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Re: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague
by Marilyn Cade June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

After seeing the notice by so many members ( as well as one to me) I spoke to Nick Tomaso, Meetings Director. They had no notice. Taking note that ICANN signs contracts w hotels, and pays meeting staff to manage interactions, I said that ICANN has responsibility to investigate. The secretariat of BC will send a survey to all BC members registered for Prague. If you paid by AMEX, you have corp Conciege to appeal to. Some have Hilton Honors membership. However, I would ask, that even if you resolve for yourself, you fill in the Secretariat spreadsheet w information. When you booked. If you used ICANN website link, how many nights, when notified, what hotel moved to. I am inviting chairs of other Constituencies to share information. As well as GAC. If this kind of "walking of guests" can happen at a major chain, ICANN has a poor contract. If there are some kind of circumstances of necessity, ICANN shld advise community. This is more than an inconvenience for us as active participants. It bodes ill for ICANN competency. I am assuming the COO who should be accountable for smooth running of such details, understands this kind of issue negatively impacts ICANN and its image. I am assured by Nick Tomaso that the meeting staff are addressing in a call tomorrow am w Hilton Prague. I will ask for public notice by COO on web site, and ask that the COO manage this with full disclosure and information to affected registrants. Other suggestions are welcomed. Marilyn Cade, BC Chair Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Falvey <sarahfalvey(a)google.com> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:40:07 To: <james.f.baskin(a)verizon.com> Cc: <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague I got the same email as well. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Baskin, James F (Jim) <james.f.baskin(a)verizon.com <mailto:james.f.baskin@verizon.com> > wrote: Has anyone else been informed that due to reservation system problems you have been moved to another hotel? From: Olga Vanova [mailto:Olga.Vanova@hilton.com <mailto:Olga.Vanova@hilton.com> ] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 3:19 PM To: Olga Vanova Subject: Reservation change Dear valuable guest, Please be advised that due to the unexpected circumstances with the reservation system we are forced to move your reservation in Hilton Prague for whole period to hotel Andels. We were able to secure the hotel in the same category with complimentary upgrade to Executive floor but with lower rate of 3.338 CZK including breakfast, including 14% VAT. The payment will be done in the hotel upon departure, your reservation is guaranteed for late arrival by your credit card and the same cancellation policy is applied. . Please see hotel web link: http://www.vi-hotels.com/andels-prague/. Let me share with you that there are prepared upon your arrival following amenities: . welcome drink . coffee and tea making facilities . complimentary breakfast served in the room . entrance to gym, sauna & steam bath . 1 DVD rental free per day . bottle of Becherovka (0.1 l) . turn-down service . bathrobe and slippers . 2 bottles of mineral water . Free entrance to hotel fitness till 31.12.2012 I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please let me know if I can somehow assist you. OLGA VANOVA I Conference & Events Executive HILTON PRAGUE t: +420 224 842 937 <tel:%2B420%20224%20842%20937> I f: +420 224 842 366 <tel:%2B420%20224%20842%20366> Pobrežní 1 I 186 00 Prague 8 I Czech Republic prague.hilton.com <http://prague.hilton.com> I facebook.com/Hilton.Prague <http://facebook.com/Hilton.Prague> I twitter.com/HiltonPrague <http://twitter.com/HiltonPrague> Description: Description: cid:C49B5321-C725-4FA6-BEB5-294AAFB19280 <http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/czech-republic/hilton-prague-hotel-PRGHITW…> <http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Specials/Summer_Terrace_Cloud9_2012.pdf> <http://www.hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Others/Culinary_calendar_June_July_A…> <http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/dining/Culinaryevents_March/HP_3_4_5_en_…> ---------------- This transmission is not a digital or electronic signature and cannot be used to form, document, or authenticate a contract. Hilton and its affiliates accept no liability arising in connection with this transmission.Copyright 2012 Hilton Worldwide Proprietary and Confidential -- Sarah Falvey | Senior Policy Analyst | sarahfalvey(a)google.com <mailto:sarahfalvey@google.com> | 202-346-1230

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Booking confirmation
by Angie Graves June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

