December 2021 - EURO-Discuss

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 ALAC, RALO AND ALAC DELEGATES TO THE NOMCOM
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022

**VERSION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE DE LA VERSION ANGLAISE ** ** Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the 2021 call for nominations is now open for positions to be filled as ALAC Members, RALO Leaders and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2021 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> for a comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Terms: * ALAC: Terms for the ALAC will run from the end of the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the 2023 AGM. * RALO Leadership: Terms for the RALO Leadership will be as noted on the individual RALO election pages. All terms will start at the end of the 2021 AGM. * ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a one year term, starting at the close of the 2021 AGM and ending at the close of the 2022 AGM and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the ICANN Bylaws<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Each RALO may make one or more recommendations for the consideration of the ALAC. The appointment if NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC.The criteria for NomCom Delegates are shown at the end of this message. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 10 May 2021 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations 30 days before the start of the elections.) * 10 May – 21 May 2021 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 28 May 2021 - Deadline for nomination acceptances * 31 May 2021 - 4 June 2021 - Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 7 June - 11 June 2021 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2021 AGM [ICANN72] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2021 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 28 October 2021. Process for Nominations: All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>). Nominations, including self-nominations, must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing list, as well as posted the 2021 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Criteria for NomCom Delegates: The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria. * Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). * Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring). * Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking). * Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media. * Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June). May involve travel to up to 4 meetings. * Ability work in a group environment, standing up for what you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument. Diplomacy is important. Regards, At-Large Support Staff *** Chers Tous, Au nom de Maureen Hilyard, présidente de l'ALAC, l’appel à candidatures 2021 pour les Membres de l’ALAC, des dirigeants des RALO, et délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom pour AFRALO, APRALO et EURALO, est à présent ouvert. Positions ouvertes : Merci de vous référer au 2021 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> pour une liste complète de tous les postes disponibles et si les titulaires actuels des postes sont éligibles pour un nouveau mandat. Durée des mandats: * Membres de l’ALAC : Les mandats pour les membres de l’ALAC commencent à la fin de l’AGA 2021 et se poursuivront jusqu’à la fin de l’AGA 2023. * Dirigeants des RALO : Les mandats des dirigeants des RALO seront indiqués sur les différentes pages d'élection des RALO. Tous les mandats commencent à la fin de l'AGA 2021. * Délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom: Les membres votants du NomCom sont nommés pour un mandat d’un an, à partir de l’AGA 2021 et se terminant à la fin de l’AGA de 2022 et peuvent être réélus pour un nouveau mandat d'un an sous réserve des exigences en vertu des statuts de l'ICANN<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4e>. Chaque RALO peut faire une ou plusieurs recommandations à l’attention de l’ALAC. Les critères pour les délégués NomCom sont indiqués à la fin de ce message. Calendrier de la sélection pour les dirigeants des RALO, les Membres de l'ALAC et les délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom: * 10 mai 2021 - Annonce de l’appel à candidatures et la déclaration du candidat * 8 mai – 21 mai 2021 - Période de nomination * 28 mai 2021 - Date limite pour les acceptations de candidatures * 31 mai au 4 juin 2021 – Appels avec les candidats si les RALO le désirent. * 7 juin au 11 juin 2021 - Élections - (si nécessaires, les élections commenceront au plus tard une semaine après la date limite d’acceptation des candidatures et se termineront au plus tard deux semaines après ce délais). * 2021 AGA [ICANN 72] - Les représentants nouvellement élus prendront place à la fin de l’assemblée générale 2021, suite à la clôture de la réunion du Conseil des Membres du Board le 28 octobre 2021. Processus de Nominations: Tous les candidats doivent soumettre une déclaration brève au personnel At-Large (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) qui explique pourquoi ils pensent être un candidat approprié. Tous les candidats doivent également remplir ou mettre à jour leur déclaration d’intérêt (voir: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>) Les nominations, y compris les auto-nominations, doivent être faites directement sur la liste de diffusion de leur RALO, ainsi que sur 2021 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> ou en envoyant une note au personnel At-Large<http://staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Critères pour les délégués du NomCom: Le NomCom est responsable de la sélection des membres du Conseil d’Administration de l’ICANN, de l’ALAC, du ccNSO et du GNSO. C’est une fonction très importante et tous les candidats doivent répondre à des critères importants. * Familiarité avec les groups de l’ICANN nommés par le NomCom (Conseil d’Administration, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). * Capacité à juger les gens (comme lors de l’entrevue et de l’embauche). * A l’aise et de préférence courant en Anglais (écoute, lecture et parler). * Bonnes compétences en ligne telles que sur Google et les médias sociaux. * Engagement au niveau du temps. Doit être disposé à consacrer beaucoup de temps dans des délais serrés (mars à juin). Peut impliquer de voyager jusqu’à 4 réunions. * Capacité de travailler dans un environnement de groupe, défendre ce que vous croyez dans une discussion avec d’autres personnes “fortes” mais en même temps, doit être un bon auditeur et être prêt à changer d’avis si quelqu’un d’autre à un bon argument. La diplomatie est importante. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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EuroDIG: Submit your ideas in the Call for Issues!
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond Dec. 27, 2021

