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REMINDER DUE 22 APRIL / CALL FOR ALAC MEMBERS/ALTERNATES: GNSO PDP to review the Transfer Policy - DEADLINE: 22 APRIL
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, this is a call for applications for members and alternates to represent the ALAC in the upcoming GNSO PDP to review the Transfer Policy. The GNSO Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. According to the GNSO Transfer Policy PDP Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/draft-cha…>, WG members shall review the full text of the Guidance document below to understand the responsibilities and skills that they are expected to have in order to fully participate in the WG activities. Guidance: Working Group Member Skills Guide<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-3-w…> For the GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy, Working Group Members and Alternates must possess: ● Knowledge of Transfer Policy issue, background and current work status (technical knowledge of inter-registrar transfers is strongly preferred); ● Commitment to participating in Working Group meetings on a regular and ongoing basis; ● Ability to create factual, relevant and easily understandable messages, and able to succinctly deliver them to the Working Group; ● Ability to deliver a point constructively and concisely; ● Familiarity with the following sections of the Working Group Guidelines: ○ Section 4.1 Session Planning – General Meeting Logistics ○ Section 4.2 Communication/Collaboration Tools ● Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills (in simple, comprehensible English); ● Research skills with the ability to discern factual, factually relevant, and persuasive details and sources; ● Commitment to manage a diverse workload, while collaborating with a Working Group of individuals with different backgrounds and interests in driving objectives; ● In depth knowledge of Working Group discussions, actions taken at meetings, and deliverables; ● Understanding of the perspectives and interests of the members’ own stakeholder group or constituency; ● Project management skills in driving the completion of SG/C statements in a timely manner. Please send your SOI to Maureen Hilyard and At-Large staff by Thursday, 22 April 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Please indicate how you meet the above knowledge and skills and whether you are applying for the position of Member or Alternate. The ALAC Appointee Selection Subcommittee (AASC) will be reviewing the applicants on Friday, 23 April 2021. 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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The Root Zone From A to Z - ICANN Webinar LIVE in Facebook.com/groups/NARALO
by Eduardo Diaz April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Being re-streamed now. -ed

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Update on NOMCOM
by Glenn McKnight April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Board Selection We are in the midst of short listing the Board candidates and from the 116 applications in total the majority of the applications were board applications. The process currently involves all the applications to be reviewed and we had three options which are Proceed, Discuss and Not proceed. At this stage of the assessment we have roughly 20 short listed and this selected group will be willowed down to 14 candidates for the three available board opportunities. Note that all three existing board members are reapplying for the board. Other positions include - Two for GNSO council, - One for CNSO-Council - Three for ALAC (Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America). no North American member this year. Timelines ( Work in Progress) Mid May Assignments of team of three to members to deep dive the shortlist June Interviews by team July Final meeting by mid July Selection completed Final comment Given the Covid 19 restrictions this year as last year means alot of Zoom calls combined with the extended protocols of NOMCOM which requires substantially more time and effort. Despite this extra work it's a great opportunity to NARALO members to consider the opportunity to serve the community and meet other constituencies and build a greater understanding of the membership Glenn McKnight NARALO NOMCOM Representative Two year service Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION *

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CALL FOR ALAC MEMBERS/ALTERNATES: GNSO PDP to review the Transfer Policy - DEADLINE: 22 APRIL
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, this is a call for applications for members and alternates to represent the ALAC in the upcoming GNSO PDP to review the Transfer Policy. The GNSO Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. According to the GNSO Transfer Policy PDP Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/draft-cha…>, WG members shall review the full text of the Guidance document below to understand the responsibilities and skills that they are expected to have in order to fully participate in the WG activities. Guidance: Working Group Member Skills Guide<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-3-w…> For the GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy, Working Group Members and Alternates must possess: ● Knowledge of Transfer Policy issue, background and current work status (technical knowledge of inter-registrar transfers is strongly preferred); ● Commitment to participating in Working Group meetings on a regular and ongoing basis; ● Ability to create factual, relevant and easily understandable messages, and able to succinctly deliver them to the Working Group; ● Ability to deliver a point constructively and concisely; ● Familiarity with the following sections of the Working Group Guidelines: ○ Section 4.1 Session Planning – General Meeting Logistics ○ Section 4.2 Communication/Collaboration Tools ● Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills (in simple, comprehensible English); ● Research skills with the ability to discern factual, factually relevant, and persuasive details and sources; ● Commitment to manage a diverse workload, while collaborating with a Working Group of individuals with different backgrounds and interests in driving objectives; ● In depth knowledge of Working Group discussions, actions taken at meetings, and deliverables; ● Understanding of the perspectives and interests of the members’ own stakeholder group or constituency; ● Project management skills in driving the completion of SG/C statements in a timely manner. Please send your SOI to Maureen Hilyard and At-Large staff by Thursday, 22 April 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Please indicate how you meet the above knowledge and skills and whether you are applying for the position of Member or Alternate. The ALAC Appointee Selection Subcommittee (AASC) will be reviewing the applicants on Friday, 23 April 2021. 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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Fwd: Thursday, 15 April 2021
by Eduardo Diaz April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

