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FOR REVIEW: draft BC comment on ICANN's proposed rules for TM Matching
by Steve DelBianco May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

As discussed during yesterday's BC meeting in Toronto, Elisa Cooper has proposed a comment regarding ICANN's proposed plan for matching rules for names entered in the Trademark Clearinghouse. ICANN's Public Comment page for the proposed matching rules is here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/tmch-docs-24sep12-en.htm>. The Matching Rules document we are commenting on is here<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/matching-rules-2…>. Below is the BC comment proposed by Elisa Cooper: Subject: Trademark Clearinghouse Matching Rules for “@” and “&” Upon review of the possible methods for translating “@” and “&” as described in the “Explanatory Memorandum: Implementing the Matching Rules”, the Business Constituency requests that the languages for translations of “@” and “&” be chosen on a per-record basis by the trademark owner. The memorandum suggests that the language of translations should be based upon the official language(s) of the trademark registry. Restricting translations to the official language of the trademark registry is problematic, particularly for global brands or for trademarks registered in countries where there is no official language. Furthermore, requiring that translations of “@” and “&” match the official language of the trademark registry would likely result in additional costs to brand owners for additional submissions of the same mark to the Trademark Clearinghouse. Initial comments closed 16-Oct. At least one comment (link<http://forum.icann.org/lists/tmch-docs-sep12/msg00007.html>) refers to the language restriction, so the BC could file a reply comment by the Reply closing date of 7-Nov. That gives us enough time to allow our regular 14-day review and approval period. So, please reply all with your questions or suggestions regarding this draft, before 30-Oct-2012. Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination Business Constituency

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Election Announcement: BC Officer Elections 2013 - Nominations open
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

*From: BC Secretariat* *Date: January 31st, 2013* *CC: ICANN GNSO Secretariat* *bcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>* *Re: BC 2013 Officers Election Process* Please note that this is the announcement for the BC elections for the BC Officers positions (Chair, Vice Chair Finance & Operations, Vice Chair for Policy Coordination, CSG Representative). The election process opens on today, Jan. 31st, 2013. The election will be conducted by myself, BC Secretariat, fulfilling the role of Voting Officer for the duration of the election process. For the election process, all communications regarding elections will go to a _separate email_ --bcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>. The ICANN GNSO Secretariat will serve as Verifying Officer to verify the vote count, and validate the Election Process. _*Detailed information regarding the election procedure can be found in the election procedure document attached*_, which includes: *The attached election procedure covers:* . time-frames for the three stage process outlined in the BC Charter . description of open seats; . who is eligible to nominate, or accept a nomination . how to nominate; . how to accept a nomination, . candidate statements . when the elections will be held, . outcomes of election announcement . as exception: ties in any election The BC Charter provides the basis for the elections and is referenced in the relevant sections of the Elections Process, in particular Sections 4.2-4.7, 5, and 8.2.3. Eligibility for participation in the elections process is referenced in Section 11, regarding payment of Membership fees. Eligibility to stand for election is referenced in section 4.7 of the Charter. Questions about status of payment of dues should be sent tobc-secretariat(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-secretariat@icann.org>, but final status is determined by the BC ExComm who will make final determinations based on payments received. The detailed description of the Elections and Voting process is provided in the attached document so that all members are fully informed of the Elections Process and can avail themselves fully of the opportunity to nominate or stand for office, and vote, if eligible. *Dates of Nomination and Election:* The 4 weeks for this year's BC Officer elections opens today, Jan. 31st, 2013, and close on February 28th. The phases of the Election process are detailed in the Election Procedure attached. All communications regarding the election is conducted by a separate email, password protected, and available only to the Voting Officer, and to the Verifying Officer atbcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>. *Elections Process:* Questions regarding the Elections process, as of today should be sent tobcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>and the Voting Officer/Verifying Officer will be able to respond to questions regarding the Elections Process. /_*Once again, please refer to the attachment for the full details regarding this election.*_/ Transmitted by the BC Secretariat: Benedetta Rossi tobc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-private@icann.org> Copy to: Glen De Saint Gery, GNSO Secretariat, acting as Verifying Voting Officer, and tobcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com> -- 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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ICANN CEO remarks on Strawman
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

