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an announcement from Mikey -- i'm retiring from ICANN
by Mike O'Connor April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014

dear all, just a quick note to let you know that i am retiring from ICANN. right now. how about that? it’s spring here at the farm and i’ve realized that it’s time for me to redirect my attention to things closer to home and heart. as you can see by the number of mailing lists this note is addressed to, i’ve spread myself too thin. somewhere along the line i burned myself out. i never was very good at seeing this “burnout" thing coming. oops... as to the “immediately” timeframe — well, i’m burned out. which means that the prospect of ICANN-related work just leaves me cold. so rather than drag myself (and you) through some half-baked transition period where i do an even worse job than i’ve been doing lately, i’m just making a clean break of it. it will turn out fine. you’ll see. as of this note i’m setting down all the trappings. GNSO Councillor, ISPCP support, the working groups, all the leadership-development and newcomer-orientation projects. i’m not throwing them down, just placing them gently there for somebody else to pick up and run with. this is the place where i’m supposed to write about how i’ll miss you all. but i’m not going to do that. through the miracle of this Internet thing, i plan to stay connected to you and maintain all those friendships that have developed over the years. i’m just stopping the work, not the relationships. maybe some day i’ll even dip my toe back into a working group or two. but not right away. right now that goes on the Too Hard pile. here’s a link to a pictorial tour of the farm. http://www.aprairiehaven.com/?page_id=23369 see that bench? that’s where i’ll be sitting, thinking of you. come visit. Marcie and i will show you around. onward, mikey PHONE: 651-647-6109, FAX: 866-280-2356, WEB: www.haven2.com, HANDLE: OConnorStP (ID for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

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(9:00am) ICANN Finance Open Session #2 (same agenda as Wednesday session at 1:30pm)
by Xavier J. Calvez March 25, 2014

March 25, 2014

When: Thursday, March 27, 2014 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. Malay Peninsula Standard Time Where: Indiana Room *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

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Re: [community-finance] Finance open session schedule - Singapore
by Xavier J. Calvez March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

Dear all, As a follow up to the email below, Tanzanica was able to identify a time on Thursday for a second Finance open session. The agenda will be the same as for the Finance open of the day before. Of course, this 2nd session also conflicts with other sessions, but hopefully it allows for another chance to participate for those who have an irremediable conflict on Wednesday. This 2nd session is now on the official schedule and can be found at: http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/thu-finance. Looking forward to seeing you at either session. Best, Xavier From: Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez(a)icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 6:30 PM To: "community-finance(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance@icann.org>" <community-finance(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance@icann.org>> Cc: "Tanzanica S. King" <tanzanica.king(a)icann.org<mailto:tanzanica.king@icann.org>> Subject: [community-finance] Finance open session schedule - Singapore Dear all, A number of you have voiced (be email) their concern, or frustration, or both on the conflict that exists between the Finance open session and other commitments that many of you have. I definitely consider that the frustration expressed is the reflection of a deep interest in the matter of ICANN finances which I am thankful for. For information, and to correct some inaccurate statements, this session has appeared on the ICANN meeting calendar since at the latest March 1st (see attached version issued with this date). It also has always been on the Wednesday, not this resolves any conflict, but it only addresses the predictability of this event. Regarding the content, this session will provide an update on where we are in the budget process, will provide an overview of the content that will be submitted for public comment at the end of April. This content/agenda will be similar to the one that was provided during the Adobe session of March 12th. No new information is expected to be provided. It is also not the last or single opportunity to receive information about the budget, as the information submitted for public comment will be the full extent of what is just an overview in the March 12th session and in the Singapore March 26 meeting. Without trying to diminish the interest of holding this session, the actual data provided during this session is not critical, and the opportunity for interaction is the main value. Some of you believe that the schedule of the Singapore Finance session is, purposefully or not, demonstrating an explicit lack of intent to allow for participation. It is absolutely not true. As you all know, there at least 5 different sessions of importance for any one happening at the same time throughout any ICANN meeting, and therefore the conflicts are inevitable. There is no obvious or easy solution to this issue. In the short term, in an effort to mitigate the effects of the conflict, I will work with the ICANN Meetings team to see if the schedule can either accommodate a change of this session to a less conflicted day/time, or adding another session, with the intent to allow for an additional opportunity to interact. I will also check with those of you who can not attend the session of Wednesday 26th, if we can meet outside of scheduled sessions, even on an individual basis, to go over the content/agenda of the session, which I have always accommodated on demand during an ICANN meeting. I am also usually invited to various community sessions, during which I provide an overview of the Finance matters and answer questions. I will of course be available during the meeting for those sessions. In the longer term, one of the subjects that I intended to discuss in Singapore is how to widen and increase participation to the Finance/Budget processes. Obviously, scheduling is an area to continue to explore, but there are definitely others to explore as well, since there are limited opportunities to fit differently or more finance sessions during an ICANN meeting. I am looking forward to constructive discussions on this subject in Singapore. I am looking forward to seeing you there. Xavier

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Finance open session schedule - Singapore
by Xavier J. Calvez March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

