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Candidate Statements for APRALO Representative to the ALAC for 2011 and 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 12, 2011

Sept. 12, 2011

Dear All, Please find attached the Candidate Statements of Fouad Bajwa and Sala Tamanikaiwaimaro for the position of APRALO Representatives to the ALAC for 2011 and 2013. The Candidate Statements are also available on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2011<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election…> wiki page. Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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NOTE THE DATE: WEBINAR- JAS WG Final Report - Monday 19 September 2011 @ 12:00 UTC & 22:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 12, 2011

Sept. 12, 2011

* On behalf of the GNSO Secretariat* Dear All, JAS WG Final Report Webinar Please note the date and time of this webinar. The details about how to join the JAS WG Final Report webinar will follow later. Date: Monday September 19th, 2011. Times: 12:00 UTC and 22:00 UTC Session duration: 90 minutes Structure: Adobe Connect with a slide presentation (ppt) along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Sessions are duplicated. Recorded. Intro/moderators: Carlton Samuels, Rafik Dammak, Karla Valente Speakers: Avri Doria and Alan Greenberg. Members from the JAS WG for the Q&A session Thank you. Kind regards, Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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Nomination for ALAC rep for AP
by Charles Mok (gmail) Sept. 9, 2011

Sept. 9, 2011

Dear all, Concerning the recent discussion about the nomination received from Nimrol K Agarwal of Fouad Bajwa for the position of APRALO representative to the ALAC, I have inquired with staff and confirmed that the time-stamp of the nomination email was 7:33am PDT on September 6, which corresponds to 14:33 UTC on 6 September (see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingtime.html?iso=20110906&p2=137) The APRALO selection schedule states: “Nominations shall be accepted for one week after the Secretariat calls for nominations up to 6-September-2011.” Charles to state that he has defined “up to” to mean “up to and including” the 6thof September. Therefore, Nirmol’s nomination of Fouad is valid. I have received on Sep 7 an email from Fouad where he gave a clear and concise acceptance of this nomination. Therefore, I will call a vote for the available APRALO ALAC representative to begin ASAP. After consulting with staff, the vote will start on Sep 9 at 23:59 UTC and end on Sep 16 23:59 UTC. Voters will be able to vote for either of the two candidates: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro or Fouad Bajwa. Staff will contact the two candidates to request they send a candidate statement of between 150-200 words. These statements will be posted on the 2011 At-Large Elections Wiki page (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election… ). The successful candidate will be granted travel support to the ICANN Meeting scheduled to take place in Dakar 23-28 October. As both candidates will require visas, staff will begin the visa process for both candidates ASAP given the time constraints. Thank you for your attention! Charles APRALO chair

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Call for Nominations for APRALO ALAC Representative
by Pavan Budhrani Sept. 6, 2011

Sept. 6, 2011

Hello all, This is a call for nominations for the opening role we have as APRALO ALAC representative starting from the end of the Dakar meeting for a period of 2 years. Cheryl Langdon-Orr, who will step down after the Dakar meeting has given her all for this role and will be sorely missed. The person elected will have an orientation with Cheryl to go through the duties and responsibilities. Please send any nominations to the list before the 6th of September. Thank you so much for your attention and time. The timeline is as follows 1. Call for Nominations: The Regional Secretariat will make a call for nominations to the Discussion List no later than 31-August-2011. 2. Nomination Period: Nominations shall be accepted for one week after the Secretariat calls for nominations up to 6-September-2011. 3. Acceptance Deadline: The nominees need to accept their nomination no later than seven days after the nomination period ends 13-September-2011. 4. Vote Deadline: If a vote is required, the vote to select a representative shall begin no later than one week after the end of the acceptance deadline 14-September-2011 and end no later than 20-September-2011. Full details of the selection process and details of all nominations received can be found at <https://community.icann.org/x/VYEUAQ< https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election… >>. APRALO Secretariat

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APRALO wiki page functionality
by Seth Greene Sept. 3, 2011