This was reported in DomainIncite on 25-Jan-2013 http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake Industry man Chehade admits strawman “mistake”<http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake> Kevin Murphy<http://domainincite.com/about>, January 25, 2013, Domain Policy<http://domainincite.com/category/domain-policy> ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade today admitted that he badly handled recent discussions about improving trademark protections in the new gTLD program, saying he made a “mistake”. The remarks came during his speech at a meeting of registries and registrars in Amsterdam this afternoon. The address, which along with a Q&A lasted an hour, was remarkable for Chehade’s passion and candor, and his apparently conscious decision to portray himself as an industry man<http://domainincite.com/11717-its-official-people-hate-the-domain-name-indu…>. But he arguably risked alienating the parts of the ICANN community that would certainly not define themselves as part of the “industry”, such as the intellectual property community. This was no more evident as when he discussed the controversial trademark protection “strawman” proposals. “We’re moving very fast at ICANN now,” he said. “You almost have no idea how fast we’re moving. We are opening so many new things and fixing so many things, that frankly should have been done for a long time at ICANN, that the speed at which we’re moving is making me, and sometimes my team, make mistakes.” “I made one big mistake in the last few months,” he said. “I didn’t quite fully understand… this concept of ‘trying to take a second bite at the apple’, when I engaged with the Trademark Clearinghouse discussions.” That’s a reference to meetings in Brussels and Los Angeles late last year, convened by Chehade at the request of the Intellectual Property Constituency and Business Constituency. These meetings came up with the strawman proposals<http://domainincite.com/11064-straw-man-proposed-to-settle-trademark-deadlo…>, which would create (arguably) new rights protection mechanisms and bolster others in favor of trademark owners. Registries, registrars and new gTLD applicants complained that the IPC/BC proposals had already been considered multiple times by ICANN and the community and discarded. Apparently Chehade has now come around to their way of thinking, helped in part by Non-Commercial User Constituency member Maria Farrell’s complaint about the strawman process<http://domainincite.com/11294-ombudsman-probing-secretive-trademark-clearin…>. “I frankly didn’t fully understand until I went through the process, and appreciated what people were actually trying to do,” Chehade said. “So, okay, big learning experience for me… I take it, I move on and hopefully I won’t make that mistake again.” What does this mean for the strawman? Well, it’s not looking great. While the proposals are still open for public comment, at some point ICANN is going to have to decide which bits it wants to adopt as “implementation” and which are more suited to policy development. After today’s comments, I’d expect Chehade to be less inclined to push for the former.

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Xavier presenting budget ar Intersessional. full room view.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

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Xavier presenting budget at the intersessional. This is quarter of room.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

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RV: Finance Wiki that Xavier Refered to
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Dear members, Here is a link to the Wiki for the Finance Community Wiki which is being used for the Budget Process and Special requests. It is open to all persons who have registered to use the Wiki. Xavier is currently referring to it, for those of you who are following on the line. https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/Community+Group+Workspace Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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RE: Intersessional today
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Sally and Tarek are just coming in, for those who are interested in joining for the Dialogue on ICANN and IG landscape. There are transcripts, and our BC Secretariat has just posted all of the transcripts from the BC and CSG discussions.

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Transcripts & MP3 Recordings - BC & CSG Meetings 1/28 and 1/29
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find attached the transcripts and the MP3 links below from the following meetings which took place in LA this week: * BC Dialogue with ICANN Senior Staff 1/28 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/e5tvvax4tq5275q89f80.mp3 * BC Closed Session 1/28 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/ldg4s9f5ikixolpws0py.mp3 * CSG Roundtable with ICANN CEO 1/29 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/2zvhtsz0pnq70r2vomc3.mp3 * CSG Closed Session 1/29 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/eo8xz018zepig6rwjzrl.mp3 These transcripts & recordings are also posted on the BC wiki on the conference call & meeting information page: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=31162833 For additional information regarding the Non-Contracted Party House Intersessional meeting and for other transcripts & documents, please visit the dedicated NCPH Intersessional Wiki Page which is updated as transcripts & materials become available from the different sessions: https://community.icann.org/display/ncph/InterSessional+-+January+2013 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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Slides from yesterday's BC Meeting with Rob Hoggarth
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

