANN should INVEST more in view of the great windfall savings.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)

On 15 Sep 2020, at 5:41, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

The Pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges to people and organizations around the world, the ICANN community among them. At first blush, the community seemed uniquely prepared for a move to virtual meetings, given our already extensive use of tools such as Zoom, Skype and email. Further, the attendance even hinted at the possibility of more inclusive discourse and decision making and talk of a hybrid model for meetings became common.

Of course, the reality has been somewhat different. We are reminded of the extent to which we previously postponed discussions until face to face meetings because of their greater pructivity and, frankly, greater civility. Timezones and fatigue contribute to a less than ideal environment for consensus building.. Finally, virtual meetings lack the sense of "event" that face to face meetings enjoyed. Gone is the sense of milestones that previously existed.

While much of this is beyond our control, technology has a role to play in making the most of our "virtual reality." There are tools for improved discussion and decision-making such as Slack and Loomio. There are much improved tools for machine translation and greater linguistic inclusion. There are tools for improved virtual outreach. Finally there's an even greater role for ICANN Learn.

The ALAC applauds the hiring of Melissa Allgood and the development of resources devoted to improved cooperation and decision-making within the community but we believe the situation demands more. The best use of the savings, realized by going virtual, is further investment in these resources and tools. Expediting the rollout of ITI (setting clear expectations and meeting them), incorporation of modern tools for offline threaded discussions and consensus building and expansion of ICANN Learn and further investment is machine translation

Jonathan Zuck

Executive Director

Innovators Network Foundation

www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------

*From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:17:11 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> <ocl@gih.com>; ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

A question for the Board for the ALAC- Board interaction ICANN69...

.... a single topic instead of the traditional three that we usually never got through.

Something deep and meaningful...any ideas?

M

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld* <vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020, 3:26 am Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL To: so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team@icann.org>

Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs,

*Please reply no later than Monday **5** October 20**20*

While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other, almost a year ago in Montreal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission.

The Board still values its dialogue with your Groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our *2**2nd* *and first ever virtual **AGM* *that will take place between **13**-**22* *Octo**ber 20* *20*.

As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for the Community Dialogue with the Board.

As per what we did in Montreal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic.

We will also publish the list of questions or topics received with the entire Community using the Policy digest as it was a successful tool for improving transparency and allow the groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of views on different issues.

As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic.

In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you:

- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation, and work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the MSM (such as the ATRT3 report and work on prioritization and budgeting).

We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations ( board-ops-team@icann.org) your single topic or the list of questions, in order of priority, no later than *Monday 5 October 2020 or sooner. *

For information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually.

Best regards,

Maarten Botterman

Chair, ICANN Board of Directors

_______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

_______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA... ) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

Hmm, I am not sure I agree JZ -- Although we did talk about regional meetings at the end of our most recent input to the MSM question, there are broader issues there that need to be brought out --  i.e continuing the dialogue -- if Brian Cute is no longer doing it, who is now leading this discussion;  restoring recruitment and demographics to the list of issues; going beyond "low hanging fruit"; what are the chances of a "holistic review" of structures and relations within ICANN, etc.. I would see our MSM discussion with the board highlighting these more closely aligned issues. The pandemic related issues (regional meetings, better tech) are an added layer, but if the pandemic ends tomorrow, we still have to address those underlying issues . Just my opinion Marita On 9/16/2020 12:33 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Makes sense. All our suggestions are kind of about MSM

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:25:09 PM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg>; judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL I have suggested perhaps a more informal dialogue of question and answer - Id like people who posed the question initially to be able to ask their question with the Board person answering and discussion evolving from that. But THEIR TOPIC was - Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration which they want to introduce the session with....

Surely someone can initiate something that directs their discussion topic more around what is of concern to us with regards to issues and opportunities - which would lead very easily into the questions that have been posed here.. It is our first session of the conference week.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> wrote:

I confess I'm inclined to do whatever leads to a more substantive discussion. That might mean being more focused so that when the board has finished with opening platitudes, we sit quietly and wait for more, like reporters do... ;). If we're sending questions in advance, we certainly shouldn't present them as well but let them simply answer. Will we get their MSM questions in advance?

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:41:50 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>>; judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com>>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL Hi Jonathan and all

As the current discussion has demonstrated, Jonathan's intro sets the scene for a great "fireside chat" with the Board about the important issues that have evolved for our community as a result of the pandemic. We could have a series of speakers organised to raise different issues during this discussion including the impacts of the pandemic on the MSM - their chosen topic - but to do so without the formal "them and us" format.

