January 2012 - EURO-Discuss

Recommended reading …
by Wolf Ludwig Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

“Why doesn’t Washington understand the Internet?” A masterpiece of informative journalism – read Rebecca MacKinnon’s article published in the Washington Post some days ago (20 January) and her new book “Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom” will follow soon. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-doesnt-washington-understand-the… It helps to better contextualize PIPA and SOPA and other governmental blackouts. Best, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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DOODLE / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

Dear All, Please complete the attached Doodle poll to schedule a call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. http://www.doodle.com/v5n82frzwaduf4s6 For more information about the FY13 Framework, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/op-budget-fy2013-17jan12-en.htm The comment period closes on 23 February 2012. If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: ³name² + (ES) or (FR). Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 1500 UTC. The date and time will be announced shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Please sign the Petition against ACTA
by Wolf Ludwig Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

Dear all, some of you (among the German ALSes) are already aware about the past secret negotiation rounds on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) and it was occasionally mentioned at EURALO and EuroDIG debates. We have the opportunity to sign a Petition to the members of the EU Parliament now – please take action and support this AVAAZ initiative against this infamous bargaining (if you haven’t done already ;-) https://secure.avaaz.org/en/eu_save_the_internet_spread/ Thanks and kind regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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(162) Wikimedia Austria
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 18, 2012

Jan. 18, 2012

Dear all, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from (162) Wikimedia Austria. It is based in Graz, Austria and would be a member of EURALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. The regional liaison for EURALO has been informed and will provide us with due diligence for this application in due course. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / EURALO Teleconference Tuesday 17 January 2012 at 1900UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Dear All, The next EURALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 January 2012 at 19:00 UTC (20:00 CET). The agenda ( TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/BYzbAQ Please note the new Adobe Connect room to be used from now on: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/euralo If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ EURO-Discuss mailing list EURO-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/euro-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.euralo.org

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Meeting Invitation / EURALO Teleconference Tuesday 17 January 2012 at 1900UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2012

Jan. 9, 2012

Dear All, The next EURALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 January 2012 at 19:00 UTC (20:00 CET). The agenda ( TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/BYzbAQ Please note the new Adobe Connect room to be used from now on: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/euralo If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Call for At-Large Project Submissions to include in ICANN's Fiscal Year 2013 Operational Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2012

Jan. 7, 2012

Dear All, ICANN is developing an Operational Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 to accomplish the goals and priorities of ICANN's Strategic Plan for 2012-2015 (draft version at http://www.icann.org/en/strategic-plan/draft-strategic-plan-2012-2015-clean- 03oct11-en.pdf ). In preparation for this, ICANN's Finance Team has asked the ALAC to submit project requests to be budgeted in ICANN's Draft Operational Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 by 20 January 2012, giving consideration to the number of requests and to the priority of the requests. In turn, ALAC's Finance and Budget Sub-Committee (FBSC; https://community.icann.org/x/n4XT ) has requested that RALOs submit their FY13 project requests for consideration by the committee by 10 January 2012. The Sub-committee would appreciate that each RALO indicate its top three projects, should more than three be submitted. As requested by ICANN's Finance Team, all FY13 project suggestions must use a template which can be found on the At-Large Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Development Workspace at https://community.icann.org/x/yofbAQ . The form asks RALOs to describe in detail the actual scope of the activity being proposed, how it relates to the current Strategic Plan, and how the funds are to be implemented. RALOs may wish to review last year's ALAC's FY12 Budget proposals at https://community.icann.org/x/IASB. ALAC's FBSC will be reviewing the RALO submissions in an attempt to prioritize requests for submission to ICANN Finance in time by 20 January 2012. It is important to note that ONLY projects showing positive impact to ICANN's Strategic Plan 2012-2015 or to ICANN Policy Development will likely be approved. Also, please note that all project submissions sent by the ALAC will be included in ICANN's 2013 Draft Operational Plan and Budget and published for public comment. FY13 Budget requests may be either posted directly on the At-Large Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Development Workspace or sent to At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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EURALO Fellows Announced for ICANN Costa Rica Meeting
by Silvia Vivanco Jan. 7, 2012

Jan. 7, 2012

ICANN has announced the fellows for ICANN's Costa Rica Meeting. 29 fellows have been selected from 24 countries, chosen amongst the 116 applications received. The full list of fellows can be found at http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ but the fellows from the EURALO region attending the ICANN Costa Rica meeting are : Saso Dimitrijoski - Macedonia Andrii Paziuk - Ukraine Adela Elena Danciu - Romania Also note that the fellowship application for the 44th ICANN meeting in Prague will open on 7 January. Information will be available on the ICANN website. Kind regards, Silvia Vivanco Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (202) 570-7119 Fax: +1 (202) 789-0104 Cell/Mobile: +1 (202) 735-7011

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Best wishes and first news for 2012
by Wolf Ludwig Jan. 4, 2012

Jan. 4, 2012

Dear all, let me take this (still early ;-) opportunity to wish you all a splendid New Year what may – finally! – bring everything you wish and desire! According to my first (and preliminary) impressions, this year starts quite well because EURALO has two brand new outreach and networking tools: A LinkedIn group – see http://www.linkedin.com/groups/European-Regional-AtLarge-Organization-42350… and a FB page – see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Euralo/194774283951550 Everybody is cordially welcome to join these groups and to spread the word. And I hope many will use these tools for posting news and other communication. I dare to ask At-Large Staff whether we (you) can add these new options on the EURALO Workspace somewhere in the top or bottom line or under Become Involved in EURALO? Thanks and kind regards, Wolf EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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