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Re: [bc-gnso] RE-SEND: For discussion and review: proposed BC list of implementation improvements for new gTLD program
by Marilyn Cade Feb. 3, 2012

Feb. 3, 2012

Thanks, Steve. As Chair, I want to note that although numerous discussions took place on the BC lists, since some members raised concerns, and others expressed support, the ExComm , after discussion, supported a new and focused opportunity of 14 days for members to discuss, debate, and identify support and non support for additions to the list of Improvements to the new gTLD program. But time is limited to be prepared for discussions w GAC and ICANN for Costa Rica. This discussion is a priority. The BC letter to the Board made it clear that the BC supports ICANN, did not ask for a delay, but noted the need for focused improvements, which can occur before names go live into the "Root". Improvements may include additional suggestions from members. If so, please add those to the list. For instance, a member recently asked me if the BC can weigh in again about mechanisms within the Guidebook that specifically affect a brand holder as a registry. I want to thank our Vice Chair of Policy Coordination,other members of the Excomm, members who expressed views of any kind, and urge members to use the mechanism provided, via this process -- e.g. If you have changes, or comments, please use the format that this process provides. Those will be aggregated and analyzed, and summarized for BC members, following the timeline Steve has laid out. Marilyn Cade Chair Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 02:55:18 To: <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: [bc-gnso] RE-SEND: For discussion and review: proposed BC list of implementation improvements for new gTLD program (Sorry, I sent the previous note before it was complete) -- BC members, We've discussed this list of implementation improvements for several weeks. And we want BC members to have a full 14 days to review and approve the final list before we deliver to ICANN Board and management ahead of the Costa Rica meeting. So please review the attached list, which includes two sections: Section 1: Existing BC positions that are re-stated as implementation changes. For these items, please indicate any comments or suggestions regarding continued BC advocacy. Section 2: Recommendations that are not directly take from established BC positions. Please indicate whether you Support or Oppose these implementation changes. You may also offer any relevant comments. If, by 16-Feb-2012, more than 10% of paid BC members indicate they do not support any of the Section 2 items, we will conduct voting on those items. That voting would be managed by the newly-elected BC officers -- after they take office on 17-Feb-2012. Thanks for reviewing these items. I'm available if you have questions about substance or process. -- Steve DelBianco BC vice chair for policy coordination +1.202.420.7482

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For discussion and review: proposed BC list of implementation improvements for new gTLD program
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 3, 2012

Feb. 3, 2012

BC members, We've discussed this list of implementation improvements for several weeks. And we want BC members to have a full 14 days to review and approve the final list before we deliver to ICANN Board and management ahead of the Costa Rica meeting. So please review the attached list, which includes two sections: Section 1: Existing BC positions that are re-stated, with background from supporting BC positions . For these items. Please indicate any comments or suggestions regarding BC advocacy of these items. section on We explain that voting would be held if at least 10% of paid members object to the draft. That voting would be managed by the newly-elected officers after they take office Feb 17. Assuming a 5-day voting period, we can have an approved letter by Feb 24, two weeks before Costa Rica meeting. -- Steve DelBianco BC vice chair for policy coordination +1.202.420.7482

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UPDATE from calls with community regarding GNSO Budget:
by Chris Chaplow Feb. 1, 2012

Feb. 1, 2012

UPDATE from calls with community regarding GNSO Budget: Over the two days, Officers Ron Andruff, Chris Chaplow, and Marilyn Cade joined the two calls. Neither call was well attended, with probably less than 8-9 participants per call. However, separate calls were scheduled with SOs and ACs.However, we have received confirmation that Janice Lange is gathering all the community input as well as the action items and these will be posted with all public comments on the ICANN website. In the meantime, the recordings and the transcripts of the GNSO Budget consultations on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 January are posted on page http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/ (the record for 26 January is complete) 26 January FY 13 Budget Framework Webinar 20:00 UTC <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/p4qw770idhn/> Adobe Connect Recording <http://audio.icann.org/gnso/fy13-budget-framework-webinar-20120126-en.mp3> Mp3 * Chat Transcript <http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/chat-transcript-fy13-budget-framework-webina r-26jan12-en.pdf> * Presentation <http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/presentation-framework-fy13-ops-plan-b udget-17jan12-en.pdf> * Transcript <http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/transcript-fy13-budget-26jan12-en.pdf> 27 January FY 13 Budget Framework Webinar 14:00 UTC <http://audio.icann.org/gnso/fy13-budget-framework-webinar-20120127-en.mp3> Mp3 (will be completed later today) * <http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/chat-transcript-fy13-budget-27jan12-en.pdf> Chat Transcript During the call, Ken Stubbs and Marilyn Cade asked ICANN about how they are addressing the possibility of impact on ICANN's not for profit status. That question is resulting in a further discussion with ICANN and any outcomes of those discussions will be posted to the BC.

