Great news, ALAC & At-Large deserve this recognition. step forward for another seat Hawa 2009/8/28 Andres Piazza <investigaciones@densi.com.ar>

I´m really glad with the news!

Also, consider that we shouldn´t forget that we are still in an early stage. And the challenges now are increasing.

Anyway, cheers to all you!

Andrés Piazza

-----Mensaje original----- De: alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] En nombre de José Ovidio Salgueiro A. Enviado el: jueves, 27 de agosto de 2009 08:51 p.m. Para: 'ALAC Internal List'; 'Marco Lorenzoni'; 'ICANN AtLarge Staff'; 'At-Large Worldwide' Asunto: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

Excelent. Hope it is for the good of end users

José Ovidio Salgueiro A. salgueiro.jo@gmail.com

-----Mensaje original----- De: alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] En nombre de Vanda Scartezini Enviado el: jueves, 27 de agosto de 2009 10:06 a.m. Para: 'ALAC Internal List'; 'Marco Lorenzoni'; 'ICANN AtLarge Staff'; 'At-Large Worldwide' Asunto: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

Right decision! ALAC + At Large have showed competence, engagement and high contribution to all communities during the last years and adding to this the positive evaluation of the ALAC review WG lead by Tricia gave us the recognition I believe we deserve. Congratulation to all that have contributed to this important decision.

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-----Original Message----- From: alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Beau Brendler Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:12 AM To: ALAC Internal List; Marco Lorenzoni; ICANN AtLarge Staff; ALAC Internal List Subject: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

fantastic...two years ago I didn't think this had a chance of happening! good news

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From: Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr@gmail.com> Sent: Aug 27, 2009 12:49 AM To: Marco Lorenzoni <marco.lorenzoni@icann.org>, ICANN AtLarge Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org>, ALAC Internal List <alac-internal@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

Thank You Marco this IS great news indeed! might I ask => When this is to take effect? I've c.c'd to Our Internal List so ALAC & Regional Leaders know immediately and to staff to ensure that an Announcement goes out to this effect to our Announce list... ASAP CLO

2009/8/27 Marco Lorenzoni <marco.lorenzoni@icann.org>

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Dear Cheryl,

It is my greatest pleasure to inform you that the Board has just approved UNANIMOUSLY what follows:

‘IT IS RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the BRWG to add one voting director appointed from the At-Large Community to the ICANN Board of Directors, and removing the present ALAC Liaison to the Board, is approved in principle for implementation. Staff is directed to identify all steps required to achieve the implementation of this principle, after issuing of the BRWG Final Report.’

The Board Chair requested me to inform immediately and widely the A-L community of this historical step, and congratulated the whole Board for the importance of this policy measure that was adopted.

CONGRATULATIONS !

Marco

Marco Lorenzoni

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For sure Roberto! Just the beginning of a hard work era! And more than ever the engagement of all ALSs is key for our success!. Best to all Vanda Scartezini POLO Consultores Associados & IT Trend Alameda Santos 1470 cjs 1407/8 01418-903 Sao Paulo,SP. Fone + 55 11 3266.6253 Mob + 5511 8181.1464 -----Original Message----- From: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Roberto Gaetano Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:45 AM To: 'At-Large Worldwide'; 'ALAC Internal List'; 'Marco Lorenzoni'; 'ICANN AtLarge Staff' Subject: Re: [At-Large] [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTINGDIRECTOR I agree with Vanda, the key issue was to show competence and engagement. The big steps forward done by ALAC in the last years were recognized by the different groups that had to propose the change: the Board Review WG, the SIC, and then the Board itself. I hope that this will be taken as a recognition for the work done, but also as the beginning of a next step. There is still much to do ahead. Cheers, Roberto

-----Original Message----- From: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Vanda Scartezini Sent: Thursday, 27 August 2009 16:36 To: 'ALAC Internal List'; 'Marco Lorenzoni'; 'ICANN AtLarge Staff'; 'At-Large Worldwide' Subject: Re: [At-Large] [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTINGDIRECTOR

Right decision! ALAC + At Large have showed competence, engagement and high contribution to all communities during the last years and adding to this the positive evaluation of the ALAC review WG lead by Tricia gave us the recognition I believe we deserve. Congratulation to all that have contributed to this important decision.