Dear BC Members, Following yesterday's BC Meeting Segment in LA with Robert Hoggarth, please find attached the slides titled "Developing a Framework for SO/AC Reviews." The deck represents the information and materials that were shared with community leaders in Toronto. Also, here is the link address for the community web site that Rob referenced in his remarks - https://community.icann.org/display/GNSO/GNSO+Review+Plan+Framework . Rob mentioned that BC comments on this matter would be most welcome. 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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FADI CHEHADE address the CSG including Business Constituency leaders at ICANN HQ in POSTEL A room. Tue 29th January.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

FADI CHEHADE address the CSG including Business Constituency leaders at ICANN HQ in POSTEL A room. Tue 29th January. Good morning to your last visit to ICANN HQ as there soon to be three HQ I spoke last week at Davos and told them about ICAAN. AT the ITU meeting in Dubai where I was and so was and my good friend Marilyn the ITU chairman asked for a raise of hands and we were within a whisper of the end of ICANN ....if so I would not be here today, I would be with a lot of international lawyers. There was a remarkable article in the Economist 5 days ago. I use the business constituency graph. We have mis handled our meeting arrangements in Africa. Profile on DNS industry now does not look good Echo did survey on how the DNS industry is perceived. It is 4x down We commissioned a survey on how analysts see us. Forrester, Gartner or IDC. We found that non of them follow our sector. They leave it to a few fringe people. If you talk to people in financial sector they do not care about our sector and it is not sexy and left to some kids in the basement. We have a unique opportunity to raise the profile of our sector. ICANNs pin hole or weak point is that we do not have a structure to balance I held here a CEO round table on Jan 17, 10 CEO of leading registrars came here for the first time. 4 feb we meet registry CEOs. Bad actors are written about, good actors are not., How de we know the difference. We create a seal for the industry, a DNS industry conference, a Registrant bill of rights, We now have a new internal project management system with 509 projects went live last friday. When it is cleaned up in 3 months time I will expose it to you. We do not have a middle management team, we have good people but no management structure. We need to change the culture, be less defensive and more embracing. People work harder than any company or start up I have seen. I spend more time telling people to slow down and take a rest rather than work harder. Finally a comment on Amsterdam. Let me clarify reports of what I said about the TMCH. I am new to this and ave a lot to learn, what I explained was that what I thought was an issue, and it still is an issue. I went about to solve it. I did misunderstand the process. I am with ombudsman this afternoon for two hours over it. We have issues and they have to be solved. In case you are wondering. I am loving this job, it is the toughest I have ever done. I am staying. Gartner asked, what is the sector" I have a good relation with Dr Toure I had dinner with he and his wife the other evening. We are we will have a series of event MIG WORKS Multi Internet Governance First in middle east on 5th march in Dubia and second in Africa. then 4 in Africa, a caravan show, I will visit all major cities arount the world, hiring a new VP of Asia. Q. Policy vs Implementation. Outcome of TMCH activities. frankly there is not clarity on this matter. We were pointing at an apple and one person said it was an orange and another a peach. I asked David Steen. Referring to discussion paper sent out by David Olive. I think the best and smartest people on the planet to solve this are here. We do not have mechanisms to get this done, It was pointed out that the paper was not actually up for public comment. I think we might make this a public comment. Lets make Beijing a serious debate on this. Q. Challenges in building consensus as the community gets larger? If we do not figure out how we are going to listen to the new community. When our engagement programme starts to work. We are going to see a sea change in the conditions. A year from today we will meet again and it is going to be a different community. If this happens today it will crumble. I have build many companies. If somebody calls ICANN who do they call? They call Fadi or the call Chris or Steve and he calls so and so. We will have 0800 ICANN HELP and a CMS ot log the calls. I made a comment in Amstadam that I would want to delay the gTLD launch by a year, I wanted to say five years. They were standing on the tables. At IBM we said three years for any project and were always ahead of time. Do I do this? Why do I not have a choise? If we do it properly it will be better for the community. My 87 year old mother has an ipad in arabic but can not write dot com. I am putting tools people and processs which was not there three months ago. There was a lot of perople with good will who would take you call. Consensus. In our home my two boys have left home, so it is easy to reach consensus at the dinner table. Consuensus is the rule. One of the reasone I wake up every day after four haous sleep. I beleave we can show the world about consensus. How are we going to govern this. The world is watching us. Country after country. I spoke to the CEO of Akamai he said Oh my god, this is too important you must come to meet the chair ASAP. Viviane Reding and Nellie Crus said in Davos we are coming to the painful conclusion that the regualtion can not keep up with the speed of the internet. The right people to solve this issue are in the room. You all care and are thought full peole. A round tabel with cc in London is set for March 13th. Invite business and have round table with them on the next day. Chris Mondini will be contact. There are interesting predections of the size of the DNS sector. We had meeting but not not follow up. Now we have a system, people come and go away to the next meeting. Discuss with Sally. let me explain her world. Engagement. Where does it come from. Tarik Camel and new person Polomy Sirus is the industrry contracted parties. David Olive's new roll is head of engagement for So&AC Direct all engagement requests via David Olive. The above are fast written notes taken by Chris Chaplow for quick publication to BC members of the presentation by ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé at the CSG intersesional meeting at ICANN HQ on 29 January 2013 Please cross check against transcript for accuracy. Sent from my iPad