I could compile a list of speakers and topics already from this list. If we give the topics to them beforehand, then they too may organise their own speakers to address each issue raised - it would also encourage the involvement of more Board members too. But we could do it more as a conversation (but prepared so that we keep our questions short and to the point and if they are given the questions beforehand, their responses can also be more specific. However if there is a followup discussion on a particular topic, we must be mindful of other participants waiting for their turn in this "conversation"). What do you think?

M

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 3:48 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> wrote:

Thanks Hadia! My feelings aren't hurt. I often try to answer Maureen's calls so that we have SOMETHING if no one responds but my preference is for a broader range of ideas.

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:05:10 AM *To:* judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com>>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> *Subject:* RE: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan,

Just to note, I like your proposal as well, I just thought to put an alternative that would typically include yours and Joanna's as part of the discussion, but from a different perspective and with less focus. I also totally agree with Marita on addressing regional gatherings as well and the need for more resources in this regard.

Hadia

*From:*ALAC [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org>] *On Behalf Of *Judith Hellerstein *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM *To:* alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

HI Jonathan and Marita,

These are all excellent ideas.  I support this effort.  Regional meetings are important and face to face are also really important.

Best,

Judith

_________________________________________________________________________

Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO

Hellerstein & Associates

3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008

Phone: (202) 362-5139  Skype ID: judithhellerstein

Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517

E-mail:Judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com>    Website:www.jhellerstein.com <http://www.jhellerstein.com>

Linked In:www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/>

Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

On 9/15/2020 12:26 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Great suggestion Marita! Despite having written all of that on a phone, I'm not wedded to it. I can turn it into ALAC correspondence,  advice or even something for Cicle ID. If we want to focus the board in on regional meetings that could be a good discussion!

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

*From:*Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> <mailto:mmoll@ca.inter.net> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:39:23 AM *To:* Carlos Gutiérrez G. <carlosraul@gutierrez.se> <mailto:carlosraul@gutierrez.se>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Yes, this excellent. But I would add that we have been riding on the coattails of our experiences of previous meetings. We are still mostly members of a community that has met in person in the recent past. This social capital will grow thin. It is going to be some time before big international gatherings will once again be normalized. I would guess that more regional gatherings will come back on stream well before that. I would like to see ICANN put thought, action and money into planning smaller regional gatherings so that the community can retain and grow the social capital needed for this kind of endeavour. If the lights are out for too long, I don't think improved technology will keep the energy moving.

Marita

n 9/15/2020 8:14 AM, Carlos Gutiérrez G. wrote:

Fully agree with Jonathan´s proposition. ICANN should INVEST more in view of the great windfall savings.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)

On 15 Sep 2020, at 5:41, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

The Pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges to people and organizations around the world, the ICANN community among them. At first blush, the community seemed uniquely prepared for a move to virtual meetings, given our already extensive use of tools such as Zoom, Skype and email. Further, the attendance even hinted at the possibility of more inclusive discourse and decision making and talk of a hybrid model for meetings became common.

Of course, the reality has been somewhat different. We are reminded of the extent to which we previously postponed discussions until face to face meetings because of their greater pructivity and, frankly, greater civility. Timezones and fatigue contribute to a less than ideal environment for consensus building.. Finally,  virtual meetings lack the sense of "event" that face to face meetings enjoyed. Gone is the sense of milestones that previously existed.

While much of this is beyond our control, technology has a role to play in making the most of our "virtual reality." There are tools for improved discussion and decision-making such as Slack and Loomio. There are much improved tools for machine translation and greater linguistic inclusion. There are tools for improved virtual outreach. Finally there's an even greater role for ICANN Learn.

The ALAC applauds the hiring of Melissa Allgood and the development of resources devoted to improved cooperation and decision-making within the community but we believe the situation demands more. The best use of the savings, realized by going virtual, is further investment in these resources and tools. Expediting the rollout of ITI (setting clear expectations and meeting them), incorporation of modern tools for offline threaded discussions and consensus building and expansion of ICANN Learn and further investment is machine translation

Jonathan Zuck

Executive Director

Innovators Network Foundation

www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

*From:*Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:17:11 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> <mailto:ocl@gih.com>; ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

A question for the Board for the ALAC- Board interaction ICANN69...

.... a single topic instead of the traditional three that we usually never got through.

Something deep and meaningful...any ideas?