Sept. 3, 2011

Hello, APRALO members, In response to our inquiry, we have received the below information from IT regarding options for new functionality for the APRALO main wiki page. Charles has asked me to circulate this information for your review before the next APRALO meeting. It will be on that meeting's agenda. Kind regards, Seth ______ Seth Greene Interim Manager, At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (212) 662-7723 E-mail: seth.greene(a)icann.org<mailto:seth.greene@icann.org> ________________________________ From: IT - Support [tech-support(a)icann.org] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 8:03 PM To: Seth Greene Subject: [SUPPORT #RCW-973-59879]: Questions re APRALO wiki page functionality Hi Seth, See my answers to your wiki questions below: """ We've had a request from one of the RALOs -- APRALO -- regarding ways of feeding information onto its main wiki page. Specifically, it's wondering if it can have either of the following two functions: 1) Information that is automatically updated. For example, would it be possible, whenever staff updates the announcements on the main ALAC wiki page, could it automatically appear on the APRALO main page? Main ALAC wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+%28… APRALO main page: https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/Asian%2C+Australasian+and+Pacifi… """ There are several announcement sections on the main ALAC wiki page that page. Some are created on that page, others are sourced from external RSS feeds. The 'At-Large Announcements' are built dynamically from an rss feed from the At Large website: http://www.atlarge.icann.org/atlarge/announcements/en/feed We could have this RSS feed on multiple wiki pages without any problems. The 'At-Large Staff Announcements' are built by hand and there is no way to synchronize this to another wiki page. If you need the locally built announcements on multiple pages my recommendation would be to move them to the At Large website where an rss feed can be generated. """ 2) RSS feeds set up that APRALO can send to different users to keep them posted. """ The RSS feed generation for confluence is pretty easy. Ken Bour documented it well at the following link: https://wiki.icann.org/display/policy/2011/04/19/How+To+Create+a+Wiki+RSS+F… Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks, David Prangnell Systems Engineer Work phone: (310) 301 3887 Cell phone: (310) 848 7325 Ticket Details ________________________________ Ticket ID: RCW-973-59879 Department: it-support Type: Issue Status: Open (New Tickets) Priority: High - 1 to 4 hours Support Center: https://iticket.icann.org/index.php?/default_import

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APRALO Representative to the ALAC from 2011 - 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2011

Dear All, Further to the opening of the call for nominations during the APRALO teleconference on 30-August-2011 and the receipt of a nomination during the call under Agenda Item 6, the APRALO membership is now advised that nominations for the role of APRALO Representative to the ALAC from 2011 - 2013 will remain open until 6-September-2011. Please note that any additional nominations should be forwarded to this list for consideration. The timeline is as follows 1. Call for Nominations: The Regional Secretariat will make a call for nominations to the Discussion List no later than 31-August-2011. 2. Nomination Period: Nominations shall be accepted for one week after the Secretariat calls for nominations up to 6-September-2011. 3. Acceptance Deadline: The nominees need to accept their nomination no later than seven days after the nomination period ends 13-September-2011. 4. Vote Deadline: If a vote is required, the vote to select a representative shall begin no later than one week after the end of the acceptance deadline 14-September-2011 and end no later than 20-September-2011. Full details of the selection process and details of all nominations received can be found at <https://community.icann.org/x/VYEUAQ<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ALAC+and+RALO+Election…>>. Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 30 August 05:00 UTC
by Siranush Vardanyan Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

Dear staff, Can you add my phone number for tomorrow's APRALO conference call? Thanks in advance, my phone number is +374 77 106 207 Thanks in advance Siranush Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:39:38 +0800 Subject: Fwd: [APAC-Discuss] REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 30 August 05:00 UTC From: charlespmok(a)gmail.com To: siranush_vardanyan(a)hotmail.com Dear Siranush, reminder abt tomorrow's call, abt 24.5 hours from now :) Hope you can join us :) Charles ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marilyn Vernon <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 30 August 05:00 UTC To: "apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, The next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 30 August 2011 at 05:00 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/tIBeAQ Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralojuldec2011/ 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, Gisella Gruber-White, Seth Greene, Marilyn Vernon, Matt Ashtiani ICANN At-Large Staff _______________________________________________ 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

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Accountability & Transparency - "ATRT" Activities Webinar 31 August, 2011 14:00 -- 15:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

