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Re: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published
by Jeffrey A. Williams June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

Eduardo and all, I believe strongly that we know what the most important issues that users are concerned about. No. 1. on the list is Internet safty. This issue has several parts to it of course, one is DNS security which falls directly withing ICANN perview and remains largely unaddressed presently. The second most inportant issue that users are concerned about, and rightly so, is lack of compliance to the RAA's by registries and registrars as well as recomendations and suggestions put forth as a matter of the RAA-WG. Again and unfortunately according to Roberto the ICANN bod is seemingly unwilling to address those defined suggestions/recomendations vis a vi the RAA contracts. -----Original Message----- >From: Eduardo Diaz <ediaz(a)prtc.net> >Sent: Jun 16, 2008 11:47 AM >To: 'Evan Leibovitch' <evan(a)telly.org>, 'NA Discuss' <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published > >All: > >I have read the document. It seems that the ALAC structure is becoming and >going but there is still much work to do. Count us in for working in >developing the strategic/operational plans for next year. Hopefully , we'll >learn enough about the issues at hand (what's is important and what is not) >and be able to participate more actively. > >-ed > >-----Original Message----- >From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >[mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Evan >Leibovitch >Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:46 AM >To: NA Discuss >Subject: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published > >Well, folks, here it is. > >Summary of recommendations: >http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-draft-summary-recommendations-13jun08.pdf > >Full report: >http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-independent-review-final-draft-13jun08.pd >f > >Highlights: > > * Create two new ALAC positions, appointed by the Nominating > Committee, both from Asia, to reflect that region's increased > proportion of global Internet users > * No other structural changes to ALAC composition > * Give the existing structure a chance to work, but review the > effectiveness of the RALO/ALS structure at the next ALAC review > * Status quo regarding Board representation -- liaison with no vote > * ALAC should establish an annual Statement of Intent as well as > Strategic and Operational Plans > * Increase in dedicated staff to one person per region > * Increase the public comment period to allow ALAC more time to > adequately respond to issues > * More effective use of web-based tools to increase user > participation; specifically, preference of wikis over mailing lists > * Staff control over said web-based tools > * Regular ALS compliance reviews > >There will be a workshop on the ALAC review held in the Paris meeting, >and four people (Robert, Beau, Darlene and myself) will be representing >NARALO there. While Wendy and Alan are not specifically there to >represent us, they can still help advance our region's view. > >Comments -- especially specific "deal-breaking" issues -- are not only >welcomed, they're _needed_ for us to play our role in shaping the future >of ALAC. I urge you to read the report -- at very least the summary -- >and at least understand the rationale for their recommendations before >you state your case against them. :-) > >Please... even if you do not contribute regularly here, this is one of >those pivotal times when we really do need to hear from everyone. Love >it, hate it, mixed or neutral, we need your feedback this week! > >- Evan > > >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss_atlarge-lists.ica >nn.org > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------ > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG. >Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1505 - Release Date: 6/16/2008 >7:20 AM > > >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss_atlarge-lists.ic… > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------ Regards, Spokesman for INEGroup LLA. - (Over 281k members/stakeholders strong!) "Obedience of the law is the greatest freedom" - Abraham Lincoln "Credit should go with the performance of duty and not with what is very often the accident of glory" - Theodore Roosevelt "If the probability be called P; the injury, L; and the burden, B; liability depends upon whether B is less than L multiplied by P: i.e., whether B is less than PL." United States v. Carroll Towing (159 F.2d 169 [2d Cir. 1947] =============================================================== Updated 1/26/04 CSO/DIR. Internet Network Eng. SR. Eng. Network data security IDNS. div. of Information Network Eng. INEG. INC. ABA member in good standing member ID 01257402 E-Mail jwkckid1(a)ix.netcom.com My Phone: 214-244-4827

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Issues for Paris
by Brendler, Beau June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

Greetings, all. As discussed in the call this week, I'm asking for any specific comments or concerns you may have, regarding the issues in which I have some involvement coming up in Paris. Anything you want me to say? In other words. 1. Meeting with registrars/RAA agreement (revisions to the agreement are not yet posted, but staff say they will be available "sometime before Paris.") This is not a perfect choice of background but try reading this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RegisterFly) 2. Meeting with GAC. Actually I think it's less formal than a meeting, more like hors d'oeuvres. 3. New gTLDs. (Note there is an informational briefing scheduled on this for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 (https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?briefing_session_on_new_gtld_progra m)

