Councilors – By now, I imagine most of you are finishing up some last-minute tasks from your day job, packing up, and preparing to head for Johannesburg. With this in mind, I wanted to drop a brief note on some key GNSO Council sessions next week at ICANN59. Monday Working Session: We’ll be in session for most of the day on Monday, 26 JUN. Our agenda is posted here: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+Session... Please review and come prepared with any questions you might have for the leadership of the active PDPs, the PTI, GSE or Board Working Group. On Tuesday (27 JUN) morning, the Empowered Community Administration will convene its first ever Community Forum, to discuss potential changes to fundamental bylaws. Later that same day, we will have our informal prep session, and then proceed to our dinner together at Parc Ferme. Please be sure to RSVP to Terri Agnew if you have not done so already, and Carlos advises us to bring cash (but small notes!). Wednesday (28 JUN) we will meet with the GAC at 11:30, and hold our Public Meeting from 1300-1500. Please review the Council meeting agenda, and post any questions or updates to the list. Finally, we’ll have a wrap-up session on Thursday (29 JUN) at 13:30. Aside from these sessions, I expect most will have a full docket of meetings with their SG/C, or as part of a PDP. And please don’t forget the Cross-Community Discussions each afternoon, as many of these subjects directly affect the work of the GNSO. Safe travels, and see you in South Africa! Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair