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APRALO Statement on the .XXX Application
by Matthias Langenegger Oct. 15, 2010

Oct. 15, 2010

Dear All, The draft ALAC statement on the ICM Application for the .XXX sTLD, drafted by Cheryl Langdon-Orr, is now available under: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?statement_on_icm_application_for_the_xx… All regions are asked to comment on the draft Statement. Also, if you would like to submit a APRALO statement on the .XXX application, you can send them to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org before the start of the ALAC call on Tuesday, 27 April at 1400 UTC. Regional statements will be appended to the ALAC statement. You can find an overview on the regional statements on the .XXX application under: https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?regional_statements_on_the_further… Best Regards, -- Matthias Langenegger Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs 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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Chinese Version of ICANN Press Release on the At-Large selected ICANN Board seat
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 31, 2010

Aug. 31, 2010

Dear All, Please find attached the Chinese version of ICANN’s press release on the At-Large selected ICANN Board seat. 供即时发布 2010 年 8 月 23 日从互联网用户社群中搜寻的申请董事会席位的申请人代表互联网个人用户的 ICANN 组正在从那些可能有兴趣帮助改善政策且服务于组织董事会的人员中征集申请人。 ICANN 一般会员社群（代表互联网个人用户）正在全球范围内开展一项搜寻工作，以便补充为互联网用户预留的一个董事会席位，该互联网用户不代表特定政府、企业或非营利性实体。 “此举完全是为了使普通日常互联网用户能够在一个全球非营利性组织中表达自己的意见，此组织专门负责协调互联网寻址系统。”一般会员咨询委员会 (ALAC) 主席 Cheryl Langdon-Orr 说到，“ICANN 希望听取来自互联网社群各个组成部分的意见，包括常常觉得在政策制定方面无法表达意见的个人”。 ALAC 正在努力寻找具备以下条件的人：具备广阔的国际视角，在互联网用户利益、消费者政策与/或世界范围的民间组织方面具有一定工作背景。一般会员董事会成员应在帮助定义组织的众多 ICANN 议题中发表意见，例如：  扩展通用顶级域名 (gTLD) – 指地址名称末尾的 Web 地址名称部分（如 .com、.org、.asia 等）。ICANN 在考虑如何以最佳方式将当前包含 21 个项目的列表扩展为包含各种名称与词。  指导国际化域名 (IDN) 的执行工作，允许引入由非拉丁语系语言组成的互联网地址名称，如中文、韩语或阿拉伯语等文字将用于地址名称最后部分的情况。  从 IPv4 过渡到 IPv6。由于当前 IPv4 地址正在迅速减少，互联网协议中的这种变化将显著扩展全球互联网地址的可用数量。 “互联网独特的优势是每个人都可以表达自己的意见。”Langdon-Orr 说到，“这是将涉及的概念传递到 ICANN 高层的好机会”。感兴趣的各方可通过 BCEC-Request(a)icann.org 向 ICANN 董事会候选人评估委员会咨询。申请一般会员董事会席位的截止日期为 2010 年 9 月 6 日。 ### 要了解有关 ICANN 一般会员社群征集董事会成员及申请流程的更多信息，请访问： https://st.icann.org/working-groups/index.cgi?at_large_director_candidate_2… 要了解 ICANN 一般会员社群，请访问：http://www.atlarge.icann.org/en/whatis.htm 联系人： Brad White – 全球媒体事务总监 Washington, DC USA 电话： +1 202.570.7118 brad.white(a)icann.org Michele Jourdan – 媒体与市场协调员 Los Angeles, CA USA 电话： +1 310.301.5831 michele.jourdan(a)icann.org Heidi Ullrich – 一般会员主管 Los Angeles, CA USA 电话： +1 310.578.8647 Heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org ICANN 的使命是确保一个稳定、安全及统一的全球互联网。若要通过互联网联系他人，就必须在计算机中键入一个地址（以名称或数字表示）。该地址必须是唯一的，这样计算机才能确定彼此的位置。ICANN 负责在全球范围内协调此类唯一标识符。如果没有这种协调，我们就不会拥有统一的全球互联网。ICANN 成立于 1998 年。它是一个国际化的非营利性公益机构，参与者来自世界各地，致力于保持互联网的安全性、稳定性和互操作性。ICANN 鼓励竞争并制定与互联网唯一标识符相关的政策。ICANN 不控制互联网上的内容。它无法阻止垃圾邮件，也不处理与互联网访问相关的事宜。不过，通过在互联网命名系统中起协调作用，ICANN 对互联网的发展和进步产生了实实在在的重大影响。有关更多信息，请访问：www.icann

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ICANN Press Release on At-Large Board Seat
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2010