FYI. -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 11:06 AM Subject: Thursday, 15 April 2021 To: <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Thursday, 15 April 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: Register for "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar - REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations - REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy Public Comment - CLOSES TODAY: Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules - GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Information Sharing NEW: Register for "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar The North America Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) team invites the community to a webinar with members of the IANA team and Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to discuss different aspects related to generation and distribution of the DNS Root Zone as well as ICANN’s strategy for the ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS). The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 18:00 UTC. For more information and to register, please visit this page <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…>. REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations The ICANN org Planning and Finance teams will host a webinar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 UTC to discuss prioritizing ICANN work and the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Please register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…> in advance to receive details to join this webinar. In this webinar, the Planning team will provide an overview of the "Prioritization of ICANN Work" project, including its purpose and scope, work plan, and community engagement. Prioritization of ICANN work is a targeted outcome of the Planning at ICANN operating initiative in the ICANN FY21-25 Operating Plan. It includes the design and implementation of a prioritization framework in collaboration with the ICANN community, Board and org. The Finance team will also share the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. Expressions of Interest: Chair of the GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy - Expressions of Interest are now being accepted for the chair of the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. - All are encouraged to review and share this information <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…> about the chair role. - The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is Friday, 16 April 2021. Call for Volunteers: GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy - Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group, and Constituency chairs received a letter inviting them to appoint a limited number of members and alternates to the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. - The deadline for appointments is Monday, 26 April 2021. Public Comment Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…> CLOSES TODAY: Thursday, 15 April 2021 GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…> Close Date: Friday, 30 April 2021 Volume 3, Issue 28 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9aFjPzfxQ53quNKtZav2AKZB4pY7…> | Next Issue: Monday, 19 April 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> -- *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. 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I have created a Facebook group page for NARALO - Join it if you can!
by Eduardo Diaz April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

For those of you that have Facebook accounts you can join the page here: facebook.com/groups/naralo. I am planning to start streaming our monthly meeting and other meetings/webinars through this channel as well as simultaneously through youtube, twitter/periscope, twitch, loomio, slack and whatsapp (when available). The main purpose here is to offer other means to make it easier for our members to engage with NARALO. -ed

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Please join us for an upcoming webinar
by Naela Sarras April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

Dear Colleagues, Please join us for an upcoming webinar titled the “The Root Zone from A to Z” on 21 April 2021 at 18:00 UTC. Details are in the link below. https://features.icann.org/event/icann-organization/root-zone-z Best regards, Naela Naela Sarras VP, North America Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN Mobile: +1 310 463 9669 Email: naela.sarras(a)icann.org<mailto:naela.sarras@icann.org>

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Fwd: Monday, 12 April 2021
by Eduardo Diaz April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

FYI -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 11:06 AM Subject: Monday, 12 April 2021 To: <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Monday, 12 April 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations - REMINDER: Third and Fourth ccNSO Policy Development Processes Webinars - REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy Public Comment - CLOSES THIS WEEK: Initial Report of the Third ccNSO Policy Development Process (ccPDP3): Retirement of ccTLDs - CLOSES THIS WEEK: Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules - GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Information Sharing NEW: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations The ICANN org Planning and Finance teams will host a webinar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 UTC to discuss prioritizing ICANN work and the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Please register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001huSxnbeLBVrwXpc-3uLnZDREim2lpPHwgJWkWD98341j…> in advance to receive details to join this webinar. In this webinar, the Planning team will provide an overview of the "Prioritization of ICANN Work" project, including its purpose and scope, work plan, and community engagement. Prioritization of ICANN work is a targeted outcome of the Planning at ICANN operating initiative in the ICANN FY21-25 Operating Plan. It includes the design and implementation of a prioritization framework in collaboration with the ICANN community, Board and org. The Finance team will also share the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. REMINDER: Third and Fourth ccNSO Policy Development Processes Webinars The ccPDP3 Review Mechanism and ccPDP4 Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) Working Groups will host two 90-minute webinars on Thursday, 15 April 2021 at 08:00 UTC and 16:00 UTC. The ccPDP3 Review Mechanism Working Group focuses on the development of a review mechanism that pertains to decisions regarding the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of country code top-level domains. The working group has identified the decisions that should be subject to a review mechanism and is currently exploring the requirements for the review mechanism itself. The ccPDP4 on IDN ccTLD Working Group aims to develop policy recommendations for the ICANN Board. The results of this ccPDP will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, which currently guides the selection process of IDN ccTLD strings. Please contact kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org for participation details. REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. Expressions of Interest: Chair of the GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy - Expressions of Interest are now being accepted for the chair of the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. - All are encouraged to review and share this information <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001huSxnbeLBVrwXpc-3uLnZDREim2lpPHwgJWkWD98341j…> about the chair role. - The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is Friday, 16 April 2021. Call for Volunteers: GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy - Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group, and Constituency chairs received a letter inviting them to appoint a limited number of members and alternates to the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. - The deadline for appointments is Monday, 26 April 2021. 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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 12 April 2021 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 12 April. 2021 at 19:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mxf4uyjw The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/moWUCQ ******ZOOM ONLY****** ZOOM ROOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95635236310?pwd=NUd3NVZRVzZjY3drdng2VzlYY1VUdz09 Password: *NAR-APR12 NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 12 April 2021 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 12 April. 2021 at 19:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mxf4uyjw The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/moWUCQ ******ZOOM ONLY****** ZOOM ROOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95635236310?pwd=NUd3NVZRVzZjY3drdng2VzlYY1VUdz09 Password: *NAR-APR12 NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/projection.aspx>

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