Dec. 27, 2021

EuroDIG News *Submit your ideas in the Call for Issues!* The Call for Issues for EuroDIG2022 is *open until December 31 *on eurodig.org <https://www.eurodig.org/>. With the UN Internet Governance Forum just over, there are many relevant ideas and open questions to be discussed. Each person or organisation can submit up to three topics relating to Internet governance from a European perspective. This is not a call for workshop proposals, rather, we want to find out what the key topics for next year should be. The more people contribute ideas, the more diverse the programme will become. More information and the submission form: https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/planning-process/#tab-call-for-issues *EuroDIG@ IGF* From December 6-10, this year’s Internet Governance Forum took place in Katowice and online. You can find the official output materials here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2021-outputs The EuroDIG community gathered for a networking session which can be re-watched on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn9qMV5sB3Q Sandra Hoferichter, EuroDIG Secretary General, also moderated the NRI main session on the role of the Internet in times of crisis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hWiUBXdFtc Have you spread the word about the EuroDIG messages at the IGF or in other fora? Let us know via office(a)eurodig.org! *Youth@EuroDIG * We are happy to announce that YOUthDIG, EuroDIG’s programme for young people aged 18 to 30, will take place again in 2022, coordinated by Nadia Tjahja and shaped by a committee of former YOUthDIG participants. The Call for Applications starts on January 10. The European Commission has declared 2022 the European Year of Youth <https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_21_5226>, and YOUthDIG will certainly contribute by being a forum for capacity-building, networking, and advocacy in digital policy. EuroDIG Secretariat www.eurodig.org <https://www.eurodig.org/> office(a)eurodig.org Twitter <https://twitter.com/_eurodig> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurodig> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/eurodig>

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Call for the Position of At-Large Members on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2021

Dec. 16, 2021

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, this is a call for the position of At-Large Members on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel. Launched in 2014, the ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes the ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. The At-Large community may name up to two people to comprise the panel that will selected the award recipient(s). Interested members of the At-Large community are encouraged to send their Expression of Interest (EoI) to Maureen and At-Large staff by 7 January 2022. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review all EoIs during the week of 10 January 2022. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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***STARTING NOW*** TODAY 18:00 UTC RSVP! EURALO GA - Please read - Final Announcement : EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> TWO ACTIONS! 1. *Please complete the Google form (to confirm participation or send apology) 2. *Please register for Zoom (if participating) *Please share this invitation with the members of your ALSes Dear EURALO Members, On behalf of the EURALO Chair, Sébastien Bachollet and Secretariat, Natalia Filina, and in accordance with EURALO’s NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/FINAL+DRAFT+EURALO+Articles+of+A…>, this is the third announcement of the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 to be held on Tuesday 14 December 2021 between 18:00-20:00 UTC. The Agenda has been posted on the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2021+EURALO+General+Assembly>. Please be so kind as to review the agenda<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Virtual+General+Assembly+…> and be prepared to participate! ATTENDANCE: Please complete the Google form [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT3sFv…> to confirm your attendance or send an apology. NOTE – IF an apology and appointing a Proxy, please note Proxy on the Google form AND complete the attached proxy form (as per the EURALO Articles of Association – see hereafter). At this stage you have TWO options: 1. Participate in the General Assembly remotely: instructions for attending are included below in this email. Zoom registration required. 2. Send an apology, in which case you may nominate a PROXY (document attached) to represent you. A proxy will need to confirm participation in the General Assembly. Please note that in order to achieve quorum at the General Assembly, it is important for you to take action on one of the two options above! In order to nominate a proxy, please send your proxy document by email with the subject line PROXY EURALO Virtual GA 2021 to EURALO’s Chair at sebicann(a)bachollet.fr<mailto:sebicann@bachollet.fr>, Secretariat at filinafilka(a)gmail.com<mailto:filinafilka@gmail.com> and At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>, appointing the proxy. Kindly note that according to the new EURALO Articles of Association, Proxies may only validly be appointed by a notice in writing (a “proxy notice”) which: 1. states the name and address of the Member appointing the proxy; 2. identifies the person appointed to be that Member’s proxy and the General Assembly in relation to which that person is appointed; 3. is signed by or on behalf of the Member appointing the proxy, or is authenticated in such manner as the Board may determine; and is delivered to the General Assembly in accordance with the articles and any instructions contained in the notice of the General Assembly to which they relate. As per practice in past General Assemblies, there will be a maximum of two proxies possible per member participating in the GA and staff will inform you if a nominated proxy has exceeded their vote allocation and suggest alternatives. At-Large staff will follow up with calendar invitations with Remote Participation information (included below). Remote Participation information: ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Thank you. Keep well and safe. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: Staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:Staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website:atlarge.icann.org Facebook:facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter:@ICANNAt-Large

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TODAY 18:00 UTC RSVP! EURALO GA - Please read - Final Announcement : EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> TWO ACTIONS! 1. *Please complete the Google form (to confirm participation or send apology) 2. *Please register for Zoom (if participating) *Please share this invitation with the members of your ALSes Dear EURALO Members, On behalf of the EURALO Chair, Sébastien Bachollet and Secretariat, Natalia Filina, and in accordance with EURALO’s NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/FINAL+DRAFT+EURALO+Articles+of+A…>, this is the third announcement of the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 to be held on Tuesday 14 December 2021 between 18:00-20:00 UTC. The Agenda has been posted on the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2021+EURALO+General+Assembly>. Please be so kind as to review the agenda<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Virtual+General+Assembly+…> and be prepared to participate! ATTENDANCE: Please complete the Google form [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT3sFv…> to confirm your attendance or send an apology. NOTE – IF an apology and appointing a Proxy, please note Proxy on the Google form AND complete the attached proxy form (as per the EURALO Articles of Association – see hereafter). At this stage you have TWO options: 1. Participate in the General Assembly remotely: instructions for attending are included below in this email. Zoom registration required. 2. Send an apology, in which case you may nominate a PROXY (document attached) to represent you. A proxy will need to confirm participation in the General Assembly. Please note that in order to achieve quorum at the General Assembly, it is important for you to take action on one of the two options above! In order to nominate a proxy, please send your proxy document by email with the subject line PROXY EURALO Virtual GA 2021 to EURALO’s Chair at sebicann(a)bachollet.fr<mailto:sebicann@bachollet.fr>, Secretariat at filinafilka(a)gmail.com<mailto:filinafilka@gmail.com> and At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>, appointing the proxy. Kindly note that according to the new EURALO Articles of Association, Proxies may only validly be appointed by a notice in writing (a “proxy notice”) which: 1. states the name and address of the Member appointing the proxy; 2. identifies the person appointed to be that Member’s proxy and the General Assembly in relation to which that person is appointed; 3. is signed by or on behalf of the Member appointing the proxy, or is authenticated in such manner as the Board may determine; and is delivered to the General Assembly in accordance with the articles and any instructions contained in the notice of the General Assembly to which they relate. As per practice in past General Assemblies, there will be a maximum of two proxies possible per member participating in the GA and staff will inform you if a nominated proxy has exceeded their vote allocation and suggest alternatives. At-Large staff will follow up with calendar invitations with Remote Participation information (included below). Remote Participation information: ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Thank you. Keep well and safe. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: Staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:Staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website:atlarge.icann.org Facebook:facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter:@ICANNAt-Large