Aug. 26, 2010

Dear All, The attached press release on the At-Large Board Seat is sent to you on behalf of Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. Applicants Sought from Internet User Community for Seat on Board of Directors The ICANN group representing individual Internet users is calling for applications from those who may be interested in helping to develop policy while serving on the organization’s Board of Directors. ICANN’s At-Large community (representing individual Internet users) is undertaking a global search to fill a Board seat reserved for an Internet user who does not represent a particular government, corporate or non-profit entity. “This is all about providing a voice for the average everyday Internet user in the global non-profit organization charged with coordinating the Internet addressing system,” said Cheryl Langdon-Orr, the Chair of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). “ICANN wants to hear from all segments of the Internet community, including the individuals who often simply feel they don’t have a voice in policy formation.” ALAC is looking for someone with a broad international perspective and a background in Internet users’ interests, consumer policy and/or civil society worldwide. The At-Large Board member would have a voice in the numerous ICANN issues which help define the organization, such as: • The expansion of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) – that portion of a web address name at the end of an address name (i.e., .com, .org, .asia, etc.). ICANN is considering how best to expand the current list of 21 to include a vast variety of names and words. • Guidance on the implementation of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), which allows for the introduction of Internet address names formed from non-Latin based languages, where scripts such as Chinese, Korean or Arabic will be used in the last portion of an address name. • The transition from IPv4 to IPv6. This change in Internet Protocols will vastly expand the available number of global Internet addresses, since the current IPv4 addresses are quickly diminishing. “The Internet is defined by its unique ability to give everyone a voice,” said Langdon-Orr. “This is an opportunity to extend that concept of inclusion to ICANN’s top level.” Interested parties can obtain more information by writing ICANN’s Board Candidate Evaluation Committee at BCEC-Request(a)icann.org. The deadline to apply for the At-Large Board seat is September 6, 2010. ### To read more about the ICANN’s At-Large Community’s search for a Board member and the process for application, go here: https://st.icann.org/working-groups/index.cgi?at_large_director_candidate_2… To read more about ICANN’s At-Large Community go here: http://www.atlarge.icann.org/en/whatis.htm CONTACTS: Brad White – Director of Global Media Affairs Washington, DC USA Ph: +1 202.570.7118 brad.white(a)icann.org Michele Jourdan – Media & Marketing Coordinator Los Angeles, CA USA Ph. +1 310.301.5831 michele.jourdan(a)icann.org Heidi Ullrich – Director for At-Large Los Angeles, CA USA Ph: +1 310.578.8647 Heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org ICANN’s mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet’s unique identifiers. ICANN doesn’t control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn’t deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet’s naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org> .

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VOTE RESULT: APRALO Vote on Recommended ALAC Delegate to the NomCom
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 23, 2010

Aug. 23, 2010

Dear All, With 8 out of 18 ALS representatives having participated in the recent vote on the recommended APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom, we can confirm that the result was quorate. ************ Number of voters: 8 · Group size: 18 · Percentage voted: 44.44 Question: Who should APRALO recommend that the ALAC appoint as the NomCom representative from the Asia, Australasia and Pacific Islands Region, for a term running from the end of the 2010 AGM to the end of the 2011 AGM? Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan: 7 (87.50%) Siranush Vardanyan: 1 (12.50%) Abstain: 0 (0.00%) ************ You may review the result independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=1273jw4B8Wy5I2YkxZTZTCFP We thank both nominees for their participation in the selection process. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference Tuesday, 24 August 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 23, 2010

Aug. 23, 2010

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at 0500 UTC. The agenda and call details can be found at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?24_august_2010 If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference Tuesday, 24 August 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 19, 2010

Aug. 19, 2010

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at 0500 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?24_august_2010 If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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Nomination for APRALO-selected representative on the ALAC
by Hong Xue Aug. 18, 2010

Aug. 18, 2010

Dear APRALO Colleagues, I would like to announce the open of the APRALO nomination period for the following position. *APRALO-selected representative on the ALAC * Nominations will close two weeks from today at UTC 23:59,13 September 2010. Nominees will then be asked to accept the nomination no later than 7 days later at UTC 23:59, 20 September 1010. Election deadline: The election shall begin no later than one week after the end of the acceptance deadline and end no later than two weeks later. Nominations should be sent to this APRALO list < apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>. Likewise acceptance of nominations should also be sent to this list. The obligation and requirement of ALAC members and liaisons are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws <http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI>, ALAC Rules of Procedure <https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?rules_of_procedure> and the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure<https://st.icann.org/data/workspaces/alac/attachments/rules_of_procedure:20…>. You will find relevant extracts from these sources under *ALAC Members - Obligations and Responsibilities<https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?obligations_and_requirements_of_al…> *. For any questions or for more information please contact me. Regards, Hong Xue APRALO Chair.