Please see the email below I received a few minutes re: Hilton Prague reservation. Angie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Olga Vanova <Olga.Vanova(a)hilton.com> Date: Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 2:27 PM Subject: Booking confirmation To: Olga Vanova <Olga.Vanova(a)hilton.com> Dear Valuable guest,**** ** ** We would like to apologize for our previous email regarding you reservation and any inconvenience it might have caused. We have resolved the problem with our reservation system and are happy to inform you that your reservation remains unchanged.**** ** ** We wish you a safe journey to Prague and are looking forward to welcoming you in Hilton Prague.**** ** ** Kind Regards,**** ** ** ** ** *OLGA VANOVA* I Conference & Events Executive**** **** HILTON PRAGUE**** t: +420 224 842 937 I f: +420 224 842 366 **** Pobřežní 1 I 186 00 Prague 8 I Czech Republic**** prague.hilton.com I facebook.com/Hilton.Prague I twitter.com/HiltonPrague **** ** ** ** ** ** ** [image: Description: Description: cid:C49B5321-C725-4FA6-BEB5-294AAFB19280]* *** ** ** *[image: Description: Description: email gre]*<http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/czech-republic/hilton-prague-hotel-PRGHITW…> **** ** ** [image: Description: Description: email ter]<http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Specials/Summer_Terrace_Cloud9_2012.pdf> [image: Description: Description: Picture2]<http://www.hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Others/Culinary_calendar_June_July_A…> **** ** ** ** ** [image: Description: Description: culi ev HP]<http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/dining/Culinaryevents_March/HP_3_4_5_en_…> **** ** ** ** ** ------------------------------ This transmission is not a digital or electronic signature and cannot be used to form, document, or authenticate a contract. Hilton and its affiliates accept no liability arising in connection with this transmission.Copyright 2012 Hilton Worldwide Proprietary and Confidential

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Internet Governance - of relevance to BC members
by Marilyn Cade June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

About Contact Home "Working to Assure Informed Decision-Making" Events Conference Caucus Members Advisory Committee YouTube Channel iTunes Store / MP3s Legislation Tracking Press Center Wireless/Mobile Constituent Education Speakers Series Biographies Briefing Books Statistics and Data International Dialogue NetCaucusAC NetCaucusAC NetCaucusAC Major ISPs, equip. manufacturers & web companies enabling #IPv6 today: 340 trillion, trillion, trillion new addresses: onforb.es/LUbfU8 59 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC Should the @UN Govern the #Internet?: Briefing w/@NTIAgov,@StateDept,@FCC,@internetsociety- June 5, 2012 - INFO/RSVP: bit.ly/Kb0koI about 1 hour ago · reply · retweet · favorite EIFonline Have a look back at how #technology has changed in the 60 years since the Queen's Coronation: telegraph.co.uk/technology/pic… #DiamondJubilee 5 hours ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC .@netflix #iPhone #iPad #app update allows users to select #WiFi-only, block #3G/#4G #data connection: bit.ly/Kf2YMe #mobile #usage 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC .@ETSI_STANDARDS decision on nano-SIMs enables thinner and more capable #mobile phones. #NanoSIM is 40% smaller: bit.ly/LewmOt #ETSI 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC Talk tech w/@RepZoeLofgren, founding member of Congressional #Internet #Caucus at #SOTN West: June 11th - Register Now: bit.ly/LlFnVJ 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC When @facebook goes down, the Internet barely blinks (via @gigastacey w/@gigaom): bit.ly/JyHu73 #Facebook #Internet 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC Internet Traffic Report: Get Ready for the Zettabyte (via @nationaljournal): bit.ly/KQZQmP #Internet #data #traffic #mobile 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC .@ATT & @Verizon Update International Data Pricing: #ATT - bit.ly/Kfqitr / #Verizon: bit.ly/Ij55do #mobiile #data #roaming 2 days ago · reply · retweet · favorite NetCaucusAC Use #GooglePlus? 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A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building, B-369 Overview | Register 2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Monday, June 11, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Register 2012 State of the Net West with FTC Commissioner Julie Brill: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Register (Opens Soon) 2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Silicon Valley, CA Overview | Register (Opens Soon) Recent events: 2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Jason Chaffetz: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Video New Internet Privacy Legislation: What the White House, Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission Are Recommending Monday, May 14, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226 Overview | FTC Audio | Panel Audio 2012 State of the Mobile Net Thursday, May 3, 2012 - Reserve Officers Association Overview | Video | Audio 2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Mike Honda: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Audio | Video The White House Proposal For A Framework for Protecting Privacy: A Presentation From Daniel J. Weitzner, Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Internet Policy, The White House Monday, April 2, 2012 - U.S. Capitol Bldg., Room HC-5 Overview | Video | Audio Mobile Phone "Wallets": A Congressional Update On Policies and Practices Needed to Assure a Smooth and Fair