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REMINDER / Next APRALO Call / Tuesday 24 March at 05:00 UTC
by At-Large Staff May 25, 2009

May 25, 2009

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 24 March at 05:00 UTC. The agenda is being updated but you can find the meeting page details at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?24_march_2009 If you require dial-outs, please let us know at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Thank you 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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APRALO Teleconference 09:00 Thu 12-Mar-2009 UTC notes
by leslie.allinson＠gmail.com May 7, 2009

May 7, 2009

All Apologies for lateness of these notes that may be useful They include: 1. Agenda as provided by Karaitiana Taiuru 2. Participant list of Apralo GA 03-Mar-2009 3. APRALO data and comparison of all RALOs Cheers Les

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Reminder: Briefing on Proposed Framework for FY10 Operating Plan and Budget 30 April 05:00 UTC
by Heidi Ullrich April 30, 2009

April 30, 2009

Dear All, Kevin Wilson, ICANN Chief Financial Officer, will be giving a briefing on the Proposed Framework for the FY10 Operating Plan and Budget at 05:00 UTC 30 April. Details of this Briefing Session, including agenda, presentation, Adobe Connect link, and participation information are available here: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?budget_ops_meeting_30_april_2009. The session will be open to all members of the At-Large community worldwide. Interpretation into FR and ES will not be available on this call. If you would like to request a dial-out, please inform At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. As background to this call, the Proposed Framework for the FY10 Operating Plan and Budget, which was first presented at the ICANN Meeting in Mexico City, is currently seeking comments from the public. The draft FY10 Operating Plan and Budget is scheduled to be posted by 17 May 2009. The Board Finance Committee is currently scheduled to adopt the FY10 Operating Plan and Budget during the ICANN Meeting in Sydney. The Proposed Framework for the Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10)Operating Plan and Budget is available in the five UN languages here: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-17feb09-en.htm Additional consultation details may be found here: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#op-budget-fy2010 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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APRALO April 28th Meeting
by Pavan Budhrani April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009

Dear All, The April Tele Conference is scheduled for 28th of April at 0500 UTC, ALAC and staff should join the meeting 30 minutes before this to talk about ALAC and staff issues. The APRALO meeting will have the following agenda, if you have any comments or additions you would like to make, do so before Friday 24th April. Thanks Agenda Items for April APRALO Meeting. ü Adobe system to be used, supporting translation ü Anything for the coming ALAC meeting ü IGF update from Hong ü Update by staff on the wiki, to have survey questions and results ü Heidi to give update on Map Issue ü Outreach in Australia and Korea ü Update on Sydney: Draft schedule (should be out in a week) and status of travel/visas (staff) ü Recent activities of the RALO (staff) ü ALAC ü Chairs updates ü ICANN consultations updates -- Pavan Budhrani Communications Manager, DotAsia Organisation

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO April 28th Meeting
by Karaitiana Taiuru April 27, 2009

April 27, 2009

Hi everyone, There seems to be some confusion with several of our members about tonight. Sorry i am not replying directly to each of you. The meeting today is using the Adigo phone system as per normal. Phone details and agenda here <https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_april_2009>https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_april_2009 and normal dial outs have been aranged. If you want a dial out please email Heidi and CC Pavan in. The mention about Skype is in relation to the method that we usually have Skype in the background. We will trial Skype and Adobe Connect at a later date for a meeting. Please feel free to contact me directly if there is any confusion. I am at the desk all day. Thanks team, chat to you all soon. Karaitiana Taiuru

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How to participate in the monthly APRALO conference calls
by Matthias Langenegger April 22, 2009