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RE: [bc-gnso] Fadi speaking to CSG at intersessional
by Jimson Olufuye Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

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Fadi speaking to CSG at intersessional
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

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Board Action plan on WHOIS Review Team Recommendations
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

Margie Milam was just talking to us about the Board resolution taking action on the WHOIS review team recommendations. Here's the resolution, adopted Nov-2012: (link<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm>) And here's the Action Plan (link<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/briefing-materials-1-08nov12…>) -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Something we might discuss with David Olive
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Our current speaker, David Olive, authored a recent paper on Implementation vs Policy. (link<http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/pdfrWzchoAdfH.pdf>) This could be relevant given Fadi's recent statement that the Strawman was a mistake in terms of process. --Steve Here is the email cover from David: Dear GNSO Council Members: As mentioned previously, I would like to share with you a staff paper concerning the topic of policy vs. implementation which outlines a draft framework for community discussion. In addition, the paper aims to identifya number of principles, questions as well as possible improvements that will hopefully facilitate further consideration of this issue. In addition to sharing this with you, we are also planning to circulate this to the other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees for their consideration. Further to any steps the GNSO may want to take in relation to this issue, our idea would be to solicit volunteers from the different SO/ACs to set up a small organizing committee to plan a session in Beijing on this topic so further consideration can be given to possible next steps and/or recommendations. If you have any comments and/or questions, please feel free to share those with the list. This topic is also expected to be on the agenda for the nextGNSO Council meeting. Best regards, David -- David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 1101 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 930 Washington, D.C. 20005 Office: 202.570.7126 Mobile: 202.341.3611

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BC Members dialog with ICANN staff at ICANN offices
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

