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Questions for Board candidates
by Evan Leibovitch Nov. 13, 2010

Nov. 13, 2010

Hello all, Regardless of the direction of the ongoing petition debate, we are going to eventually have an election for the Board position; from at very least the three agreed by the BCEC and possibly one other being considered for petition. In the interest of At-Large's making an informed selection from amongst the candidates I do not want to wait for the end of the petition process to start guiding the NARALO voters to informed choices. And I made a commitment to know the preferences of NARALO ALSs and individual members as I consider my own selection. In view of that I *urge* NARALO members to view the online statements of interest. Here are the SOIs for the candidates put forward by the BCEC: Alan<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2265195/At-Large+Director+…>, Pierre<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2265195/At-Large+Director+…>and Sébastien<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2265195/At-Large+Director+…>. I also include Avri's<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2265195/At-Large+Director+…>in case the petition succeeds. I am aware that ICANN staff are arranging a community call at which the candidates will be able to advance their causes for election. However, in addition, I would also like to solicit NARALO members for questions to be given to each candidate, to which they will be asked to provide a written response. Such questions, which would go beyond the issues stated in each person's SOI, would allow candidates to give thoughful, complete answers on issues in a manner that simply isn't possible in a crowded, multilingual conference call. One does not replace the other; I am proposing a questionnaire as a complementary way for us to determine which candidate best serves the community's needs. Please let me know your questions; try to keep them as neutral and relevant as possible. If the collection is worthwhile I will assemble them, submit the questionnaire to candidates early next week, and publish the responses as they are received. If you have a question of a particular candidate (based on something in their SOI or history) please also submit them, though I'm not sure yet if/how I'll do that. Thanks! - Evan

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REMINDER / At-Large Community Call / At-Large Director Candidates
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 12, 2010

