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WEBINAR INVITATION: 3 webinars related to the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 20, 2015

Aug. 20, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to inform you of three webinars related to the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1). Background: The CCWG-Accountability published its 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations for 40-day public comment on 3 August 2015. Community feedback is requested on this draft proposal of proposed enhancements to ICANN's accountability framework that the CCWG-Accountability has identified as essential to happen or be committed to before the IANA Stewardship Transition takes place. The ALAC is drafting a statement (see At-Large Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Cross+Community+…> In order to learn more about the CCWG 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1) and provide information on the draft ALAC Statement, you are encouraged to participate in either Webinar 1 or 2 plus Webinar 3 as outlined below: Webinar Information: 1. At-Large Briefing on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal An At-Large Briefing on the key aspects of the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal with a focus on how it impacts the At-Large community, will be held on Monday, 24 August. The presenter will be León Sánchez, ALAC Member and CCWG Co-Chair. This webinar will also include a question and answer session. French, Portuguese and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please complete the Doodle at: http://doodle.com/r485wkb4zxextg25 by Friday, 21 August at 23:59 UTC. 2. ICANN Community Briefing on 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal In order to brief the community on the contents of their 2nd Draft Proposal, the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs will host a community briefing on Tuesday, 25 August from 18:00 - 20:00 UTC (time zone converter here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG+Webinar+on+Se…>) The webinar will be conducted in English. Live interpretation services [1]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn1> are available in Arabic, Chinese [2]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn2>, French, Spanish and Portuguese [3]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn3>. Webinar Details & How to Attend The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/si-webinar/>. If you are interested in attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, please send an email to acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> and indicate your language request (if needed). Live interpretation services are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Please note that the webinar will be recorded and transcribed. Subsequently the transcripts will be posted on the CCWG-Accountability Wiki here<https://community.icann.org/x/SYtCAw>. 3. At-Large Briefing on the draft ALAC Statement on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal An At-Large Briefing Webinar to review the draft ALAC Statement on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal and solicit feedback from members of the At-Large community will be held Thursday, 27 August. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC and an At-Large representative on the CCWG, will outline the key aspects of the draft ALAC statement. This will be followed by a discussion of additional comments on the draft. French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please complete the Doodle at: http://doodle.com/s3hiisd8qq5b24yi by Monday, 24 August at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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APRALO August call updates
by Siranush Vardanyan Aug. 20, 2015

Aug. 20, 2015

Dear APRALO members, Thank you very much to those who were able to join today's call. I was happy to see many ALSs joining the monthly call today. I have posted the updates from our today's discussions in APRALO reporting space, where you can also find all the relevant links, presentations and other records available. The direct link to the report space is here: https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/APRALO+Secretariat+Reports+2015 Please, visit the space and the links to be aware of the discussed topics. Thanks again Best Siranush

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Meeting Invitation / APRALO August Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 19, 2015

Aug. 19, 2015

Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Thursday, 20 August 2015 at 0600 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/o6h25kn The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/j4hCAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ 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 Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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REMINDER/ Meeting Invitation / APRALO August Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 19, 2015

Aug. 19, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Thursday, 20 August 2015 at 0600 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/o6h25kn The draft agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/j4hCAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ 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 Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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APrIGF Chairs Election - Candidates Nomination until 27 Aug!
by Yannis Li Aug. 19, 2015

Aug. 19, 2015

Dear APRALO Community, Just a note that APrIGF is now calling for nomination of candidates to join the MSG chairs election. Please refer to the below reminder announcement for more details. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thanks. Best Regards, Yannis Li DotAsia Organisation Ltd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address: 12F, Daily House, 35-37 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2244 7900 ︳Fax: +852 2244 7902 ︳http://www.dot.asia ======== Dear APrIGF Community, This is a warm reminder that we are now calling for nomination of candidates for the below leadership positions vacant in the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group (MSG). - Chair of MSG (2015 - 2017) - Vice Chair of MSG (2015 - 2017) If you know of any suitable candidates or you are interested yourself to join the leadership team, act now! Nomination will be accepted until 27 Aug 2015 (next Thursday). Nomination Method: Nominations of candidates can be made by submitting the names, organisation, stakeholder group, a short bio and the email address of the nominee to election(a)aprigf.asia before the nomination period closes. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Nominees will be informed by the Election Committee and invited to accept their candidacies. You may refer to the online announcement for more details of the candidates eligibility and terms of office. Thank you very much. Best Regards, Secretariat of APrIGF http://www.aprigf.asia

