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Alerts from the Secretariat: ICANN update on evaluations, timelines etc.
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 9, 2012

Aug. 9, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find attached documents including ICANN updates on evaluations, timelines, etc. The following documents are published here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/webinar-09aug12-en Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: Recent ICANN Board approvals
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 8, 2012

Aug. 8, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below recent approvals made by the ICANN Board: From: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-02aug12-en.htm 2 August 2012 The following resolutions were adopted by the ICANN Board through a unanimous online vote, pursuant to Section 19 of the ICANN Bylaws http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-19. 1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 6 May 2012 (includes discussion of work of the conflicts and ethics subcommittee as it related to appointing Directors to the new gTLD programme committee): http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/minutes-new-gtld-06may12-en.… 31 May 2012 (appointment of Fadi Chehadé): http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/minutes-31may12-en.htm 2. Appointment of Ondrej Filip to SSAC 3. Acknowledgment of Completion of ALAC Structural Review 4. Acknowledgment of Completion of NomCom Structural Review 5. Thank You Resolutions a. Departing At-Large Community Volunteer b. Rod Beckstrom c. Sponsors of Prague Meeting d. Scribes, Interpreters, Staff, Event and Hotel Teams of Prague Meeting e. Local Hosts of Prague Meeting Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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Alerts from the Secretariat: Draft 45th ICANN Meeting (Toronto) Topic Sessions & Facilitative Documents Schedule
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 7, 2012

Aug. 7, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below useful information regarding the schedule for the upcoming ICANN meeting in Toronto. -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org http://toronto45.icann.org/sched-overview#docsched Schedule Overview In order to facilitate early awareness and preparation towards ICANN 45, the table,*Draft 45^th ICANN Meeting (Toronto) Topic Sessions & Facilitative Documents Schedule <http://toronto45.icann.org/sched-overview#docsched>*, provides information on sessions and topics that are anticipated to be scheduled at the meeting and the corresponding supporting documents, if any are identified. This draft table will be updated regularly as new information is gathered and until the final schedule is posted on 24 September 2012. // ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Overview /The outline below is provided to give you a simple overview of what you can expect each day in Toronto. Schedule is subject to change. A detailed schedule, including session overviews, agendas, and remote participation services will be posted on 24 September 2012./ *Saturday, 13 October 2012 * GNSO working session Open to all; Possible Supporting Organisation (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) Meetings *Sunday, 14 October 2012* Newcomers' sessions (open to all), GNSO working session Open to all; ALAC and Regional Leadership Working Session; GAC Working Group Sessions; possible Workshops *Monday, 15 October 2012* /Welcome Ceremony & Public Workshops/ Formal opening of the meeting; Public Workshops; Joint SO Meetings *Tuesday, 16 October 2012 * /Stakeholder Day / Constituency Day/ GNSO Stakeholder Group/Constituency Meetings; ALAC Policy Discussions; GAC Meetings; Joint SO/AC Meeting; ccNSO Meetings;Music Night Event *Wednesday, 17 October 2012* /Workshop Day/ GNSO Council Meeting; Various Workshops; Reviews; ccNSO Meetings;Gala Event *Thursday, 18 October 2012* /Public Forum/ Morning Workshops; Reports; Public Forum; Board Wrap-up/Toronto Review;ICANN 45 Wrap Up Cocktail *Friday, 19 October 2012* /TBD/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Draft 45^th ICANN Meeting (Toronto) Topic Sessions & Facilitative Documents Schedule As of July 2012 *List of Main Topics/Sessions* *Supporting Document Title* *Target Posting Date* *Translated Yes/No* *Comment* SSR RT (Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS Review Team) * SSR RT Recommendations Implementation Plan * Summary & Analysis of Comments on ICANN's role and remit statement in SSR * SSR Review Team Final Report - Summary of comments 5-Sept-2012 15-Sept-2012 30-Aug-2012 WHOIS (Data Privacy) * WHOIS Review Team Final Report - Summary of Comments 11-Jul-2012 ATRT Update * At a Glance ATRT Implementation Status * ATRT Implementation Summary Report * Call for Applicants for Volunteer ATRT Review Team Members 24-Sep-2012 24-Sep-2012 25-Aug-2012 No No No New gTLDs Application Process Update * New gTLD Application Update 24-Sep-2012 No 2nd Round of New gTLDs * 2nd Round of New gTLDs project plan 24-Sept-2012 No New gTLDs - 2nd Level Protection IDN Variants P-2.1 P-6 * Draft Skeleton Process for Root Table 24-Sept-2012 No Rights Protection Mechanism Implementation Update * URS Update * Trademark Clearinghouse Update 24-Sep-2012 24-Sep-2012 Yes Yes Community Outreach Update * Update on Outreach Community Initiative 24-Sep-2012 Yes IGF Workshop Structural Improvements - Impact of New gTLD Program on Stakeholders and Constituencies Operating Plan & Budget DNS Abuse - various topics including data protection Strategic Planning * Draft 2013-2016 Strategic Plan * Public Comment Analysis on Formulation 2013-2016 Strategic Plan Timeline 24-Sept-2012 24-Sept-2012 Yes No GNSO * Consumer Metrics: Final Advice Letter * WHOIS Survey DT: Final report * Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts * Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts * Revised version of GNSO Operating Procedures Aug-2012 Oct-2012 Jul-2012 Oct 2012 Sep/Oct-2012 No Yes