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EURALO November Newsletter
by Natalia Filina Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

Dear EURALO and At-Large community members! I am glad to bring to your attention the November EURALO Newsletter! https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2021+EURALO+Secretariat+Monthly+… I would like to note that November was so fruitful and there were a lot of Internet Governance and DNS industry events. It would be great in the future to have YOUR notes, reports, opinions from such important events (The links to websites in local languages are good, but not so useful now for the whole community). I wish you a wonderful reading and we are waiting for you all tomorrow at the Euralo General Assembly! Sincerely, Natalia Filina Secretary of EURALO https://atlarge.icann.org/alses/euralo Officer of SIG IoT (ISOC) *http://iotsig.org/main <http://iotsig.org/main>*/ +7 906 722 54 61 Moscow, Russian Federation

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**URGENT ACTION **RSVP! 48h to go! EURALO GA - Please read - Third Announcement : EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 12, 2021

Dec. 12, 2021

TWO ACTIONS! 1. *Please complete the Google form (to confirm participation or send apology) 2. *Please register for Zoom (if participating) AND *Please share this invitation with the members of your ALSes Dear EURALO Members, On behalf of the EURALO Chair, Sébastien Bachollet and Secretariat, Natalia Filina, and in accordance with EURALO’s NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/FINAL+DRAFT+EURALO+Articles+of+A…>, this is the third announcement of the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 to be held on Tuesday 14 December 2021 between 18:00-20:00 UTC. The Agenda has been posted on the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2021+EURALO+General+Assembly>. Please be so kind as to review the agenda<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Virtual+General+Assembly+…> and be prepared to participate! ATTENDANCE: Please complete the Google form [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT3sFv…> to confirm your attendance or send an apology. NOTE – IF an apology and appointing a Proxy, please note Proxy on the Google form AND complete the attached proxy form (as per the EURALO Articles of Association – see hereafter). At this stage you have TWO options: 1. Participate in the General Assembly remotely: instructions for attending are included below in this email. Zoom registration required. 2. Send an apology, in which case you may nominate a PROXY (document attached) to represent you. A proxy will need to confirm participation in the General Assembly. Please note that in order to achieve quorum at the General Assembly, it is important for you to take action on one of the two options above! In order to nominate a proxy, please send your proxy document by email with the subject line PROXY EURALO Virtual GA 2021 to EURALO’s Chair at sebicann(a)bachollet.fr<mailto:sebicann@bachollet.fr>, Secretariat at filinafilka(a)gmail.com<mailto:filinafilka@gmail.com> and At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>, appointing the proxy. Kindly note that according to the new EURALO Articles of Association, Proxies may only validly be appointed by a notice in writing (a “proxy notice”) which: 1. states the name and address of the Member appointing the proxy; 2. identifies the person appointed to be that Member’s proxy and the General Assembly in relation to which that person is appointed; 3. is signed by or on behalf of the Member appointing the proxy, or is authenticated in such manner as the Board may determine; and is delivered to the General Assembly in accordance with the articles and any instructions contained in the notice of the General Assembly to which they relate. As per practice in past General Assemblies, there will be a maximum of two proxies possible per member participating in the GA and staff will inform you if a nominated proxy has exceeded their vote allocation and suggest alternatives. At-Large staff will follow up with calendar invitations with Remote Participation information (included below). Remote Participation information: ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Thank you. Keep well and safe. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: Staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:Staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website:atlarge.icann.org Facebook:facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter:@ICANNAt-Large

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RSVP! EURALO GA - Please read - Third Announcement : EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