Transition to Smartphone Consumer Payments Friday, March 23, 2012 - 12 PM-1:30 PM Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226 Overview | Audio The Proposed European Privacy Directive and What It Means for Internet Privacy: A Presentation From Françoise Le Bail, Director General for Justice in the European Commission Monday, March 19, 2012 - 12 PM-1:00 PM Rayburn House Office Building - Room Room B-339 Overview | Audio 15th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition January 25, 2012 Overview | 2012 Demonstrators 2012 State of the Net Conference January 17-18, 2012 About the Conference | Video | Audio Debating Congressional Anti-Piracy Legislation: What Do PROTECT IP and SOPA Mean For The Internet? November 10, 2011 Overview | Audio Celebrating 15 Years Of The Legislation That Saved the Internet: Section 230 October 19, 2011 Overview & Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Audio | Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Monday, September 19, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congressman Bob Goodlatte: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Cooley LLP - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Audio Transatlantic Roundtable on Privacy and Intellectual Property Thursday, July 14, 2011 Overview | Video Securing the Vast Internet Ecosystem: Incentivizing Non-Critical Infrastructure Systems Monday June 20, 2011 Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Mobile Net May 26, 2011 Overview | Video Congress and Cloud Computing April 11, 2011 Overview Privacy: Do Not Track April 5, 2011 Overview | Audio ICANN and Internet Governance March 21, 2011 Overview | Audio The Internet Needs Universal Service Reform: Can Someone Please Do It! February 23, 2011 Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Net Conference January 18, 2011 About the Conference | Agenda | Video 14th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition January 11, 2011 Overview | Demonstrators The State of Digital Copyrights on the Internet July 28, 2010 Overview | Audio A discussion with Malcolm Harbour, Member of European Parliament July 21, 2010 Overview | Audio Legislating Consumer Privacy Online & Off June 17, 2010 Overview | Audio Federal Communications Oversight and Authority: Who's in Charge? May 11, 2010 Overview | Audio All Prior Events What Role Should the UN Have in Governing the Internet? A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Program begins promptly at 12:00 pm, check-in starts at 11:30 am. (Box lunch will be served) Location: Rayburn House Office Building, B-369 RSVP: rsvp(a)netcaucus.org or via phone to 202-407-8829 (Note: Registration is complimentary.) Panelists Fiona Alexander - Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) [Bio] Richard Beaird - Senior Deputy United States Coordinator, International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State [Bio] Amb. David Gross - Partner, Wiley Rein LLP [Bio] Commissioner Robert McDowell - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [Bio] Shane Tews - Vice President, Verisign & Vice-Chair, Internet Education Foundation [Bio] (Moderator) Sally Wentworth - Senior Manager for Public Policy, Internet Society (ISOC) [Bio] Additional Panelists Will Be Confirmed The Internet has played a historic and integral role as an outlet for free expression and economic growth. A gathering of United Nations (UN) diplomats overseas has recently raised concerns among some about a potential takeover of the Internet by foreign powers, with others claiming such concerns are unfounded. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a branch of the UN whose 193 member states also includes the U.S., is hosting a Working Group meeting on June 20-22, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of the conference is to seek consensus for an updating of the last set of international telecom regulations, also known as ITRs, which were issued in 1988. This panel briefing provides an important opportunity for a timely and informative panel discussion for Congressional Members and Staff about upcoming major developments at the UN/ITU that could significantly affect the governance of the Internet. The Geneva conference is part of a series of meetings to be held in advance of a December conference in Dubai, known as the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). The ramifications of Internet governance are enormous. We have assembled a distinguished panel of experts and government officials to discuss this important and timely issue. This briefing is of interest to policymakers and stakeholders working Internet and international technology policy issues. As the briefing will be held weeks prior to a major ITU council meeting, we strongly encourage your attendance and participation. This widely attended educational briefing is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC), part of a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Congressional staff and members of the press welcome. The ICAC is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. More information on the ICAC is available at www.netcaucus.org. Privacy Policy | Copyright © 1998-2012

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URGENT REMINDER: Prague Meeting Details