April 22, 2009

Dear All, The APRALO Secretariat has requested us to send you an email to address some of the uncertainties regarding the use of our teleconference service. This email will try to make it easier for you to participate in the monthly APRALO conference calls. It is generally preferred to use a fixed line to a mobile or Skype connection for conference calls as this guarantees the highest sound quality. Also, when not speaking, please mute yourself using *6 (star key + 6 key) to minimize noise interferences during the call. In order to speak, you can un-mute yourself using *7. The easiest way to connect to the bridge is to use your local toll free number followed by the conference ID 1638 and the #-key. You can find a list of international toll-free numbers under: https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?how_can_i_participate_in_this_meet… Please note that some mobile phone providers block access toll free numbers on their networks. In that case, and in case no toll-free number is available in your country, you will need to request a dial-out to your phone. You can do so either by writing an email to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org at least 48 hours before the start of the call or by requesting an automated dial-out under http://go.adigo.com/go/outlink.php?sid=7298. Automated dial-out requests are only possible once a call has started. Also, please note that country codes must be preceded by 011 instead of 00. For example, if you request an automated call to a Vietnamese phone number, the number you provide in the online form needs to start with 01184 (instead of 0084). We generally advise you to send us an email instead, however, as manual dial-outs have proved to be more reliable. You can find more detailed participation instructions linked to the APRALO meeting pages. You can also read them directly under: https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?how_can_i_participate_in_this_meet… Kind Regards, -- Matthias Langenegger At-Large Coordination Officer Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: matthias.langenegger(a)icann.org Main Tel: +41 (79) 644 65 35 Fax: +41 (22) 594 85 44 Skype ID: matthiaslangenegger

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org
by Karaitana Taiuru April 9, 2009

April 9, 2009

With many thanks to Hong for her encouragement and support, I was nominated to the .ORG Advisory Council.The media release FYI is below. My role is to represent the AP region so I want to make myself available to you and any AP networks you may have, to discuss and listen to any feedback you would like to have relayed at the .ORG AC table. I note IDN's is on the topic for the first meeting so I will be contacting our IDN experts soon :-) Regards, Karaitiana Taiuru *************************************** PRESS RELEASE: The .ORG Advisory Council Appoints New Worldwide Internet Leaders Reston, VA - April 2, 2009 - .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (http://pir.org) announced today the appointment of 1 Advisory Council member and the reappointment of 3 current Council members to fill expiring term open seats. The .ORG Advisory Council, created in 2003, was established to solicit input from and be responsive to the needs, concerns, and views of the global Internet community in the management of the .ORG generic Top Level Domain registry. Created to advise on issues ranging from public policy to the introduction of new services, their perspectives, representing the voice of the global noncommercial community, play a vital role in the long-term success of .ORG. "The Advisory Council has an essential role in our organization, and I am keen to solicit their input on the issues facing .ORG and our community of Internet users", says Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. New members include: . Mr. Karaitiana Taiuru (CEO, Net Mania; Web Strategist and Social Media Consultant) Returning members include: . Ms. Angela Siefer (Social Networking Entrepreneur) . Mr. Hans Peter Dittler (Internet Society German Chapter) . Mr. Sebastian Ricciardi (Vice President, Internet Society Argentinean Chapter) The Advisory Council members have been instrumental in advising on issues central to the .ORG community including global outreach, Internet security issues, and key policy initiatives. About .ORG, The Public Interest Registry Trusted across all ages, backgrounds and nationalities, .ORG is where people turn to find credible information, get involved, fund causes and support advocacy. .ORG, The Public Interest Registry empowers the global noncommercial community to use the Internet more effectively and, concurrently, takes a leadership position among Internet stakeholders on policy and related issues. The .ORG domain is the Internet's third largest "generic" or non-country specific top-level domain with more than 7 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG, The Public Interest Registry, was founded by the Internet Society in 2002. It is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. CRYSTAL PETERSON Marketing & Communications Manager M: +1 703 380 4678 | P: +1 703 889 5753 | F: +1 703 889 5779 E: cpeterson(a)pir.org | W: www.pir.org | Twitter: @clynnpete .ORG, The Public Interest Registry 1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 200 Reston,VA 20190 Visit us online! Check out events & blogs at .ORG Buzz! | Find us on Facebook See the .ORG Buzz! Photo Gallery on Flickr | See our video library on YouTube CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: Proprietary and confidential to .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. If received in error, please inform sender and then delete.