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Extension APRALO Voting Period on Recommended ALAC Delegate to the NomCom
by Hong Xue Aug. 17, 2010

Aug. 17, 2010

Dear All, APRALO started a online vote to determine the APRALO-recommended ALAC Delegate to the Nominating Committee (NomCom). The two candidates, Siranush Vardanyan and Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan, have both accepted their nomination for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomComfrom the Asia, Australasia and Pacific Islands Region before the close of the acceptation period on August 10th. They are are both eligible. The vote has closed on Sunday, 15 August at 2359 UTC. Given the diversity and wide geographic distribution of this organization, only a small number of ALSes casted their votes before the deadline. APRALO chairs, under the recommendation of ALAC Chair, therefore decide to extend the voting period to 23:00 UTC 22 August 2010. Staff will send out a separate email to confirm your voting credential. Regards Hong Xue Chair of APRALO

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NOW OPEN: APRALO Vote on Recommended ALAC Delegate to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2010

Aug. 13, 2010

Dear All, We have been asked by the Chair of APRALO, Professor Hong Xue, to start an online vote to determine the APRALO-recommended ALAC Delegate to the Nominating Committee (NomCom). Siranush Vardanyan and Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan have both accepted their nomination for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the Asia, Australasia and Pacific Islands Region before the close of the acceptation period on August 10th. They are are both eligible. The question to be put will be the following: Who should APRALO recommend that the ALAC appoint as the NomCom representative from the Asia, Australasia and Pacific Islands Region, for a term running from the end of the 2010 AGM* to the end of the 2011 AGM? With possible answers: Siranush Vardanyan Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan Abstain * AGM stands for ICANN Annual General Meeting. The 2010 AGM will be held from December 5th to December 10th in Cartagena, Colombia. A separate email with their voting credentials was sent to the APRALO ALS representatives recently. You find the current ALS representative list which has been updated according to comments received on the previous list published on August 4th, attached below. Please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org if you have not received your voting credentials. The vote will be anonymous and remain open until Sunday, 15 August at 2359 UTC. In the event of a tie, there will be a second round of voting. You can find additional information about this position and the election process under: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?2010_election_calls_apralo -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org Eligible APRALO voters (total 18): Arab Knowledge Management Society (AKMS) Mahmoud Lattoufi mlattouf(a)agip.com At Large@China Mengxuan Wu wu.mx(a)hotmail.com Chinese Domain Name Users Alliance Prof. Hong Xue hongxueipr(a)gmail.com Emirates Internet Group Khalid Bin Thani info(a)isoc.ae Hong Kong Internet Forum (HKIF) Paul Chow sec(a)hkif.hk Internet Users Network zumi Aizu iza(a)anr.org Internet Users Society Niue Stafford Guest sguest(a)niue.nu ISOC Australia Cheryl Langdon-Orr langdonorr(a)gmail.com ISOC Chapter India Chennai Sivasubramanian Muthusamy isolatedn(a)gmail.com ISOC HK Edmon Chung edmon(a)isoc.hk ISOC NZ Keith Davidson keith(a)internetnz.net.nz ISOC Taiwan Chapter Chung Laung Liu liucl(a)mx.nthu.edu.tw National Information Infrastructure Enterprise Promotion Association (NIIEPA) Sophie Liang lliang(a)nii.org.tw Open Standards and Internet Association (OSIA) Hyun-kook Kahng kahng(a)korea.ac.kr Pacific Islands Chapter fo the Internet Society (PICISOC) William (Will) Tibben wjt(a)uow.edu.au Society Vasudhay Kutumbhkum (ISVK)- India Nimrol Agarwal nirmolagarwal(a)gmail.com Internet Society Pakistan Chapter Qasim Y. Khan isoc(a)isocpk.org Pakistan ICT Policy Monitor Fouad Riaz Bajwa fouadbajwa(a)gmail.com

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Call for regional members of the ALAC/At-Large Improvements work teams
by Seth Greene Aug. 12, 2010

Aug. 12, 2010

CALL FOR REGIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ALAC/AT-LARGE IMPROVEMENTS WORK TEAMS The ALAC/At-Large Improvements project is moving ahead. The goal is to review and improve both ALAC/At-Large’s participation in ICANN and the ALSes’ participation in At-Large. This will be done through the implementation of the 13 recommendations detailed in the Simplified At-Large Improvements Implementation Outline (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AhOqmBdY590QdExXZklQLVRZZUtncm1xSDZ…) We have divided these recommendations into four groups, each of which will be assigned a work team consisting of ALAC members and regional representatives. These recommendation groups (and work teams) are listed below. The ALAC is now looking for one representative from each RALO to join each of the four work teams. We ask that interested ALS representatives respond to the At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) no later than Wednesday, 11 August 2010. Each work team is expected to schedule a call every two weeks. As with other At-Large work groups, these teams will conduct their business in English. For more details, please see the Improvements Project Plan (attached). The four recommendation groups and work teams are: Work team A: Work team on ALAC's continuing purpose Rec 1: ICANN bylaws to reflect ALAC's continuing purpose Rec 10: ALAC/At-Large is home of individual Internet users Rec 11: Board statement recognizing Rec 10 Work team B: Work team on ALS participation Rec 3: Remove any obstacles in ALS-RALO-ALAC structure Rec 4: ALS education and engagement Rec 7: ALAC should choose its own communication/collaboration tools Rec 9: ICANN should strengthen its translation/interpretation tools Work team C: Work team on ALAC planning processes Rec 5: ALAC should develop strategic/operational plans as part of ICANN’s planning process Rec 6: At-Large should develop accurate cost models Work team D: Work team on ALAC's policy advice development Rec 8: ALAC may request public comment period be extended to 45 days Rec 12: Consumer representatives should have input into decisions and policy advice Rec 13: ALAC/At-Large policy advice mechanisms should be strengthened

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