Nov. 12, 2010

Dear All, Reminder that the At-Large Community call featuring the candidates for the At-Large Director on the Board position is scheduled on Saturday 13 November 2010 at 1300 UTC. 0500 PST, 0800 EST, 10:00 Buenos Aires, 1300 London, 1400 CET, 2100 Hong Kong, 0000 Sydney The draft agenda and participation details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Community+Call+on+At-Large+Boar d+Director+Candidates+11.10+-+Teleconference Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/absdt-cc2010/ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://81ED410E-CE25-4190-9D5B-E0936147065A /staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>. We currently have Cheryl, Baudoin, Sandra, Pierre and Adam on the list. This call will have Spanish and French interpretation. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff > > >On 03/11/2010 23:27, "ICANN At-Large Staff" ><staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> wrote: > >Dear All, > >Given the recent revision to the At-Large Board Director selection >time-line (see: >https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Director+Candidate+20 >10+Workspace) by the ABSdt, the At-Large community call featuring the >candidates for the position, is being re-scheduled. > >Please could you complete the following modified Doodle by Monday 08 >November 2010 at 2000 UTC. >http://doodle.com/8kbzf7efmrv8syif > >Please note that if you have previously responded to a Doodle for this >call, you will need to complete this one as the dates and time slots have >changed. > >This call is currently to include the three candidates that were selected >by the BCEC as well as those applicants who we are aware of that have >approached RALOs for support of their petition request. > >This call will have French and Spanish interpretation. > >Thank you. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, >Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström >ICANN At-Large Staff > >On 29/10/2010 01:22, "ICANN At-Large Staff" ><staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org><mailto:staff@atla >rge.icann.org>> wrote: > >Dear All, >An At-Large call in which the Candidates for the position of voting Board >Director selected by the At-Large community is being organized for the >week of 8 November. This call will provide an opportunity for the >At-Large Board Director candidates to present themselves to the At-Large >community, debate the key issues facing the At-Large community, and >answer questions raised by At-Large community members. >Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time: >http://doodle.com/8kbzf7efmrv8syif >Reminder: >green = have time >yellow = could make time if absolutely necessary >red = do not have time > >If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language >next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or >(FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. > >This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 03 November 2010 at 1800 UTC >the, date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. > >Thank you. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, >Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström >ICANN At-Large Staff > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC-Announce mailing list >ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.i >cann.org><mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > >At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC-Announce mailing list >ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.i >cann.org> >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > >At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC-Announce mailing list >ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > >At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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5 November 2010 - ICANN Board of Directors Special Board Meeting - Adopted Resolutions Posted
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Dear All, Cheryl Langdon-Orr asked us to forward the following message from ICANN¹s General Counsel to you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org> Date: 10 November 2010 18:54 Subject: 5 November 2010 - ICANN Board of Directors Special Board Meeting - Adopted Resolutions Posted To: "Chuck Gomes (cgomes(a)verisign.com)" <cgomes(a)verisign.com>, "louie(a)louie.net" <louie(a)louie.net>, "ceo(a)auda.au" <ceo(a)auda.au>, "langdonorr(a)gmail.com" <langdonorr(a)gmail.com>, "Steve Crocker (steve(a)shinkuro.com)" <steve(a)shinkuro.com>, "Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca" <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, "junsec(a)wide.ad.jp" <junsec(a)wide.ad.jp> Cc: "Peter.dengatethrush(a)icann.org" <Peter.dengatethrush(a)icann.org>, Rod Beckstrom <rod.beckstrom(a)icann.org> SO and AC Chairs, Please note that we have posted the adopted resolutions from a Special Board Meeting that was held on 5 November 2010. We have also posted an announcement regarding a decision that was taken by the Board of Directors regarding New gTLDs on Cross Ownership by Registries and Registrars. Below are the links: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-05nov10-en.htm http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09nov10-en.htm best regards, John Jeffrey General Counsel & Secretary ICANN 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 Marina del Rey, CA USA 90292 direct dial - +1.310.301.5834 mobile - +1.310.404.6001 ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Unaffiliated NARALO Member Representative Election
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Dear All, We are pleased to announce the election of Eric Brunner-Williams to the position of Unaffiliated NARALO Member Representative on behalf of the chair of NARALO. In his capacity of Unaffiliated Member Representative, Eric will participate in the NARALO General Assemblies and other circumstances as required on behalf of the unaffiliated members. The term will start at the close of the 2010 ICANN AGM and end at the close of the AGM 2011. We congratulate Eric to the election and wish him all the best in his new position! -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Next NARALO Meeting: 6 December 2100 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Dear All, This is to confirm to you that the next NARALO monthly call will be held on Monday, 6 December from 2100 - 2200 UTC (1600 1700 Cartagena time, 4pm 5pm EST). Please note that the call will be held one hour later than usual. This was decided to avoid scheduling conflicts with other events during the ICANN Cartagena meeting. An invitation with remote participation instructions will be sent to you in advance of the call. You can find a draft agenda for the next NARALO call as well as the other At-Large events in Cartagena under: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Cartagena+2010+-+Meetin gs+Schedule -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Summary Minutes NARALO Call Monday 8 November 2010
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Dear All, The summary minutes and action items from the recent NARALO call have been posted under: https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+08.11.2010+Summary+Minutes The summary minutes are also attached below. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org Participants: Darlene Thompson, Alan Greenberg, Joly MacFie, Allan Skuce, Evan Leibovitch, Gareth Shearman, Gordon Chillcott, Eric Brunner-Williams, Annalisa Roger, Eduardo Diaz Apologies: Chris Grundemann, Beau Brendler, Monique Chartrand Staff: Matthias Langenegger Review of action items from last meeting AI: Staff will send a reminder to those who have open action items from the last meeting. Open public consultation Evan: I would like to look at the public consultation on ATRT recommendations. There are some concerns that the report does not mention the ALAC and focuses mostly on the GAC. Alan: People should read the report more carefully. We need to understand what happens if those recommendations are implemented and if they really improve ICANN and make it more accountable. Are they possible and practicable? Do the recommendations address the things it wants to improve or does is simply make everybody look very busy? AI: Alan will prepare a document summarizing his thoughts on the document and send it to the mailing list. NARALO Updates Unaffiliated Member Representative: Evan: Eric Brunner-Williams is the only nominee who accepted his nomination. I would like to acclaim Eric during this call. Gareth: have the eligibility concerns been addressed? Evan: Yes, he is no longer working for a registered party. Congratulations to Eric and welcome aboard! AI: Evan and Staff will work on a note on Eric's acclamation to be sent to the ALAC. AI: Staff to send an invitation to the NARALO list to confirm the exact timing for the next call, which will be held in Cartagena. Discuss Candidates for At-Large Board Director Position Evan: The petition deadline ended yesterday and since three regions decided not to support any petitions, the final candidate slate will not be extended. I put forward a call last week to get written questions for the final candidates. Please send them to me. I will wait until after the community call to contact the ALS reps. The ALS preferences will remain private. AI: NARALO members will send their questions for the Board Director candidates to the NARALO list. AI: Evan will be surveying the ALS representatives on their preferred Board candidate to guide his vote. Alan: I believe as a candidate, I am disqualified from voting and as a NomCom-selected candidate, I cannot be replaced. Update from the At-Large Improvements WTs Evan: In WG A, things moved slowly. We are currently identifying modification to the ICANN Bylaws to solidify ALAC's standing in the Bylaws. It should be similar to that of the GAC. Some say that ALAC needs to prove its significance before being able to claim that status. Eric: That was an accurate representation of the situation in WG A. Darlene: In WG B, we are proceeding slowly but we are making progress. Annalisa: We will also have a joint meeting for all the WTs in Cartagena. If you have suggestions on the work of WT B, please send them to me. Gareth: In WG C, we decided to do a SWOT analysis. Evan: no one from WT D is currently on the call. Update on JAS WG Evan: this WG has participants form both the GNSO and the ALAC. This WG tries to lower the barriers for new gTLD operators. Updates from the ALAC: Gareth: I will be on the ICANN strategic planning call tomorrow. Recent and Upcoming NARALO Events: Annalisa: ISOC SF Bay will organize the .next conference about new gTLDs. It will be held in San Francisco. This conference mostly focuses on new gTLD applicants and will give an opportunity to talk to industry leaders and ICANN Staff. Annalisa: I believe our ALS will have a role at the ICANN SF meeting but I will get some further information from Barbara from ICANN. Joly: we are working on the nycwiki.org project which will allow NYC neighborhoods to request a sub domain under .nyc. AOB Evan: Confluence wiki. We decided that all ALS representatives will have editing rights on the NARALO wiki. AI: Staff will provide full editing credentials for the NARALO workspace to all NARALO ALS representatives. The call was then adjourned.