M

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld* <vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org <mailto:vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org>> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020, 3:26 am Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL To: so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> <so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org>> Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team@icann.org <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>>

Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs,

*_Please reply no later than Monday _**_5_**_October 20_**_20_*

While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other, almost a year ago in Montreal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission.

The Board still values its dialogue with your Groups andis very much looking forward to engaging with you during our *2**2^nd ****and first ever virtual **AGM**that will take place between **13**-**22****Octo**ber 20**20*.

As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for the Community Dialogue with the Board.

As per what we did in Montrealand virtually for ICANN67, instead ofsending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic.

We willalso publishthe list of questions or topics received with the entire Community using the Policy digestas it was a successful tool for improving transparency and allow the groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of views on different issues.

As for time allocation,per whatwedid previously, wepropose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic.

In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosenthe following topic to have an open discussion with you:

* Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation, and work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the MSM (such as the ATRT3 report and work on prioritization and budgeting).

We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations (board-ops-team@icann.org) <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org)>  your single topic or the  list of questions, in order of priority, no later than *_Monday 5 October 2020 or sooner_. *

For information,  we are not changing the current total time allotted per group.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually.

Best regards,

Maarten Botterman

Chair, ICANN Board of Directors

_______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org <mailto:SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

_______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online:http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online:http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@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+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

I would suggest Marita.. that you should take the lead in our discussion if it starts the Board session.. and perhaps you can add your own related question into the "fireside chat". M On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 7:55 AM Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> wrote:

Hmm, I am not sure I agree JZ -- Although we did talk about regional meetings at the end of our most recent input to the MSM question, there are broader issues there that need to be brought out -- i.e continuing the dialogue -- if Brian Cute is no longer doing it, who is now leading this discussion; restoring recruitment and demographics to the list of issues; going beyond "low hanging fruit"; what are the chances of a "holistic review" of structures and relations within ICANN, etc.. I would see our MSM discussion with the board highlighting these more closely aligned issues.

The pandemic related issues (regional meetings, better tech) are an added layer, but if the pandemic ends tomorrow, we still have to address those underlying issues .

Just my opinion

Marita On 9/16/2020 12:33 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Makes sense. All our suggestions are kind of about MSM

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:25:09 PM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> <Hadia@tra.gov.eg>; judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

I have suggested perhaps a more informal dialogue of question and answer - Id like people who posed the question initially to be able to ask their question with the Board person answering and discussion evolving from that. But THEIR TOPIC was - Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration which they want to introduce the session with....

Surely someone can initiate something that directs their discussion topic more around what is of concern to us with regards to issues and opportunities - which would lead very easily into the questions that have been posed here.. It is our first session of the conference week.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:

I confess I'm inclined to do whatever leads to a more substantive discussion. That might mean being more focused so that when the board has finished with opening platitudes, we sit quietly and wait for more, like reporters do... ;). If we're sending questions in advance, we certainly shouldn't present them as well but let them simply answer. Will we get their MSM questions in advance?

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:41:50 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg>; judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan and all

As the current discussion has demonstrated, Jonathan's intro sets the scene for a great "fireside chat" with the Board about the important issues that have evolved for our community as a result of the pandemic. We could have a series of speakers organised to raise different issues during this discussion including the impacts of the pandemic on the MSM - their chosen topic - but to do so without the formal "them and us" format.

I could compile a list of speakers and topics already from this list. If we give the topics to them beforehand, then they too may organise their own speakers to address each issue raised - it would also encourage the involvement of more Board members too. But we could do it more as a conversation (but prepared so that we keep our questions short and to the point and if they are given the questions beforehand, their responses can also be more specific. However if there is a followup discussion on a particular topic, we must be mindful of other participants waiting for their turn in this "conversation"). What do you think?

M

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 3:48 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:

Thanks Hadia! My feelings aren't hurt. I often try to answer Maureen's calls so that we have SOMETHING if no one responds but my preference is for a broader range of ideas.

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------ *From:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:05:10 AM *To:* judith@jhellerstein.com <judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Subject:* RE: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan,

Just to note, I like your proposal as well, I just thought to put an alternative that would typically include yours and Joanna's as part of the discussion, but from a different perspective and with less focus. I also totally agree with Marita on addressing regional gatherings as well and the need for more resources in this regard.

Hadia

*From:* ALAC [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Judith Hellerstein *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM *To:* alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

HI Jonathan and Marita,

These are all excellent ideas. I support this effort. Regional meetings are important and face to face are also really important.

