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RFP for TMCH independent review
by Greg Shatan Aug. 10, 2015

Aug. 10, 2015

All, The announcement below should be of interest to members of the IPC. If any of you know of any candidates who would be interested and qualified for this project, you should refer them to the RFP. Greg https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-08-07-en ------------------------------ Request for Proposal for the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse 7 August 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) is seeking one or more provider(s) to conduct an independent review of the Trademark Clearinghouse to assess the effectiveness of three key areas related to the Clearinghouse in meeting its intended objectives and to identify considerations for future application rounds of the New gTLD Program. The three key areas for examination in this review include: (a) Trademark Clearinghouse Guidelines and Verification Process; (b) Sunrise Period; and (c) Trademark Claims Service. The selected provider(s) will design and execute a study to create a meaningful report of quantitative and qualitative data on the specified areas for examination. The draft Report will be posted for comment and updated based on the feedback received. The final report will be published and provided to the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) for review and consideration. ICANN is seeking one or more qualified providers to manage this complex exercise in a timely and efficient manner. ICANN anticipates a contract to be signed and work to begin with the selected provider(s) no later than October 2015. Based on the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) recommendation <https://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/gac-comments-new-gtlds-26may1…> in May 2011 for a comprehensive post-launch independent review of the Clearinghouse to be conducted one year after the launch of the 75th new gTLD in the round, ICANN has pledged to undertake a review to assess processes pertaining to the Clearinghouse in conjunction with the specified areas for review proposed by the GAC. The GAC recommended areas for review should examine whether the aims, functionality and operations of the Clearinghouse would benefit from extending the period of the Clearinghouse notifications beyond the 90 days and whether the automated system should allow the inclusion of non-exact matches. In addition, this review will incorporate a thorough assessment of the effectiveness of TMCH related processes in meeting their intended rights protection objectives. It is expected that the independent review will help identify other issues for evaluation that should be included in the analysis of the Trademark Clearinghouse, such as issues that could be addressed in policy development work in the community. Furthermore, it is anticipated the review will help inform the discussion and enable consideration of the rights protection mechanisms available in the domain name space. As the Trademark Clearinghouse was developed to support rights protection mechanisms and serve a large ecosystem of Trademark Holders and Trademark Agents, registries, registrars, as well as registrants, the study must be able to capture inputs in a representative manner from across the multitude of players relevant to the new domain namespace. For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please click here <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rfp-tmch-independent-review-07a…> [ZIP, 612 KB]. Proposals should be submitted to TMCHIndependentReview-RFP(a)icann.org by 23:59 UTC on 28 August 2015.

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REMINDER: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY15 Q4 call on 20 August 2015 - ICANN
by Greg Shatan Aug. 10, 2015

Aug. 10, 2015

REMINDER to sign up for the upcoming Stakeholder call on August 20. Details below. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Greg Shatan <gregshatanipc(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 10:30 AM Subject: Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY15 Q4 call on 20 August 2015 - ICANN To: IPC-GNSO <ipc-gnso(a)icann.org> All: Please see the announcement below of ICANN's next Stakeholder Call on August 20, 2015 at 14:00. Instructions on registering to attend the call are below. I encourage you to attend. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 2:23 AM Subject: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY15 Q4 call on 20 August 2015 - ICANN To: "soac-infoalert(a)icann.org" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> Cc: Mia Crampton <mia.crampton(a)icann.org>, Duncan Burns < duncan.burns(a)icann.org> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-07-30-en ICANN has announced its FY15 Q4 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 20 August 2015 at 14:00 UTC. The call will cover how ICANN has progressed against its strategic and operating plans for the Quarter ending 30 June 2015 and will review some of the information from the latest KPI Beta Dashboard, anticipated to launch around the same time. Please click here http://goo.gl/forms/4T76Zn1ulT to register for the call and to receive joining instructions. If you are unable to access the form, please email us <icann.communications(a)icann.org> to register with your full name and an email address to send the joining instructions to. David A. Olive Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Fwd: [CCWG-ACCT] Volume 9: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions
by Greg Shatan Aug. 10, 2015

