[bc-gnso] BC debrief/encourage members to post regarding their views on the list

[Marilyn Cade <marilynscade@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

We are of course using our public list for our exchanges so that all members 
and the interested public of business users can read our updates. Thanks to 
Steve for his posts. For other members, please do also share your perspectives 
on this list.  You are welcome to share your views about any of the 
resolutions,  not just those related to gTLD policy. 
BC DEBRIEF: 

I will note that I've had a conversation regarding when to hold the update, and 
I'm targeting next Thursday or Friday, so mark your calendars, and stay tuned 
for a bridge .For the ExComm, please confirm your availability for both dates, 
keeping a focus on 10 a.m. EST which is bearable for Zahid in Pakistan and at 7 
a.m. for West Coast, so in the 'friendly' zone. We can also consider 6 a.m. PST 
and 9 a.m. EST. 
The call will last an hour for members and all who were in Nairobi can expect a 
3 minute speaking slot.  I've reserved 20 minutes for the policy updates by 
Zahid, Mike, and Steve -- will turn to you for your development of an agenda, 
both with the Councilors, and all Working Group members. If you need more time, 
just let me know. 
Finally, we will have a 5 minute update on planning for business outreach and 
activites in Brussels, and that will be led by Ayesha and myself. 
We have two pending recruits, who tell me they are submitting applications 
Monday. If that is underway, I will invite them as observers to the call. Try 
to remember to add Jon Nevett in, and we will have him added shortly. 
Marilyn CadeBC Chair





Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:08:17 -0500
Subject: [bc-gnso] ICANN Board votes to shut-down the EOI program
From: sdelbianco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx





ICANN Board votes to shut-down the EOI program


Resolution cited uncertainty about date for resolution of Overarching Issues to 
satisfaction of the board;  difficulty in synchronizing applications program 
with EOI; preferring to focus staff on remaining issues;



Resolve to withdraw EOI; and direct CEO to press on with new gTLD program

 

Discussion:

Harald Alstrand: still concerned about risks of many new gTLDs and wants CEO to 
be attentive to those risks.

 

Bruce Tonkin: confusion about purpose(s) of EOI.  Would have given data on # 
and nature of strings.  Would have informed applicants to improve their 
applications. Staff and community resources are being taken away from 
underlying problems; so up-or-down vote is the best way to proceed.

 

Crocker: primary purpose of EOI was to give magnitude of demand; 

 

Raimundo changed his mind on EOI because there was lack of consensus for it.

 

Resolution Passed: overwhelmingly.    Just one No vote from Michael Silber (I 
think)

 

Michael Silber: EOI had potential benefits and it's a pity its being thrown 
out. 

 



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Executive Director

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