<p dir="ltr">A warm welcome to the APRALO family, Stanley, Bill and Decka!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Looking forward to working with you as we go forward. Please do not hesitate to contact me, others in the APRALO leadership team, or Staff for any assistance.<br><br><br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">satish</p>
<p dir="ltr">--<br>
Satish Babu <br>
Chair, APRALO<br>
</p>
<div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 17 Jan 2017 00:07, "<a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="word-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><div><font face="Calibri">Dear Stanley, Bill and Decka,</font></div><span id="m_3654765405973308101OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><div lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="m_3654765405973308101WordSection1"><font face="Calibri"><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's
interest in involving individual users in Internet PNG Clique and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues.<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how
we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated.<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">It¹s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and
engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The<span style="color:blue"> <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pages_viewpage.action-3FpageId-3D2265510&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=IR4hZVoaBj43qDQWmLSc8RzvZxdkFA0Ar5mnKXGnNKg&e=" target="_blank">At-Large
introductory page</a> </span>help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atlarge_Calendar&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=QswzwKK5HuaabRrHmWv9obWSkH9-SY_cp3_tCmZSkp4&e=" target="_blank">At-Large
Google calendar</a> </span>at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting!<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very
convenient to be able to consult the latest <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_bwFO&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=YOT4ZqCU4d7dupM51Twz8GiENbvpSvmjnAHznXx5UQ0&e=" target="_blank">At-Large
Policy Development Activity</a> , </span>find out more about the <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atlarge_Regional-26-2343-3BAt-2DLarge-26-2343-3BOrganisations&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=nRiivxgZfy0fi0ecuy5fRkbYlgcHX9dTBFJTGn7deZU&e=" target="_blank">Regional
At-Large Organizations (RALOs)</a>, </span>and about <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atlarge_At-2DLarge-26-2343-3BWorking-26-2343-3BGroups&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=p82FM11Ap3StLnsWehieWjqzuys5x7EwCTyJIy3mfW8&e=" target="_blank">At-Large
Working Groups</a> . </span>For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking<span style="color:blue"> <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atlarge_ICANN-26-2343-3BMeetings&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=uyKLUNN7AvU0wjV6T9u6hJInHEXSpfUz5dzi24rMYCo&e=" target="_blank">this
wiki page</a>!<u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>Regional wiki webpages</b> also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages)
on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">African Region: <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.afralo.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=YnPnpZMj6nprkQWuZPF_ruOptQln14zm5CjqBoYs0zA&e=" target="_blank">http://www.afralo.org[<wbr>afralo.org]</a><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.apralo.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=YD2rtIWoH09H9CN4zt5vVRFusL0vSX2CUmH0rOE3ceE&e=" target="_blank">http://www.apralo.org[<wbr>apralo.org]</a><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">European Region<span style="color:blue">: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.euralo.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=21x9LovSsw1qAqe9smAJ0axFAK_qCoG57CQKEUp_G68&e=" target="_blank">http://www.euralo.org[<wbr>euralo.org]</a> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Latin America/Caribbean Region<span style="color:blue">: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.lacralo.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=3l4W3SoutaLu-8dEynv91RXvSQu_5_YvyPz_2nRNCjM&e=" target="_blank">http://www.lacralo.<wbr>org[lacralo.org]</a><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">North American Region: <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.naralo.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=4FgGk2Gim8HCYK83NlPCt6noVGOi9Eqd1WN_Q4ByiSM&e=" target="_blank">http://www.naralo.org[<wbr>naralo.org]</a> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>At-Large Mailing Lists.</b> There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them
and manage your subscriptions at:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.org_mailman_listinfo&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=zyKqIDIRCs897FWPxiKTB6mdm72JcCq6PpVCQ4Tf54U&e=" target="_blank">http://atlarge-lists.icann.<wbr>org/mailman/listinfo</a>].
</span>The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing
list for Staff announcements<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">(only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish.<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>ALAC website</b>. The<span style="color:blue"> <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.atlarge.icann.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=yBf73mgrRMDPVSLBiahHMfsYKKVmNwKN6Ef5cXP-D-E&e=" target="_blank">ALAC
website</a> </span>is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages.
Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to<span style="color:blue"> <a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org" target="_blank"> At-Large staff.</a> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>ICANN website:</b> The <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=E-l9dBLKhR1lADKXQhTb7yhRnlDD1QWp9NHbY2IqxNA&e=" target="_blank">ICANN
website</a> </span>is where all <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=S5D1aV760JaNuKf7T6t8q2qFtbX--acwpl3knxz24Hw&e=" target="_blank">announcements</a> </span>are
posted, and where you can find practical information about <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__meetings.icann.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=bL5Gh7MQiF9DY2ow_SBe4vDHK4f_m-Wnru5JNaiV0XQ&e=" target="_blank">ICANN
Public meetings</a> .<u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>Skype chat</b>: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists
for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.skype.com_en_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=XYfxqrwZs0WC63Dz_xI467PhlwHiQlqVqi3dHjZsiiA&e=" target="_blank">here </a> </span>if
you don¹t have a Skype account. It¹s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble.<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>Facebook</b>: The At-Large community has its own <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann.atlarge-3Ffref-3Dts&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=3zNGkSKZoy-EOpNwq9k6g7RvhpAo3QVHGemm-cP_GOo&e=" target="_blank">Facebook
page</a> . </span>It¹s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information<span style="color:blue"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><b>Twitter</b>: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings.
Follow <span style="color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLarge-3Flang-3Dfr-253E&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=g-X4BZ7LQYUEzUPDAM09NX6bV393Zj8Jo5xq6BaR5iA&e=" target="_blank">At-Large
on Twitter</a><u> !</u><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/nQR1Aw" target="_blank">APRALO Capacity Building webinars</a>. You may also like to refer to the <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/lwmbAw" target="_blank">APRALO Outreach and Engagement Strategy</a> for further engagement opportunities. <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or
need additional information, please contact us at <span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org" target="_blank">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Sincerely,<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The At-Large Advisory Committee<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.atlarge.icann.org_&d=DgMFAw&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=ZkJuwMN0x00EWmlzoxkqFdgLNMxsbx1RdAzfMZDCKsQ&s=yBf73mgrRMDPVSLBiahHMfsYKKVmNwKN6Ef5cXP-D-E&e=" target="_blank">http://www.atlarge.icann.org</a><u></u><u></u></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org" target="_blank">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a><u></u><u></u></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></font></div></div></span></div>
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