Aug. 10, 2015

All: The following update on IANA Stewardship and Accountability proposals should be of interest to you. Best regards, Greg Shatan IPC President ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Grace Abuhamad <grace.abuhamad(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:38 AM Subject: [CCWG-ACCT] Volume 9: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions To: Accountability Cross Community <accountability-cross-community(a)icann.org > Dear all, Original link: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-en Volume 9: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e…> A major milestone reached as two key proposals open for public comment The transition of IANA's stewardship is now another step nearer as two key proposals are opened for public comment: - The Consolidated IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal by the ICG - The 2nd Draft Report on Work Stream 1 Recommendations by the CCWG-Accountability The final version of both these proposals will eventually be submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors, who will transfer them to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/>). More information on these proposals, and how you can comment on their contents, is below. Consolidated IANA stewardship transition proposal now open for public comment On 31 July, the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG <http://www.ianacg.org/>) announced the start of the public comment period <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…> for the Proposal to Transition the Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to the Global Multistakeholder Community <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…>. The proposal consists of the three proposals that have already reached consensus among the Domain Names, Numbering Resources and Protocol Parameters communities, as well as a report by the ICG, which includes an assessment of whether the three proposals: - Were developed using open and inclusive community processes, and whether they achieved consensus; - Are complete and clear; - Are compatible and interoperable, provide appropriate and properly supported accountability mechanisms, and are workable; and - Together meet the NTIA's criteria <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition…> . The ICG notes that as the proposals have already undergone extensive public comment and discussion <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…>amongst the three operational communities, this public comment period is focused on how the three proposals work together as a whole and how it fares against the criteria established by NTIA for the transition. The proposal will be available for public comment for 40 days. Following community input during the comment period, the ICG will decide whether to recommend that NTIA approve the transition proposal. The proposal will be available shortly in all six official United Nations (UN) languages and Portuguese, but is currently only available in English <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…>. The news release about the proposal, however, is available now in these seven languages, with all translations linked from the English version <https://www.ianacg.org/news-release-icg-seeking-public-input-on-key-interne…> . Key links - IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…> – 199 pages - Call for public comments <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…> – including 12 questions about specific issues the ICG is seeking feedback on - Archive of public comments received <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal…> How to submit a public comment You can comment on the proposal, taking into account the ICG's 12 questions <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…>, by 8 September 2015, 23:59 UTC (convert to your time zone <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+proposal+publi…>). Comments can be submitted in one of two ways: - *By using the online form <https://comments.ianacg.org/form>* After you have submitted the form, you will receive an automatically generated email asking you to click a link to confirm your submission. Your comments will then be posted to the archive of public comments <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-22apr1…> . - *By sending an email to public-comments(a)ianacg.org <public-comments(a)ianacg.org>* You may wish to use this template <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/public-input-template-EN.docx> for your response. After submitting your comments you will receive two emails: the first confirms receipt of your email; the second confirms your comments have been posted to the comments archive <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal…> . To help better understand the contents and context of the draft proposal, you may wish to join one of thetwo following webinars <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t…> live: - *6 August, 19:00 – 20:30 UTC* (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+Webinar+1&iso=…> ) - *7 August, 11:00 – 12:30 UTC* (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+Webinar+2&iso=…> ) The webinars will also be live interpreted in the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and Portuguese and the recording posted shortly afterward. The transcript will also be translated and posted after the webinars. CCWG-Accountability On 3 August, the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A…>) released its 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…>. Since the first version <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cwg-accountability-draft-propos…> of the proposal was released on 4 May <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-draft-proposal-20…>, the CCWG-Accountability has taken a very open and agile approach to finding creative solutions to problems identified in previous iterations of their proposals. The second version also addresses a number of outstanding issues not fully fleshed out in the first draft. The most significant changes between the two drafts are: - *Mechanism to empower the ICANN community* The mechanism has undergone significant changes: in the May draft, there were two alternatives presented – member model and delegate model; following feedback received during the public comment period, the CCWG-Accountability brainstormed alternatives at ICANN53 in June, resulting in the development of an Empowered SO/AC model. Resulting