Vanda Scartezini POLO Consultores Associados & IT Trend Alameda Santos 1470 cjs 1407/8 01418-903 Sao Paulo,SP. Fone + 55 11 3266.6253 Mob + 5511 8181.1464

-----Original Message----- From: alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Beau Brendler Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:12 AM To: ALAC Internal List; Marco Lorenzoni; ICANN AtLarge Staff; ALAC Internal List Subject: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

fantastic...two years ago I didn't think this had a chance of happening! good news

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From: Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr@gmail.com> Sent: Aug 27, 2009 12:49 AM To: Marco Lorenzoni <marco.lorenzoni@icann.org>, ICANN AtLarge Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org>, ALAC Internal List <alac-internal@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1 AT-LARGE VOTING DIRECTOR

Thank You Marco this IS great news indeed! might I ask => When this is to take effect? I've c.c'd to Our Internal List so ALAC & Regional Leaders know immediately and to staff to ensure that an Announcement goes out to this effect to our Announce list... ASAP CLO

2009/8/27 Marco Lorenzoni <marco.lorenzoni@icann.org>

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Dear Cheryl,

It is my greatest pleasure to inform you that the Board has just approved UNANIMOUSLY what follows:

'IT IS RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the BRWG to add one voting director appointed from the At-Large Community to the ICANN Board of Directors, and removing the present ALAC Liaison to the Board, is approved in principle for implementation. Staff is directed to identify all steps required to achieve the implementation of this principle, after issuing of the BRWG Final Report.'

The Board Chair requested me to inform immediately and widely the A-L community of this historical step, and congratulated the whole Board for the importance of this policy measure that was adopted.

CONGRATULATIONS !

Marco

Marco Lorenzoni

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My personal opinion is that time has passed between the Westlake report and the Board vote, and in between ALAC has produced results. If I compare the discussions on the Board just to get the agreement for the Summit, and the discussions these days, there is a huge difference. Of course, the ALAC Review WG, the Board Review WG, the SIC, etc. have pointed out the acquired maturity of ALAC, and therefore it has been possible to successfully argue the case (although we settled on 1 voting director as a compromise between 2 and 0). But the real factor that has determined this result is simply the fact that ALAC is delivering: it went a long way since the discussions about matters of principle in the beginning and the concrete proposals, that led to policy decisions, that we are witnessing these days. This process was underway when Westlake was producing its report. They could not have guessed the results, but now we know. So, congratulations to all of you in ALAC for years of hard work that are now bringing results, and with the results the recognition. Cheers, Roberto

-----Original Message----- From: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Evan Leibovitch Sent: Monday, 31 August 2009 16:15 To: At-Large Worldwide Cc: 'Marco Lorenzoni' Subject: Re: [At-Large] [ALAC-Internal] BOARD APPROVES 1AT-LARGE VOTINGDIRECTOR

Roberto Gaetano wrote:

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I agree with Vanda, the key issue was to show competence and engagement. The big steps forward done by ALAC in the last years were recognized by the different groups that had to propose the change: the Board Review WG, the SIC, and then the Board itself.

I would note the exception of Westlake, that at great expense examined the same situation and came to the exact opposite conclusion. Since I considered the Westlake staff competent and well-meaning, I can only wonder at what instructions and premises they had to work with.

It almost seems in hindsight as if commissioning Westlake was a test of how we could deal with direct adversity.

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I hope that this will be taken as a recognition for the work done, but also as the beginning of a next step. There is still much to do ahead.

Of that there can be no doubt. :-)

- Evan

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Evan Leibovitch ha scritto:

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I hope that this will be taken as a recognition for the work done, but also as the beginning of a next step. There is still much to do ahead.

Of that there can be no doubt. :-)

The reinstatement of voting At Large members in the ICANN Board is something on which some of us have been working hard since the reform process of 2002 - it took a long time, but now it happened. I would say that 1 member over ~20 is still not enough, but it will be up to future participants to improve. I hope that the At Large will give a further proof of maturity by sending to the Board a great appointee - if possible, someone with very high standing and credibility even outside ICANN circles. This could be an invaluably precious chance to broaden the reach of the At Large and to promote new participation. Be sure not to miss it. Ciao, -- vb. Vittorio Bertola - vb [a] bertola.eu <-------- --------> now blogging & more at http://bertola.eu/ <--------