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REMINDER: Input Requested: Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 17, 2015

Aug. 17, 2015

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder to please add your comments to the draft Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner is available here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/54694399/Civil%20society%2…> by 4 September. Please also add any additional upcoming regional internet governance events on the Cross-RALO Internet Governance Events Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/CRALO/CROSS+-+RALO+Internet+Governance+…>. These events will be considered for possible partnerships. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> From: ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:36 AM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff Subject: Input Requested: Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner Dear All, As introduced during ICANN 53, ICANN is planning to implement a plan to facilitate greater civil society engagement within ICANN. A draft Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner is available here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/54694399/Civil%20society%2…>. This document includes the outline of the currently planned activities and a roadmap of tentative regional events at which partnerships might be sought. Could you please add any comments to the workspace above by 4 September 2015? Please also add any additional upcoming regional internet governance events on the Cross-RALO Internet Governance Events Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/CRALO/CROSS+-+RALO+Internet+Governance+…>. These events will be considered for possible partnerships. Your input is very much appreciated. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [ALAC-Announce] REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics
by nkem_nwk＠yahoo.com Aug. 16, 2015

Aug. 16, 2015

May I suggest that we discuss " Promoting Atlarge Activities the Role of structures " This will enlighten members of what is expected of them as well as better position them as outreach Sent from Samsung tablet Sent from Samsung tablet -------- Original message -------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date:11/08/2015 23:36 (GMT+01:00) To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [ALAC-Announce] REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the At-Large Capacity Building Working Group, we are requesting your suggestions for the topics of the Capacity Building webinars. These webinars are important tools for both new and experienced members of the At-Large community. Following the successful series of capacity building webinars during the first half of 2015, topics are now being sought for At-Large Capacity Building webinars to be held between September and December 2015. Please post your suggested topics directly on the At-Large Capacity Building Webinars - Topic Proposals for 2015 Workspace or send your topics to At-Large Staff. The deadline for topic proposals is 24 August. The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group will review all proposals and announce the topics to be presented in early September. Thank you! Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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Seeking RALO Input on CCWG Accountability 2nd Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