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ICANN reviews
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Marilyn just mentioned that Rob Hoggarth will talk with us today about GNSO Review. Here's where the ICANN Bylaws call for these periodic reviews: Section 4. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ICANN STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS 1. The Board shall cause a periodic review of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee by an entity or entities independent of the organization under review. The goal of the review, to be undertaken pursuant to such criteria and standards as the Board shall direct, shall be to determine (i) whether that organization has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, and (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness. These periodic reviews shall be conducted no less frequently than every five years, based on feasibility as determined by the Board. Each five-year cycle will be computed from the moment of the reception by the Board of the final report of the relevant review Working Group. The results of such reviews shall be posted on the Website for public review and comment, and shall be considered by the Board no later than the second scheduled meeting of the Board after such results have been posted for 30 days. The consideration by the Board includes the ability to revise the structure or operation of the parts of ICANN being reviewed by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board. -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Let's do a discussion call w BC NC reps, past and present to carry forward. Bene, please do a doodle for this for Feb 2-25. ITU WTPF has a few of us consumed for some days, but this has some flexibility in "days". Our priority is all former BC-ers re NC. Marilyn Cade BC Chair Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Caroline Greer <greer(a)etno.be> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:30:32 To: <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com>; <owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org>; <randruff(a)rnapartners.com>; <john(a)crediblecontext.com>; <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card The NomComs in which I participated used a headhunter, the same one for two years. It was useful enough for initial filtering purposes but the first year in particular was challenging, as the ICANN community was completely new to the company. And its so unique, as we know! It takes a lot of coaching and guidance from the NomCom but the idea should not be dismissed, in my opinion, particularly if the headhunter has a chance to grow in experience over time. Kind regards Caroline Greer Regulatory Affairs Manager ETNO +32 476 994849 -----Original Message----- From: "Marilyn Cade " <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com> Sender: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:59:27 To: ron Andruff<randruff(a)rnapartners.com>; John Berard Berard<john(a)crediblecontext.com>; Bc GNSO list<bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: Waudo Siganga<emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card When we have tried this (as the NC I was on did), we found that it was confusing to Senior executives that they were going through this layered and generalistic approach. The head hunter turned up people who didn't know ICANN and wanted to be on paid boards, Years have passed, and there is improvement in approach as well as more understanding about ICANN. Others on more recent NCs will have better insights, like Sarah and Waudo, Phil Lodico...... It is worth a discussion, I think. The geographical diversity issue and gender issues should also be addressed in our thoughts about good candidates. Keeping in mind that the NC also has important appointments in Councils and ALAC, as well. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Ron Andruff <randruff(a)rnapartners.com> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:40:52 To: <john(a)crediblecontext.com>; <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Thanks for bringing your insight to this matter, John. It's good to hear the historical context around the Nom Comm considering appointing the NCAs to houses rather than having council wrestle with it. Waudo and I are grateful for this input and solicit other member's suggestions/recommendations as well. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com> ---------------- From: john(a)crediblecontext.com [mailto:john@crediblecontext.com] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:21 PM To: Ron Andruff; 'Bc GNSO list ' Cc: 'waudo siganga' Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Ron, Thanks for this. Very helpful, item number 2 in particular as the Council got itself tied into a knot on this point last year. I was intrigued by the notion of using a headhunter, too. It will, of course, cost money, but if ICANN is to bust out of its narrower history of choice, invitation and selection, it might just do the trick. I wonder, though, if an interim step might be considered. There are a (growing) number of companies and organizations that participate in ICANN right now. These entities have two perquisites. One, they are familiar with ICANN. Two, they have their own boards comprised of outside directors. I wonder if there is a way to partner with this group to recruit senior level executives from that pool of talent? It would be cool to tap into the executive reach of companies like AT&T or organizations like the United Way. Too crazy? Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card From: "Ron Andruff" <randruff(a)rnapartners.com <mailto:randruff@rnapartners.com> > Date: Thu, January 24, 2013 12:04 pm To: "'Bc GNSO list '" <bc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> > Cc: "'waudo siganga'" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com <mailto:emailsignet@mailcan.com> > Dear all, On behalf of Waudo Segunga and I, please find the Nom Comm report card on what was accomplished at our meeting this past Monday (Jan. 21st). The Committee is working through the various channels of activity to meet our mandate, as well as raising awareness of the opportunities to serve ICANN in key leadership roles <http://nomcom.icann.org/> . Waudo and I would welcome BC members giving thought to whom they know that would be a good candidate. You can do this direct to either of us, or using the simple online recommendation process <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest>. Thank you for taking a few minutes to consider good people that you would enjoy working with and bringing them forward to our attention. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com>

