[NA-Discuss] Since there's no conference call...

[Brendler, Beau]

Since today's call has been cancelled, here are some things I am working
on/aware of:
 
* I have been unsuccessful in trying to get a formal face-to-face
meeting with the GAC in Delhi. We are still negotiating for something
informal. A source in the GAC tells me that we have a lot in common and
that there is political will among many to be more involved with the
ALAC. I am also told that GAC is not necessarily open to the idea of
liaisons (there is no recognized liaison to the GAC, from ALAC, though
Izumi Aizu has volunteered for the role, as have I). This may be for
bureaucratic and process matters as opposed to categorical opposition.
 
* We are negotiating with Jon Nevett of Network Solutions (co-chair of
the Registrar constituency) for an informal meeting with ALAC as a first
step to creating a relationship. Nick and Cheryl have promised to help
facilitate. Unfortunately as Danny has mentioned we have not seen much
movement on the RAA or on the document that is supposed to explain why
most of the input from the user community (and Consumers Union, for that
matter) was disregarded or made lowest priority.
 
* Emanating from discussions about the RAA is that the ALAC/user
community may be called upon soon to work on creating a consumer bill of
rights-type document for registrars. Those who have input on this should
send it to this list prior to Delhi or during, if possible. If you need
some starting points for reference, note that my organization, working
with ICANN staff, published this document a couple of months ago:
http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/pdfs/domainname.pdf
 
* I'm scheduled to speak Feb. 29 at a U.S. Commerce Dept. public hearing
on the future of ICANN's relationship to the U.S. government,
specifically, the points referenced in this document:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/frnotices/2007/ICANN_JPA_110207.html
<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/frnotices/2007/ICANN_JPA_110207.html> 

If you as the North American user community have anything to say about
this, it's critical you either a) send me your comments for inclusion in
my response b) send Wendy your comments for inclusion in her response c)
send in your own comments to the NTIA. The ALAC talked about setting
aside time to draft a formal response while in New Delhi, but I have not
seen it formally scheduled and the deadline is Feb. 15.

Beau Brendler

	-----Original Message-----
	From: na-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org
[mailto:na-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of
Thompson, Darlene
	Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:45 PM
	To: Nick Ashton-Hart; NA Discuss
	Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] NARALO meeting today, 2000 UTC
	
	

	Hi Nick,

	 

	I am sorry to report that nobody has put anything on the agenda
nor sent any agenda item requests to me.  The lists have been pretty
busy with everybody prepping for India.

	 

	Evan and I have decided to postpone this conference call to next
month.  I am VERY sorry if this causes any inconvenience (especially to
you, Nick).

	 

	Darlene

	 

	Darlene A. Thompson

	Community Access Program Administrator

	Nunavut Department of Education/N-CAP

	c/o P.O. Box 1000, Station 910

	Iqaluit, NU  X0A 0H0

	Phone:  (867) 975-5631

	Fax:  (867) 975-5610

	dthompson at gov.nu.ca

	
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[mailto:na-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Nick
Ashton-Hart
	Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:44 AM
	To: NA Discuss
	Subject: [NA-Discuss] NARALO meeting today, 2000 UTC

	 

	Dear NARALO Members:

	 

	Since I have not seen an announcement, this is a reminder that
there is meant to be a NARALO meeting today at 2000 UTC. The agenda page
is currently unedited however - accessible at:
https://st.icann.org/naralo/index.cgi?4_february_2008.

	 

	The teleconference has been scheduled with the operators - if it
is meant to cancel this do let me know 

	

	-- 
	Regards,
	 

	Nick Ashton-Hart
	Director, At-Large

	ICANN

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