by Benedetta Rossi June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

Dear BC Members, In preparation for the upcoming ICANN meeting in Prague, if you haven't already done so can you please provide me with the following information: 1. Arrival/Departure dates 2. Hotel Name 3. Extra guests 4. Contact details whilst traveling Thank you ever so much, -- 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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Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague
by Marilyn Cade June 2, 2012

June 2, 2012

Nick, thanks for the immediate followup to my urgent notification to you that Business participants who used the ICANN link to the Hilton Prague were "walked" beginning Friday, to remote hotels, w/out ICANN notice. We do not expect such actions from venue hotels. As I alerted you and others on staff, at the insistent concerns of affected BC attendees, I appreciate that the Meetings staff - you and others - were responsive to our calls for information. I will advise my members of your commitment to advise me, as chair of one of the constituencies of the assurance to return our reservations on Monday. I cannot assure of confidence in ICANN, as we were not notified by ICANN of change, although we all used the ICANN link to Hotel to book. As you can imagine, and implicated by ecperiences in Dakar, confidence in ICANN is low. However, - I will update daily of ICANN's response and work closely w you, and the most senior staff Rod and Akram. In the meantime, we will gather affected parties, and will continue to advance collaboration w the meeting staff as they restore reservations. I am of course reachable at the usual email and number: marilynscade@ hotmail.com. 1 202 251 6787 Marilyn Cade BC Chair Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague
by Baskin, James F (Jim) June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

Has anyone else been informed that due to reservation system problems you have been moved to another hotel? From: Olga Vanova [mailto:Olga.Vanova@hilton.com] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 3:19 PM To: Olga Vanova Subject: Reservation change Dear valuable guest, Please be advised that due to the unexpected circumstances with the reservation system we are forced to move your reservation in Hilton Prague for whole period to hotel Andels. We were able to secure the hotel in the same category with complimentary upgrade to Executive floor but with lower rate of 3.338 CZK including breakfast, including 14% VAT. The payment will be done in the hotel upon departure, your reservation is guaranteed for late arrival by your credit card and the same cancellation policy is applied. . Please see hotel web link: http://www.vi-hotels.com/andels-prague/. Let me share with you that there are prepared upon your arrival following amenities: * welcome drink * coffee and tea making facilities * complimentary breakfast served in the room * entrance to gym, sauna & steam bath * 1 DVD rental free per day * bottle of Becherovka (0.1 l) * turn-down service * bathrobe and slippers * 2 bottles of mineral water * Free entrance to hotel fitness till 31.12.2012 I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please let me know if I can somehow assist you. OLGA VANOVA I Conference & Events Executive HILTON PRAGUE t: +420 224 842 937 I f: +420 224 842 366 Pobřežní 1 I 186 00 Prague 8 I Czech Republic prague.hilton.com I facebook.com/Hilton.Prague I twitter.com/HiltonPrague [cid:image001.png@01CD402C.7D955610] [cid:image002.jpg@01CD402C.7D955610]<http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/czech-republic/hilton-prague-hotel-PRGHITW…> [cid:image003.jpg@01CD402C.7D955610]<http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Specials/Summer_Terrace_Cloud9_2012.pdf> [cid:image004.jpg@01CD402C.7D955610] <http://www.hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Others/Culinary_calendar_June_July_A…> [cid:image005.jpg@01CD402C.7D955610]<http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/dining/Culinaryevents_March/HP_3_4_5_en_…> ________________________________ This transmission is not a digital or electronic signature and cannot be used to form, document, or authenticate a contract. Hilton and its affiliates accept no liability arising in connection with this transmission.Copyright 2012 Hilton Worldwide Proprietary and Confidential

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Re: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague
by Marilyn Cade June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