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Weekend Reading
by Phil Corwin Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 26, 2013

http://domainincite.com/11710-chehade-honestly-if-it-was-up-to-me-i-would-d… http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/cell "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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Call for Volunteers: Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group Members - Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 26, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find below an ICANN announcement regarding the call for volunteers for PDP Working Group members for IRTP part D. Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org *http://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25jan13-en.htm* *Call for Volunteers: Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group Members - Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D* ** *In Brief * The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a Working Group that will address issues related to the transfer of domain names between registrars. After investigating and considering specific issues (detailed below), the Working Group is expected to recommend how to handle these issues, which could include proposals for changes to the existing Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy <http://archive.icann.org/en/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm> (a consensus policy adopted in 2004). ** ** *What This Group Will Do * The initial tasks of the group will be to consider the following six questions[1] <#_ftn1> and make relevant recommendations to the GNSO Council: a)Whether reporting requirements for registries and dispute providers should be  developed, in order to make precedent and trend information available to the  community and allow reference to past cases in dispute submissions; b)Whether additional provisions should be included in the TDRP (Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy) on how to handle disputes when multiple transfers have  occurred; c)Whether dispute options for registrants should be developed and implemented as part of the policy (registrants currently depend on registrars to initiate a dispute on  their behalf); d)Whether requirements or best practices should be put into place for registrars to make information on transfer dispute resolution options available to registrants; e)Whether existing penalties for policy violations are sufficient or if additional provisions/penalties for specific violations should be added into the policy; f)Whether the universal adoption and implementation of EPP AuthInfo codes has eliminated the need of FOAs. ** *How This Group Will Work * ICANN Working Groups use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this WG will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The mailing list for the IRTP Part D WG will be archived publicly. Working Group members are expected to submit Statements of Interest (SOI). The group will collaborate using a public workspace. The Working Group is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines <../../Library/Caches/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/Outlook%20Temp/gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf>. ** *How to Join * The Council invites interested parties to provide names of expected participants who can then be added to the WG mailing list. The GNSO Council may also invite stakeholders and experts to join. Participants in the Working Group that addressed IRTP Part C are especially encouraged to apply. Community members who wish to be invited to join the group should contact the GNSO secretariat <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org?subject=Application%20to%20Join%20IRTP%20Part%20C%20Working%20Group> (gnso.secretariat(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org>). This WG is already forming; please apply promptly. *Background * The Inter‐Registrar Transfer Policy <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/transfers/policy-01jun12.htm> (IRTP) is a consensus policy adopted in 2004 to provide a straightforward procedure for domain name holders to transfer domain names between registrars. An overall review of this policy identified areas that require clarification or improvement. At its meeting on 17 January 2013, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council passed a resolution chartering a Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG) to address the topic of Inter-Registrar Transfer Policies (IRTP) Part D. Because the initial review identified a wide range of issues related to transferring domain names, the issues have been categorized into subsets. This Working Group will tackle the issues referred to as “Part D”. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] <#_ftnref1>See the final Issue Report on the IRTP Part D <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/issue-report-irtp-d-08jan13-en.pdf> for further details on each of these issues.

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Materials for upcoming meetings in LA - Agenda BC Meeting Monday Jan. 28 & Intersessional Meeting Jan. 29 - 30
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 26, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find attached relevant materials for the upcoming meetings taking place in LA next week. The BC is hosting a meeting on Monday, Jan. 28th, 2013 which is a working session for the ExComm. Please find the agenda for the meeting attached. The room ICANN provided for Monday's meeting, has _6 additional seats for__BC members_, but we also have provided remote participation for all members to join on the phone. We regret that the ICANN facilities are limited, but dial in and transcripts will support all BC members joining the preparatory Meeting Monday. If you are local to California and can take one of the 6 seats on Monday, please let the me, BC Secretariat, know by email as soon as possible. Please also find attached the agenda for the Intersessional meeting on 1/29 and 1/30 attached. The number of attendees for these meetings have been limited by ICANN, and it is therefore not possible to volunteer to join in person unfortunately. All meetings will however be accessible via remote participation. Please let me, BC Secretariat, know which sessions you are interested in joining and participating in during the two days. The BC Chair has asked that we make every effort to have BC members recognized during the sessions, so please RSVP back to me with the sessions you are interested in joining to ensure you are recognized by the Chair and Officers present on site. Dial in details for all sessions will be sent to BC members shortly. Please let me know if you have any questions, 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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Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 25, 2013