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Summary Minutes NARALO Teleconference 09 June
by At-Large Staff June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

Dear all, Please find the summary minutes, action items and audio recording of yesterday¹s NARALO teleconference on the meeting page. The minutes are also attached below. https://st.icann.org/naralo/index.cgi?09_june_2008 Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Summary Minutes 09 June 2008 1. Roll Call As above 2. Review of the Summary Minutes 12 May 2008 N/A 3. Review of the Action Items 12 May 2008 N/A 4. NARALO -- first 12 month review: What did we do well? * Glad that this group did more to include individuals than others. * We seem to do more discussion on policy than other regions. * NARALO has had good interventions with ALAC as a whole. * NARALO has had great energy. * We made a strong statement to the ALAC. * Even though we are rather a small group of people we have been able to make strong points to ALAC. * We reacted well to the ALAC abuse of process in the joint constituency statement. * The group has been more active in the past six months than ever and as compared to other groups. * We were able to be proactive on a couple of issues. * NARALO has been most active on the Adobe Connect policy briefings. * The leadership has been good and our RALO has been very active. What did we do badly? * We didn't make nuisances of ourselves enough and we've let ICANN get away with too much. * We need those short updates on issues and hope that we see them soon. * There is still too much garbage on list but Evan has done well in trying to control this. * RAA revisions. We failed to come together and issue an appropriate statement to the JPA. We haven't done anything to prep our ALAC reps prior to meetings. * Those that are empowered in a group usually take the time to come up to speed with issues and look for solutions. Those that are not elected tend not to participate at a level that would make for valuable input. Its very time consuming to do so. Also, without going to the meetings and interacting on a personal level, its difficult to see where people are coming from. How can we improve? * More discussion on policy. * Its hard to get a handle on all of the various policies in order to provide input. * More outreach. * Develop a strong communications mechanism. * The Staff has done good work with Adobe Connect and we should continue to utilize these tools. * We need to keep a better eye on the calendar. * Better communications and to somehow get those that are not empowered to travel once in a while. * More outreach, more education, more policy discussions. 5. Outreach -- selection of strategic events We need to identify locations far ahead of time so that we can adequately plan and implement them. NTEN - Spring CES - January ICT Summit Vancouver February Consumer Groups events in Washington (there are two coming up) Annual Meeting of the Intellectual Property Lawyers in October Please bring up other ideas on the mailing list and we will add it to the list. 6. July meeting election of one ALAC rep, Chair and Secretariat During the July meeting we will be electing the above. This is a proper election so calls for nomination will be done. Evan, Darlene and Beau have agreed to stand in their positions. When should we do the elections? There were no preferences so we will put it to the list. 7. Priorities for June ICANN meeting Be careful in what meetings we go to in order for us to get the most bang for our buck. There will be an RAA meeting on Monday and Danny will prep some materials for us to be prepared for it. 8. Other Matters If you received an e-mail from Frederic Teboul, please respond ASAP. The more input we have, the better everyone can work together. We now have good support staff for Nick and now that these exist, we need to make better use of it. The Summit proposal is due tomorrow. Maybe we can also kick a copy of it to John (?) Nesbitt. 9. Next Meeting July 14, 2008

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Issues for Paris
by Jeffrey A. Williams June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