Best,

Judith

_________________________________________________________________________

Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO

Hellerstein & Associates

3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008

Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein

Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517

E-mail: Judith@jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/

Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

On 9/15/2020 12:26 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Great suggestion Marita! Despite having written all of that on a phone, I'm not wedded to it. I can turn it into ALAC correspondence, advice or even something for Cicle ID. If we want to focus the board in on regional meetings that could be a good discussion!

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org ------------------------------

*From:* Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> <mmoll@ca.inter.net> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:39:23 AM *To:* Carlos Gutiérrez G. <carlosraul@gutierrez.se> <carlosraul@gutierrez.se>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Yes, this excellent. But I would add that we have been riding on the coattails of our experiences of previous meetings. We are still mostly members of a community that has met in person in the recent past. This social capital will grow thin. It is going to be some time before big international gatherings will once again be normalized. I would guess that more regional gatherings will come back on stream well before that. I would like to see ICANN put thought, action and money into planning smaller regional gatherings so that the community can retain and grow the social capital needed for this kind of endeavour. If the lights are out for too long, I don't think improved technology will keep the energy moving.

Marita

n 9/15/2020 8:14 AM, Carlos Gutiérrez G. wrote:

Fully agree with Jonathan´s proposition. ICANN should INVEST more in view of the great windfall savings.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)

On 15 Sep 2020, at 5:41, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

The Pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges to people and organizations around the world, the ICANN community among them. At first blush, the community seemed uniquely prepared for a move to virtual meetings, given our already extensive use of tools such as Zoom, Skype and email. Further, the attendance even hinted at the possibility of more inclusive discourse and decision making and talk of a hybrid model for meetings became common.

Of course, the reality has been somewhat different. We are reminded of the extent to which we previously postponed discussions until face to face meetings because of their greater pructivity and, frankly, greater civility. Timezones and fatigue contribute to a less than ideal environment for consensus building.. Finally, virtual meetings lack the sense of "event" that face to face meetings enjoyed. Gone is the sense of milestones that previously existed.

While much of this is beyond our control, technology has a role to play in making the most of our "virtual reality." There are tools for improved discussion and decision-making such as Slack and Loomio. There are much improved tools for machine translation and greater linguistic inclusion. There are tools for improved virtual outreach. Finally there's an even greater role for ICANN Learn.

The ALAC applauds the hiring of Melissa Allgood and the development of resources devoted to improved cooperation and decision-making within the community but we believe the situation demands more. The best use of the savings, realized by going virtual, is further investment in these resources and tools. Expediting the rollout of ITI (setting clear expectations and meeting them), incorporation of modern tools for offline threaded discussions and consensus building and expansion of ICANN Learn and further investment is machine translation

Jonathan Zuck

Executive Director

Innovators Network Foundation

www.InnovatorsNetwork.org

------------------------------

*From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:17:11 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> <ocl@gih.com>; ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

A question for the Board for the ALAC- Board interaction ICANN69...

.... a single topic instead of the traditional three that we usually never got through.

Something deep and meaningful...any ideas?

M

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld* <vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020, 3:26 am Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL To: so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team@icann.org>

Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs,

*Please reply no later than Monday **5** October 20**20*

While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other, almost a year ago in Montreal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission.

The Board still values its dialogue with your Groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our *2**2nd* *and first ever virtual **AGM* *that will take place between **13**-**22* *Octo**ber 20* *20*.

As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for the Community Dialogue with the Board.

As per what we did in Montreal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic.

We will also publish the list of questions or topics received with the entire Community using the Policy digest as it was a successful tool for improving transparency and allow the groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of views on different issues.

As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic.

In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you:

- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation, and work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the MSM (such as the ATRT3 report and work on prioritization and budgeting).

We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations ( board-ops-team@icann.org) your single topic or the list of questions, in order of priority, no later than *Monday 5 October 2020 or sooner. *

For information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually.

Best regards,

Maarten Botterman

Chair, ICANN Board of Directors

_______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

_______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA... ) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing listALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.orghttps://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

Sorry -- meant to add this: "In theatre, blocking is the precise staging of actors to facilitate the performance ......  a stage picture was established whenever characters entered or left the stage, ensure that leading performers were always shown to their best advantage..."**(wikipedia) Okay, maybe we won't go this far, but we might want to think about how this would best work on zoom -- will we use slides? or make sure we have multiple speakers? or are there other techniques to being more effective on this medium. Marita On 9/16/2020 7:46 PM, Marita Moll wrote:

Well... I was not vying to take on any lead -- just throwing out ideas.  Certainly, the board has asked the question about MSM -- and I am happy to contribute with some of the concerns expressed below if that's how we want to play it.  It is going to be weird on zoom and hard to get any sense of group dynamics. Perhaps we should do a bit of stage blocking in advance of the event.