Please advise the Secretariat off list if you received this. We will gather information and I will raise w ICANN Chairs list/ CEO/meetings staff. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Phil Corwin <psc(a)vlaw-dc.com> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:14:56 To: <michael(a)palage.com>; <sarahfalvey(a)google.com>; <james.f.baskin(a)verizon.com> Cc: <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague I just received the same e-mail. I made my reservation in March upon my return from San Jose. Absolutely unacceptable. 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 Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 3:52 PM To: 'Sarah Falvey'; 'Baskin, James F (Jim)' Cc: bc-gnso(a)icann.org Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague Yup - the latest technical "glitch" to impact the ICANN community. They fail to mention you are 14 min away from the venue on the other side of town. From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org> [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] <mailto:[mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org]> On Behalf Of Sarah Falvey Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 3:40 PM To: Baskin, James F (Jim) Cc: bc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Involuntary Reservation change by Hilton Prague I got the same email as well. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Baskin, James F (Jim) <james.f.baskin(a)verizon.com <mailto:james.f.baskin@verizon.com> > wrote: Has anyone else been informed that due to reservation system problems you have been moved to another hotel? From: Olga Vanova [mailto:Olga.Vanova@hilton.com <mailto:Olga.Vanova@hilton.com> ] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 3:19 PM To: Olga Vanova Subject: Reservation change Dear valuable guest, Please be advised that due to the unexpected circumstances with the reservation system we are forced to move your reservation in Hilton Prague for whole period to hotel Andels. We were able to secure the hotel in the same category with complimentary upgrade to Executive floor but with lower rate of 3.338 CZK including breakfast, including 14% VAT. The payment will be done in the hotel upon departure, your reservation is guaranteed for late arrival by your credit card and the same cancellation policy is applied. . Please see hotel web link: http://www.vi-hotels.com/andels-prague/. Let me share with you that there are prepared upon your arrival following amenities: . welcome drink . coffee and tea making facilities . complimentary breakfast served in the room . entrance to gym, sauna & steam bath . 1 DVD rental free per day . bottle of Becherovka (0.1 l) . turn-down service . bathrobe and slippers . 2 bottles of mineral water . Free entrance to hotel fitness till 31.12.2012 I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please let me know if I can somehow assist you. OLGA VANOVA I Conference & Events Executive HILTON PRAGUE t: +420 224 842 937 <tel:%2B420%20224%20842%20937> I f: +420 224 842 366 <tel:%2B420%20224%20842%20366> Pobrežní 1 I 186 00 Prague 8 I Czech Republic prague.hilton.com <http://prague.hilton.com> I facebook.com/Hilton.Prague <http://facebook.com/Hilton.Prague> I twitter.com/HiltonPrague <http://twitter.com/HiltonPrague> Description: Description: cid:C49B5321-C725-4FA6-BEB5-294AAFB19280 <http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/czech-republic/hilton-prague-hotel-PRGHITW…> <http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Specials/Summer_Terrace_Cloud9_2012.pdf> <http://www.hiltonprague.com/media/docs/Others/Culinary_calendar_June_July_A…> <http://hiltonprague.com/media/docs/dining/Culinaryevents_March/HP_3_4_5_en_…> ---------------- This transmission is not a digital or electronic signature and cannot be used to form, document, or authenticate a contract. Hilton and its affiliates accept no liability arising in connection with this transmission.Copyright 2012 Hilton Worldwide Proprietary and Confidential -- Sarah Falvey | Senior Policy Analyst | sarahfalvey(a)google.com <mailto:sarahfalvey@google.com> | 202-346-1230 ---------------- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2425/5038 - Release Date: 06/01/12

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Draft GNSO Council Agenda 7 June 2012
by Benedetta Rossi May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below the draft GNSO Council Agenda for the call taking place on June 7th 2012 at 8 pm UTC. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org Dear All, Please find the draft agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting 7 June 2012 which is also posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Agenda+07+June+2012 This agenda was established according to the GNSO Council Operating Procedures approved 22 September 2011 for the GNSO Council and updated. http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-16dec11-en.pdf For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. _Meeting Times 20:00 UTC <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=GNSO+Council+Meeti…>_ http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=GNSO+Council+Meeti… <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=GNSO+Council+Meeti…> Coordinated Universal Time 20:00 UTC 13:00 Los Angeles; 16:00 Washington; 21:00 London; 22:00 Paris; 05:00 Tokyo next day Dial-in numbers will be sent individually to Council members. Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if a dial out call is needed. *GNSO Council meeting audiocast * *http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u* *_Item 1: Administrative matters (10 minutes)_* 1.1 Roll Call 1.2 Statement of interest updates 1.3 Review/amend agenda 1.4. Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meeting per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council meeting 10 May 2012 approved on 28 May 2012. http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/minutes-council-10may12-en.htm 1.5. GNSO Pending Projects List http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/pending-projects-list.pdf * Review main changes. * Comments and/or questions. *_Item 2: Consent agenda (5 minutes)_* A consent agenda item is being added as a standard agenda item to provide for a simplified process to obtain Council approval on specific tasks. 