John and all, I fully agree with Evan's statement that full compliance with the RAA's is necessary and that ICANN hasn't seen to that unless after the fact. Further, I as Danny, Wendy, and others as part of the RAA-WG pointed out time an time again, that several new clauses to address glaring problems/issues need to be added to amend the RAA's as well. These should be well known as to what they are by now. John, no offense personally to you but it would seem obvious that the GAC reps. also represent users/citizens in a broad and somewhat removed sense as well, although they are appointed not elected representatives. So as pleasing or displeasing as this may be, we should all bare this in mind in respect to the GAC. The GAC is also part of DOC/NTIA's oversight responsibilities as well... -----Original Message----- >From: John Levine <johnl(a)iecc.com> >Sent: Jun 15, 2008 10:38 PM >To: Evan Leibovitch <evan(a)telly.org> >Cc: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Issues for Paris > >> I suspect -- though others here with more background can confirm or deny >> -- that proper enforcement of the existing RAA would solve many >> problems. I found Stacy's response to Danny's last emailed question ... > >Completely agree. > >> that the GAC -- although, like ALAC has no direct Board seat, wields >> enormous power within ICANN. I would appreciate if some people here with >> some background could confirms or deny, and offer opinions on the >> organizational differences between the two advisory groups. > >They represent organizations with the ability to deliver thermonuclear >warheads. We don't. > >R's, >John > >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss_atlarge-lists.ic… > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------ Regards, Spokesman for INEGroup LLA. - (Over 281k members/stakeholders strong!) "Obedience of the law is the greatest freedom" - Abraham Lincoln "Credit should go with the performance of duty and not with what is very often the accident of glory" - Theodore Roosevelt "If the probability be called P; the injury, L; and the burden, B; liability depends upon whether B is less than L multiplied by P: i.e., whether B is less than PL." United States v. Carroll Towing (159 F.2d 169 [2d Cir. 1947] =============================================================== Updated 1/26/04 CSO/DIR. Internet Network Eng. SR. Eng. Network data security IDNS. div. of Information Network Eng. INEG. INC. ABA member in good standing member ID 01257402 E-Mail jwkckid1(a)ix.netcom.com My Phone: 214-244-4827

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North America - Pre ICANN meeting consultation
by Robert Guerra June 15, 2008

June 15, 2008

Dear North American At-Large Collegues: Ahead of next week's ICANN meeting in Paris, i would like to consult h users, ALS's and others involved in internet governance in North America. As one of the three regional representatives on the ICANN At-Large Advisory committee - I want to make sure individuals, users and ALS's are given the chance to summit their own questions, suggestions and items to the agenda of the upcoming meeting. I'd be happy to receive your comments, and/or schedule a chat with you Mon-Thur, from 13:00-18:00 EDT. regards Robert Guerra

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New GTLD Policy and Implementation Planning - Objections
by Nick Ashton-Hart June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

Dear All: After the briefing yesterday, there is a lot of interest in what kind of objections it will be possible to register to new GTLD applications, and the way in which objections can be handled. The discussion on this as you know has moved forward today :) As you may know, the New GTLD Policy was developed by the GNSO over a considerable period of time. The objections element was the subject of intense debate and negotiation. I have asked internally to see what information is available to give some context to this area of the policy, in order to help ensure that everyone has a common understanding. This would especially help those of us (myself included!) who were not participants in the negotiations that led to these provisions of the policy the GNSO adopted. I will let you know what I can find for you. I know there are strong feelings on this subject. Many of you will be present in Paris for the New GTLD Policy and Implementation Planning Briefing. This will be recorded in spanish, french, and English. We are also translating the powerpoint used during the briefing. I feel sure that the additional information will help everyone evaluate the objections element to the policy - though that does not mean that it will necessarily change any opinions about these parts of the process. I hope these efforts will prove useful. I do encourage everyone to listen to the briefing from yesterday once we post it (which should be imminently). We will announce the links once they are available. --- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 578-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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Your Invitation
by Thompson, Darlene June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

Hi Jeffrey, Please consider this to be your official invitation for your "group" to apply as an ALS. Speaking of legitimacy, once you apply I can't WAIT to see the Due Diligence report on you and your "organization". So, put your money where your mouth is and apply! I sincerely look forward to it. Also, if you do not apply, we will all know the reason why. Cut and paste from Jeffrey's e-mail: Nick and all, VERY interesting. I for one will be interested in seeing how this turns out vis a vi France@large. It will be telling as to whether or not the ALAC is a club or a legitimate user based organization, again... Be advised INEGroup will not be applying as we have not been ask to do so to date. Also a very interesting consideration. Let the "Beauty contest" begin again... We will be watching! Darlene A. Thompson Community Access Program Administrator Nunavut Dept. of Education / N-CAP P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 E-mail: dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca <mailto:dthompson@gov.nu.ca>

