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Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] [Ext] Re: Final Report - CLEAN
by Sarmad Hussain Oct. 7, 2019

Oct. 7, 2019

Dear All Thank you for reviewing the letter. As per the feedback, please find attached the final version. Please note that I have changed the subject of the letter slightly. I intend to send this across today, in a couple of hours, unless I hear further from you. Regards, Sarmad From: Dessalegn Yehuala <mequanint.yehuala(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 1:23 AM To: Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN Dear Sarmad, I have made minor modifications on the draft letter- my suggestions are highlighted in bold face, and those highlighted in red to be removed. RE: Employing Root Zone Label Generation Rules for TLDs   With the availability of the [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and its fundamental role envisaged in defining the variant labels of top-level domains (TLDs) in the recommendations for managing IDN variant TLDs [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, which were [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>approved [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> by the ICANN Board in March 2019, the Board had requested (asked) the ICANN community (including [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>, and [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>Internet Architecture Board (IAB) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>) to study and recommend how to technically apply the RZ-LGR in a harmonized way to gTLDs and ccTLDs. In response to (To address) the request from the ICANN Board, the RZ-LGR Study Group (SG) was formed from the nominees of SOs, ACs, and IAB and additional volunteers from the ICANN community following the [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>call for formation [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> floated in February 2018. After its formation, the RZ-LGR SG first determined the scope of its work, and enriched it with feedback received from the community through the first [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>public comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> call in August 2018. The SG has deliberated the relevant technical details based on this scope and has developed a set of recommendations, which were released in the second [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>public comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> in May 2019. After incorporating the community feedback, the RZ-LGR SG has finalized the Recommendations for the Technical Utilization of the Root Zone Label Generation Rules, which are documented in the report attached. As next steps, as per the request by the ICANN Board, these recommendations are to be published and then submitted to the ICANN Board for further consideration. The study group is sharing the report with you in advance, in anticipation of these being published by ICANN organization website on <date>, for your information and for any final feedback. With kind regards, Dennis Tan Tanaka (on behalf of the RZ-LGR Study Group) Kind regards, Dessalegn On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 9:19 PM Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org<mailto:sarmad.hussain@icann.org>> wrote: Thank you Dennis, All. Sure. I will do a formatting pass and share a final draft version. Below is the draft letter for SO/AC/IAB chairs for your review, in the meantime. Kindly let me know your feedback. Regards, Sarmad ===== RE: Employing Root Zone Label Generation Rules for TLDs   With the availability of the [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and its fundamental role envisaged in defining the variant labels of top-level domains (TLDs) in the recommendations for managing IDN variant TLDs [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, which were [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>approved [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> by the ICANN Board in March 2019, the Board had asked the ICANN community (including [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>, and [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>Internet Architecture Board (IAB) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>) to study and recommend how to technically apply the RZ-LGR in a harmonized way to gTLDs and ccTLDs. To address the request from the ICANN Board, the RZ-LGR Study Group (SG) was formed from the nominees of SOs, ACs, and IAB and additional volunteers from the ICANN community following the [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>call for formation [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> in February 2018. After its formation, the RZ-LGR SG first determined the scope of its work, and enriched it with feedback received from the community through the first [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>public comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> call in August 2018. The SG has deliberated the relevant technical details based on this scope and has developed a set of recommendations, which were released in the second [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>public comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> in May 2019. After incorporating the community feedback, the RZ-LGR SG has finalized the Recommendations for the Technical Utilization of the Root Zone Label Generation Rules, which are documented in the report attached. As next steps, as per the request by the ICANN Board, these recommendations are to be published and then submitted to the ICANN Board for further consideration. The study group is sharing the report with you in advance, in anticipation of these being published by ICANN organization on <date>, for your information and for any final feedback. With kind regards, Dennis Tan Tanaka (on behalf of the RZ-LGR Study Group) From: RZ-LGR-SG <rz-lgr-sg-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:rz-lgr-sg-bounces@icann.org>> on behalf of "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org<mailto:rz-lgr-sg@icann.org>> Reply-To: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com<mailto:dtantanaka@verisign.com>> Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:39 AM To: "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org<mailto:rz-lgr-sg@icann.org>> Subject: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN Sarmad, Please find the clean copy of the final report enclosed. You can proceed to prepare the document for publishing. Thank you, Dennis Google Doc URL https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume…> _______________________________________________ RZ-LGR-SG mailing list RZ-LGR-SG(a)icann.org<mailto:RZ-LGR-SG@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/rz-lgr-sg _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_…>) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_…>). 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Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN
by Tan Tanaka, Dennis Sept. 23, 2019

