November 2017 - APAC-Discuss

APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity
by Narine Khachatryan Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

Dear Maureen and team, What a fabulous work! Thank you for dedicating time to make sure that we are represented in such a professional way. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes! Best regards, Narine On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:27 AM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim < rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Congratulations to all who worked on this fabulous ebook! What a momento > for a decade of diversity! > > Rinalia > > On Tue, 31 Oct 2017 at 11:05 AM, ICANN At-Large Staff < > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> wrote: > >> Dear All, >> >> >> >> Happy 10th Anniversary, APRALO!!! >> >> >> >> In celebration of this key milestone, Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Member from >> APRALO, has lead the creation of an ebook to document the history of APRALO >> and celebrate a decade of diversity. >> >> >> >> *Please take a moment to read this ebook: >> http://online.fliphtml5.com/rvce/fzjj/ >> <http://online.fliphtml5.com/rvce/fzjj/>. *The link has been posted on >> the APRALO website <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/apralo> and wiki >> <https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi>. >> >> >> >> Thank you, Maureen, the APRALO GA Advisory Committee, and many others who >> have contributed to this significant work! >> >> >> >> Best Regards, >> >> >> >> ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community >> >> E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org >> >> Website: atlarge.icann.org >> >> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge >> >> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> APAC-Discuss mailing list >> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > -- -- Best regards, Narine Khachatryan Program Coordinator Safer Internet Armenia <http://www.safe.am/> <http://mediaeducation.am/> Yerevan Armenia 374 (0) 95 159610, 374 55 (0) 137907

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APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

Dear All, Happy 10th Anniversary, APRALO!!! In celebration of this key milestone, Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Member from APRALO, has lead the creation of an ebook to document the history of APRALO and celebrate a decade of diversity. Please take a moment to read this ebook: http://online.fliphtml5.com/rvce/fzjj/. The link has been posted on the APRALO website<https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/apralo> and wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi>. Thank you, Maureen, the APRALO GA Advisory Committee, and many others who have contributed to this significant work! Best Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity
by Justine Chew Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

