February 2009 - APAC-Discuss

Details of your ALS
by Karaitiana Taiuru March 2, 2009

March 2, 2009

Dear APRALO, Could you all please let me know your ALS name and web addresses so we can include it in the Summit presentaion. ALso any details that you want added. I can guess your details in the meantime but i wouldn't trust me. Hear from yo soon, thanks Karaitiana Taiuru

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Introduction to Phoebe Yu and welcome
by Karaitiana Taiuru Feb. 28, 2009

Feb. 28, 2009

Hola everyone, I would like to introduce Phoebe Yu. Phoebe is relieving Pavan as Secretary for the duration of this ICANN meeting. On behalf of APRALO i would like to thank Phoebe and .asia for her time to attend this meeting ensuring that we still have a Secretary. Welcome to you all and please approach me with any concerns or questions you may have. I am in room 1925 at the Meila, fell free to ring me also. Regards, Karaitiana Taiuru APRALO Chair

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FW: Call for the Summit Faire and Poster session
by Karaitana Taiuru Feb. 24, 2009

Feb. 24, 2009

Dear all, this is to announce a rather important programme segment of the Summit which is called: *Fair and Poster Session* and is scheduled for Saturday, 28 Februar 09, 19:30 - 21:30. More details on this session you will find in the document attached but let me highlight some essential point of it: YOU are the ones conductiong this session and making it to a success! It�s all about the variety of the ALS and RALO communities, to present yourself or the organisation you are representing in Mexico -- by means of flyers, brochures, booklets, posters (or whatsoever hand-outs) from your ALS and *in an inter-active way*. As the title says, it�s not a conventional meeting or a thematic session but a *Faire* where you can expose and demonstrate the work you are doing in your day-to-day ALS-life. There will be a short welcome and introduction and afterwards you can present your material, discuss with people from other parts of the world. It�s an informal get-together, get-to-know-each-other, exchange of views and experiences, making contacts and for networking etc. And it�s understood as an important element for the community building within and among RALOs at ICANN�s first user Summit (more details you will find attached). We therefore encourage you to bring along with you what you can carry (but be aware that no reimbursements for overloads of luggage � more than 20 kg � are foreseen ;-). What we need to know ASAP is whether you need any kind of sophisticated technical equipment for your presentations during the evening. Tables, pin-boards, beamers and standard equipment like this will be provided. Any *further technical requirements or equipment* must be announced to me until Wednesday 11 February (to be forwarded to and organised by the Summit event management). We are looking forward meeting you soon in Mexico! Best regards, Wolf comunica-ch phone +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig www.comunica-ch.net Digitale Allemd http://blog.allmend.ch - EURALO https://st.icann.org/euralo/index.cgi?euralo_icann_at_large_europe

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FYI another Fwd: Mexico City Security Advisories
by Karaitana Taiuru Feb. 23, 2009