Sept. 23, 2019

Looks good to me, Sarmad. Thanks, Dennis From: Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 at 3:19 PM To: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com>, "rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN Thank you Dennis, All. Sure. I will do a formatting pass and share a final draft version. Below is the draft letter for SO/AC/IAB chairs for your review, in the meantime. Kindly let me know your feedback. Regards, Sarmad ===== RE: Employing Root Zone Label Generation Rules for TLDs   With the availability of the <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/root-zone-lgr-2015-06-21-en> Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/root-zone-lgr-2015-06-21-en> and its fundamental role envisaged in defining the variant labels of top-level domains (TLDs) in the recommendations for managing IDN variant TLDs<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-02-05-en>, which were <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-03-14-en#2.a> approved<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-03-14-en#2.a> by the ICANN Board in March 2019, the Board had asked the ICANN community (including <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-so-ac-chair…> Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-so-ac-chair…>, and <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-hardie-31ja…> Internet Architecture Board (IAB)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-hardie-31ja…>) to study and recommend how to technically apply the RZ-LGR in a harmonized way to gTLDs and ccTLDs. To address the request from the ICANN Board, the RZ-LGR Study Group (SG) was formed from the nominees of SOs, ACs, and IAB and additional volunteers from the ICANN community following the <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-02-08-en> call for formation<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-02-08-en> in February 2018. After its formation, the RZ-LGR SG first determined the scope of its work, and enriched it with feedback received from the community through the first <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2018-08-02-en> public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2018-08-02-en> call in August 2018. The SG has deliberated the relevant technical details based on this scope and has developed a set of recommendations, which were released in the second <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2019-05-15-en> public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2019-05-15-en> in May 2019. After incorporating the community feedback, the RZ-LGR SG has finalized the Recommendations for the Technical Utilization of the Root Zone Label Generation Rules, which are documented in the report attached. As next steps, as per the request by the ICANN Board, these recommendations are to be published and then submitted to the ICANN Board for further consideration. The study group is sharing the report with you in advance, in anticipation of these being published by ICANN organization on <date>, for your information and for any final feedback. With kind regards, Dennis Tan Tanaka (on behalf of the RZ-LGR Study Group) From: RZ-LGR-SG <rz-lgr-sg-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com> Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:39 AM To: "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Subject: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN Sarmad, Please find the clean copy of the final report enclosed. You can proceed to prepare the document for publishing. Thank you, Dennis Google Doc URL https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume…>

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Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 23, 2019

Sept. 23, 2019

Thank you Dennis, All. Sure. I will do a formatting pass and share a final draft version. Below is the draft letter for SO/AC/IAB chairs for your review, in the meantime. Kindly let me know your feedback. Regards, Sarmad ===== RE: Employing Root Zone Label Generation Rules for TLDs   With the availability of the <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/root-zone-lgr-2015-06-21-en> Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/root-zone-lgr-2015-06-21-en> and its fundamental role envisaged in defining the variant labels of top-level domains (TLDs) in the recommendations for managing IDN variant TLDs<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-02-05-en>, which were <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-03-14-en#2.a> approved<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-03-14-en#2.a> by the ICANN Board in March 2019, the Board had asked the ICANN community (including <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-so-ac-chair…> Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-so-ac-chair…>, and <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-hardie-31ja…> Internet Architecture Board (IAB)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chalaby-to-hardie-31ja…>) to study and recommend how to technically apply the RZ-LGR in a harmonized way to gTLDs and ccTLDs. To address the request from the ICANN Board, the RZ-LGR Study Group (SG) was formed from the nominees of SOs, ACs, and IAB and additional volunteers from the ICANN community following the <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-02-08-en> call for formation<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-02-08-en> in February 2018. After its formation, the RZ-LGR SG first determined the scope of its work, and enriched it with feedback received from the community through the first <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2018-08-02-en> public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2018-08-02-en> call in August 2018. The SG has deliberated the relevant technical details based on this scope and has developed a set of recommendations, which were released in the second <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2019-05-15-en> public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/technical-rz-lgr-2019-05-15-en> in May 2019. After incorporating the community feedback, the RZ-LGR SG has finalized the Recommendations for the Technical Utilization of the Root Zone Label Generation Rules, which are documented in the report attached. As next steps, as per the request by the ICANN Board, these recommendations are to be published and then submitted to the ICANN Board for further consideration. The study group is sharing the report with you in advance, in anticipation of these being published by ICANN organization on <date>, for your information and for any final feedback. With kind regards, Dennis Tan Tanaka (on behalf of the RZ-LGR Study Group) From: RZ-LGR-SG <rz-lgr-sg-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com> Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:39 AM To: "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Subject: [RZ-LGR-SG] Final Report - CLEAN Sarmad, Please find the clean copy of the final report enclosed. You can proceed to prepare the document for publishing. Thank you, Dennis Google Doc URL https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume…>

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Final Report - CLEAN
by Tan Tanaka, Dennis Sept. 23, 2019