Marita

On 9/16/2020 3:17 PM, Maureen Hilyard wrote:

...

I would suggest Marita.. that you should take the lead in our discussion if it starts the Board session.. and perhaps you can add your own related question into the "fireside chat".

M

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 7:55 AM Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net <mailto:mmoll@ca.inter.net>> wrote:

Hmm, I am not sure I agree JZ -- Although we did talk about regional meetings at the end of our most recent input to the MSM question, there are broader issues there that need to be brought out --  i.e continuing the dialogue -- if Brian Cute is no longer doing it, who is now leading this discussion;  restoring recruitment and demographics to the list of issues; going beyond "low hanging fruit"; what are the chances of a "holistic review" of structures and relations within ICANN, etc.. I would see our MSM discussion with the board highlighting these more closely aligned issues.

The pandemic related issues (regional meetings, better tech) are an added layer, but if the pandemic ends tomorrow, we still have to address those underlying issues .

Just my opinion

Marita

On 9/16/2020 12:33 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

...

Makes sense. All our suggestions are kind of about MSM

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:25:09 PM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>; judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com> <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL I have suggested perhaps a more informal dialogue of question and answer - Id like people who posed the question initially to be able to ask their question with the Board person answering and discussion evolving from that. But THEIR TOPIC was - Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration which they want to introduce the session with....

Surely someone can initiate something that directs their discussion topic more around what is of concern to us with regards to issues and opportunities - which would lead very easily into the questions that have been posed here.. It is our first session of the conference week.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> wrote:

I confess I'm inclined to do whatever leads to a more substantive discussion. That might mean being more focused so that when the board has finished with opening platitudes, we sit quietly and wait for more, like reporters do... ;). If we're sending questions in advance, we certainly shouldn't present them as well but let them simply answer. Will we get their MSM questions in advance?

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:41:50 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> *Cc:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>>; judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com>>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL Hi Jonathan and all

As the current discussion has demonstrated, Jonathan's intro sets the scene for a great  "fireside chat" with the Board about the important issues that have evolved for our community as a result of the pandemic. We could have a series of speakers organised to raise different issues during this discussion including the impacts of the pandemic on the MSM - their chosen topic - but to do so without the formal "them and us" format.

I could compile a list of speakers and topics already from this list. If we give the topics to them beforehand, then they too may organise their own speakers to address each issue raised - it would also encourage the involvement of more Board members too. But we could do it more as a conversation (but prepared so that we keep our questions short and to the point and if they are given the questions beforehand, their responses can also be more specific. However if there is a followup discussion on a particular topic, we must be mindful of other participants waiting for their turn in this "conversation"). What do you think?

M

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 3:48 AM Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> wrote:

Thanks Hadia! My feelings aren't hurt. I often try to answer Maureen's calls so that we have SOMETHING if no one responds but my preference is for a broader range of ideas.

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:05:10 AM *To:* judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com> <judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com>>; alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>> *Subject:* RE: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Hi Jonathan,

Just to note, I like your proposal as well, I just thought to put an alternative that would typically include yours and Joanna's as part of the discussion, but from a different perspective and with less focus. I also totally agree with Marita on addressing regional gatherings as well and the need for more resources in this regard.

Hadia

*From:*ALAC [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org>] *On Behalf Of *Judith Hellerstein *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM *To:* alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

HI Jonathan and Marita,

These are all excellent ideas.  I support this effort.  Regional meetings are important and face to face are also really important.

Best,

Judith

_________________________________________________________________________

Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO

Hellerstein & Associates

3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008

Phone: (202) 362-5139  Skype ID: judithhellerstein

Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517

E-mail:Judith@jhellerstein.com <mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com>    Website:www.jhellerstein.com <http://www.jhellerstein.com>

Linked In:www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/>

Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

On 9/15/2020 12:26 PM, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

Great suggestion Marita! Despite having written all of that on a phone, I'm not wedded to it. I can turn it into ALAC correspondence,  advice or even something for Cicle ID. If we want to focus the board in on regional meetings that could be a good discussion!