Dear all, A number of you have voiced (be email) their concern, or frustration, or both on the conflict that exists between the Finance open session and other commitments that many of you have. I definitely consider that the frustration expressed is the reflection of a deep interest in the matter of ICANN finances which I am thankful for. For information, and to correct some inaccurate statements, this session has appeared on the ICANN meeting calendar since at the latest March 1st (see attached version issued with this date). It also has always been on the Wednesday, not this resolves any conflict, but it only addresses the predictability of this event. Regarding the content, this session will provide an update on where we are in the budget process, will provide an overview of the content that will be submitted for public comment at the end of April. This content/agenda will be similar to the one that was provided during the Adobe session of March 12th. No new information is expected to be provided. It is also not the last or single opportunity to receive information about the budget, as the information submitted for public comment will be the full extent of what is just an overview in the March 12th session and in the Singapore March 26 meeting. Without trying to diminish the interest of holding this session, the actual data provided during this session is not critical, and the opportunity for interaction is the main value. Some of you believe that the schedule of the Singapore Finance session is, purposefully or not, demonstrating an explicit lack of intent to allow for participation. It is absolutely not true. As you all know, there at least 5 different sessions of importance for any one happening at the same time throughout any ICANN meeting, and therefore the conflicts are inevitable. There is no obvious or easy solution to this issue. In the short term, in an effort to mitigate the effects of the conflict, I will work with the ICANN Meetings team to see if the schedule can either accommodate a change of this session to a less conflicted day/time, or adding another session, with the intent to allow for an additional opportunity to interact. I will also check with those of you who can not attend the session of Wednesday 26th, if we can meet outside of scheduled sessions, even on an individual basis, to go over the content/agenda of the session, which I have always accommodated on demand during an ICANN meeting. I am also usually invited to various community sessions, during which I provide an overview of the Finance matters and answer questions. I will of course be available during the meeting for those sessions. In the longer term, one of the subjects that I intended to discuss in Singapore is how to widen and increase participation to the Finance/Budget processes. Obviously, scheduling is an area to continue to explore, but there are definitely others to explore as well, since there are limited opportunities to fit differently or more finance sessions during an ICANN meeting. I am looking forward to constructive discussions on this subject in Singapore. I am looking forward to seeing you there. Xavier

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(1:30pm) ICANN Finance Open Session
by Xavier J. Calvez March 18, 2014

March 18, 2014

When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 1:30 PM-3:00 PM. Malay Peninsula Standard Time Where: Indiana Room *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ICANN Finance Open Session Date: Wed, 26 March 2014 - 13:30 to 15:00 SGT Add to Calendar Room: Indiana Session Leader(s): Xavier Calvez<http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/leader/calvez-xavier> | Chief Financial Officer Remote Participation Low Bandwidth Service Type Language Audio Stream Live <http://stream.icann.org:8000/sin49-indiana-en-lo.m3u> English High Bandwidth Service Type Language Audio Stream Live <http://stream.icann.org:8000/sin49-indiana-en.m3u> English Virtual Meeting Room Stream Live <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/sin49-indiana> English Overview: FY15 Budget Process and Improvement.

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FW: FW: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation
by ICANN-Controller March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

Dear All: Please find attached the transcripts of the March 12th call on the FY15 Draft Operating plan and Budget. This and related materials are also available on the Community Finance Wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…>. Regards, ICANN Finance cid:034CDBB1-3753-4440-B0B6-8A15FC7C3597 From: ICANN-Controller Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 3:50 PM To: ICANN-Controller Subject: FW: [community-finance] FW: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation From: community-finance-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance-bounces@icann.org> [mailto:community-finance-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of ICANN-Controller Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 5:41 PM To: community-finance(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance@icann.org> Subject: [community-finance] FW: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation Dear All: Please find below the recording of Wednesday's Community Finance call on the FY15 Operating plan and Budget. Transcripts will be available on the Community Finance Wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…> by Friday 21-March-2014. As promised, ICANN staff will publish responses to all unanswered questions received during the call to the Wiki in the next few weeks. http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20140312_Finance.zip Regards, ICANN Finance cid:034CDBB1-3753-4440-B0B6-8A15FC7C3597 From: Xavier J. Calvez Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:51 AM To: community-finance(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance@icann.org> Cc: Susanna Bennett; Taryn S. Presley; Carole Cornell Subject: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation Dear all, Whether you were able to participate to the call and presentation yesterday, or not, please find below the link to the Finance page of the Community Wiki where you can find the document presented. https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…. As a reminder, you can post comments on this page as well. Regards, Xavier

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FW: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation
by ICANN-Controller March 15, 2014

