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Summary Minutes and Action Items

17 July 2012

Roll Call and apologies

Review of Action Items

AI on the Survey - Shall be discussed later in the agenda. WL indicated he is not very much in favor of another survey without much effort going into it. Noted there had been previous surveys in 2008 and 2010.

Briefing on current ALAC consultations and initiatives / Materials for public comments

At-Large New gTLD Review Group Issues

Renomination of an EURALO candidate for the New gTLD Review Group

WL thanked Rudi Vansnick for his time on the RG and also for resigning due to his COI. Noted importance of not having a COIs on the RG. Asked that the members of EURALO think about a replacement.

YL: Nominated himself.

YL's candidate nomination was seconded by RV, OP, AD, DM, SV and SH.

HU noted that the next RG call is 26 July and that the ALAC, who would need to ratify the new EURALO candidate, is on 23 July.

OCL confirmed timing and again thanked RG members for being highly aware of the importance of being unconflicted. He said the RG members are showing best practice within ICANN for real or perceived COI.

WL: Asked whether all the support on today's call could be considered a confirmation of YL's nomination for the RG membership.

SH: Suggested that for transparency reasons, the call for members be made on the EURALO list.

WL: Will post a note for candidates of the RG on the EURALO list and note that YL's nomination received strong support. Finalization of candidature will be Monday, 23 July.

AI: WL to post a note for candidates of the RG on the EURALO list and note that YL's nomination received strong support. Finalization of candidature will be Monday, 23 July.

 Call for comments on the New gTLD Applications - OCL highlighted the importance of EURALO members making comments on the new gTLD applications. Deadline for At-Large. Deadline for At-Large comments is 26 July.

WL: Thanks Dev for joining the call. Reiterrated call for comments.

DAT: Confirmed that At-Large members can contact their regional members of the RG for any questions or to discuss issues.

Briefing on current ALAC consultations and initiatives / Materials for public comments

OCL reviewed the currently open comments.

 - IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program targeted at the ICANN Board.

- SAC 54 - will also have a webinar on 20 July at 19:00 UTC

Briefing and gleanings on ICANN 44 in Prague and the ALAC Anniversary event

WL: The ALAC 10 Year Anniversary event was one of the highlights of the Prague Meeting. Thanked Desiree and Afilias and ICANN for their generous sponsorship.

Briefing on the upcoming EuroSSIG in Meissen

SH gave an update on the planning of the EuroSSIG taking place in Meissen. Noted that Filiz Yilmaz will be giving a presentation on the ICANN model. SH said she hoped to speak with Filiz on the next steps of the AC/SO Leadership Training to take place during the ICANN Meeting in Toronto.

WL: Discussed how the SSIG works and that it was a rewarding experience. He is looking forward to participating in the event.

EURALO planning 2012

WL: After Meissen, there will be the Studienkreis in August in Norway. Studienkreiss has become an institution. EURALO is involved and there is good discussion on internet governance members. Noted that the request for FY13 to send a few people to this event was not approved.

WL: EURALO monthly meeting - A Doodle has been sent out to find out if the current day/time of the monthly EURALO call is the best for the majority.

WL: Issue of how EURALO can increase the participation of EURALO members within EURALO. Noted issue of decreasing participation is a serious issue. During the GA, a suggestion for launching a survey was made. Noted the effort for a proper survey.

RV: Discussed pros and cons of a survey. However, he noted that it is important to find out why some EURALO ALSes are not active. Using informal contacts would be useful to find out why.

WL: His experience also points to informal contacts being useful to find out why some EURALO ALSes are not active.

AI: During the next EURALO meeting, the EURALO ALSes will be divided among approximately 5 members to contact informally to discuss their participation.

WL: Noted that the next EURALO GA in Lisbon next year will be a good opportunity for discussing how to increase EURALO ALS participation. The GA will be at the EuroDIG and funded by ICANN. It should be planned long in advance.

YL: Agreed with WL. Noted that the topic of the New gTLDs would be a good reason to get in contact with all of the EURALO ALSes.

RL: Volunteered to go through the ISOC list for ALS membership.

AI: RV to go through the ISOC list for ALS membership by the next EURALO Meeting.

HU: Noted the approved FY13 request also stated that one outcome is to increase EURALO's membership by 5.

WL: Noted importance of both inreach and outreach.

AOB: No AOB

Meeting was adjourned.