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RECORDED / 2020 APRALO Regional Selections | Nomination
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Dear Amrita, Thank you for your e-mail. Your nomination acceptance is recorded. As the next step, please update your At-Large SOI page and send a brief statement explaining you believe you are a suitable candidate. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Nazlar On 4/29/20, 4:12 AM, "Amrita" <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in> wrote: Dear Lianna, Thank you for nominating me to the NomCom for the second year. If selected by the ALAC, I would be glad to serve a second term in NomCom. Regards, Amrita -----Original Message----- From: APAC-Discuss [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Lianna Galstyan Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:49 PM To: APAC-Discuss; At-Large Staff Subject: [APAC-Discuss] 2020 APRALO Regional Selections | Nomination Dear APRALO community, Staff, With this letter I'd like to nominate Amrita Choudhury as a NomCom candidate from APRALO. Amrita successfully served in this role for one year and is eligible for the second year. I believe she's an excellent candidate for this role. She's an active member of our community and her work brings a lot of positive impact in her network. Best, Lianna _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.… Homepage for the region: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.apralo.org&d=DwICAg… _______________________________________________ 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_… ) and the website Terms of Service (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_… ). 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.

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RECORDED / Nomination request for Nadira AL Araj for APRALO Vice Chair
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Dear Amrita, Thank you for your e-mail. Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Nazlar From: Amrita <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 4:59 PM To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Cc: 'Nadira Alaraj' <nadira.araj(a)gmail.com>, APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Nomination request for Nadira AL Araj for APRALO Vice Chair Hi, I wish to nominate Nadira AL Araj for the position of Vice Chair position in APRALO. Regards Amrita

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] Nomination request for Nadira AL Araj for APRALO Vice Chair
by Amrita April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Hi, I wish to nominate Nadira AL Araj for the position of Vice Chair position in APRALO. Regards Amrita

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RECORDED / IMPORTANT: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020 ALAC, RALO AND ALAC DELEGATES TO THE NOMCOM
by Yesim Nazlar April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Dear Emani, Thank you for your e-mail. Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Nazlar From: Emani Lui <emani.flui(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 1:45 PM To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Cc: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [APAC-Discuss] IMPORTANT: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020 ALAC, RALO AND ALAC DELEGATES TO THE NOMCOM Dear All I hereby nominate Ali AlMeshal for the position of APRALO Vice-Chair. Thank you, Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui On Tue, 28 Apr 2020 at 09:34, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> wrote: **VERSION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE DE LA VERSION ANGLAISE ** ** Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the 2020 call for nominations is now open for positions to be filled as ALAC Members, RALO Leaders and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> for a comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Terms: • ALAC: Terms for the ALAC will run from the end of the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the 2022 AGM. • RALO Leadership: Terms for the RALO Leadership will be as noted on the individual RALO election pages. All terms will start at the end of the 2020 AGM. • ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a one year term, starting at the close of the 2020AGM and ending at the close of the 2021 AGM and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the ICANN Bylaws<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Each RALO may make one or more recommendations for the consideration of the ALAC. The criteria for NomCom Delegates are shown at the end of this message. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 27 April 2020 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement. * 27 April – 8 May 2020 - Nomination period. * 15 May 2020 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. * 18 May – 22 May 2020- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 22 May – 29 May 2020 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2020 AGM [ICANN 69] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2020 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2020. Process for Nominations: All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>). Nominations, including self-nominations, must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing list, as well as posted the 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Criteria for NomCom Delegates: The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria. * Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). * Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring). * Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking). * Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media. * Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June). Will involve travel to up to 4 meetings. * Ability work in a group environment, standing up for what you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument. Diplomacy is important. Regards, At-Large Support Staff *** Chers Tous, Au nom de Maureen Hilyard, présidente de l'ALAC, l’appel à candidatures 2020 pour les Membres de l’ALAC, des dirigeants des RALO, et délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom pour AFRALO, APRALO et EURALO, est à présent ouvert. Positions ouvertes: Merci de vous référer au 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> pour une liste complète de tous les postes disponibles et si les titulaires actuels des postes sont éligibles pour un nouveau mandate. Durée des mandats: * Membres de l’ALAC : Les mandats pour les membres de l’ALAC commencent à la fin de l’AGA 2020 et se poursuivront jusqu’à la fin de l’AGA 2022. * Dirigeants des RALO : Les mandats des dirigeants des RALO seront indiqués sur les différentes pages d'élection des RALO. Tous les mandats commencent à la fin de l'AGA 2020. * Délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom: Les membres votants du NomCom sont nommés pour un mandat d’un an, à partir de l’AGA 2020 et se terminant à la fin de l’AGA de 2021 et peuvent être réélus pour un nouveau mandat d'un an sous réserve des exigences en vertu des statuts de l'ICANN [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Chaque RALO peut faire une ou plusieurs recommandations à l’attention de l’ALAC. Les critères pour les délégués NomCom sont indiqués à la fin de ce message. Calendrier de la sélection pour les dirigeants des RALO, les Membres de l'ALAC et les délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom: • 27 avril 2020 - Annonce de l’appel à candidatures et la déclaration du candidat • 27 avril au 8 mai 2020 - Période de nomination • 15 mai 2020 - Date limite pour les acceptations de candidatures • 18 mai au 22 mai 2020 – Appels avec les candidats si les RALO le désirent. • 22 mai au 29 mai 2020 - Élections - (si nécessaires, les élections commenceront au plus tard une semaine après la date limite d’acceptation des candidatures et se termineront au plus tard deux semaines après ce délais). • 2020 AGA [ICANN 69] - Les représentants nouvellement élus prendront place à la fin de l’assemblée générale 2020, suite à la clôture de la réunion du Conseil des Membres du Board le 22 octobre 2020. Processus de Nominations: Tous les candidats doivent soumettre une déclaration brève au personnel At-Large (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) qui explique pourquoi ils pensent être un candidat approprié. Tous les candidats doivent également remplir ou mettre à jour leur déclaration d’intérêt (voir: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>) Les nominations, y compris les auto-nominations, doivent être faites directement sur la liste de diffusion de leur RALO, ainsi que sur 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> ou en envoyant une note au personnel At-Large [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__staff-40atlarge.icann.o…>. Critères pour les délégués du NomCom: Le NomCom est responsable de la sélection des membres du Conseil d’Administration de l’ICANN, de l’ALAC, du ccNSO et du GNSO. C’est une fonction très importante et tous les candidats doivent répondre à des critères importants. • Familiarité avec les groups de l’ICANN nommés par le NomCom (Conseil d’Administration, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). • Capacité à juger les gens (comme lors de l’entrevue et de l’embauche). • A l’aise et de préférence courant en Anglais (écoute, lecture et parler). • Bonnes compétences en ligne telles que sur Google et les médias sociaux. • Engagement au niveau du temps. Doit être dispose à consacrer beaucoup de temps dans des délais serrés (mars à juin). Cela impliquera de voyager jusqu’à 4 réunions. • Capacité de travailler dans un environnement de groupe, defender ce que vous croyez dans une discussion avec d’autres personnes “fortes” mais en même temps, doit être un bon auditeur et être prêt à changer d’avis si quelqu’un d’autre à un bon argument. La diplomatie est importante. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org [apralo.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.apralo.org&d=DwMFaQ…> _______________________________________________ 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 [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_…>) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_…>). 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RECORDED / 2020 APRALO Regional Selections | Nomination
by Yesim Nazlar April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Dear Lianna, Thank you for your e-mail. Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Nazlar On 4/28/20, 12:19 PM, "Lianna Galstyan" <lianna(a)isoc.am> wrote: Dear APRALO community, Staff, With this letter I'd like to nominate Amrita Choudhury as a NomCom candidate from APRALO. Amrita successfully served in this role for one year and is eligible for the second year. I believe she's an excellent candidate for this role. She's an active member of our community and her work brings a lot of positive impact in her network. Best, Lianna

