July 2015 - EURO-Discuss - lists.icann.org

New European Commission
by Christopher Wilkinson June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Good afternoon: Allow me to draw your attention to the announcement of the composition and portfolios of the new European Commission from the point of view of Digital Economy and Society, the Internet and Internet Governance. http://ec.europa.eu/about/juncker-commission/commissioners-designate/index_… The Vice President of the Commission for the Digital Single Market will be Andrus Ansip (EE) The Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society will be Günther Oettinger (DE). In particular his responsibilities include: "Working with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President to develop the relationship with strategic partners in order to build a global governance architecture for the Internet which is legitimate, transparent, accountable, sustainable and inclusive. This includes ensuring the Internet remains open, a driving force for innovation and an international resource that benefits the European economy and citizens." I am sure that more detailed reporting and analysis will emerge in the next few days. Meanwhile, I thought that you might welcome a 'heads up' as to these developments.. Regards Christopher Wilkinson

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EURALO candidates for the BMSPC and BCEC
by Wolf Ludwig Oct. 20, 2015

Oct. 20, 2015

Dear all, as discussed this week at our monthly and the following Board call, our region needs to nominate two candidates for the BMSPC (Board member selection process committee) and the BCEC (Board candidates selection committee) each until today. At our Board call we selected some experienced and fresh members who could join one of these important committees and asked them for approval. I have the pleasure to announce that EURALO will be represented with the following members: For the BMSPC – Rudi Vansnick (ISOC-Belgium) and Oksana Prykhodko (European Media Platform, Ukraine). For the BCEC – Veronica Cretu (ind. member, Moldavia) and Jordi Iparraguirre (ISOC-Catalonia). Roberto Gaetano (ind. member, Austria) was selected as Chair of the BCEC already. This composition is well balanced from a gender and regional POV. I would like to thank all our candidates for their interest and willingness to serve on the two committees which are charged with proceedings and selection of the next At-Large member on the ICANN Board (Seat No. 15, currently held by Sébastien Bachollet). 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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EURALO Face-to-Face General Assembly to be held at ICANN54 in Dublin
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 17, 2015

Oct. 17, 2015

Dear All, We are very pleased to inform you that EURALO's FY16 Special Request<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY16+Special+Budget+Re…> for a holding a face-to-face General Assembly during the ICANN 54 Meeting scheduled to take place 18-22 October in Dublin, Ireland, has been approved. The approved FY16 Special request was for one General Assembly either for EURALO or NARALO. NARALO has agreed that EURALO may use the General Assembly funding in FY16. The approved funding includes travel support, accommodation and a stipend for one representative from each EURALO ALS. The exact dates will be determined shortly. At-Large staff look forward to working closely with EURALO as you plan your General Assembly. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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nomination for EURALO officers
by Oksana Prykhodko Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Dear all, Following our yesterday discussion, I would like to ask to clarify, for which positions we have to nominate? I am sure that there is no doubt with nomination of Olivier for EURALO Chair. What is the second position? Best regards, Oksana

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Reminder! - Call for At-Large persons to join the At-Large Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 30, 2015

July 30, 2015

From: <euro-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:euro-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> on behalf of Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee(a)gmail.com<mailto:devtee@gmail.com>> Date: Saturday, 25 July 2015 01:29 To: Discussion for At-Large Europe <euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> Subject: [EURO-Discuss] Call for At-Large persons to join the At-Large Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee Dear All, As the ALAC agreed during ICANN52, the Outreach Sub-Committee was expanded to the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee. The At-Large Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee (https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) is seeking persons from all regions of the At-Large Community that are interested in - developing an At-Large strategy on reaching out to new potential members of the At-Large Community, - developing an At-Large strategy to engage new and existing members and - working in coordination with the RALOs, At-Large Working Groups such as the Capacity Building Working Group (https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag) and the New Meeting Strategy Working Group (https://community.icann.org/x/h4E0Aw) and the ALAC to ensure such strategies are implemented successfully. If you are the person in EURALO that is interested in helping At-Large get new members and to get existing members more engaged in At-Large, please join by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by July 31 2015. Some of the proposed immediate work items for the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee can be found at the Outreach and Engagement wiki page at https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ Existing members of the former Outreach Sub-Committee wishing to be in the new Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee are requested to reconfirm by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by July 31 2015. A call of the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee will be held on Monday, August 3 2015. A Doodle will be sent out on Friday, July 31 morning (UTC) and the meeting time will be confirmed later that day, UTC. Kind Regards, Dev Anand Teelucksingh Interim Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee chair

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WG: CANDIDATES REQUIRED for 2015 Leadership Training Program
by Wolf Ludwig July 30, 2015