Feb. 23, 2009

This was just distributed on the GNSO list. It is from the meeting web site: http://mex.icann.org/node/2002#safety. I would think that this should be quickly sent to Summit participants as well, before they leave home. Alan >Some tips that may be useful! >As you begin planning your travel to the upcoming Mexico City >meeting please take time to review >the security advisories below (which are also posted to the ICANN >meetings web page). >SECURITY ADISORY FOR MEXICO CITY MEETING >As in any other big city, it is important to take responsibility for >your personal safety and exercise precaution. > >BEFORE YOU GO >Think preventively when packing for your trip; consider leaving >behind expensive jewelry, watches, and items of sentimental value. A >smaller, inexpensive camera may be a better choice than larger, >expensive models. You may not need to take an ATM card if your >credit card and a limited amount of cash will suffice. >Make a Xerox copy of your passport to carry in your luggage >separately from your actual passport. Consider storing a digital >scan of your passport (and/or other critical documents) with family, >friends, or your employer so that it could be emailed to you in an emergency. >Avoiding crime is often a matter of keeping a low profile. Consider >exchanging some currency to Pesos before you begin travel and avoid >displaying large amounts of cash if you use the exchanges at the >Mexico City airport. >ICANN will have a travel desk on site where you can make >arrangements for some site seeing after our conference has finished. >ICANN will provide late afternoon to late evening shuttles stopping >at the Sheraton, Melia and Embassy Suites for your convenience and >safety. Taxis are inexpensive and available through the hotel >concierge - avoid hailing taxis on the street, particularly the >green and white cabs. > >GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL >Taxis are regulated and passengers should pay in advance at the taxi >counter in Arrivals. Taxi fare from the airport to the Meeting venue >and nearby hotels should be approximately 127 Pesos. Use only the >clearly marked "AUTHORISED TAXI" service. These cars are white and >yellow with black airplane stickers on the doors. A drawing of a car >on the ticket will tell you what type of car the ticket is valid >for. It is not recommended to walk outside the airport terminal in >search of cheaper taxi service unless you have pre-arranged your >service. Do not use the Green and White taxis. > >TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT >The following schedule is for Meet & Greet services at the airport. >These services will be provided in both terminals at the Mexico City >International Airport to welcome you and help guide you to the taxi desk. > >Thursday, 26 Feb 11:30 - 00:30 >Friday, 27 Feb 5:00 - 23:30 >Saturday, 28 Feb 7:00 - 23:00 >AIRPORT/HOTEL CAR TRANSFERS: >Cars can be hired for $900 Mexican pesos (round trip) for up to 3 >passengers per car for hotel/airport transfers. > >Contact: <cgonzalez(a)sheraton.com.htm>cgonzalez(a)sheraton.com.mx > >Venue hotel address: >HOTEL SHERATON CENTRO HISTORICO (main venue) >Av. Juarez, No. 70. Col., Centro, Mexico City, CP 06010 Mexico >tel +52 55 5130 5300 > > >DURING THE MEETING >When leaving your hotel room to go out at night, take only the cash >you need for each excursion and consider leaving your credit cards, >watch, and jewelry behind in the hotel room safe. >Keep your ICANN conference badge with you for quick reference to the >venue address and emergency telephone numbers, but avoid wearing >your badge on the street. Be aware that laptop bags and exposed >mobile phones are tempting items for thieves. >Use the available after hours shuttle buses between the hotels or >request a taxi from the hotel and ask the concierge for a street >map. Keep low profile. Avoid taking the Metro and hailing taxis or >asking strangers for directions on the street. > >Use Common Sense. If you must walk at night, walk with companions, >avoid the empty streets and keep to the major thoroughfares, even if >that means walking a few extra blocks. What may look like a safe >side street in the daytime, may pose greater risks after dark. > >Many pickpockets and street criminals employ distractions by >accomplices. Avoid stopping to help someone in a busy place, even if >it's a child or elderly person. >If you are accosted on the street, keep your cool, hand over your >valuables, and don't try to fight back. The person confronting you >may not be alone. >Be careful near traffic. Automobile accidents are not uncommon and >vehicles do not defer to pedestrians. Some sidewalks in older areas >may be in need of repair - so watch you step and avoid distractions >such as talking or texting on your phone while walking. > >Avoid crowds of demonstrators. Demonstrations near the meeting venue >are common, and usually peaceful. However, even demonstrations >intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate to >violence and police arrest unexpectedly. > >If you need to use a cash machine, use those located in hotels or >banks. Avoid cash machines on streets or less busy areas. If you >need help, ask an employee at the bank or hotel. > >Keep your belongings in sight particularly in open areas like >restaurants, bars, parks, and even in the rooms at the Meeting >venue. Don't leave purses, laptop bags, or cameras hanging on chairs >or on the floor. > >ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVISORIES >Australian Government: ><http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mexico#Safety_and_Security> http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mexico#Safety_and_Security >U.S. State Department: ><http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html>http://travel.st ate.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html >Solutions Abroad: ><http://solutionsabroad.com/en/cities/mexico-city/security-in-mexico-city.. >http://solutionsabroad.com/en/cities/mexico-city/security-in-mexico-city... >Trip Advisor: ><http://tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150768-c4640/Mexico:Public.Safety.And.Sec.. >http://tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150768-c4640/Mexico:Public.Safety.And.Sec... >Safety Tips Article from Business Week: ><http://businessweek.com/1998/25/b3583208.htm>http://businessweek.com/1998/ 25/b3583208.htm _______________________________________________ ALAC-Internal mailing list ALAC-Internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-internal_atlarge-lists. icann.org ALAC Wiki: http://st.icann.org/alac At-Large Website: http://atlarge.icann.org