2.1GAC/GNSO Issues Related to International Olympic Committee (IOC) & Red Cross (RC) Names Drafting Team. Approve sending of note to GAC. *_Item 3: Best practices for addressing abusive registrations (15 minutes)_* Following the recommendation of the Registration Abuse Policies (RAP) Working Group, the GNSO Council requested a discussion paper on the creation of non-binding best practices to help registrars and registries address the abusive registrations of domain names. The discussion paper recommended the creation of two Working Groups, one to establish the framework for best practices and one to propose candidate best practices to address the abusive registration of domain names. The Council must now consider a motion to set up a drafting team to create the charter for these groups. This motion was deferred from the May 10, 2012 meeting. Refer to motion 1 https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+10+May+2012 3.1 Reading of the motion (Zahid Jamil) 3.2 Discussion 3.3 Vote*__* *_Item 4: _**_WHOIS Access recommendation (10 minutes) _* The WHOIS access recommendation was considered as part of the consent agenda at the Council's 16 February 2012 meeting. At that meeting, the ISP constituency requested that the proposal to end this work be removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of the GNSO's main agenda. A further suggestion was suggested that constituency/stakeholder members work with Staff to identify a path forward and that the topic be further discussed at the Costa Rica meetings. A motion has been made to consider next steps. Refer to motion 2 https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+07+June+2012 4.1 Reading of the motion (Wolf-Ulrich Knoben) 4.2 Discussion 4.3 Vote *__* *_Item 5: Outreach Task Force (OTF) (10 minutes)_* The Council has set up a drafting team to develop a charter for an OTF. A motion to approve that charter did not pass when made at the Dakar meeting. A second motion was made at the December 15, 2011 meeting and was not seconded, which meant it was not considered. In Costa Rica, the Council decided to form a group to discuss options on how to proceed. This is an update item on the work of that group. 5.1 Update from (X Y) 5.2 Discussion 5.3 Next steps*__* *_Item 6: Fake Renewal Notices _**_(10 minutes) _* The GNSO Council requested that a small group prepare a request for information concerning Fake Renewal Notices for the RrSG to help inform its deliberations on the RAP WG Recommendation on Fake Renewal Notices (#2). The drafting team submitted its report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/frn/fake-renewal-notices-report-06mar12-en.pdf> to the GNSO Council on 6 March. Following a presentation of the report to the GNSO Council at the ICANN Meeting in Costa Rica, the GNSO Council decided to put the report out for public comment. A public comment forum was opened (see http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/fake-renewal-notices-report-21m…) and has now closed. The Council is now expected to consider next steps. 6.1 Public comment forum submissions overview (Marika Konings) Report of Public Comments on Fake Renewal Notices <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/report-comments-fake-renewal-no…> 6.2 Discussion 6.3 Next steps *_Item 7: Uniformity of Reporting _**_(10 minutes) _* *__* To help inform its consideration of the RAPWG Recommendation on Uniformity of Reporting, the GNSO Council requested the ICANN Compliance Department to report on existing systems to report and track violations and/or complaints; improvements made since the RAPWG Report or foreseen in the near future, and: identify gaps and any improvements that might be desirable but not foreseen at this stage. The ICANN Compliance Team submitted its report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/rap/contractual-compliance-report-reporting-un…> on 18 March and presented it to the GNSO Council at its meeting on 12 April. ICANN Staff also provided a background presentation on the RAP WG Recommendation (see https://gnso.icann.org/node/30809) The GNSO Council is now expected to consider next steps, if any. 7.1 Discussion 7.2 Next steps *__* *_Item 8:_**_Update on_*_*the Joint Supporting Organisations/Advisory Committee on New gTLD Applicant Support Working Group (JAS WG) (15 minutes)*_** This item aims to provide the Council with a status update on the JAS WG so that next steps for the group can be determined. This was discussed at the May 10, 2012 Council meeting but as Kurt was unable to attend, the Council felt another discussion point was needed on this subject. Also, a number of questions were asked by the Council during its previous meeting and it was felt that it would be useful to get responses from Kurt to them. 8.1 WG update from Staff, and answers to Council questions (Kurt Pritz) 8.2 Discussion 8.3 Next steps *__* *_Item 9: _**_Update on the Internationalised Registration Data (IRD) Working Group (WG) (10 minutes) _* The IRD submitted its final report to the GNSO Council and SSAC on March 3, 2012 for review and approval. However, SSAC has recommend some substantial changes and more work may now be needed by the IRD before its final report can be considered. This agenda item is to provide an update on these latest developments in the IRD WG's work to the Council. 