Dear All, Please find below an announcement of an upcoming Accountability and Transparency Activities Webinar scheduled to take place Wednesday, 31 August between 14:30-15:30 UTC. ** Are you wondering how ICANN is progressing on its commitments to improve transparency and accountability, and how ATRT improvements will help you? Do you have an opinion to share on the changes made to date by ICANN's Board of Directors, Governmental Advisory Committee, Nominating Committee, and Staff? If so, join the ATRT Activities Webinar on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 from <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Accountability+%26 +Transparency+%E2%80%93+%E2%80%9CATRT%E2%80%9D+%E2%80%93+Activities+Webinar& iso=20110831T07&p1=1240&ah=1&am=30> 14:00 -- 15:30 UTC. The webinar is open to all, and will be conducted in English. If participants find it useful, more sessions will be scheduled. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. No RSVPs are needed. Here's how to connect: * From the US dial Toll Free - 800-550-6865 and enter Participant Code 8752 * From other countries see a list of international numbers posted at <about:blank> http://www.adigo.com/icann/ * To join the Adobe Connect online "room" go to this URL: <about:blank> http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atrtimplementation/ Participants will have opportunities to ask questions after each agenda item presentation. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect (in addition to joining the discussion queue on the conference bridge). The session will be recorded, and the slides and an MP3 will be publicly posted. The webinar agenda is included below. Staff will brief you on <http://www.icann.org/en/accountability/atrt-project-list-workplans-22jun11- en.pdf> 27 ATRT implementation plans that involve a wide cross-section of ICANN's community, and will discuss key deliverables, schedules, opportunities for public input, and end-goals. ICANN's Board directed that implementation move forward on the Accountability and Transparency Review Team's broad-ranging recommendations. Much has been accomplished and much work lies ahead. This webinar will help you get-up-to-speed on all of these efforts, and will enable you to share your input on completed and planned improvements. For example: * To provide better access to, and insight into, Board decisions, ICANN provides a wealth of <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/> Board meeting information online, including briefing materials, expanded minutes, and rationale statements for Board resolutions, as well as conditions for <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/board-briefing-materials-guidelines-21mar11 -en.htm> redaction of posted material. Are you finding these useful? * To help advance the effectiveness of the Governmental Advisory Committee and its interaction with the Board, ICANN increased funding to support government participation in the GAC and multilingual access, and the <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/board-gac-jwg-final-report-07jul11-e n.htm> Board-GAC Joint Working Group recently issued proposed improvements for public comment. Do you have additional suggestions? * To improve the processes ICANN uses to gain public input and develop policy, ICANN's Bylaws have been translated into multiple languages, and ICANN's <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/> Public Comment Webpage has been redesigned. Is the new structure easier to use and more effective? These are just some examples of ATRT-related activities. You can find more detailed information on ICANN's <http://www.icann.org/en/accountability/overview-en.htm> Accountability & Transparency web page. Accountability & Transparency - "ATRT" Activities Webinar Agenda 1. Introduction and Overview - Denise Michel, Advisor to the President & CEO 2. Board Operations, Composition & Review of Decisions - Samantha Eisner, Senior Counsel - Questions & Comments from participants 3. Governmental Advisory Committee Operations, Engagement, Interaction with Board - Jeannie Ellers, Executive Assistant - Questions & Comments from participants 4. Public input & Multi-lingual Access - Filiz Yilmaz, Senior Director, Participation & Engagement and Christina Rodriguez, Language Services Manager - Questions & Comments from participants 5. Misc., and Measuring Success & Upcoming Activities - Denise Michel 6. General Comments & Questions From Participants ** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APAC-Discuss Digest, Vol 57, Issue 7
by Siranush Vardanyan Aug. 29, 2011

Aug. 29, 2011

Dear APRALO team, all ALS representatives, I would like to express my great thankfulness for your voting and confidence in selecting me as a NomCom delegate from Asia Pacific and Australia region. I will do all my best to prove your trust. I also would like to join Charles to thank Vivek and hope for your support during this new experience for me in NomCom. Again thank you all who voted in this process. Best Siranush Siranush Vardanyan Armenia > From: apac-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Subject: APAC-Discuss Digest, Vol 57, Issue 7 > To: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:04 +0000 > > 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. Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for > 2012 from the APRALO Region (Charles Mok) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:37:58 +0800 > From: Charles Mok <mok(a)hknet.com> > Subject: [APAC-Discuss] Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ALAC Voting Delegates to > the NomCom for 2012 from the APRALO Region > To: apralo <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > Cc: vivek anannd <vivekvc2001(a)yahoo.co.in>, > siranush_vardanyan(a)hotmail.com > Message-ID: > <CAHvfLm0oXWFa322ahn9C_WaTbTPPMEBsg6tkkZswRgoGZUY=DQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Dear all, > > ALAC has voted for the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for 2012 and for > the APRALO region, Siranush Vardanyan was voted to be the APRALO > representative. Congratulations to Siranush and our deepest thanks to Vivek > for your continuous support for APRALO and ALAC! > > Looking forward to continue to work with you both!! > > Charles > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > > End of APAC-Discuss Digest, Vol 57, Issue 7 > *******************************************

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for 2012 from the APRALO Region
by Charles Mok Aug. 29, 2011

Aug. 29, 2011

Dear all, ALAC has voted for the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for 2012 and for the APRALO region, Siranush Vardanyan was voted to be the APRALO representative. Congratulations to Siranush and our deepest thanks to Vivek for your continuous support for APRALO and ALAC! Looking forward to continue to work with you both!! Charles

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