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At-Large Board Director: Result of Regional Petition Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Dear All, The RALO consultations on the petition candidates for the At-Large Board Director position closed on 7 November with the following results being announced by the RALO chairs: AFRALO: No petitions APRALO: Petitions for Avri Doria, Jean-Jacques Subrenat and Danny Younger EURALO: Petitions for Avri Doria and Jean-Jacques Subrenat LACRALO: No Petitions NARALO: No Petitions According to the selection process, at least 3 RALOs must support a petition for the candidate to be added to the slate of candidates. As this did not occur, no petition applicants will be added to the candidate slate. The final slate of candidates consists of: (in alphabetical order) Sébastien Bachollet Pierre Dandjinou Alan Greenberg You will have an opportunity to meet the candidates via the Candidate-Community forum, which will be held on Saturday, 13 November at 1300 UTC. This conference call will give the candidates an opportunity to present themselves and answer your questions. Details about this call can be found under: https://community.icann.org/display/DirCan/At-Large+Director+Candidate-Commu nity+Forum+-+11.10 You may add your questions for the candidates directly to the Candidate-Community forum page. You can find detailed information about the At-Large Board Director Selection process, including a time line under: https://community.icann.org/display/DirCan/At-Large+Director+Candidate+2010+ Workspace Please contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org if you have questions. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Re: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER: NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 08 November 2010 @ 20:00 UTC
by Garth Bruen at KnujOn Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