from subsequent discussions at a face-to-face meeting in Paris in July, this second draft proposal presents the Community Mechanism as Sole Member Model. - *Four additional stress tests* The new stress tests have been added following suggestions contained in the Larry Strickling's 16 June blog post <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann…> on the NTIA website. - *Refinements to key elements contained in the first draft* These refinements include: - ICANN Mission & Core Values - Removal of individual ICANN Board Directors and recall of the entire Board - Independent Review Process - Community power regarding ICANN's budget - Work plan for Work Stream 2 (including adding a commitment to human rights in the ICANNBylaws) - Implementation plan for Work Stream 1 The proposal also includes "minority views", which are statements by CCWG-Accountability members and participants who object to recommendations contained in the report. Additional minority views received after 1 August will be available here <https://community.icann.org/x/6oxCAw>. The proposal will be available for public comment for 40 days. After the public comment period closes, the CCWG-Accountability aims to finalize its Work Stream 1 proposal for submission to its Chartering Organizations (GNSO, ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, ASO and SSAC) and then to the ICANN Board of Directors during or shortly after ICANN54 in Dublin. The proposal will then be submitted to the NTIA, along with the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal. After Work Stream 1 is completed, the CCWG-Accountability will focus on Work Stream 2, which consists of accountability enhancements that do not need to be in place for the IANA stewardship transition to occur. Key links - 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…> – 180 pages - Graphical Supplement <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/53783460/XPL_CCWG%20Propos…> [19 pages of pictorial representations of the main concepts included in the second draft] - Call for public comments <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> - Archive of public comments received <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15/> How to submit a public comment You can comment on the proposal by 12 September 2015, 23:59 UTC (convert to your time zone <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit…> ). - Consider the CCWG-Accountability's three questions when developing your submissions: - Do you agree that the CCWG-Accountability proposal enhances ICANN's accountability? - Are there elements of this proposal that would prevent you from approving it transmission to Chartering Organizations? - Does this proposal meet the requirements set forward by the CWG-Stewardship? - Send an email to comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15(a)icann.org. To help better understand the contents and context of the draft proposal, you may wish to join one of thetwo following webinars <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681> live: - *4 August, 19:00 – 21:00 UTC* (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit…> ) - *7 August, 7:00 – 9:00 UTC* (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit…> ) The webinars will also be live interpreted in the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and Portuguese and the recording posted shortly afterward. The transcript will also be translated and posted after the webinars. IANA stewardship in the news 4 Aug 2015 Netzverwaltung ICANN: Finaler Entwurf für künftige Aufsicht der DNS-Rootzone, Heise Online [DE] 3 Aug 2015 ICANN posts proposal to end US oversight of Internet <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/icann-posts…>, Agence France-Presses (AFP) Especialistas em Internet enviam esboço para EUA cederem supervisão de domínios <http://br.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idBRKCN0Q82C920150803>, Reuters Brasil [PT] Keeping Internet open and free <http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/keeping-internet-open-…>, The Malaysian Insider [EN] 30 Jul 2015 How Congress Can Halt Government Control of the Internet <http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/30/how-congress-can-halt-government-control-…>, The Daily Signal [EN] 20 Jul 2015 IANA TRANSITION e ICANN ACCOUNTABILITY: De onde viemos e para onde vamos? <http://observatoriodainternet.br/post/iana-transition-e-icann-accountabilit…>, Observatório da Internet no Brasil [PT] Upcoming key dates 4 Aug 2015 Webinar <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681>: CCWG-Accountability 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) proposal 6 Aug 2015 Webinar <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t…> : ICG IANA Stewardship Transition proposal 7 Aug 2015 Webinar <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t…> : ICG IANA Stewardship Transition proposal Webinar <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681>: CCWG-Accountability 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) proposal 8 Sep 2015 Public Comment Period on ICG's IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…> closes 12 Sep 2015 Public Comment Period for CCWG-Accountability's 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> closes 18-19 Sep 2015 ICG Face-to-Face Meeting <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-announces-face-to-face-meeting-for-18-19-septemb…>, Los Angeles 30 Sep-15 Oct 2015 CCWG-Accountability's 2nd and final proposal (Work Stream 1) presented to ALAC, ASO,ccNSO, GAC and GNSO for their approval. 18-22 Oct 2015 ICANN 54 <https://meetings.icann.org/en/dublin54> inc. ICG Face-to-Face meeting and presentation of proposals for IANAstewardship and ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) to the ICANNBoard for subsequent transmission to the NTIA. Week 1, Nov 2015 ICANN Board transmits IANA stewardship transition and ICANN accountability (Work Stream 1) proposals to NTIA. *You can play a role in IANA's future…* *Anyone can participate in discussions about the future of IANA's stewardship and ICANN accountability. For information on joining CCWG-Accountability, contact accountability-staff(a)icann.org <accountability-staff(a)icann.org>.* *Compiled on behalf of ICANN by Samantha Dickinson | 7 August 2015* _______________________________________________ Accountability-Cross-Community mailing list Accountability-Cross-Community(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/accountability-cross-community