The APRALO Ebook A Decade of Diversity is brilliant. Well done to its production team. It should become mandatory reading for all new APRALO members! Justine On 31 Oct 2017 9:53 pm, <apac-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: Send APAC-Discuss mailing list submissions to apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to apac-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org You can reach the person managing the list at apac-discuss-owner(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of APAC-Discuss digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: [PICISOC] FW: APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity (Aris Ignacio) 2. Re: APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity (Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro) 3. GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level (Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Aris Ignacio <arisignacio(a)yahoo.com> To: Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society Discussion List < picisoc(a)picisoc.org>, <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Maureen Hilyard < maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bcc: Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:09:03 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [PICISOC] FW: APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity Congratulations for a job well done! Yours truly, Aris Ignacio -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 10/31/17, Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [PICISOC] FW: APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity To: "Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society Discussion List" < picisoc(a)picisoc.org>, apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 7:24 PM Thank you, everyone.- especially those from across the region and on the staff who contributed articles, links, photos, reports, and proofreading support... definitely a team effort.. Whew! Thank goodness its finally done.. is there a volunteer for the post-ICANN60 report??? M On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Edwin Liava'a <liavaa.edwin(a)gmail.com> wrote: Nice work, congrats Maureen.. cheers! Ed On Oct 31, 2017 7:22 PM, "Anju Mangal" <anjum(a)spc.int> wrote: Nice work, congrats Maureen.. cheers! Ed On Oct 31, 2017 7:22 PM, "Anju Mangal" <anjum(a)spc.int> wrote: Hi everyone, Just sharing the work Maureen Hilyard is doing in ICANN – she’s making a huge difference atlarge – ICANN meeting. See below. Find out more about ICANN --- www.icann.org and learn more about their work: https://www.icann.org/resource s/pages/beginners-guides-2012- 03-06-en Cheers Anju On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:05 AM, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> wrote: Dear All, Happy 10th Anniversary, APRALO!!! In celebration of this key milestone, Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Member from APRALO, has lead the creation of an ebook to document the history of APRALO and celebrate a decade of diversity. Please take a moment to read this ebook: http://online.fliphtml5.com/rv ce/fzjj/. The link has been posted on the APRALO website and wiki. Thank you, Maureen, the APRALO GA Advisory Committee, and many others who have contributed to this significant work! Best Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.or g Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannat large Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge ______________________________ _________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.ica nn.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.or g/mailman/listinfo/apac-discus s Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org ______________________________ _________________ PICISOC members discussion mailing list PICISOC(a)picisoc.org Unsubscription and other options: https://mailman.apnic.net/mail man/listinfo/picisoc PICISOC Web site: http://www.picisoc.org/ ______________________________ _________________ PICISOC members discussion mailing list PICISOC(a)picisoc.org Unsubscription and other options: https://mailman.apnic.net/ mailman/listinfo/picisoc PICISOC Web site: http://www.picisoc.org/ _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org -----Inline Attachment Follows----- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro <sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu> To: apralo <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Bcc: Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2017 05:36:25 +1200 Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Ebook Published: A Decade of Diversity Dear All, Wonderful work Maureen and Team! I look forward to reading through it. The decade celebrates the journey of the RALO with the growth and addition of newly accredited At Large Structures and the compelling drive within each member to promote global public interest. It is only the tip of the iceberg as thousands of hours have been lovingly poured into the diverse nature of both RALO and wider At Large work as a community by the many volunteers across countries. Thank you Maureen for capturing a snapshot and diversity and for those that sent in their stories. I had to send my apologies for ICANN 60 due to work but from time to time, will be streaming in selected sessions. I wish you all well in the General Assembly. Thank you also to the Executive Committee of APRALO and all its members for a fantastic ride this year! With every best wish from Fiji, Sala On 31 Oct 2017 8:31 pm, "Stanley Osao" <stanosao(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you Maureen and team. Well done! > > Stanley > > > > Sent from my Oppo A37f Smartphone > > On Oct 31, 2017 12:11, "Fouad Bajwa" <fouadbajwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Wow! This is wonderful and commendable hard work! >> >> Congrats to Maureen and the group for making this successful! >> >> I have browsed through the whole book and I can't really express how much >> pleasure one feels being part of this great community! >> >> Hats off to APRALO! >> >> YESSS! >> >> Best >> >> Fouad >> >> On 31 Oct 2017 11:05 am, "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Happy 10th Anniversary, APRALO!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> In celebration of this key milestone, Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Member from >>> APRALO, has lead the creation of an ebook to document the history of APRALO >>> and celebrate a decade of diversity. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Please take a moment to read this ebook: >>> http://online.fliphtml5.com/rvce/fzjj/ >>> <http://online.fliphtml5.com/rvce/fzjj/>. *The link has been posted on >>> the APRALO website <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/apralo> and wiki >>> <https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi>. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, Maureen, the APRALO GA Advisory Committee, and many others >>> who have contributed to this significant work! >>> >>> >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community >>> >>> E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org >>> >>> Website: atlarge.icann.org >>> >>> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge >>> >>> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> APAC-Discuss mailing list >>> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >>> >>> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> APAC-Discuss mailing list >> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >> > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro <sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu> To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, apralo < apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Bcc: Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2017 05:53:24 +1200 Subject: [APAC-Discuss] GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level - Event Feed - [image: user.profile.name] Profile <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/user/edit> - UPCOMING SCHEDULE - Joint Meeting: ICANN Board & ASO/NRO in 3 hours *Hall 4 <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1366976> - At-Large APRALO General Assembly Part 1 in 3 hours *Hall B, Sec. A (ALAC) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1367074> - GNSO-Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) Geo TLD Group Sharing Session in 3 hours Capital Suite 14 <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1367046> - GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level in 3 hours *Hall B, Sec. B/C (GNSO) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1366920> YOUR FAVORITESSchedule <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/list/user/day>Sponsors <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/companies/user>Notes <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/user/notes>Documents <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/documents/user>Messages <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/chat_inbox> Log Out GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level DATE & TIME Wednesday, November 1 08:30 - 12:00 LOCATION *Hall B, Sec. B/C (GNSO) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/maps/278784/32879/session/1366920> TRACKS - Working Group / Review Team <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/groups/282582> - GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/groups/282588> Remove From Your Schedule Add Your Notes Tweet about this session <https://twitter.com/share?text=I%27m%20attending%20GNSO%20New%20gTLD%20Subs…> DESCRIPTION GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group Face-to-Face Meeting: This is a face-to-face meeting of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group’s Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level. This PDP Working Group is tasked with calling upon the community’s collective experiences from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program to determine what, if any changes may need to be made to the existing oNew gTLD policy recommendations from 8 August 2007. Those who are interested in providing their input into new gTLD policy recommendations for subsequent procedures are encouraged to attend. Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/ qCIhB - Staff Leader: Steve Chan Staff Facilitator: Emily Barabas PARTICIPATION LINKS Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/abu60-hallbc English Audio Stream: http://stream.icann.org:8000/abu60-hallbc-en.m3u On 31 Oct 2017 13:38, "Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro" <sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu> wrote: Dear All, 1. Noting that the WT5 Track is on November 1 and post Tatiana's call on the NCSG listserv for those who are interested to join the discussions, I signed up. 2. There is no archived mailing list as the work of the WT5 will commence on the November 1. I also sought clarification from Martin, the co-chair of the WT5 where there were any archived discussions with which to catch up on. 3. A friend on the GAC recently posted a picture at Abu Dhabi stating that the GAC had published another consensus statement on the AMAZON. I am still waiting to see the actual published statement. 4. In any event, noting that the WT5 will seek to focus on *the treatment of geographical names at the Top Level.* 5. Below in "blue" is the first email, I sent the Mailing List on WT5. All discussions are archived and publicly available via http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/ <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/> 6. Given that November 1, 2017 is almost at the door, I decided to send the email and to also show you a "copy" of what I sent. 7. If from my list, you feel that there are other things, I should read up on, that transpired, please let me know. 8. I would also be interested to see previous ALAC statements on the "geographical names" issue, or perhaps you could point me to a link and I could browse through. [Dev and Carlton???] Feel free to email me off list. Dear All, Warm Greetings from Fiji! I trust that you are all well at the ICANN 60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. I note that there is a meeting on November, 1st for Work Track 5 (WT5) of the GNSO Subsequent Procedures PDP WG. Thank you Martin for opening the call for Volunteers in your capacity as co-Leader for WT5. As a matter of introduction, my name is Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro and usually called Sala. Many years ago, I served on the ALAC. I am a member of the At Large Community by virtue of my membership of two accredited At Large Organizations one an ISOC Chapter and the other the South Pacific Computer Society. I am also a member of the Non Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG). I currently serve on the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) that assists the IGF Secretariat and Host Governments in convening the Internet Governance Forums. 1. I come with an open mind to learn from each of you on the Track and also to exchange views and seek ways to focus on the treatment of geographic names at the top-level. 2. I was wondering what subsequently transpired following the* Independent Review * ICDR No. 01-16-0000-7056 in July 2017 via International Dispute Resolution between Amazon and ICANN, post the Review <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/irp-amazon-final-declaration-11…> . 3. Noting the ICANN Board Resolution <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2017-09-23-en#2.e> on the 23rd of September, 2017 and the Resolution Text <https://features.icann.org/consideration-amazon-eu-s%C3%A0rl-v-icann-indepe…> . 4. Historical Overview <http://aodigitalhub.com/2017/10/23/icann-reconsider-amazon-domain-applicati…> by David Stone on the Amazon saga. 5. Noting that one of the pillars and core of Amazon's Argument lies in the interpretation of the TRIPS Agreement where they argue that there can be no "false claims" to geographical names. 6. Clearly, there are many things to learn from each other in the Work Track, noting that interest in this topic and divergent views express across the ICANN community. 7. On this list, I personally do not represent the views of the constituencies, I belong to and so the views expressed in this Track will largely be my personal views unless otherwise expressed. Community views obviously will need endorsement from within the communities. 8. I am looking forward to the calls and dialogue that will focus on the treatment of geographic names on the top level. 9. If there are any key things I have missed that you think would be worth reading, please let me know. 10. Have a good day or evening wherever in the world you are. :) Kind Regards, Sala Many thanks, Sala -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Director Pasifika Nexus P.O Box 17862 Suva *FIJI* Cell: +679 7656770 Tel: +679 3362003 <+679%20336%202003> E: sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu Website: www.pasifikanexus.nu _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss

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GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level
by Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

- Event Feed - [image: user.profile.name] Profile <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/user/edit> - UPCOMING SCHEDULE - Joint Meeting: ICANN Board & ASO/NRO in 3 hours *Hall 4 <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1366976> - At-Large APRALO General Assembly Part 1 in 3 hours *Hall B, Sec. A (ALAC) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1367074> - GNSO-Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) Geo TLD Group Sharing Session in 3 hours Capital Suite 14 <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1367046> - GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level in 3 hours *Hall B, Sec. B/C (GNSO) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/1366920> YOUR FAVORITESSchedule <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/list/user/day>Sponsors <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/companies/user>Notes <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/user/notes>Documents <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/documents/user>Messages <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/chat_inbox> Log Out GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Face-to-Face Session II - Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level DATE & TIME Wednesday, November 1 08:30 - 12:00 LOCATION *Hall B, Sec. B/C (GNSO) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/maps/278784/32879/session/1366920> TRACKS - Working Group / Review Team <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/groups/282582> - GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann60/agenda/278774/groups/282588> Remove From Your Schedule Add Your Notes Tweet about this session <https://twitter.com/share?text=I%27m%20attending%20GNSO%20New%20gTLD%20Subs…> DESCRIPTION GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group Face-to-Face Meeting: This is a face-to-face meeting of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group’s Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level. This PDP Working Group is tasked with calling upon the community’s collective experiences from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program to determine what, if any changes may need to be made to the existing oNew gTLD policy recommendations from 8 August 2007. Those who are interested in providing their input into new gTLD policy recommendations for subsequent procedures are encouraged to attend. Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/qCIhB - Staff Leader: Steve Chan Staff Facilitator: Emily Barabas PARTICIPATION LINKS Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/abu60-hallbc English Audio Stream: http://stream.icann.org:8000/abu60-hallbc-en.m3u On 31 Oct 2017 13:38, "Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro" <sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu> wrote: Dear All, 1. Noting that the WT5 Track is on November 1 and post Tatiana's call on the NCSG listserv for those who are interested to join the discussions, I signed up. 2. There is no archived mailing list as the work of the WT5 will commence on the November 1. I also sought clarification from Martin, the co-chair of the WT5 where there were any archived discussions with which to catch up on. 3. A friend on the GAC recently posted a picture at Abu Dhabi stating that the GAC had published another consensus statement on the AMAZON. I am still waiting to see the actual published statement. 4. In any event, noting that the WT5 will seek to focus on *the treatment of geographical names at the Top Level.* 5. Below in "blue" is the first email, I sent the Mailing List on WT5. All discussions are archived and publicly available via http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/ <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/> 6. Given that November 1, 2017 is almost at the door, I decided to send the email and to also show you a "copy" of what I sent. 7. If from my list, you feel that there are other things, I should read up on, that transpired, please let me know. 8. I would also be interested to see previous ALAC statements on the "geographical names" issue, or perhaps you could point me to a link and I could browse through. [Dev and Carlton???] Feel free to email me off list. Dear All, Warm Greetings from Fiji! I trust that you are all well at the ICANN 60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. I note that there is a meeting on November, 1st for Work Track 5 (WT5) of the GNSO Subsequent Procedures PDP WG. Thank you Martin for opening the call for Volunteers in your capacity as co-Leader for WT5. As a matter of introduction, my name is Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro and usually called Sala. Many years ago, I served on the ALAC. I am a member of the At Large Community by virtue of my membership of two accredited At Large Organizations one an ISOC Chapter and the other the South Pacific Computer Society. I am also a member of the Non Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG). I currently serve on the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) that assists the IGF Secretariat and Host Governments in convening the Internet Governance Forums. 1. I come with an open mind to learn from each of you on the Track and also to exchange views and seek ways to focus on the treatment of geographic names at the top-level. 2. I was wondering what subsequently transpired following the* Independent Review * ICDR No. 01-16-0000-7056 in July 2017 via International Dispute Resolution between Amazon and ICANN, post the Review <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/irp-amazon-final-declaration-11…> . 3. Noting the ICANN Board Resolution <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2017-09-23-en#2.e> on the 23rd of September, 2017 and the Resolution Text <https://features.icann.org/consideration-amazon-eu-s%C3%A0rl-v-icann-indepe…> . 4. Historical Overview <http://aodigitalhub.com/2017/10/23/icann-reconsider-amazon-domain-applicati…> by David Stone on the Amazon saga. 5. Noting that one of the pillars and core of Amazon's Argument lies in the interpretation of the TRIPS Agreement where they argue that there can be no "false claims" to geographical names. 6. Clearly, there are many things to learn from each other in the Work Track, noting that interest in this topic and divergent views express across the ICANN community. 7. On this list, I personally do not represent the views of the constituencies, I belong to and so the views expressed in this Track will largely be my personal views unless otherwise expressed. Community views obviously will need endorsement from within the communities. 8. I am looking forward to the calls and dialogue that will focus on the treatment of geographic names on the top level. 9. If there are any key things I have missed that you think would be worth reading, please let me know. 10. Have a good day or evening wherever in the world you are. :) Kind Regards, Sala Many thanks, Sala -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Director Pasifika Nexus P.O Box 17862 Suva *FIJI* Cell: +679 7656770 Tel: +679 3362003 <+679%20336%202003> E: sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu Website: www.pasifikanexus.nu

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