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Final Draft to ICANN for Travel
by Pavan Budhrani April 6, 2009

April 6, 2009

Dear APRALO, Attached here is the final draft of what is going to be sent to ICANN on behalf of APRALO. Feel free to comment by days end and I will send this first thing tomorrow morning. To whom it may concern, We are writing to comment on the travel procedure which is posted on the ICANN website. On behalf of APRALO, we have the following points to make. *Visa issues* * * Acquiring a Visa in a timely manner is a major obstacle with the current travel process. Some members have to send their passport as there is no consulate in their own country. The buffer time for this is around 30 to 45 days depending on the type of passport they hold and in addition, Visas require them to show their ticket and hotel confirmation. *Recommendations * We suggest the ticket and hotel confirmation be taken care of at least 45 days in advance of the suggested travel date. *People attending meeting* We believe that the Chair and his/her delegate and the secretariat should attend all the ICANN meetings and also the Annual General Meeting of the APRALO. This allows for greater understanding of issues within the RALO and greater networking with other leaders within ICANN. In addition, it is of utmost importance that the secretariat takes part in the secretariat meeting at ICANN. In addition, we also have the belief that any ALAC liaison who has a major function at an ICANN meeting should be fully funded to travel too as it is unrealistic for these liaisons not to attend relevant meetings and be able to participate and contribute to such meetings. An example would be any IDN or gTLD liaisons who were not funded to attend ICANN meetings at this stage. This would certainly be detrimental to the ALAC and the RALO’s. For these trips mentioned above, per diems should be paid out in a timely manner so participants will be able to get their funds and have sufficient time to change to another currency if needed. * * *APRALO AGM 2009* The APRALO will have the first Annual General Meeting of the 2009 and 2010 fiscal year and it is important we feel to have all members of the ALS joining this meeting. We believe this can lay down the marker being the first one and set an example for future AGM’s for other RALOs as well. ALS involvement was a plus factor in the summit that just finished in Mexico. There was lots of interaction and we firmly believe that these will push them to join more APRALO monthly meetings too and also commenting on ICANN issues which is the main reason we exist. -- Pavan Budhrani Communications Manager, DotAsia Organisation

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Draft for Travel
by Pavan Budhrani April 1, 2009

April 1, 2009

Hello all, We are preparing something to submit to the ICANN about the travel procedures. The main points discussed between me and Karaitiana are as follow: - there should be more time given for APRALO people attending meetings to have their Visas taken care of earlier - Mexico was very last minute and that should not happen next time, confirmation should be obtained later - Chair supports that the Secretariat should be present at each ICANN meeting and the AGM - the Secretariat meeting during ICANN meetings is a good chance to interact. Let me know what you think by Friday, then will send that over to ICANN, thanks -- Pavan Budhrani Communications Manager, DotAsia Organisation

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Russian: At-Large Summit Follow-Up Announcement
by At-Large Staff April 1, 2009

April 1, 2009

Расширенный консультативный комитет (ALAC) согласовывает план действий по итогам саммита 24 марта 2009 г. На заседании 24 марта <https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?24_march_2009> ALAC принял план <https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_resolution_on_working_group_statem ents> развития результатов саммита и усилий рабочих групп, направленный на сохранение в сообществе импульса, созданного саммитом. В первую очередь, было решено, что пять рабочих групп саммита <https://st.icann.org/summit-wg/index.cgi?working_groups> должны продолжать заниматься порученными им вопросами, а участникам расширенного (At-Large) сообщества было предложено принять участие в работе одной или более рабочих групп. В ближайшем будущем начнётся проведение регулярных заседаний рабочих групп, а для поддержки их деятельности создаются целевые рабочие вики-среды. Во-вторых, был согласован процесс <https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_resolution_on_working_group_statem ents> , который обеспечит повышение статуса заключений рабочих групп с простых итогов саммита до рекомендаций Правлению ICANN со стороны ALAC. С тем, чтобы каждое заключение получило наиболее широкую поддержку в рамках сообщества, все они будут публиковаться для обсуждения всем расширенным сообществом на французском, испанском и английском языках. После соответствующего пересмотра и внесения необходимых поправок руководящим составом каждой из рабочих групп и перед представлением заключений Правлению они будут выдвигаться на голосование в рамках ALAC. В случаях, когда по вопросу, затронутому в заключении, действует период общественного обсуждения в рамках всей ICANN, заключение будет вноситься в качестве комментария. ALAC поручил сотрудникам проинформировать сообщество об этих изменения, а также об URL-адресах листов рассылки и рабочих пространствах для всех желающих принять участие. Точные реквизиты будут сообщены в ближайшее время – если Вы желаете оставаться в курсе событий в рамках расширенного сообщества, Вам рекомендуется подписаться на список объявлений расширенного сообщества <http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce_atlarge-lists .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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