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APAC-input into Public Comment: Geographic Regions Charter
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Feb. 22, 2009

Feb. 22, 2009

Further to what Karaitana has encouraged if individual A-P ALS's and APRALO can copy me on discussions and opinions I can also reinforce these views and have them discussed directly within the ICANN Multi-stakeholder Cross Constituency WG on this as well :-) YES I'm there to represent the ALAC ( as is Carlton Samuels from LACRALO) but we can and must also relate specific issues comments and concerns from each or the RALO's and naturally our own... As a region likely to be most effected by the outcomes of this working group it is essential that you take the time to brief me/us on your views and concerns be they diverse or harmonious they need to be heard and considered... As well as take your individual and regional opportunities for input in to the Public Comment processes that applies to the WG's outcome documentation... -- Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO) ------------------------------ Subject: [APAC-Discuss] Public Comment: Geographic Regions CharterFrom: "Karaitana Taiuru" <karaitiana(a)taiuru.maori.nz>Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:47:52 +1300To: <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> To: <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear all, http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-18feb09-en.htm This consultation strikes at the heart of many issues and geographic opinions within APRALO and our region. I encourage you all to consider individual submissions on this and to CC me a copy so we can create an APRALO response. I have invited comment from non AP APRALO members in the Face Book group so as we can offer a wider AP region than we currently do. Deadline and How to Submit Comments: The Staff is opening a 30-day public consultation forum, from 18 February 2009 through 24 March 2009, and invites community comments on this topic. This particular forum period is longer than 30 days because public forum comment periods are now typically suspended during the dates of ICANN Board meetings and the ICANN Mexico City meeting is scheduled from 2 March to 6 March 2009. The formal Public Comment Forum Box is located here: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#regions-charter To submit comments: geo-charter(a)icann.org To view comments: http://forum.icann.org/lists/geo-charter/ Regards, Karaitiana Taiuru APRALO Chair

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In Hong Kong, 9-13 March
by Nick Ashton-Hart Feb. 19, 2009

Feb. 19, 2009

Dear APRALO members: I will be in Hong Kong after the ICANN meeting briefly, from 9-13 March. It would be a pleasure to meet up with any of you who will be there during that period, especially if you are unable to attend the Mexico City meeting. Just let me know! -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 578-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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REMIINDER: Next APRALO Call 27 January at 5:00 UTC
by Heidi Ullrich Feb. 5, 2009

Feb. 5, 2009

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 January between 5:00-6:00 UTC. The draft agenda currently consists of the following: A G E N D A Standing Agenda Items 1. Members Present and Apologies (Quorum N=8) 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Action Items update from last meeting (see: action <https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?action_items_23_december_2008> items 23 december 2008) 4. Staff Announcements (Staff) - Open public comment periods (see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/) New Agenda Items 1. Update on Summit (Cheryl, Staff) (Summit Working Group wiki: https://st.icann.org/summit-wg/index.cgi) a. Working Group topics (see: https://st.icann.org/summit-wg/index.cgi?working_groups) b. Formation and Operation of Working Groups c. Deadlines for draft Working Group Drafts 2. Discussion and Agreement of APRALO General Assembly agenda (deadline for GA agendas to be agree is 31 January) 3. Recent Activities of ALAC (Cheryl) (see: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?13_january_2009) 4. Recent Activities of RALOs (Heidi) - AFRALO (see:https://st.icann.org/afralo/index.cgi?07_january_2009) - EURALO (see: https://st.icann.org/euralo/index.cgi?20_january_2009) - LACRALO (see:https://st.icann.org/lacralo/index.cgi?15_january_2009) - NARALO (see: https://st.icann.org/naralo/index.cgi?12_january_2009) 5. Updating of APRALO wiki pages (including APRALO regional leaders page). Ex. see regional <https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?regional_leaders> leaders 6. All Other Business Please find additional details at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?27_january_2009 If you require dial-outs, please let us know at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marie-Helene Bouchoms ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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