For those who wanted more information from our discussion on today's BC call, ICANN is soliciting applications for volunteers for the upcoming Affirmation Review Team that will focus on ICANN issues of accountability and transparency. The deadline for applying is Monday, February 22 -- see link below: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb10-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb10-en.htm> ICANN's requirements for nominees can be found here : http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/gnso-endorsement-nominees-process-proposal- 10feb10-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/gnso-endorsement-nominees-process-proposal -10feb10-en.pdf> ) . Two individuals have already submitted applications and we hope there will be more, including a pool of those who are well qualified to represent the interests of the Business community: http://gnso.icann.org/aoc-reviews/ <http://gnso.icann.org/aoc-reviews/> Best, Sarah Sarah B. Deutsch Vice President & Associate General Counsel Verizon Communications Phone: 703-351-3044 Fax: 703-351-3670