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BC Pre Council Members Call - Wednesday 8th of February @ 11am EST (4pm UTC)
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 1, 2012

Feb. 1, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please save the date for the upcoming BC members call (pre Council) scheduled for next week on *Wednesday 8th of February at 11am EST (4pm UTC)*. Agenda and dial in details to follow. Please find attached the BC Call Schedule for 2012 (until June 2012) which also includes the GNSO Council Calls. Please let me know if you require a dial out for next week's call. 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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Updated BC Call Schedule - fixed error regarding upcoming members call
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 1, 2012

Feb. 1, 2012

Dear Members, Please find attached the BC Call Schedule for 2012. There was a mistake regarding the upcoming BC members call, which I fixed in this one. I will circulate the dial in details and agenda as soon as I have them. 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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Costa Rica Meeting - planning a social event with the Board & business community: RESPONSE REQUIRED
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Dear BC Members, The Chair is negotiating whether we could have a social event with the Board & the local business community in Costa Rica. A head count from business is required today. Other information will be requested at a later date including arrival/departure dates, hotel name, contact details in Costa Rica, but for now can you please let me know if you are planning on attending the meeting. The social event is currently being scheduled for either the Sunday, Monday or Tuesday evening. All of these dates are tentative, but this information will help develop the interest of the Board and local business community in Costa Rica, so please try to send me an RSVP asap so the Chair can proceed with the necessary arrangements. 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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Latest draft advice on Consumer Metrics for gTLD expansion
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

As I've mentioned on recent BC member calls, John Berard and I are on a Working Group looking at definitions and metrics for Consumer Trust, Choice, and Competition in the gTLD expansion. I've just circulated the third draft of "Advice" to the board on the definitions and measures. (attached) After the WG finishes its edits, this draft advice will be posted for public comment. We will conduct a public work session in Costa Rica as well. Then a final version will go to GNSO, ccNSO, ALAC, and GAC for them to amend / send to the Board. BC member comments welcome. It's clear that we need a careful review of all Measures in here. If possible, indicate your comments and edits about Measures and 3-year targets within the respective table row. -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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.CAT WHOIS Proposed Changes - call for public comments
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 24, 2012

Jan. 24, 2012

Elisa Cooper, the BC WHOIS Rapporteur, or Steve DelBianco, V.Chair, Policy Coordination, may offer additional comments.The Chair's purpose is to forward to all BC members. Like all members, I look to our Rapporteur for WHOIS, supported by our Vice Chair, Policy Coordination, to advise. However, for any new members, WHOIS is a key priority for BC. Marilyn Cade, BC Chair http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20jan12-en.htm.CAT WHOIS Proposed Changes Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 20 January2012 Categories/Tags: Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): ICANN is opening today the public comment period for the Fundacio puntCAT's, request to change its Whois according to EU data protection legislation. The public comment period will be closed on 3 March 2012.The .cat registry, submitted a Registry Service Evaluation Process (RSEP) on August 2011.At this time, ICANN has conducted a preliminary review in accordance with the Registry Services Evaluation Policy and process set forth at http://www.icann.org/registries/rsep/rsep.html. ICANN's preliminary review (based on the information provided) did not identify any significant competition, security, or stability issues. The implementation of the request requires an amendment to the .cat Registry Agreement signed 23 September 2005. This public forum requests comments regarding the proposed amendment.Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/cat-whois-changes-18jan12-en.htm

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Announcement from the Secretariat: Webinar with CFO Xavier Calvez on Thursday & Friday - please rsvp to GNSO Secretariat
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 24, 2012

Jan. 24, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please see below an announcement from the GNSO Secretariat regarding a webinar scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO, and his team to discuss the Framework for the FY13 Operating Plan and Budget. Please follow the instructions in the email below and rsvp to the gnso secretariat email address if you plan on attending the webinar. Thank you, Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat ________________________________________________________________________________________ A webinar with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the Framework for the FY13 Operating Plan and Budget /17 / is scheduled on: THURSDAY, 26 January 2012 at 20:00 UTC 12:00 noon PST; 15:00 EST; 21:00 CET 07:00 Melbourne 09:00 Auckland Friday 27 January 2012 For other places click on the link http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Budget+Webinar&iso… <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Budget+Webinar&iso…> and FRIDAY, 27 January 2012 at 14:00 UTC 06:00 PST: 09:00 EST; 15:00 CET; 22:00 Beijing: 23:00 Tokyo For other places click on the link: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Budget+Webinar+&is… <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Budget+Webinar+&is…> Please choose your date! The Webinar will the same on both days. This webinar will be held in English only. An Adobe Connect Room will be available and the link will be sent with the reminder For more information about the FY13 Framework, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/planning/ops-budget-framework-fy2013-en.pdf * It is important to inform us which day you would like to attend so please RSVP to gnso-secs(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> * *If you require a dial-out please contact the GNSO Secretariat at:* *gnso-secs(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>* -- 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 Policy Update: Volume 12, Issue 1 - January 2012
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 23, 2012

Jan. 23, 2012

Dear Members, Please find attached ICANN's Policy Update: Volume 12, Issue 1 - January 2012, for informational purposes. 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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