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statement on pre-registration draft, revisited
by Beau Brendler July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

Per the previous call, I said I would send around the draft text of this proposed statement so that we could have another look at it prior to sending it on. United Domains is still making the offer, and I altered the language in the first paragraph to address the timing issue. So far the only comment on this has been from Wendy Seltzer, appended here (the sentence in question appears between brackets in the draft text). Wendy's comment: "I agree with the general sentiment of avoiding confusion -- more, and more accurate information is better. I disagree with the sentences below, specifically as regards "artificially creating demand." If the service acts as an indication of demand, we can dispute its accuracy (lots more people may "pre-register" if its free than might pay money for a registration, or vice versa, they might not want to show their hands early) but I don't think it's insidious for that reason. I see nothing wrong with letting people try to measure or justify demand for new TLDs however they like." Please offer any additional feedback by Friday, and I will plan to send the statement out officially on Monday. --------DRAFT LANGUAGE BEGINS HERE------------- To: ALAC and ICANN Board From: North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) Subject: Pre-registration of TLDs The NARALO observes that at least one ICANN-accredited registrar, United Domains, is offering what it calls "Free nTLD pre-registration" (see https://www.uniteddomains.com/ntld/pre-register-new-domains) United Domains began the offer in advance of ICANN's new gTLD decision in Singapore, and it continues afterwards, in expectation of greater availability in October 2012. While United Domains says the pre-registration service is free and non-binding, the NARALO is concerned the offer of such a service [could create artificial demand which could then be used to justify additional rounds of TLD creation and release, or might serve to confuse consumers.] The NARALO wishes to remind ICANN that approximately 10 years ago, the announcement of pre-registration for new top-level domains (such as .aero, .coop and so-on) prompted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to issue a consumer alert (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt084.pdf) that said, in part, "Some registration services are guaranteeing new top level domain names or promising preferential treatment in the registration process.... "But, the agency cautions, these offers may be misleading. "The FTC advises consumers to protect themselves by: ...Avoiding any domain name pre-registration service that guarantees particular top level domain names or preferential treatment in the assignment of new top level domain names.." The NARALO is aware the situation is different now than it was then and that United Domains and others provide substantial disclosure information about the nature of the pre-registration program. The NARALO also recognizes that the FTC action at the time was thought by some in the Internet community to be excessive and alarmist. Therefore, the NARALO recommends that, through ALAC, ICANN undertake public communication that makes clear what, exactly, consumers and others might expect from "pre-registration." It should be the organization that administers the domain name system, not the agents of domain sale, who should be defining the nature of Internet "real estate" in the public interest.

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Annalisa Roger
by Beau Brendler July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

??? When the previous person was sent, I seem to remember it being the result of a vote among Alan Greenberg, Robert Guerra and myself. If there's no vote, why would we need to nominate? People could just submit their names to the non com committee, yes? Anyway, I will defer to others' take on ROP. -----Original Message----- >From: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson1(a)GOV.NU.CA> >Sent: Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM >To: "Eduardo Diaz, PE" <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com>, Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> >Cc: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: RE: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Annalisa Roger > >If I don't have this all mixed up again, if you are proposing Annalisa for the ALAC position that Marc held, we can forward her name to the nominating committee but there is no vote. The nominating committee then decides which of all the names sent to them (either by individuals who put in SOIs to them directly or are nominated by a person within the region) is the most appropriate. They then nominate one person to the role. The RALO gets no say whatsover in who is chosen. > >Eduardo (or anybody!) please correct me if I am wrong. > >D > >Darlene A. Thompson >CAP Administrator >N-CAP/Department of Education >P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 >Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 >Phone: (867) 975-5631 >Fax: (867) 975-5610 >dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca >________________________________________ >From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org] on behalf of Eduardo Diaz, PE [eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com] >Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:59 PM >To: Beau Brendler >Cc: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Annalisa Roger > >Beau: > >Marc was in Alac. The nomcom position I held until this year. To wish position you are nominating her? Nomcom or Alac? > >-ed > >On Jul 25, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> wrote: > >> Hello, all. >> >> I would like to nominate Annalisa Roger to the NA-RALO nominating committee position to replace the departed Marc Rotenberg. >> >> I realize today is the deadline but, hopefully, just after Annalisa submits the paperwork, we can arrange for a vote between the two nominees. >> >> Thanks >> >> Beau >> >> >> ------ >> 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 >> ------ > >------ >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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More on Non-Profit Operations Constituency (NPOC)
by Beau Brendler July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