TWO ACTIONS! 1. *Please complete the Google form (to confirm participation or send apology) 2. *Please register for Zoom (if participating) *Please share this invitation with the members of your ALSes Dear EURALO Members, On behalf of the EURALO Chair, Sébastien Bachollet and Secretariat, Natalia Filina, and in accordance with EURALO’s NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/FINAL+DRAFT+EURALO+Articles+of+A…>, this is the third announcement of the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 to be held on Tuesday 14 December 2021 between 18:00-20:00 UTC. The Agenda has been posted on the EURALO Virtual General Assembly 2021 wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/2021+EURALO+General+Assembly>. Please be so kind as to review the agenda<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Virtual+General+Assembly+…> and be prepared to participate! ATTENDANCE: Please complete the Google form [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT3sFv…> to confirm your attendance or send an apology. NOTE – IF an apology and appointing a Proxy, please note Proxy on the Google form AND complete the attached proxy form (as per the EURALO Articles of Association – see hereafter). At this stage you have TWO options: 1. Participate in the General Assembly remotely: instructions for attending are included below in this email. Zoom registration required. 2. Send an apology, in which case you may nominate a PROXY (document attached) to represent you. A proxy will need to confirm participation in the General Assembly. Please note that in order to achieve quorum at the General Assembly, it is important for you to take action on one of the two options above! In order to nominate a proxy, please send your proxy document by email with the subject line PROXY EURALO Virtual GA 2021 to EURALO’s Chair at sebicann(a)bachollet.fr<mailto:sebicann@bachollet.fr>, Secretariat at filinafilka(a)gmail.com<mailto:filinafilka@gmail.com> and At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>, appointing the proxy. Kindly note that according to the new EURALO Articles of Association, Proxies may only validly be appointed by a notice in writing (a “proxy notice”) which: 1. states the name and address of the Member appointing the proxy; 2. identifies the person appointed to be that Member’s proxy and the General Assembly in relation to which that person is appointed; 3. is signed by or on behalf of the Member appointing the proxy, or is authenticated in such manner as the Board may determine; and is delivered to the General Assembly in accordance with the articles and any instructions contained in the notice of the General Assembly to which they relate. As per practice in past General Assemblies, there will be a maximum of two proxies possible per member participating in the GA and staff will inform you if a nominated proxy has exceeded their vote allocation and suggest alternatives. At-Large staff will follow up with calendar invitations with Remote Participation information (included below). Remote Participation information: ZOOM REGISTRATION required – important: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-GopjIiGd2kvGLZpVR--3qVGmdmU3Vd [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-Gop…> Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Thank you. Keep well and safe. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: Staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:Staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website:atlarge.icann.org Facebook:facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter:@ICANNAt-Large

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: 2021-2023 EURALO Board Election
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

Dear All, The EURALO electorate has been asked the following question: Do you support the following candidates to become EURALO Board Members for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the EURALO General Assembly (14 December 2021)? Please select one option from the list below (candidates listed in alphabetical order of the last name), no, or abstain. * Lutz Donnerhacke, Ricardo Holmquist and Anne-Marie Joly-Bachollet * No * Abstain Additional information: https://community.icann.org/x/8wmHCg Please note the poll will close on Sunday, 12 December at 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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IGF 2021 WS #13 Digital transformation challenges in developing countries
by Matthias M. Hudobnik Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

My dear At-Large Community, I want to warmly invite you to the following IGF session ;): Title: IGF 2021 WS #13 Digital transformation challenges in developing countries Date/Time: Wednesday, 8th December, 2021 (15:05 CET) - (16:35 CET) Speakers: Speaker 1: Vint Cerf, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG) Speaker 2: Antonio Garcia Zaballos, Intergovernmental Organization, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Speaker 3: Ndeye Maimouna DIOP, Civil Society, African Group Speaker 4: Gitanjali Sah, Intergovernmental Organization, Intergovernmental Organization Speaker 5: Matthias Hudobnik, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG) Moderator: Olga Cavalli, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Online Moderator: Patricia Vargas, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Rapporteur: Mónica María Trochez Arboleda, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Meeting room: Conference Room 3 Link: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2021-ws-13-digital-transformatio… Have a nice day! Best, Matthias ________________________________ Ing. Mag. Matthias M. Hudobnik FIP • CIPP/E • CIPT • DPO • CIS LA matthias(a)hudobnik.at http://www.hudobnik.at @mhudobnik

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