[EN] Dear RALO Leaders and Members, The 2nd Draft Report of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG Accountability) is now seeking comments. Its Public Comment period<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> will end in 29 days (15 September 2015). T he 2nd Draft Report is available in two forms: 1) Full version: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) section by section: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. This Public Comment is of pivotal importance and the ALAC will be submitting a Statement. To ensure we engage as widely as possible as the statement is drafted, the ALAC is eager to hear from ALSes and individual members across the five RALOs to gather input. To facilitate that, we encourage you to incorporate the CCWG Accountability 2nd Draft Report as an agenda item in your RALO’s upcoming monthly teleconference in August. Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, and/or other At-Large members/participants in the CCWG will be happy to briefly present and answer any questions . This effort will not only facilitate your members' understanding of this public comment, but also help the ALAC incorporate regional views in its Statement. RALO Leaders — If you’d like to have a presentation on the 2nd Draft Report in your next RALO call, please contact At-Large Staff ASAP and we will help coordinate the speakers and presentations. RALO s , ALSes and Unaffiliated Members may wish to submit separate comments or provide specific text for inclusion or appendix to the ALAC Statement, and you are encouraged to do so . I f you wish the ALAC to incorporate your Regional or Member view s in the ALAC Statement, please send your written input to At-Large Staff by 21 August 2015 at 23:59 UTC. Lastly, please note that an FAQ document on the 2nd Draft Report will be published this week and it will be distributed across RALOs to facilitate engagement in this Public Comment process. [FR] Chers Leaders régionaux et membres, Le second avant-projet du rapport du CCWG Accountability (Groupe de Travail Intercommunautaire étudiant comment améliorer la prise de responsabilité d’ICANN) est maintenant ouvert aux commentaires. La Periode de Commentaire Public<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> se terminera dans 29 jours (le 15 Septembre 2015). Cet avant-projet de rapport est disponible sous deux formats: 1) la version complète: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) séparée en sections: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. Ce Commentaire Public est d’importance cruciale et l’ALAC soumettra une déclaration. Afin d’assurer que tous soient inclus au fur et à mesure de la rédaction de la déclaration, l’ALAC tient à entendre l’avis de tous les ALSes et les membres individuels des cinq RALOS. Nous vous encourageons ainsi à incorporer ce 2eme avant-projet du CCWG Accountability dans l’agenda de votre réunion RALO mensuelle du mois d’Août . Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, et/ou d’autres participants At-Large du CCWG seront ravis de faire une présentation et de répondre à vos questions. Cet effort améliorera la compréhension de ce Commentaire Public de vos members mais contribuera aussi à ajouter les points de vue régionaux dans la Déclaration. Leaders Régionaux – si vous désirez une telle présentation pendant votre prochaine réunion RALO, veuillez contacter le staff At-Large dès que possible et nous organiserons les présentateurs et présentations. Les RALOs, ALSes et Membres individuels voudront éventuellement soumettre des commentaires en aparté ou fournir un texte spécifique ou annexé à la Déclaration de l’ALAC, et cela est vivement encouragé. Pour cela, veuillez envoyer votre texte au staff At-Large avant le 21 Août 2015 a 23:59 UTC. Pour finir un fAQ au sujet de ce deuxième avant-projet du CCWG Accountability sera publié cette semaine et distribué aux listes. [ES] Estimados líderes de RALOs y Miembros, El Segundo borrador del Informe del Grupo de trabajo Cross Community sobre el mejoramiento de rendición de cuentas de ICANN (CCWG Accountability en sus siglas en Ingles) está pidiendo comentarios ahora. El Periodo de Comentarios Públicos<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> terminara en 29 días (15 de Setiembre del 2015). El Segundo borrador de Reporte estará disponible en dos formatos: 1) Version completa: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) Sección por Sección: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. Este Comentario Publico es de esencial importancia y el ALAC estará enviando una declaración para asegurarse que mientras la declaración está siendo redactada estemos todos al tanto, el ALAC está esperando escuchar de las ALSes y los miembros individuales de los cinco RALOs para reunir comentarios. Para facilitar esto, los alentamos a incluir el Segundo reporte de CCWG Accountability como un tema en sus agendas de sus teleconferencias mensuales en Agosto. Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, y/o otros miembros de At-Large/participantes en el CCWG estarán complacidos para presentar brevemente y contestar cualquier pregunta al respecto. Este esfuerzo no solamente facilitara el entendimiento de sus miembros de este comentario público, pero también ayudara al ALAC a incorporar los puntos de vista regionales en su declaración. Líderes de los RALO: si quisieran tener una presentación sobre el Segundo borrador en la siguiente llamada de su RALO, por favor sírvase contactar al Personal de At-Large pronto para poder coordinar oradores y las presentaciones. ALses de los RALOs y miembros no afiliados que quisieran enviar comentarios separadamente o dar textos específicos para inclusión o apéndices a la declaración del ALAC, son bienvenidos a hacerlo. Si quisieran que el ALAC incorpore la visión del Miembro Regional del ALAC en la declaración del ALAC, por favor sírvase enviar sus comentarios por escrito al personal de At-Large Staff hasta el 21 de Agosto del 2015 a las 23:59 UTC. Finalmente, por favor note que un documento con Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Segundo borrador será publicado esta semana y distribuido a través de los RALOs para facilitar su participación en este proceso de Comentarios Públicos. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the At-Large Capacity Building Working Group, we are requesting your suggestions for the topics of the Capacity Building webinars. These webinars are important tools for both new and experienced members of the At-Large community. Following the successful series of capacity building webinars during the first half of 2015, topics are now being sought for At-Large Capacity Building webinars to be held between September and December 2015. Please post your suggested topics directly on the At-Large Capacity Building Webinars - Topic Proposals for 2015 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Capacity+Building+Webi…> or send your topics to At-Large Staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. The deadline for topic proposals is 24 August. The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group will review all proposals and announce the topics to be presented in early September. Thank you! Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [NA-Discuss] REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics
by Thomas Lowenhaupt Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

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