More on this topic, from Avri, who is on the executive committee of NCSG. Her info starts here: ----------------------------- "An addition for for completeness sake: NPOC has several members who are already part of the NCSG. 1. The American Red Cross (Debbie) was already a member of the NCUC before creating NPOC. 2 Also several NPOC members applied for membership directly in 2010 and were accepted at that time by the Executive Committee from https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Old+-+Members+2010+list Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) (Amber) World Wildlife Fund March of Dimes Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) These are all currently listed in either the Active Members list: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Active+Members or the Inactive members list: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Inactive+members depending on their status in the checkin process. Rosemary, as the Vice-chair of the Executive Committee, and person on that committee responsible for membership, will be the point person for all discussions on membership issues. The rules for membership require full consensus on the EC on each membership application. The 5 members already accepted all received this in 2010." -----Original Message----- >From: Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> >Sent: Jul 26, 2011 12:42 PM >To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: applicants to Non-Profit Operations Constituency of the NCSG > >Those who have been wondering about the constituency process in the non-commercial side of GNSO may be interested in this list of applicants to the NPOC (non-profit operations constituency). Via Rosemary Sinclair. > >https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Applicants+to+NCSG >

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applicants to Non-Profit Operations Constituency of the NCSG
by Beau Brendler July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

Those who have been wondering about the constituency process in the non-commercial side of GNSO may be interested in this list of applicants to the NPOC (non-profit operations constituency). Via Rosemary Sinclair. https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Applicants+to+NCSG

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moot discussion
by Beau Brendler July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

Annalisa has withdrawn her candidacy. Beau -----Original Message----- >From: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson1(a)GOV.NU.CA> >Sent: Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM >To: "Eduardo Diaz, PE" <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com>, Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> >Cc: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: RE: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Annalisa Roger > >If I don't have this all mixed up again, if you are proposing Annalisa for the ALAC position that Marc held, we can forward her name to the nominating committee but there is no vote. The nominating committee then decides which of all the names sent to them (either by individuals who put in SOIs to them directly or are nominated by a person within the region) is the most appropriate. They then nominate one person to the role. The RALO gets no say whatsover in who is chosen. > >Eduardo (or anybody!) please correct me if I am wrong. > >D > >Darlene A. Thompson >CAP Administrator >N-CAP/Department of Education >P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 >Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 >Phone: (867) 975-5631 >Fax: (867) 975-5610 >dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca >________________________________________ >From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org] on behalf of Eduardo Diaz, PE [eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com] >Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:59 PM >To: Beau Brendler >Cc: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Annalisa Roger > >Beau: > >Marc was in Alac. The nomcom position I held until this year. To wish position you are nominating her? Nomcom or Alac? > >-ed > >On Jul 25, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> wrote: > >> Hello, all. >> >> I would like to nominate Annalisa Roger to the NA-RALO nominating committee position to replace the departed Marc Rotenberg. >> >> I realize today is the deadline but, hopefully, just after Annalisa submits the paperwork, we can arrange for a vote between the two nominees. >> >> Thanks >> >> Beau >> >> >> ------ >> 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 >> ------ > >------ >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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Nomination of At-Large representatives to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2011

July 26, 2011

Dear All, Please see the schedule below for the nomination of At-Large representatives to the NomCom as outlined by the ALAC ExCom: 1. Nominations Open: 10 July 2011 2. Nominations Close: 27 July 2011 3. Nomination Acceptance Deadline: On or before 30 July 2011 4. ALAC Notification: RALOs to transmit all accepted nominations (with a recommendation for a preferred candidate if the RALO wishes to provide one) on 3 August 2011 5. ALAC Selection and Endorsement On-Line Vote: 4 August 2011 to 12 August 2011. 6. Notification to NomCom of Appointees: No Later than 15 August 2011 For more information, please see the 2011 At-Large Election Page wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Elections+2011>. Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff

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by Thompson, Darlene July 25, 2011