9.1 WG update from Staff <https://gnso.icann.org/correspondence/status-update-ird-wg-final-report-sli…> (Steve Sheng) 9.2 Discussion *_Item 10: _**_UDRP Domain Locking WG (5 minutes)_* As per the GNSO WG Guidelines, the Chairs of a WG need to be confirmed by the GNSO Council. The Council may wish to note that Michele Neylon (Proposed Chair) and Alan Greenberg (Proposed Vice-Chair) were selected with unanimous support from the Working Group. 10.1 WG update from Staff (Marika Konings) 10.2 Council approval of proposed WG Chair and VC. *_Item 11: _**_Consumer Metrics WG (5 minutes)_* The Consumer Metrics WG has prepared a draft advice document for discussion in Prague in order to finalise the document before sending it to the Council. As part of that process, the WG would like to solicit the GAC's input. A letter http://gnso.icann.org/issues/cci-draft-letter-gnso-to-gac-23may12-en.pdf has been drafted for the Council Chair to send to the GAC Chair. The Council must decide whether to send that letter. 11.1 WG update from Council Liaison (Rosemary Sinclair) 11.2 Council approval of sending proposed letter. *_Item 12: Any Other Business (5 minutes) _* *Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article X,**Section 3)* 9. Except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws, Annex A hereto, or the GNSO Operating Procedures, the default threshold to pass a GNSO Council motion or other voting action requires a simple majority vote of each House. The voting thresholds described below shall apply to the following GNSO actions: a. Create an Issues Report: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-fourth (1/4) vote of each House or majority of one House. b. Initiate a Policy Development Process ("PDP") Within Scope (as described in Annex A <http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA>): requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. c. Initiate a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of GNSO Supermajority. d. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. e. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. f. Changes to an Approved PDP Team Charter: For any PDP Team Charter approved under d. or e. above, the GNSO Council may approve an amendment to the Charter through a simple majority vote of each House. g. Terminate a PDP: Once initiated, and prior to the publication of a Final Report, the GNSO Council may terminate a PDP only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a GNSO Supermajority Vote in favor of termination. h. Approve a PDP Recommendation Without a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a majority of each House and further requires that one GNSO Council member representative of at least 3 of the 4 Stakeholder Groups supports the Recommendation. i. Approve a PDP Recommendation With a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority, j. Approve a PDP Recommendation Imposing New Obligations on Certain Contracting Parties: where an ICANN contract provision specifies that "a two-thirds vote of the council" demonstrates the presence of a consensus, the GNSO Supermajority vote threshold will have to be met or exceeded. k. Modification of Approved PDP Recommendation: Prior to Final Approval by the ICANN Board, an Approved PDP Recommendation may be modified or amended by the GNSO Council with a GNSO Supermajority vote. l. A "GNSO Supermajority" shall mean: (a) two-thirds (2/3) of the Council members of each House, or (b) three-fourths (3/4) of one House and a majority of the other House." *Appendix 2: Absentee Voting Procedures (**GNSO Operating Procedures 4.4 <http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-22sep11-en.pdf>**) * 4.4.1 Applicability Absentee voting is permitted for the following limited number of Council motions or measures. a. Initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP); b. Approve a PDP recommendation; c. Recommend amendments to the GNSO Operating Procedures (GOP) or ICANN Bylaws; d. Fill a Council position open for election. 4.4.2 Absentee ballots, when permitted, must be submitted within the announced time limit, which shall be 72 hours from the meeting‟s adjournment. In exceptional circumstances,announced at the time of the vote, the Chair may reduce this time to 24 hours or extend the time to 7 calendar days, provided such amendment is verbally confirmed by all Vice-Chairs present. 4.4.3 The GNSO Secretariat will administer, record, and tabulate absentee votes according to these procedures and will provide reasonable means for transmitting and authenticating absentee ballots, which could include voting by telephone, e- mail, web-based interface, or other technologies as may become available. 4.4.4 Absentee balloting does not affect quorum requirements. (There must be a quorum for the meeting in which the vote is initiated.