July 30, 2015

Dear all, this is to inform you that we were asked by At-Large Staff to suggest two candidates for the upcoming LTP in Dublin from our region. We would like to suggest two names a) Yrjö Länsipuro (experienced) and b) Valentina Pavel ("incoming") to ALAC. As noted below, the ALAC will take the final decision about the participants -- one candidate from our region only -- by guaranteeing a balance between incoming and experienced leaders and considering the NomCom Selections which will likely be announced in late August. Kind regards, Wolf Heidi Ullrich wrote Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:36: >Dear All, > >Please see below a note from Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of the Academy WG, on the 2015 Leadership Training Program: > >** >Dear RALO Chairs, >I am pleased to announce that the 2015 Leadership Training Programme course is scheduled to take place in Dublin, 14 through 16 October, one week prior to the ICANN 54 Meeting. > >The programme is designed for current and incoming leaders, helping them to better understand the complexity of ICANN and strengthen their facilitation skills. We are aware that understanding ICANN as an organisation, the topics discussed within ICANN and interaction within the other stakeholder groups is challenging for incoming leaders, but sometimes also for experienced leaders. ICANN and the community are undertaking considerable effort in order to help incoming leaders have a good start in their term and current leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and facilitation skills. >Participants will have the chance to: > >* meet leaders from the other AC/SO's, > >* discuss in depth ICANN hot topics, > >* deepen the understanding of key ICANN processes and > >* will be able to develop facilitation and leadership skills, focused personal effectiveness to run meetings and foster processes > >* facilitate a session on a topic of their expertise and in accordance to the curriculum (experienced leaders only) >The preliminary programme is attached. >Accommodation for participants will be covered and participants will receive a stipend. Please note that flights will NOT be covered under this programme as incoming leaders are normally covered by the regular ICANN travel support. Please ensure that the leaders you select are being covered by ICANN Travel Support for their flights to Dublin ICANN54. >For this programme 5 seats (one for each RALO) are reserved for representatives from the ALAC / RALO Leadership. >We would like to ask you to identify 1 incoming and 1 current leader from your region who are interested and available to participate in this programme. >The ALAC will take the final decision about the participants by guaranteeing a balance between incoming and experienced leaders and considering the NomCom Selections which will likely be announced in late August. >Please send your nominations to Sandra Hoferichter<mailto:info@hoferichter.eu> and Heidi Ullrich<mailto:heidi.ullrich@icann.org> by Monday, 31 August. >The Registration Form and additional information are available on the 2015 Leadership Training Program Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/LTP/Leadership+Training+Program+Home>. >We hope this pilot programme will meet the needs of the At-Large community. It is an offer for incoming leaders to get on board easier and should provide current leaders the opportunity to increase their knowledge and facilitation skills. All participants will be encouraged to partake in an open exchange of their views as this will facilitate cross-constituency collaboration later during their terms. >We are very happy to answer any questions you may have on this exciting Leadership Training Programme and look forward to having your group's participants confirmed. >Kind regards, >Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of the ICANN Academy WG >** >Kind regards, >Heidi > >Heidi Ullrich >Senior Director for At-Large >Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) >Telephone: + 1 (310) 578 - 8647 >Fax: +1 (310) 823 - 8649 >Mobile: +1 (310) 437 - 3956 >ICANN Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> >At-Large Website: alac.icann.org<http://alac.icann.org/> >Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> >Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > [unknown.png] > > > 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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FW: [2015-nom-com] NomCom June Report Card
by Yrjö Länsipuro July 28, 2015

July 28, 2015

Hi, Herewith the NomCom Report Card for June 2015. Best, Yrjö From: joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org To: 2015-nom-com(a)icann.org Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:41:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [2015-nom-com] NomCom June Report Card Hi All, Please use the attached NomCom June Report card (Word and PDF) when distributing to your constituencies and mailing lists as the PDF version I initially sent to you was in edit mode. Apologies for the confusion. All the best, Joette From: 2015-nom-com-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:2015-nom-com-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Joette Youkhanna Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 8:09 AM To: '2015-nom-com(a)icann.org' <2015-nom-com(a)icann.org> Subject: [2015-nom-com] NomCom June Report Card Hi Everyone, Please find attached the NomCom June Report Card (in Word and PDF formats) prepared by Yrjo Lansipuro and is provided for you to distribute to your constituency and various mailing lists. All the best, Joette _______________________________________________ 2015-nom-com mailing list 2015-nom-com(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/2015-nom-com

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Call for Candidates - ALAC Representative to the ICANN Working Group to Review IDN Implementation Guidelines
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 27, 2015