July 25, 2011

Hi all, Each RALO has been asked to contribute to the following: a) Ideas for future ALAC-Registrar meetings<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Future+ALAC-Registrar+meetings+…> (what questions would ALAC members like asked of the Registrars?) b) Ideas for the content of educational materials to be developed by At-Large & Registrars<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=15630722> To include your comments, just click on “Add comment” near the bottom and you will be able to. Thanks, Darlene ᑕᓕᓐ ᑕᒻᓴᓐ ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓂ ᖃᕆᓴᐅᔭᕐᕕᒋᔭᐅᔪᓐᓇᕐᑐᓄᑦ ᑎᑎᕋᖅᑎ ᑮᓇᐅᔭᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᔨᑦᑎᕋᖅᕕᖓᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᖓᑦ ᑎᑎᖅᑲᓂᐊᕐᕕᖓ 1000, ᐊᓪᓚᕝᕕᖓ 910 ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ, ᓄᓇᕗᑦ dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca ᐅᖄᓚᐅᑎ: 867 975-5631 ᓱᑲᑦᑐᒃᑰᕈᑎ: 867 975-5610 Taliin Taamsan Nunalingni Qaritauyani Atuqtauningitnun Titiraqtia Nunavut Kavamangat Titiraqarvia 1000, Nayugaa 910 Iqaluit, Nunavut dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Hivayautik : 867 975-5631 Kayumiktuk : 867 975-5610 Darlene Thompson Community Access Program Administrator Corporate Services Division Department of Education Government of Nunavut PO Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 0H0 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Ph: 867 975-5631 Fax: 867 975-5610 Darlene Thompson Administratrice du programme d’accès communautaire Division des services ministériels Ministère de l’Éducation Gouvernement du Nunavut Case postale 1000, Succursale 910 Iqaluit Nunavut, X0A 0H0 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Tél. : 867 975-5631 Téléc. : 867 975-5610

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Reminder: Apply Now for the At-Large Advisory Committee, ALAC
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond July 21, 2011

July 21, 2011

FYI - last few days before application period ends. -------- Message original -------- ICANN <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20jul11-en.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reminder: Apply Now for the At-Large Advisory Committee, ALAC *Opening for an ALAC Representative from the North American Region* *Application Period Ends 25 July 2011* 20 July 2011 **Following the resignation of the ALAC representative from the North American region, appointed by ICANN's 2010 Nominating Committee (NomCom), the 2011 NomCom invites Statements of Interest for this important ICANN leadership position. Interested individuals from the North American region are invited to submit a Statement of Interest to become an At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative for the remainder of the current term, ending at the ICANN Annual General Meeting in 2012. The Statement of Interest form is online http://nomcom.icann.org/apply/ North American citizens who submitted SOIs in 2011, or carried forward previous SOIs into the 2011 process, will be invited to update their statements and have them considered by the NomCom. ICANN's geographic regions are explained in this http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/montreal/geo-regions-topic.htm document. The At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is the ICANN body responsible for representing the voice of the end user in policy and operational discussions. For more information on the work of the ALAC see http://www.atlarge.icann.org/. To fill this interim vacancy the NomCom is seeking an accomplished person of integrity, objectivity and intelligence who has: * a commitment to ICANN's mission and an understanding of the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internet community * an understanding of the DNS and the impact of ICANN policy on end users * demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making and sound judgment * an interest in bottom-up consensus policy building in a real-life environment * an ability to chair or otherwise provide leadership and support for a multi-stakeholder group working to reach consensus * a willingness to serve as a volunteer, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses * the ability to work and communicate in English The following knowledge, qualities and experiences are specifically sought: * experience and skills that bear on gathering, understanding, and communicating the interests of individual users and in group decision-making * consumer protection and or consumer advocacy experience particularly in communications/telecommunication sector * specific experience and/or expertise in internet-related policy development * leadership experience in local or regional internet-related or DNS policy experience in gTLD or ccTLD activities * ability to bring to the ALAC a National or Sub-Regional Internet user view or perspective not currently represented in the North American RALO or existing ALS demographic * strong local networks that will positively enhance the current ALAC and Regionally focused strategic and project planning as they relate to the wider ICANN Strategic plan and ALAC Improvement Implementation More information about the position can be found in the 2011 NomCom "leadership positions" document http://nomcom.icann.org/positions-2011.htm Statements of Interest for the position described above can be submitted through an on-line application form at http://nomcom.icann.org/apply/ or by contacting nomcom2011(a)icann.org <mailto:nomcom2011@icann.org>. More information regarding the Nominating Committee can be found at http://nomcom.icann.org/. Applications will be considered in confidence and should be received by 25 July 2011 for full consideration. Selections will be announced as soon as possible thereafter and the successful candidate will take up the position immediately. The successful candidate will be invited to participate in ICANN #42 Meeting to be held in Dakar, Senegal, 23-28 October 2011. Background: The Nominating Committee is designed to function independently from the ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations, and Advisory Committees. Nominating Committee members act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN Bylaws. Nominating Committee members contribute understanding of the broad interests of the Internet community as a whole, and knowledge and experience of specific Internet constituencies who have appointed them. The challenge for the Nominating Committee is to integrate these perspectives and derive consensus in its selections. Although appointed by Supporting Organizations and other ICANN entities, individual Nominating Committee members are not accountable to their appointing constituencies. Members are accountable for adherence to the ICANN Bylaws and for compliance with the rules and procedures established by the Nominating Committee. Successful candidates are not remunerated, although direct expenses incurred in the course of duty will be reimbursed. Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. These positions may involve significant international travel, including personal presence at periodic ICANN meetings, as well as regular telephone and Internet communications. This message was sent to ocl(a)gih.com from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 Email Marketing by iContact - Try It Free! <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186>