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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group Meeting Archives | IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG)
by Greg Shatan Aug. 9, 2015

Aug. 9, 2015

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 10:29 AM Subject: [Soac-infoalert] IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group Meeting Archives | IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) To: "soac-infoalert(a)icann.org" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> Please note that the audio and Adobe Connect recordings of both ICG webinars are now available on the ICG archives at: https://www.ianacg.org/coordination-group/icg-archives/ Regards David David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Hakki Yeten Cad. Selenium Plaza No:10/C K:10 34349 Fulya, Besiktas, Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +90.212.999.6212 Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611 Mobile: +90.533.341.6550 Email: david.olive(a)icann.org www.icann.org _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Deadline for Current Expressions of Interest: August 10 at 19:00 UTC
by Greg Shatan Aug. 7, 2015

Aug. 7, 2015

All: Thank you to all who have stepped forward for the ICANN54 CSG Planning Team, the ICANN54 IPC Planning Team and the NCPH Intersessional Team. *All expressions of interest for these 3 teams need to be received by 3 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) on Monday August 10.* This will allow enough time to sort the teams out in time for the IPC Membership meeting on Tuesday. Thank you! Greg

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YET ANOTHER CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: NCPH Intersessional Planning Team
by Greg Shatan Aug. 7, 2015

Aug. 7, 2015

Fellow IPC Members: There is one more organizational team we need to put together. As many of you will recall, the Non-Contracted Parties House (NCPH) of the GNSO (i.e., the Commercial Stakeholder Group and the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group, and their respective constituencies) held an "Intersessional" meeting in Washington, DC last January/February. Each CSG Constituency sent 7 people, who were a mix of leadership and general membership. This was generally well-received and it has been budgeted for again in the 2016 ICANN Fiscal Year. Preliminary discussions of the CSG Executive Committee (ExComm) have developed a tentative proposal to have another Intersessional in January 2016, likely to be outside North America (since the last one was in North America). We will need a small team to assist in planning the Intersessional, working with members of the CSG ExComm, some members of other CSG Constituencies, NCSG members and ICANN staff. The larger team (with staff) will be able to build on the experiences of the prior Intersessionals, but much will be done from scratch (selecting city, venue, hotel(s), dates, attendees, agenda, etc.) Please reply if you are interested. Thanks! Greg

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IPC Membership Meeting August 11: Preliminary Agenda and Special UDRP Presentation
by Greg Shatan Aug. 7, 2015

Aug. 7, 2015

Fellow IPC Members, I have attached a preliminary agenda for Tuesday's IPC Membership meeting at 11:30 EDT, 15:30 UTC. Please note that this meeting is set for *90 minutes*, because we are fortunate enough to have a special presentation from Brian Beckham and Ty Gray of WIPO on the revised UDRP rules. I know that many of us have had questions about the rules and I'm sure it will be very helpful to have this presentation and Q&A. The presentation is set to begin at 12:30 EDT, 16:30 UTC. Please let me know if you have any topics you may wish to cover. I look forward to speaking with you all on Tuesday, and to hearing from Brian and Ty. Greg Shatan IPC President