Sept. 23, 2019

Sarmad, Please find the clean copy of the final report enclosed. You can proceed to prepare the document for publishing. Thank you, Dennis Google Doc URL https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1…

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Canceled: RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 17, 2019

Sept. 17, 2019

Dear all, Here is a placeholder for RZ-LGR-SG weekly calls on Mondays at 1300 UTC, starting from 22 July. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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Final Report 16 Sep 2019
by Tan Tanaka, Dennis Sept. 16, 2019

Sept. 16, 2019

Dear all, Per our meeting this morning (afternoon or evening for others) here is the latest draft that include the corrections on the two outstanding items. Thank you all. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1… Any additional minor comments are okay (typos, grammar errors), but no later than Wednesday 18. After this, we’ll start the cleaning process for publication. Thanks, Dennis

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RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 16, 2019

Sept. 16, 2019

Hi all, starting now. A gentle reminder for the call today, Monday 16 September at 1300 UTC. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 16, 2019

Sept. 16, 2019

Dear all, A gentle reminder for the call today, Monday 16 September at 1300 UTC. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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Revised version available
by Tan Tanaka, Dennis Sept. 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019

Dear all, Thank you for those who have reviewed and contributed to the final report. The latest and greatest version is available here https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zWxuuHOy-IMXwaJE8wSSch0M8Mgd9xdpAji0-1… There are a couple of outstanding items that need your attention and input. See the comment boxes on pages 4 and 12. Let’s plan to meet next Monday Sep 16 at our usual time to finalize the document. Thank you, Dennis

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Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] INPUT REQUIRED - Final Draft 4 Sep 2019
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 10, 2019

Sept. 10, 2019

Dear All, I have done and editing pass, and I have suggested some substantive edits for your consideration. Kindly review. Regards, Sarmad From: RZ-LGR-SG <rz-lgr-sg-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com> Date: Friday, September 6, 2019 at 7:42 PM To: "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [RZ-LGR-SG] INPUT REQUIRED - Final Draft 4 Sep 2019 Gently reminder. Please review the latest final draft by end of day today; if you have any comments please record those in document or by email to this list. Monday meeting is cancelled. I don’t see a reason to hold the call on Monday, so we’ll cancel it and continue the conversation on the mailing list. As next steps: * On Tuesday 9/10 and Wednesday 9/11, Sarmad and I will do a proofreading check, and * On Thursday 9/12 the document will be circulated for a final call until Friday 9/13 (please note you should not wait until the final call to suggest material changes, so please review the document now while it is a draft) Enjoy the weekend. Best, Dennis From: Dennis Tan Tanaka <dtantanaka(a)verisign.com> Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11:50 AM To: "Tan Tanaka, Dennis via RZ-LGR-SG" <rz-lgr-sg(a)icann.org> Subject: INPUT REQUIRED - Final Draft 4 Sep 2019 Dear all, A revised draft (ver 4 Sep 2019) is ready for your review and input. This version: 1. Incorporates the proposed language from Edmon for Appendix B, option B. 2. Has editorial edits 3. Includes a new recommendation 7 as a result of breaking former recommendation 11 into two parts (one for GP and one for GNSO/ccNSO). So now we have a total of 12 recommendations. Please take some time to review this latest draft and register your comments/observations on the document itself or send via email to the list. As of now I intend to cancel next Monday’s call but we’ll decide that later based on the input we receive on the draft. PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR REVIEW BY FRIDAY 6th. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dennis

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Canceled: RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 9, 2019

Sept. 9, 2019

Dear all, Here is a placeholder for RZ-LGR-SG weekly calls on Mondays at 1300 UTC, starting from 22 July. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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INPUT REQUIRED - Final Draft 4 Sep 2019
by Tan Tanaka, Dennis Sept. 6, 2019

Sept. 6, 2019

Dear all, A revised draft (ver 4 Sep 2019) is ready for your review and input. This version: 1. Incorporates the proposed language from Edmon for Appendix B, option B. 2. Has editorial edits 3. Includes a new recommendation 7 as a result of breaking former recommendation 11 into two parts (one for GP and one for GNSO/ccNSO). So now we have a total of 12 recommendations. Please take some time to review this latest draft and register your comments/observations on the document itself or send via email to the list. As of now I intend to cancel next Monday’s call but we’ll decide that later based on the input we receive on the draft. PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR REVIEW BY FRIDAY 6th. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dennis

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RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

Dear all, We are starting the call. A gentle reminder. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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Canceled: RZ-LGR-SG Weekly calls - Mondays UTC 1300
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 2, 2019

Sept. 2, 2019

Dear all, No meeting today due to holiday in the US on Monday 2 Sept. Regards, Sarmad Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/708588417 Meeting ID: 708 588 417 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aufZsGPJv

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