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Re: [NA-Discuss] [ALAC-Internal] At-Large article in July Policy Update
by Seth Greene July 21, 2011

July 21, 2011

Hello, Jean-Jacques, I'm glad you and others have found these reports useful. Many thanks for the feedback. I will also forward your comments to the Communication Dept. Kind regards, Seth ______ Seth Greene Interim Manager, At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (212) 662-7723 E-mail: seth.greene(a)icann.org ________________________________________ From: alac-internal-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [alac-internal-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Jean-Jacques SUBRENAT [jjs.global(a)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 2:46 AM To: ALAC Internal List; secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: Re: [ALAC-Internal] At-Large article in July Policy Update Dear Seth, these reports and highlights are useful, for instance for someone who was unable to attend an ICANN meeting (Singapore, in my case). I'm also struck by all the work that Sos, ACs and Staff put into policy formation, as revealed by the Policy Update. This is certainly a feature which makes ICANN quite unique. Regards, Jean-Jacques. On 20/07/11 20:09, "Seth Greene" <Seth.Greene(a)icann.org> wrote: >Hello, all, > >The July 2011 issue of the ICANN Policy >Update<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jul11-en.htm> >contains two articles regarding At-Large: > - At-Large Singapore >Highlights<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jul11-en.htm#15>; >and > - Outreach for At-Large Expands in Eastern >Europe<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jul11-en.htm#16> > >The second article, of particular interest, describes a first for >At-Large and EURALO outreach: the first monthly EURALO Secretariat's >Report posted in both English and Russian. > >Hope you enjoy these, >Seth > >______ > >Seth Greene >Interim Manager, At-Large >Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) >Telephone: + 1 (212) 662-7723 >E-mail: seth.greene(a)icann.org<mailto:seth.greene@icann.org> > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC-Internal mailing list >ALAC-Internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-internal > >ALAC Wiki: >https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(A >LAC) > >At-Large Website: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ ALAC-Internal mailing list ALAC-Internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-internal ALAC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… At-Large Website: http://atlarge.icann.org

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Reminder: Apply Now for the At-Large Advisory Committee, ALAC
by ebw＠abenaki.wabanaki.net July 21, 2011

July 21, 2011

Olivier, For you information only, and not to preclude other NARALO contributors, or others meeting the residency and interest requirements, from being noninated, or from self-nominating. At the reminder by the 2011 NomCom Chair that I'd submitted applications in prior years, and had indicated my willingness to be considered in subsequent years, I updated my application and submitted it per the current call for nominations process on July 10th, with copies to Joette Youkhanna and the NomCom211 maildrop. Eric

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