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FW: TR : Improvement of the win-win relationship between the Staff and the At-Large Community
by Brendler, Beau June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

Hello, everyone. I got this today -- obviously I can come up with my own answers, but if there is anything specific you want me to say to Frederic, please let me know by Thursday of next week (June 5). Specific suggestions to answer the seven questions are preferred -- I have a lot on my plate as we all do, and don't particularly want to get into debates over things like how the letter is worded, etc. Thanks Beau -----Original Message----- From: Frederic Teboul [mailto:frederic.teboul@icann.org] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 10:25 AM To: Brendler, Beau Cc: Frederic Teboul Subject: TR : Improvement of the win-win relationship between the Staff and the At-Large Community Dear Mr. Brendler, First of all, please allow me to introduce myself in case I have not talked/emailed to you already. My name is Frederic and since last month, I am your new At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. I began my career in the French Foreign Service in 1997, then I worked for several United Nations' Organizations from 2000 to 2005 and I recently joined ICANN from the private sector. I have a PhD in Social Science, an MA in Political Science and an Executive MBA. I believe that those experiences in the public and private sectors, in a variety of international decision-making environments, working with governments, civil society and industry stakeholders from more than 200 different countries made me ready for my new assignments. I am trying to identify the best way I could support the 5 RALOs and its ALSes, facilitating their involvement in policy development as well as assisting them in their work representing the individual Internet user's interest in ICANN. Nevertheless, I have to admit that even if I am learning a lot throughout the teleconferences and the interactions with your regional leaders, I need your help and this is why, I have decided to conduct an audit on each RALO, which will certainly lead to a proper business plan. Therefore, in order to proceed in the most professional, effective and efficient way, I would like to ask you to answer very briefly to the following 7 questions by the end of next week (Friday 6th June): 1. What issues are most important to your RALO and your region? 2. How can we help make your time efficient? 3. What challenges and opportunities do you see for your region? 4. How could we increase interaction between communities? 5. What are the top three priorities you would list for your regions? 6. What are the top three objectives you would like to see achieved for your regions? 7. What are the top three activities you would like to see implemented and practiced in your region? Last, but certainly not least, in order to facilitate our communication, we would appreciate to receive your full contact information (Email, Office and Skype Addresses, Work and Home Telephones, Fax and Mobile). I thank you once again for your collaboration in order to answer to this questionnaire BEFORE Friday 6th of June 2008, and I remain at your disposal for any further information or clarifications, which you might require. Yours Sincerely, Frederic Frederic E. Teboul, Ph.D., MBA Manager for At-Large Regional Affairs Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone Number: +33 6 3487 0575 (France) & +1 310 578 8642 (USA) Email: frederic.teboul(a)icann.org AIM/iSight: frederic.teboul(a)mac.com Jabber: frederic.teboul(a)jabber.icann.org Skype: frederic.teboul *** Scanned

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ZDNet: Can fighting registrars win the spam wars?
by Evan Leibovitch June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2533 Interesting article. It certainly indicates a clear perspective in the argument between privacy and disclosure. - Evan PS: Is anyone here aware of Knujon? If so, what are your opinions of it?

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CONFIRMED: Briefing Session on Draft Operational Plan and Budget
by At-Large Staff June 10, 2008

June 10, 2008

Dear all, This is to confirm that Mr Kevin Wilson, ICANN¹s Chief Financial Officer, will give a briefing session on the Draft Operational Plan and Budget for FY 08/09. Tuesday, 10 June 12:30 UTC (one hour before the start of the monthly ALAC teleconference). There will be French and Spanish interpretation for this call. Please find a list with international toll-free numbers and the conference access code on our meeting page. https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?draft_operating_plan_and_budget You will also find reference material such as the ALAC Statement on the Draft Budget on this page. Further, we will soon post an agenda and a Powerpoint presentation. In order to follow the presentation during the call, please follow the link to the Adobe connect meeting room and that page. If you have never used Adobe Connect, please follow the instructions on the meeting page. We would like to thank Mr. Wilson for the time and effort he has put into this and look forward to his presentation next week. Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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