I cannot make the call. I am neither here nor there at this hour > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER: NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 08 > November 2010 @ 20:00 UTC > From: Beau Brendler <beaubrendler(a)earthlink.net> > Date: Mon, November 08, 2010 2:22 pm > To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, > "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" > <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > > > Apologies but I cannot attend this call. > > In addition, with due respect to Darlene and Garth, who nominated and seconded me, I decline the nomination for representative of unaffiliated members of NA-RALO, in order to make room for Eric Brunner-Williams, as I am anxious to see new people and new faces in positions of NA-RALO leadership. > > Regards, > > Beau Brendler > > > -----Original Message----- > >From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > >Sent: Nov 5, 2010 9:09 AM > >To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > >Subject: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER: NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 08 November 2010 @ 20:00 UTC > > > >Dear All, > > > >The next NARALO Teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 08 November 2010 at 2000 UTC. > > > >The agenda and call details can be found at: > >https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+08.11.2010+Teleconference > > > >If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. > > > >If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. > > > >Regards, > > > >Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström > >ICANN At-Large Staff > >------ > >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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Re: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER: NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 08 November 2010 @ 20:00 UTC
by Beau Brendler Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

Apologies but I cannot attend this call. In addition, with due respect to Darlene and Garth, who nominated and seconded me, I decline the nomination for representative of unaffiliated members of NA-RALO, in order to make room for Eric Brunner-Williams, as I am anxious to see new people and new faces in positions of NA-RALO leadership. Regards, Beau Brendler -----Original Message----- >From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >Sent: Nov 5, 2010 9:09 AM >To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER: NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 08 November 2010 @ 20:00 UTC > >Dear All, > >The next NARALO Teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 08 November 2010 at 2000 UTC. > >The agenda and call details can be found at: >https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+08.11.2010+Teleconference > >If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. > >If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström >ICANN At-Large Staff >------ >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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NARALO stance on At-Large Director Petition
by Evan Leibovitch Nov. 7, 2010

Nov. 7, 2010

Hello everyone, Today is the deadline for each RALO to determine if they will support any petitions for candidates for the At-Large Board Director position. Based on the feedback received I am conveying to you that *NARALO is not advancing any candidate petition*. In response to an initial solicitation of feedback from members, I have determined that majority of NARALO is against petition. At very least we have certainly not achieved anything near consensus. IN FAVOUR OF PETITION: 4 ALS Representatives, 2 individual members AGAINST PETITION: 5 ALS Representatives, 2 individual members I will not be posting the list of everyone who expressed an opinion on this issue, since some of them sent me private messages. Given that this decision was about individuals and not policies, I am prepared to protect that privacy to an extent. However, I have sent a verifiable list of member choices to Darlene and Heidi, lest there be any accusations that the count of opinions received has been fabricated. As Chair, I am not registered either way in the above count. One NARALO ALS representative indicated that the ALS was reserving judgement pending further review, and I have not heard from them since. However, even should this ALS be in favour of petition, that would still be a 50/50 split within NARALO which I would still consider to be insufficient support. Opinion was very strong on both sides. There really hasn't been anything like this -- upon which consensus could not be reached -- since NARALO was formed. Still.. I am proud of the work done by the BCEC and its NARALO contingent, I hope that NARALO members are satisfied with the process used to determine this result given the compressed timeframe, even if you disagree with the result itself. And I am confident that we will be able to select a Director who will well represent our interests on the ICANN Board. - Evan

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