Jan. 25, 2013

When we have tried this (as the NC I was on did), we found that it was confusing to Senior executives that they were going through this layered and generalistic approach. The head hunter turned up people who didn't know ICANN and wanted to be on paid boards, Years have passed, and there is improvement in approach as well as more understanding about ICANN. Others on more recent NCs will have better insights, like Sarah and Waudo, Phil Lodico...... It is worth a discussion, I think. The geographical diversity issue and gender issues should also be addressed in our thoughts about good candidates. Keeping in mind that the NC also has important appointments in Councils and ALAC, as well. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Ron Andruff <randruff(a)rnapartners.com> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:40:52 To: <john(a)crediblecontext.com>; <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Thanks for bringing your insight to this matter, John. It's good to hear the historical context around the Nom Comm considering appointing the NCAs to houses rather than having council wrestle with it. Waudo and I are grateful for this input and solicit other member's suggestions/recommendations as well. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com> ---------------- From: john(a)crediblecontext.com [mailto:john@crediblecontext.com] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:21 PM To: Ron Andruff; 'Bc GNSO list ' Cc: 'waudo siganga' Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Ron, Thanks for this. Very helpful, item number 2 in particular as the Council got itself tied into a knot on this point last year. I was intrigued by the notion of using a headhunter, too. It will, of course, cost money, but if ICANN is to bust out of its narrower history of choice, invitation and selection, it might just do the trick. I wonder, though, if an interim step might be considered. There are a (growing) number of companies and organizations that participate in ICANN right now. These entities have two perquisites. One, they are familiar with ICANN. Two, they have their own boards comprised of outside directors. I wonder if there is a way to partner with this group to recruit senior level executives from that pool of talent? It would be cool to tap into the executive reach of companies like AT&T or organizations like the United Way. Too crazy? Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card From: "Ron Andruff" <randruff(a)rnapartners.com <mailto:randruff@rnapartners.com> > Date: Thu, January 24, 2013 12:04 pm To: "'Bc GNSO list '" <bc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> > Cc: "'waudo siganga'" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com <mailto:emailsignet@mailcan.com> > Dear all, On behalf of Waudo Segunga and I, please find the Nom Comm report card on what was accomplished at our meeting this past Monday (Jan. 21st). The Committee is working through the various channels of activity to meet our mandate, as well as raising awareness of the opportunities to serve ICANN in key leadership roles <http://nomcom.icann.org/> . Waudo and I would welcome BC members giving thought to whom they know that would be a good candidate. You can do this direct to either of us, or using the simple online recommendation process <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest>. Thank you for taking a few minutes to consider good people that you would enjoy working with and bringing them forward to our attention. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com>

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RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card
by john＠crediblecontext.com Jan. 24, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

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Nom Comm Meeting Report Card
by Ron Andruff Jan. 24, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Dear all, On behalf of Waudo Segunga and I, please find the Nom Comm report card on what was accomplished at our meeting this past Monday (Jan. 21st). The Committee is working through the various channels of activity to meet our mandate, as well as raising awareness of the opportunities to serve ICANN in key leadership <http://nomcom.icann.org/> roles. Waudo and I would welcome BC members giving thought to whom they know that would be a good candidate. You can do this direct to either of us, or using the simple online recommendation process <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest>. Thank you for taking a few minutes to consider good people that you would enjoy working with and bringing them forward to our attention. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com>

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Feb. 5th Joint Hearing on Internet Regulation
by Phil Corwin Jan. 24, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

FYI--- http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/278969-overnight-tech-t… Joint hearing planned on International Internet regulation: Two House subcommittees will hold a joint hearing<http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/278797-joint-hearing-pl…> next month to examine international efforts to regulate the Internet. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), chairman of the House subcommittee on Communications and Technology, told reporters on Wednesday that his panel will hold the hearing on Feb. 5 with the House Foreign Affairs Committee's subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/cell "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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Trademark Clearinghouse fee structure
by john＠crediblecontext.com Jan. 23, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

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