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DOODLE / February EURALO call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 7, 2017

Feb. 7, 2017

Dear All, Due to the unavailability of the Chair during the regular monthly EURALO call scheduled on Tuesday 21 February, we are looking to reschedule as follows: - Either the week earlier, on Tuesday 14 February at 20:00 UTC - Or the week later, on Tuesday 28 February at the regular time of 19:00 UTC Please complete the attached Doodle poll to confirm your preference. http://doodle.com/poll/i9z46w4m98ggnhwx Thank you. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu 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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]atlarge Twitter: @[twitter.com]ICANNAtLarge [cid:image001.png@01D28147.9B4EF5B0]

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Questions & Answers Wiki Workspace Now Open - Interacting with the Final Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community
by Program Admin Feb. 3, 2017

Feb. 3, 2017

Dear All, As recently announced<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-1005-2017-01-29-en>, Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/x/PqbDAw> and Leon Sanchez<https://community.icann.org/x/SabDAw> have been selected as the Final Slate of Candidates ("Candidates") for the ICANN Board Director selected by the At-Large Community. To help the At-Large Community members to learn more about the background, views, and positions of the Candidates and to help the electorate members<https://community.icann.org/x/8LXDAw> to decide on their votes in the final election (starts on 21 Feb 2017, view timeline<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>), the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) have decided to organize the following interaction activities after soliciting feedback across the community: 1. An At-Large Community wide teleconference where Candidates introduce themselves and answer questions from members. 2. An interactive wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw> for At-Large members to ask questions to the Final Slate of Candidates and for the Candidates to answer. Teleconference Mark your calendar! An At-Large Community wide teleconference will be held on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 13:00-15:00 UTC for the Community to meet the Candidates and ask questions about their vision about At-Large, ICANN, the Board and beyond. If you cannot attend, recording and transcript will be made available via the At-Large Board Member Selection wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/3bTDAw>. Agenda and participation details will be distributed shortly. Questions & Answers Wiki Workspace Before and after the At-Large Community wide teleconference on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, the At-Large Community will have two windows of opportunity to ask Candidates questions and view their responses in written form. The Q&A wiki workspace can be accessed here: https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw Before the teleconference: To prepare for the interactions with the Candidates in the teleconference, you may ask questions to the Candidates beforehand. These questions can be sent from now till Friday, 10 February 2017 23:59 UTC. After the teleconference: After viewing Candidates' responses to the questions posted before the teleconference and interacting with them during the teleconference, you may ask follow-up questions afterward. The follow up questions must be sent no later than Thursday, 16 February 2017 23:59 UTC. Instruction: * Please email your questions to the Candidates to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting on the wiki. * Program Admin Staff will consolidate duplicative questions and perform minor editing for clarification, if necessary, before posting. The names of the At-Large members who sent questions will be recorded on the wiki. * Candidates are requested to send their response to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting. Program Admin Staff will send announcement to the Community to view the responses. * All questions and responses will be posted in English. * For both Candidates to be able to read and understand the questions, please write them in English. If you are unable to write in English, Program Admin Staff will provide translation support within our capability (e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese, Turkish). Background Information For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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Meeting Invitation: Single Issue Call: Meet the candidates – EURALO Replacement ALAC member - 8 February 2017 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 1, 2017

Feb. 1, 2017

Dear All, EURALO will be holding a single issue call to “Meet the candidates – EURALO Replacement ALAC member” on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 19:00 UTC for 60 minutes. According to the selection schedule for the EURALO replacement Member on the ALAC, the nomination period has ended and prior to launching the vote, both candidates will attend this community call to introduce themselves and answer any questions. - Oksana Prykhodko - Bastiaan Goslings Please find all candidate details on the EURALO Extraordinary Selection of ALAC Member 2017 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Extraordinary+Selection+o…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/p4-RAw Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/euralo/ Conference ID: English: 1638 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge>

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BCEC Announces the Final Slate of ICANN Board Director Candidates Selected by the At-Large Community
by Program Admin Jan. 31, 2017

Jan. 31, 2017

Dear All, The optional Regional At-Large Organization (RALO) petition process<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-987-2016-12-19-en> in the ICANN Board Director selection did not result in any successful petition to add names to the BCEC Slate of Candidates and this stage of the process has now concluded. Hence, the Final Slate of Candidates, who were selected by the BCEC<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-985-2016-12-16-en> and will go forward to the next stage of the selection process organized by the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), are (listed in alphabetical order of the last name): * Alan Greenberg (Canada) * Leon Felipe Sanchez Ambia (Mexico) EoIs of the Final Slate of Candidates You may view the EoIs (with personal and private information removed) of the Final Slate of Candidates HERE<https://community.icann.org/x/N6bDAw>. Next Steps In the coming weeks before the start of the final election, the BMSPC will organize activities and mechanisms that facilitate the interactions between the At-Large Community Members and the Final Slate of Candidates. The methods of interaction will incorporate input from ALAC Members, RALO members, and the Final Slate of Candidates themselves. The BMSPC will announce the planned interactions in due course. In accordance with the selection timeline<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>, the first round of voting in the final election will be initiated on Tuesday, 21 February 2017. Any internal RALO decision making processes, such as confirming the electorates<https://community.icann.org/x/8LXDAw> and directing RALO Chairs' votes in the final election, should be conducted and completed before 21 February. The selection process is planned to be completed by Friday, 21 April 2017, with the announcement of the successful Candidate on that date. Background Information For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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Announcement call for Nominations EURALO ALAC Vacant Seat - SUBMIT your nominations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 27, 2017

