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BCEC Announces the Final Slate of ICANN Board Director Candidates Selected by the At-Large Community
by Program Admin Jan. 29, 2017

Jan. 29, 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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Re: [NA-Discuss] UPDATE ON MAILCARD
by Javier Rua Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Thanks !!! Javier Rúa-Jovet +1-787-396-6511 twitter: @javrua skype: javier.rua1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/javrua > On Jan 14, 2017, at 10:10 AM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This message is eligible for Automatic Cleanup! (mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com) Add cleanup rule | More info > MANY VOICES, ONE INTERNET > > NARALO Is the voice of the INTERNET END USERS in NORTH AMERICA. Representing North America - from Canada to the US to Puerto Rico - NARALO is one of five regional AT-LARGE ORGANIZATIONS that impact the global Internet's naming and numbering processes. NARALO is a key part of ICANN’s multi-stakeholder model. Its members work on a variety of initiatives such as, policy advice development, outreach and engagement, training, capacity building, technology and accessibility issues. Members also partner and collaborate with other key Internet governance stakeholders. > > MAKE A DIFFERENCE in how the Internet operates in North America, COME JOIN US! either as an individual or an organization. With your help and engagement we can continue to make a difference and keep the Internet bottom up! > > To learn more visit our website at naralo.org or email us at naralo-leadership(a)icann.org > > Glenn McKnight > mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com > skype gmcknight > twitter gmcknight > . > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------

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Opinions Requested
by Glenn McKnight Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Hi Folks Recently I notified the NARALO membership to expect a vote to agree or disagree on including Sebastien Bachollet as a candidate in the slate for the Board seat. Currently only two names are on the slate This week EURALO completed a purpose vote from their ALS's that agreed that he should be included. The rules require that two additional RALO's must agree *PASSIONATELY *to expand the slate to include Sebastien In order to measure our passion on this subject it seems we need to ask the community *first on your views on this subject*. If we feel passionate to include him then I will direct Ariel to promptly send out the vote. Please note we have very little time to discuss this situation given the timelines set by the committee. Changes in these processes should be high on the agenda for the next election cycle to reduce this type of confusion Take a minute and express your opinion on this subject . If the majority of the opinions supports a vote so be it. If the majority is against a vote we will tell the committee that our RALO will not hold a vote, A 'no vote' resulting in no support for adding Sebastien to the slate. Opinions welcome Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Opinions Requested
by Ariel Liang Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Hello Seth and All, You may view the relevant rules on the RALO petition in the BMSPC guideline item no.6: https://community.icann.org/x/PBq4Aw. They are also stated in the ALAC RoP Section 19.9: http://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2016-09 Please note the deadline for the other RALOs to confirm support for EURALO’s petitioned Candidate is Sunday, 29 Jan 2017 23:59 UTC: https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw. Thank you, Ariel From: <na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of Seth M Reiss <seth.reiss(a)lex-ip.com> Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 10:20 AM To: 'Glenn McKnight' <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com>, 'NA Discuss' <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Opinions Requested It might be helpful if you could cut and past the relevant rule so we can better understand the procedural issue. Seth From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glenn McKnight Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:38 AM To: NA Discuss Subject: [NA-Discuss] Opinions Requested Hi Folks Recently I notified the NARALO membership to expect a vote to agree or disagree on including Sebastien Bachollet as a candidate in the slate for the Board seat. Currently only two names are on the slate This week EURALO completed a purpose vote from their ALS's that agreed that he should be included. The rules require that two additional RALO's must agree PASSIONATELY to expand the slate to include Sebastien In order to measure our passion on this subject it seems we need to ask the community first on your views on this subject. If we feel passionate to include him then I will direct Ariel to promptly send out the vote. Please note we have very little time to discuss this situation given the timelines set by the committee. Changes in these processes should be high on the agenda for the next election cycle to reduce this type of confusion Take a minute and express your opinion on this subject . If the majority of the opinions supports a vote so be it. If the majority is against a vote we will tell the committee that our RALO will not hold a vote, A 'no vote' resulting in no support for adding Sebastien to the slate. Opinions welcome Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight . [avast.com] This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com[avast.com]

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Opinions Requested
by Javier Rua Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

I have no qualms in including anybody on a slate who has acted according to pre-established rules and procedures, always noting my passionate precondition that it does not compromise or foreshadow my eventual vote -up or down- on the issue and regarding a candidate or candidates in any way. Javier Rúa-Jovet +1-787-396-6511 twitter: @javrua skype: javier.rua1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/javrua > On Jan 24, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This message is eligible for Automatic Cleanup! (mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com) Add cleanup rule | More info > Hi Folks > > Recently I notified the NARALO membership to expect a vote to agree or disagree on including Sebastien Bachollet as a candidate in the slate for the Board seat. Currently only two names are on the slate This week EURALO completed a purpose vote from their ALS's that agreed that he should be included. > > The rules require that two additional RALO's must agree PASSIONATELY to expand the slate to include Sebastien > > In order to measure our passion on this subject it seems we need to ask the community first on your views on this subject. If we feel passionate to include him then I will direct Ariel to promptly send out the vote. > > Please note we have very little time to discuss this situation given the timelines set by the committee. Changes in these processes should be high on the agenda for the next election cycle to reduce this type of confusion > > Take a minute and express your opinion on this subject . If the majority of the opinions supports a vote so be it. If the majority is against a vote we will tell the committee that our RALO will not hold a vote, A 'no vote' resulting in no support for adding Sebastien to the slate. > > Opinions welcome > > > Glenn McKnight > mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com > skype gmcknight > twitter gmcknight > . > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------

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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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Re: [NA-Discuss] Pending Big Pulse Votes
by Javier Rua Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Thx Glenn Javier Rúa-Jovet +1-787-396-6511 twitter: @javrua skype: javier.rua1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/javrua > On Jan 23, 2017, at 9:55 PM, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This message is eligible for Automatic Cleanup! (mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com) Add cleanup rule | More info > Hi > Just a heads up on Big Pulse votes. > > We were informed that EURALO had voted via the petitioning process to include Sébastien Bachollet on the Board selection slate. > > He now needs three out of the five RALO's to agree to include him on the ballot. Ariel Liang ICANN staff will be creating a Big Pulse sometime soon( ICANN is at a retreat this week). We will work with staff when the vote is announced and we are requesting details to share with you on the procedural reasons for the vote. My undersatnding we don't need to anything else . If he included we will add him to Meet the Candidate calls. > > Thanks > > > > Glenn McKnight > mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com > skype gmcknight > twitter gmcknight > . > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------

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Pending Big Pulse Votes
by Glenn McKnight Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Hi Just a heads up on Big Pulse votes. We were informed that EURALO had voted via the petitioning process to include Sébastien Bachollet on the Board selection slate. He now needs three out of the five RALO's to agree to include him on the ballot. Ariel Liang ICANN staff will be creating a Big Pulse sometime soon( ICANN is at a retreat this week). We will work with staff when the vote is announced and we are requesting details to share with you on the procedural reasons for the vote. My undersatnding we don't need to anything else . If he included we will add him to Meet the Candidate calls. Thanks Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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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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