Jonathan Zuck Executive Director Innovators Network Foundation www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

*From:*Marita Moll <mmoll@ca.inter.net> <mailto:mmoll@ca.inter.net> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:39:23 AM *To:* Carlos Gutiérrez G. <carlosraul@gutierrez.se> <mailto:carlosraul@gutierrez.se>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> *Cc:* ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Re: [ALAC] [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

Yes, this excellent. But I would add that we have been riding on the coattails of our experiences of previous meetings. We are still mostly members of a community that has met in person in the recent past. This social capital will grow thin. It is going to be some time before big international gatherings will once again be normalized. I would guess that more regional gatherings will come back on stream well before that. I would like to see ICANN put thought, action and money into planning smaller regional gatherings so that the community can retain and grow the social capital needed for this kind of endeavour. If the lights are out for too long, I don't think improved technology will keep the energy moving.

Marita

n 9/15/2020 8:14 AM, Carlos Gutiérrez G. wrote:

Fully agree with Jonathan´s proposition. ICANN should INVEST more in view of the great windfall savings.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)

On 15 Sep 2020, at 5:41, Jonathan Zuck wrote:

The Pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges to people and organizations around the world, the ICANN community among them. At first blush, the community seemed uniquely prepared for a move to virtual meetings, given our already extensive use of tools such as Zoom, Skype and email. Further, the attendance even hinted at the possibility of more inclusive discourse and decision making and talk of a hybrid model for meetings became common.

Of course, the reality has been somewhat different. We are reminded of the extent to which we previously postponed discussions until face to face meetings because of their greater pructivity and, frankly, greater civility. Timezones and fatigue contribute to a less than ideal environment for consensus building.. Finally,  virtual meetings lack the sense of "event" that face to face meetings enjoyed. Gone is the sense of milestones that previously existed.

While much of this is beyond our control, technology has a role to play in making the most of our "virtual reality."  There are tools for improved discussion and decision-making such as Slack and Loomio. There are much improved tools for machine translation and greater linguistic inclusion. There are tools for improved virtual outreach. Finally there's an even greater role for ICANN Learn.

The ALAC applauds the hiring of Melissa Allgood and the development of resources devoted to improved cooperation and decision-making within the community but we believe the situation demands more. The best use of the savings, realized by going virtual, is further investment in these resources and tools. Expediting the rollout of ITI (setting clear expectations and meeting them), incorporation of modern tools for offline  threaded discussions and consensus building and expansion of ICANN Learn and further investment is machine translation

Jonathan Zuck

Executive Director

Innovators Network Foundation

www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

*From:*Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:17:11 AM *To:* Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> <mailto:JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> <mailto:ocl@gih.com>; ALAC <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject:* Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL

A question for the Board for the ALAC- Board interaction ICANN69...

.... a single topic instead of the traditional three that we usually never got through.

Something deep and meaningful...any ideas?

M

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld* <vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org <mailto:vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org>> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020, 3:26 am Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] PLEASE READ - Stakeholders/Board interaction ICANN69 VIRTUAL To: so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> <so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org <mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org>> Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team@icann.org <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>>

Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs,

*_Please reply no later than Monday _**_5_**_October 20_**_20_*

While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other, almost a year ago in Montreal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission.

The Board still values its dialogue with your Groups andis very much looking forward to engaging with you during our *2**2^nd ****and first ever virtual **AGM**that will take place between **13**-**22****Octo**ber 20**20*.

As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for the Community Dialogue with the Board.

As per what we did in Montrealand virtually for ICANN67, instead ofsending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic.

We willalso publishthe list of questions or topics received with the entire Community using the Policy digestas it was a successful tool for improving transparency and allow the groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of views on different issues.

As for time allocation,per whatwedid previously, wepropose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic.

In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosenthe following topic to have an open discussion with you:

* Enhancing the effectiveness of the Multistakeholder model: key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation, and work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the MSM (such as the ATRT3 report and work on prioritization and budgeting).

We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations (board-ops-team@icann.org) <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org)>  your single topic or the  list of questions, in order of priority, no later than *_Monday 5 October 2020 or sooner_. *

For information,  we are not changing the current total time allotted per group.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually.

Best regards,

Maarten Botterman

Chair, ICANN Board of Directors

_______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org <mailto:SO-AC-SG-CLeaders@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

_______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online:http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________

ALAC mailing list

ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>

https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online:http://www.atlarge.icann.org

ALAC Working Wiki:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

_______________________________________________

By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@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+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online:http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.