March 15, 2014

Dear All: Please find below the recording of Wednesday's Community Finance call on the FY15 Operating plan and Budget. Transcripts will be available on the Community Finance Wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…> by Friday 21-March-2014. As promised, ICANN staff will publish responses to all unanswered questions received during the call to the Wiki in the next few weeks. http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20140312_Finance.zip Regards, ICANN Finance cid:034CDBB1-3753-4440-B0B6-8A15FC7C3597 From: Xavier J. Calvez Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:51 AM To: community-finance(a)icann.org<mailto:community-finance@icann.org> Cc: Susanna Bennett; Taryn S. Presley; Carole Cornell Subject: FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation Dear all, Whether you were able to participate to the call and presentation yesterday, or not, please find below the link to the Finance page of the Community Wiki where you can find the document presented. https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…. As a reminder, you can post comments on this page as well. Regards, Xavier

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FY15 Operating plan and Budget - Materials from yesterday's presentation
by Xavier J. Calvez March 13, 2014

March 13, 2014

Dear all, Whether you were able to participate to the call and presentation yesterday, or not, please find below the link to the Finance page of the Community Wiki where you can find the document presented. https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY15+Operating+Plan+Fram…. As a reminder, you can post comments on this page as well. Regards, Xavier

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Conference Call - ICANN Update on FY15 Operating plan and budget process
by Xavier J. Calvez March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:00 PM-9:00 PM. Coordinated Universal Time Where: [Reminder] Adigo Conference Call / US 1-800-550-6865 / International Dial In See below / Conf ID 3939502345 (ICANN LA staff - Conf Cerf) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Hi Everyone – Please see the attached presentation (revised) we shared during the call today. Thanks! Please note that we will be using Adobe Connect as well for the meeting to facilitate sharing of documents and information. Please log in to: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/finance Hi everyone, Due to the conflict with another webiner on Thursday, we would like to reschedule our call to Wednesday, March 12 @ 8:00pm (UTC) - the second highest attendance response on Doodle Poll. If you require a dial-out, please contact Maya at: maya.reynolds(a)icann.org<mailto:maya.reynolds@icann.org> as well as your preferred contact number by end of Monday,March 10. We apologize for any inconvenience. New Call Schedule: Wednesday, March 12 Time: 1:00pm (PST), 4:00pm (EST), 8:00pm (UTC) Other time zones: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Update+on+FY15+Ops… +~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+ Participant instructions: 1. Dial the Toll-free access number or the Access number (global access numbers are here: http://adigo.com/icann/) US Access +1 800-550-6865 2. Enter the Conference ID (3939502345) and the # sign Dear ICANN Finance Community Members, As a follow-up to the Doodle poll, the Conference Call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO to discuss the Update on FY15 Operating plan and budget process is scheduled on: Thursday, March 13 Time: 1:00pm (PST), 4:00pm (EST), 8:00pm (UTC) Other time zones: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Update+on+FY15+Ops… If you are unable to attend this conference call, please check our community wiki page for the session recordings and transcript after the call. Agenda items and discussion materials will be sent to you before the conference call. If you require a dial-out, please contact Maya at: maya.reynolds(a)icann.org<mailto:maya.reynolds@icann.org> as well as your preferred contact number by end of Tuesday,March 11. Thank you. Best regards, Maya Reynolds, MBA Operations Analyst ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 Los Angeles CA 90094, USA 310-301-5833 Direct 310-339-7387 Cell

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Conference Call - ICANN Update on FY15 Operating plan and budget process
by Xavier J. Calvez March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:00 PM-9:00 PM. Coordinated Universal Time Where: [Reminder] Adigo Conference Call / US 1-800-550-6865 / International Dial In See below / Conf ID 3939502345 (ICANN LA staff - Conf Cerf) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Please note that we will be using Adobe Connect as well for the meeting to facilitate sharing of documents and information. Please log in to: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/finance Hi everyone, Due to the conflict with another webiner on Thursday, we would like to reschedule our call to Wednesday, March 12 @ 8:00pm (UTC) - the second highest attendance response on Doodle Poll. If you require a dial-out, please contact Maya at: maya.reynolds(a)icann.org<mailto:maya.reynolds@icann.org> as well as your preferred contact number by end of Monday,March 10. We apologize for any inconvenience. New Call Schedule: Wednesday, March 12 Time: 1:00pm (PST), 4:00pm (EST), 8:00pm (UTC) Other time zones: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Update+on+FY15+Ops… +~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+ Participant instructions: 1. Dial the Toll-free access number or the Access number (global access numbers are here: http://adigo.com/icann/) US Access +1 800-550-6865 2. Enter the Conference ID (3939502345) and the # sign Dear ICANN Finance Community Members, As a follow-up to the Doodle poll, the Conference Call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO to discuss the Update on FY15 Operating plan and budget process is scheduled on: Thursday, March 13 Time: 1:00pm (PST), 4:00pm (EST), 8:00pm (UTC) Other time zones: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Update+on+FY15+Ops… If you are unable to attend this conference call, please check our community wiki page for the session recordings and transcript after the call. Agenda items and discussion materials will be sent to you before the conference call. If you require a dial-out, please contact Maya at: maya.reynolds(a)icann.org<mailto:maya.reynolds@icann.org> as well as your preferred contact number by end of Tuesday,March 11. Thank you. Best regards, Maya Reynolds, MBA Operations Analyst ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 Los Angeles CA 90094, USA 310-301-5833 Direct 310-339-7387 Cell

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