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TR: IPC - Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program ("CROPP") for ICANN 54
by Glen de Saint Géry Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

De : Winterfeldt, Brian J. [mailto:brian.winterfeldt@kattenlaw.com] Envoyé : jeudi 6 août 2015 23:48 À : ipc-gnso-bounces(a)icann.org Objet : IPC - Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program ("CROPP") for ICANN 54 Dear Colleagues: Now that the Buenos Aires ICANN meeting is behind us, I write to remind you about the ICANN Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program<https://mail.peakhostedsolutions.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=bee33f32fdac49e5a3e54…> (“CROPP”) and request your assistance in connection with the next ICANN meeting in Dublin, Ireland on October 18 – 22, 2015 (“ICANN 54”). What Is CROPP? As a reminder, CROPP represents regional economy class transportation, lodging and a $50 USD per diem for three days and two nights, provided by ICANN and booked through the ICANN Constituency Travel department. The IPC hopes to use this funding to help subsidize up to five (5) potential new IPC members from the European region so that they can attend ICANN 54. How Can You Help? Help the IPC by identifying several potential IPC members from the European geographic region<http://meetings.icann.org/regions>, so that they can apply for, and hopefully receive, this subsidy to increase our membership participation during the face-to-face ICANN meeting in Dublin and beyond. What Do Applicants Need To Do? In short, interested applicants must assist the IPC Pilot Program Coordinator in completing and submitting an application online, which will be publicly posted by ICANN. CROPP recipients must also assist in completing the post-trip assessment required by ICANN. What Is the Deadline To Apply? ICANN internal deadlines require that we submit our applications no later than Friday September 4, 2015. We have linked the complete program overview<https://community.icann.org/display/croppfy16/CROPP+Program+Elements> for your convenience. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any suggested candidates or questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Brian Brian J. Winterfeldt Head of Internet Practice Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 2900 K Street NW, North Tower - Suite 200 / Washington, DC 20007-5118 p / (202) 625-3562 f / (202) 339-8244 575 Madison Avenue / New York, NY 10022-2585 p / (212) 940.6762 f / (212) 894.5585 brian.winterfeldt(a)kattenlaw.com<mailto:brian.winterfeldt@kattenlaw.com> / www.kattenlaw.com<http://www.kattenlaw.com/> =========================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender, by electronic mail or telephone, of any unintended recipients and delete the original message without making any copies. =========================================================== NOTIFICATION: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Illinois limited liability partnership that has elected to be governed by the Illinois Uniform Partnership Act (1997). ===========================================================

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ANOTHER CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: ICANN54 IPC Activities Coordination Team
by Greg Shatan Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Fellow IPC Members, We also need to put together a team to coordinate IPC activities in Dublin: - Open and closed IPC meetings - Dinner - Note-taking and Overlap Coordination We need to put together a small team to plan, coordinate and implement these activities, in addition to the CSG team. Participation in this team will also be given significant consideration when allocating IPC travel support for ICANN54. If you volunteer for both teams, please state a preference or that you really would like to be on both teams (because you are a wonderful person and/or a glutton for punishment). The substantive aspect of the Board Roundtable will *not* be handled in this group. We'll assemble a group for that based on the topics chosen by the IPC. Please reply to this email if you are interested. Thank you! Greg

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: ICANN54 CSG Activities Coordination Team
by Greg Shatan Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Fellow IPC Members, ICANN54 in Dublin is closer than you think, and 10 weeks can go by quickly. ICANN54 is the IPC's turn to coordinate Commercial Stakeholder Group activities: - Open and closed CSG meetings - Breakfast (this time with the ALAC) - CSG/Board meeting (presumably the roundtable format again). We need to put together a small team to plan, coordinate and implement these activities. Participation in this team will be given significant consideration when allocating IPC travel support for ICANN54. Please reply to this email if you are interested. Thank you! Greg Shatan IPC President

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