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ALS Activity Update requested
by Amrita April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

Dear All, Hope you are safe and healthy. In case your ALS has conducted any activity or webinar in April, request if you could share with me and ICANN staff , the update by 28 April so that the same can be added to the APRALO newsletter of April. Thank you. Amrita

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COVID 19 emergency response grant programme
by Nadira Alaraj April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020

The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new emergency response grant programme <https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/emergency-response-grant-pro…>, targeting organizations working on projects that utilize the Internet to improve lives during or in response to an emergency situation. With a 2020 focus on the COVID-19 coronavirus response, the Foundation will solicit grant applications from programmes that respond to the pandemic both during the immediate period of the crisis and in the aftermath. Grants of *US$250,000* – *US$500,000*will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting up to 12 months. For more details: https://www.isocfoundation.org/2020/04/announcing-our-new-emergency-respons… -- --

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Invitation:[Webinar] Universal Acceptance of Arabic Script Based Domain Names and Email Addresses
by Nadira Alaraj April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020

Dear all, Within the scope of the Middle East Space virtual program, we cordially invite you to attend the following webinar: *Title:* Universal Acceptance of Arabic Script Based Domain Names and Email Addresses *Date and Time:* Wednesday 15 April 2020 at 10.00 – 11.15 AM UTC *Where:* Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/914088272 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.zoom.us_j_914088…> The webinar will be delivered in Arabic and English with live interpretation available. If you wish to tune in to the Arabic channel, you can login to the Zoom room and connect your audio directly. Dial-In Numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Language Channels: English: 9001 Arabic: 9006 More can be found here >> https://features.icann.org/event/icann-speaking-events/universal-acceptance… <https://features.icann.org/event/icann-speaking-events/universal-acceptance…> We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you, Nadira Al Araj and Tijani Ben Jemaa Middle East Space Co-Chairs --

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** **PLEASE SEE UPDATED ZOOM INFORMATION BELOW** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/sfhfdrb The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/NSiJBw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Chinese Conference ID: 2038 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/298117363?pwd=bVpnYnBrRzNSNG9TWERSMUM2dWltZz09 Meeting ID: 298-117-363 **PASSWORD**: 185250 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff atstaff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/sfhfdrb The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/NSiJBw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Chinese Conference ID: 2038 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/298117363 Meeting ID: 298-117-363 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge>

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