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local time between March and October, Summer in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference (Coordinated Universal Time) UTC 20:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/pst.html>) UTC-8+1DST 13:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-5+1DST 16:00 – next day Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/sa/art.html>) UTC-3+0DST 17:00 Montevideo, Uruguay (UYT <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/sa/uyst.html>) UTC-3+0DST 17:00 London, United Kingdom (BST) UTC+1DST 21:00 Abuja,Nigeria (WAT <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/africa/wat.html>) UTC+1+0DST 21:00 Tunis, Tunisia (CET) UTC+1+0DST 21:00 Bonn, Germany (CEST) UTC+1+1DST 22:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+1+1DST 22:00 Ramat Hasharon, Israel(IST <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/ist-israel.…>) UTC+2+0DST 23:00 Karachi, Pakistan (PKT <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/pkt.html>) UTC+5+0DST 01:00 – next day Beijing/Hong Kong, China _(HKT_ ) UTC+8+0DST 04:00 – next day Tokyo, Japan (JST <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/jst.html>) UTC+9+0DST 05:00 – next day Wellington, New Zealand (NZDT <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/pacific/nzdt.html>) UTC+12+0DST 08:00 – next day ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The DST starts/ends on last Sunday of October 2012, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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Expanding the Internet domain space - Google Anouncement
by Chris Chaplow May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

In 2016, its estimated that almost half of the worlds population will be online, yet <http://www.verisigninc.com/assets/domain-name-brief-march2012.pdf> nearly 50 percent of the websites we visit are found in the .com <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top-level_domain> top-level domain(TLD), which was among the first TLDs created in 1984. Despite the great opportunities the web has enabled for people around the world, there is still a lingering question about the diversity of the domain space (given that the number of generic TLDs has only increased by 14 in the last 28 years). In 2008, ICANN announced a program to expand the number of generic TLDs (think .com, .org, .edu), developed through its bottom-up, multi-stakeholder process, in which we participate. Given this expansion process, we decided to submit applications for new TLDs, which generally fall into four categories: · Our trademarks, like .google · Domains related to our core business, like .docs · Domains that will improve user experience, such as .youtube, which can increase the ease with which YouTube channels and genres can be identified · Domains we think have interesting and creative potential, such as .lol We want to make the introduction of new generic TLDs a good experience for web users and site owners. So we will: · Make security and abuse prevention a high priority · Work with all ICANN-accredited registrars · Work with brand owners to develop sensible rights protection mechanisms that build upon ICANNs requirements Were just beginning to explore this potential source of innovation on the web, and we are curious to see how these proposed new TLDs will fare in the existing TLD environment. By opening up more choices for Internet domain names, we hope people will find options for more diverseand perhaps shortersignposts in cyberspace. Posted by Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist <http://googleblog.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/expanding-internet-domain-space.h tml> http://googleblog.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/expanding-internet-domain-space.ht ml 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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ALERTS: Notice of Extension of ICANN Comment Period: ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget until 8 June 2012, with the reply period closing on June 15th 2012
by Benedetta Rossi May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below the notice of extension od ICANN's Comment Period for the ICANN draft FY13 Op Plan & Budget until 8th of June 2012, with a reply closing date on June 15th 2012. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29may12-en.htm Notice of Extension of ICANN Comment Period: ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget 29 May 2012 * Français <http://www.icann.org/fr/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-fr.htm> * Español <http://www.icann.org/es/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-es.htm> * Русский <http://www.icann.org/ru/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-ru.htm> * 简体中文 <http://www.icann.org/zh/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-zh.htm> * العربية <http://www.icann.org/ar/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-ar.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/op-budget-fy13-01may12-en.htm In response to comments made by community members regarding time required to complete quantitative comments on the ICANN draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget, ICANN has extended this public comment period until 8 June 2012, with the reply period closing on June 15th 2012. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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