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey- Webinar invitation - 15 August 2012 at 13:00 & 20:00 UTC
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 7, 2012

Aug. 7, 2012

*FYI* *http://gnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-06aug12-en.htm* *WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey-**Webinar*** 15 August 2012 *In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat** *(***gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>**) to receive the call details.* The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council's WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey requests community input on a draft report of the Survey results. In parallel with the Public Comment period, the Working Group is hosting two webinar sessions to brief the community on the background of this effort and to solicit input from experts on those results. Interisle will provide a briefing on Wednesday 15 August at 13.00 UTC and Wednesday 15 August at 20.00 UTC, summarizing the purpose of this effort and reviewing the work called for in the Study charter. *13:00 UTC click on this link*: *http://tinyurl.com/chg6xo6*** *20:00 UTC click on this link* *http://tinyurl.com/cfxuc2a* The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 60 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Wednesday at 13.00 UTC or Wednesday at 20.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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Alerts from the Secretariat: Progress Report on new gTLD issues raised in Prague
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 6, 2012

Aug. 6, 2012

Dear BC members, Please find attached the progress report on new gTLD issues raised in Prague. Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat > > http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/new-gtld/report-03aug12-en.pdf > See attached Progress Report on new gTLD issues raised in Prague >

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New gTLD Program Update for Applicants | ICANN New gTLDs
by Marilyn Cade Aug. 6, 2012

Aug. 6, 2012

BC Members: As you will recall from our discussions in the BC, we are taking the perspective that ICANN needsto do special activities/informational support for applicants [or their designated agents, if they so designate]. I am pleased that our recommendation is the approach that ICANN is taking. I will ask to have the transcripts posted, so that all can follow discussions. Marilyn Cade, BC Chair=========================================================== http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-03aug12-e… gTLD Program Update for ApplicantsWebinar on the Initial Evaluation of New gTLD ApplicationsThe initial evaluation phase of the new generic top-level domain program began on 12 July 2012, and evaluation panels are now processing applications using the criteria in the Applicant Guidebook.Throughout the evaluation process, ICANN will provide regular updates to applicants. One method we plan to use is monthly webinar sessions.This first session will be set for 90 minutes with an opportunity for questions and answers. The sessions will provide updates on evaluation progress, program developments, and other topics of interest to new gTLD applicants. The sessions will be open but opportunity for questions will be reserved for applicants.The first webinar will provide:Information and updates on the various elements of the evaluation processEarly evaluation indications and implications for applicantsDiscussion of the "batching" issue and its impact on the timing of delegations.We hope you can join us for this session but if you can't, you'll find a recording of the webinar in the Announcements & Media section of the new gTLD microsite.Applicant Webinar: Start of New gTLD Initial Evaluation Date: 9 August 2012 Time: 12:00 – 13:30 UTC (5:00 – 6:30am PST) RSVP: If you would like to participate, please reserve a place by emailing newgtldcommunications(a)icann.org by 00:00 UTC on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 (5:00pm PST, Tuesday, 7 August 2012). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in details.Please note that space is limited for this live webinar. Priority will be given to applicants on a first come, first served basis. If you are an applicant, we strongly encourage you to send your RSVP as soon as possible from the primary contact's email address. _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Alerts from the Secretariat: Period of 02 - 12 August 2012: Public Comment Periods Recently Opened and Approaching Closing Date
by Benedetta Rossi Aug. 6, 2012

Aug. 6, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below a link to the recently opened public comments which are approaching closing date: > > > http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03aug12-en.htm > Period of 02 - 12 August 2012: Public Comment Periods Recently Opened and Approaching Closing Date > > 3 August 2012 > The Following Public Comment periods are Recently Opened or are approaching their Comment or Reply Period Close dates between 02 - 12 August 2012. As a member of the ICANN community, your timely feedback is critical to our accountability and transparency efforts. For your convenience, we have included direct links below to comments that will soon close. > > During the Reply period for Public Comments, participants should only address previous comments submitted and new posts concerning the topic should not be introduced. When constructing Replies, contributors are asked to cite the original poster's name, comment date, and any particular text that is pertinent. > > Please note that comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once that period ends. > > For more information please refer to the ICANN Public Comments page at: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment > > Title > Comment Period Close Date [UTC Time] > Reply Period Close Date [UTC Time] > ICANN's FY 13 Security, Stability and Resiliency Framework > 2 July 2012 [23:59] > 3 August 2012 [23:59] > .name Registry Agreement Renewal > 2 August 2012 [23:59] > 23 August 2012 [23:59] > > Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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