July 27, 2015

Dear All, ICANN is forming a new Working Group to review the IDN Implementation Guidelines. One member in this Working Group will be representing the ALAC. An ideal candidate should have expertise in IDN usability and universal acceptance matters and be also involved with the universal acceptance initiative of ICANN. Please see the full announcement below. If you are interested in applying this position, please send your resume and Statement of Interest to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Thursday 30 July 23:59 UTC. The ALAC will review the candidate(s) and make the selection. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-20-en ________________________________ Call for Community Experts to Review the IDN Implementation Guidelines 20 July 2015 1. Introduction The IDN Implementation Guidelines address the IDN registration policies and practices, designed to minimize the risk of cybersquatting and consumer confusion, and respect the interests of communities using local languages and scripts. These Guidelines are for registry operators to implement IDNs at the second level. Registry operators that offer IDNs under the new gTLDs, resulting from the 2012 application round, are contractually bound to adhere to the Guidelines per Specification 6 of the Registry Agreement. The IDN ccTLDs are encouraged to follow the Guidelines through the IDN ccTLD Fast Track process, but are not contractually obligated to do so. IDN Implementation Guidelines were last updated in 2011. ICANN is now initiating a revision of these guidelines and soliciting the participation of expert community volunteers to form a working group for this purpose. The working group will comprise of expert volunteer members from GNSO, ccNSO, SSAC and ALAC, as per the details below. Interested experts should be endorsed by their respective SOs/ACs and should send their Resumes and Statements of Interest to IDNProgram(a)icann.org<mailto:IDNProgram@icann.org> by 3 August, 2015. 2. Background Historically, the IDN Implementation Guidelines have been updated when there was a change to relevant protocols or other demand from the community, but not on a regular basis. As there are contractual obligations associated with the Guidelines, updating them may have a significant impact. To date, there have been five versions of the Guidelines, available through the link: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/implementation-guidelines-2012-02-25-…. The current Version 3.0<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/idn-guidelines-2011-09-02-en> was developed through a community based effort and finalized on 2 September 2011. This wasendorsed<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2011-10-28-en#1.2> by the ICANN Board of Directors on 28 October 2011. Since publication of the latest version of the Guidelines in 2011, there have been changes in the terminology around IDNs and language tables (e.g. see Appendix 2 of Integrated Issues Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/idn-vip-integrated-issues-final…> [PDF, 2.15 MB]), as well as a definition of the formal representation<https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-davies-idntables-08> of the language tables to make them machine readable. Additional analysis and data are also available, including Maximal Starting Repertoire<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-06-20-en> (MSR), informational RFC 6912 and revised IANA IDNA tables<http://www.iana.org/assignments/idna-tables> for Unicode 6.3.0. Finally there have been recommendations for consistency and manageability of variants across different levels in a domain name, e.g. in the User Experience Study<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/active-ux-21mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.38 MB] and related SSAC comments in SAC 60<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-060-en.pdf> [PDF, 655 KB] report. Based on the experience with implementing IDNs accumulated since 2011, GNSO Council and its members have asked ICANN to update these guidelines. 3. Working Group Expertise and Composition The working group members should have expertise in one or more of the following areas, as relevant for the second level. * DNS and IDNA protocols * IDN language or script tables, including variants and label level rules * IDN policy * IDN implementation * IDN label registration process and registration data * IDN related SSR issues, including string similarity * IDN usability challenges and universal acceptance The working group is anticipated to have expertise in all these areas, with tentatively seven members: GNSO (3), ccNSO (2), SSAC (1) and ALAC (1). The number of GNSO and ccNSO members are based on membership during previous revisions of IDN Implementation Guidelines. SSAC and ALAC members are being added for additional consideration of SSR and usability issues. 4. Tentative Work Plan The working group will determine its own work plan and deliverables, after its formation. The following are tentative steps and the timeline the working group may undertake to complete its work. The working group is expected to hold regular conference calls to undertake this work. * Formation - August 2015 * Identification of relevant issues * Public comment on issues - ICANN 54 * Finalization of issues * Development of initial recommendations against the issues identified * Public comment on Interim draft - ICANN 55 * Finalization of recommendations * Development of complete draft * Public comment on complete draft- ICANN 56 * Publication of updated IDN Implementation Guidelines - August 2016 *

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Call for At-Large persons to join the At-Large Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee
by Dev Anand Teelucksingh July 25, 2015

July 25, 2015

Dear All, As the ALAC agreed during ICANN52, the Outreach Sub-Committee was expanded to the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee. The At-Large Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee ( https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) is seeking persons from all regions of the At-Large Community that are interested in - developing an At-Large strategy on reaching out to new potential members of the At-Large Community, - developing an At-Large strategy to engage new and existing members and - working in coordination with the RALOs, At-Large Working Groups such as the Capacity Building Working Group (https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag) and the New Meeting Strategy Working Group ( https://community.icann.org/x/h4E0Aw) and the ALAC to ensure such strategies are implemented successfully. If you are the person in EURALO that is interested in helping At-Large get new members and to get existing members more engaged in At-Large, please join by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by July 31 2015. Some of the proposed immediate work items for the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee can be found at the Outreach and Engagement wiki page at https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ Existing members of the former Outreach Sub-Committee wishing to be in the new Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee are requested to reconfirm by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by July 31 2015. A call of the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee will be held late next week or Monday August 3 2015. Kind Regards, Dev Anand Teelucksingh Interim Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee chair

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REMINDER: EURALO Single Issue call - DUBLIN General Assembly Preparation call
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 22, 2015

July 22, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Dear All, Please note that the EURALO July monthly call has been cancelled due to the summer vacation in Europe. However we will be holding a SINGLE ISSUE: Dublin General Assembly Preparation call on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 1800 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at https://community.icann.org/x/haw0Aw Conference bridge: 1638 Toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/euralo If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> One World, One Internet

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