Jan. 27, 2017

Dear EURALO members, On 5 January 2017, ALAC Member Veronica Cretu representing EURALO notified EURALO Chair Olivier Crépin-Leblond of her resignation due to other activities. EURALO's Chair and Secretariat would like to announce a call for nominations to fill her vacant ALAC seat. The nomination period will start TODAY January 16 until 27 January 2017 - (nominations accepted for 10 working days). Please note the following: 1. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace). 2. No one who is currently serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for the ALAC. See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8 3. According to EURALO By-Laws, article 11.5.10 Electing the ALAC members representing Europe<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/Articles+of+Association>. The selected representatives must be members of different ALSes, must have their principal residence in different countries of the region and their nationalities must be different. To the extent possible, gender balance and regional balance within Europe shall be fostered. The term of the position will begin on 11 February 2017 and end at the 2018 AGM. To see the complete selection Schedule for the EURALO Replacement ALAC Member, and applicable rules see wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Extraordinary+Selection+o… Please submit your nominations and self-nominations by sending an email to the EURALO mailing list and coping At - Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Thank you! Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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Fwd: [Soac-leaders-icann58] Alternative HIT - Data Protection Commissioners
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Hello all, is there any interest in our community, to take part or lead in this topic? Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [Soac-leaders-icann58] Alternative HIT - Data Protection Commissioners Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:53:35 +0000 From: James M. Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> To: SOAC Leaders ICANN58 <soac-leaders-icann58(a)icann.org> Dear SOAC Leaders / ICANN58 Planning Team – During the GNSO Council last week, there was discussion of a session at ICANN58 that would address data protection concerns in our industry, and would be attended by data protection commissioners from throughout the EU. These folks are especially interested in the ongoing work around WHOIS/RDS, and the Copenhagen location is easily accessible to prospective attendees. Organizers of this session have asked the GNSO and other groups (GAC, I believe?) to support their inclusion on the meeting agenda. Additionally, as it appears that one of the HIT sessions may become available (Monday 1515-1645), I would like to propose that we consider repurposing this HIT slot to accommodate the growing interest in the “Data Protection Summit”. If there is support among this group for proceeding, then I would ask the volunteer organizers of this session to produce an overview/agenda of their session, to ensure that the subject matter and format meets the expectations of all SO/ACs, and contributes to the furtherance of the RDS policy work already underway. I recognize that this is coming fairly late in to the process, but am hopeful that our group can be flexible in its consideration of this request. If we are unable to accommodate the proposal, please note that some version of this session will likely occur in Copenhagen anyway, albeit it would not enjoy an unconflicted HIT slot on the main schedule. If possible, we should decide this week, so I can task the volunteers to either (a) develop the aforementioned session agenda, or (b) make alternative (non-HIT) scheduling arrangements. Thank you, J. ---------------- James Bladel GNSO Chair

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EURALO's Successful Petition to Add Sébastien Bachollet to the Final Slate of Candidates
by Program Admin Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that by the 23 Jan 2017 23:59 UTC deadline, the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) concluded its vote on adding Sébastien Bachollet to the Final Slate for the ICANN Board Director position selected by the At-Large Community. The vote result confirms EURALO ALSes' support for Sébastien's petition: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/euro-discuss/2017-January/004759.h…. The Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSC) herby informs the other RALOs that, to decide whether they would support the EURALO petition to add Sébastien Bachollet on the final slate, they will have to conduct their formal decision making process, according to RALO's respective rules of procedure. If a RALO has already conducted its formal decision making process to decide not to support any petition, no further action is required for that RALO but they have to inform program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> that they do not wish to support Sebastien's petition. The deadline for the other RALOs to make their decisions and inform program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> is Sunday, 29 January 23:59 UTC. Background Information For background information of the RALO petition process, please read this<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-987-2016-12-19-en> announcement. To learn more about the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. On Behalf of Tijani BEN JEMAA, BMSPC Chair Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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VOTE RESULT: EURALO Petition for an Additional Candidate for the ICANN Board Director Selection
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Dear All, Kindly note that the vote for the EURALO petition for additional Candidates for the ICANN Board Director Selection is now closed. *** QUESTION: Should EURALO support the petition for Sébastien Bachollet to be added to the Final Slate of Candidates for the ICANN Board Seat 15 election. * Yes * No * Abstain As at Poll close: Monday 23 January 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 21 · Group size: 38 · Percentage voted: 55.26 Ranked by votes Rank Options ID Options Votes % 1 15868163 Yes 11 52.38 2 15868164 No 9 42.86 3 15868165 Abstain 1 4.76 *** To confirm: EURALO supports the petition for Sébastien Bachollet to be added to the Final Slate of Candidates for the ICANN Board Seat 15 election. You may view the result independently under https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6499iKs6nEaXJw8njn2QuhpQ. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu 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<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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REMINDER - Call for Volunteers: .NGO Community Advisory Panel
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 23, 2017

Jan. 23, 2017

The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the operator of the .NGO and .ONG top level domains (see http://pir.org/products/ngo-ong-domain/) is looking for one person to represent the ALAC in its NGO Community Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides important feedback and advice on issues relating to the NGO community ranging from policy considerations to the introduction of new services. The NGO Community Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping Public Interest Registry fulfill its mission. With .ngo domain users representing NGOs of varying size, sectors,scope and geography, it is important to have advocates in the Internet community who fully understand their needs as diverse service-based organizations. The Council continually lends its unique global expertise to help us meet those needs and strengthen our efforts in supporting NGOs worldwide. The Advisory Council meets Face-to-Face annually (generally in September) and via teleconference four times per year. To the extent allowed by PIR confidentiality rules, the successful applicant will be expected to regularly report to the ALAC on Advisory Council issues and if applicable consult with the ALAC. PIR has asked the ALAC to identify a number of candidates. Ideally, such candidates will come from an active At-Large ALS that has a proven record of engagement with the NGO community. Candidates should have notable leadership experience in non-commercial/civil society community and an acute understanding of the issues and policies that affect the NGO society. Candidates should submit their Expression of Interest detailing their experience, expertise and qualifications along with a statement that they have sufficient time and interest to fulfill the Advisory Council duties. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review all EoIs and will select a small number which will be forwarded to PIR. The final selection on the ALAC Representative will be done by the PIR Nominating Committee. All EoIs must be sent to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Wednesday, 25 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Please use an e-mail Subject of: NGO Community Advisory Council. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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EXTENSION: CCWG Auction Proceeds - Call for Candidates
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 23, 2017

Jan. 23, 2017

THE DEADLINE FOR MEMBER APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 23:59 UTC, THURSDAY, 26 JANUARY 2017. ================ This is a CALL FOR CANDIDATES in the At-Large Community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on New gTLD Auction Proceeds. The new generic top level domain (gTLD) Program established auctions as a mechanism of last resort to resolve the competition sets between identical or similar terms (strings) for new gTLDs Currently the fund contains over $230 million dollars (note that $132 million of this is related to an auction that is being disputed). The CCWG is tasked with developing a proposal(s) for consideration by the Chartering Organizations (those ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees that have adopted the CCWG Charter) on the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds. That proposal will then be submitted to the ICANN Board. Note that the CCWG will NOT be deciding on projects to be funded, but rather on the mechanism to be used to allocate funds. MEMBERS As one of the Chartering organizations, the ALAC may name five people to be Members of the CCWG and presuming sufficient qualified candidates, our intent is to select one per ICANN region (based on citizenship as per ALAC membership). Full details of the CCWG may be found at <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en>https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en. Members must commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCWG. The estimated average workload will be no less than 3-4 hours per week. This means attending conference calls which will likely last 60-90 minutes per week (some of which will be held at inconvenient hours to accommodate world-wide participation) and mailing list participation. Past CCWGs have also formed sub-groups to divide the work. If this CCWG does so, that might increase workload. The total length of engagement is likely to be at least 1 year. The CCWG, any sub-groups it forms, and its mailing lists will all be conducted in English and all Members must be sufficiently fluent. There will be a Working Group within At-Large which will support our five CCWG Members, and all Members are also expected to participate in that WG as well. Members will also participate in any At-Large briefings and Webinars on the subject. Those interested in applying to be formally appointed to the CCWG Auction Proceeds by the ALAC should submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) including: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A statement explaining why they are interested in serving in this capacity and what skills or background they have which will help them in this CCWG. * A Declaration of Interests indicating any potential or actual conflicts. * A declaration that they can devote the time needed to participate in the CCWG and the associated At-Large WG activities. * Agreement that prior to the formal selection by the ALAC, they will attend CCWG meetings (see IMPORTANT NOTE at bottom of this message). PROCESS All EoIs must be sent to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Sunday, 22 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. EXTENDED TO 23:59 UTC, THURSDAY, 26 JANUARY 2017 All applications will be reviewed in confidence by the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) which will make recommendations to the ALAC on who to appoint. For AASC Membership, see https://community.icann.org/x/VwebAw. EoIs will be available only to the AASC and ICANN At-Large Staff. Based on an initial review of the EoI, a telephone/Skype interview of the candidates may be conducted by members of the AASC. IMPORTANT NOTE: The first meeting of the CCWG will take place on Thursday, 26 January at 15:00 UTC for 60 Minutes. Since the ALAC selections will not be done by then, ALL Applicants must either attend this meeting and subsequent meetings or listen to the recordings. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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