[bc-gnso] New gTLD Program Update for Applicants | ICANN New gTLDs

[Marilyn Cade <marilynscade@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

BC Members: As you will recall from our discussions in the BC, we are taking 
the perspective that ICANN needsto do special activities/informational support 
for applicants [or their designated agents, if they so designate].   
I am pleased that our recommendation is the approach that ICANN is taking. 
I will ask to have the transcripts posted, so that all can follow discussions.
Marilyn Cade, BC 
Chair===========================================================

http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-03aug12-enNew 
gTLD Program Update for ApplicantsWebinar on the Initial Evaluation of New gTLD 
ApplicationsThe initial evaluation phase of the new generic top-level domain 
program began on 12 July 2012, and evaluation panels are now processing 
applications using the criteria in the Applicant Guidebook.Throughout the 
evaluation process, ICANN will provide regular updates to applicants. One 
method we plan to use is monthly webinar sessions.This first session will be 
set for 90 minutes with an opportunity for questions and answers. The sessions 
will provide updates on evaluation progress, program developments, and other 
topics of interest to new gTLD applicants. The sessions will be open but 
opportunity for questions will be reserved for applicants.The first webinar 
will provide:Information and updates on the various elements of the evaluation 
processEarly evaluation indications and implications for applicantsDiscussion 
of the "batching" issue and its impact on the timing of delegations.We hope you 
can join us for this session but if you can't, you'll find a recording of the 
webinar in the Announcements & Media section of the new gTLD 
microsite.Applicant Webinar: Start of New gTLD Initial Evaluation
Date: 9 August 2012
Time: 12:00 – 13:30 UTC (5:00 – 6:30am PST)
RSVP: If you would like to participate, please reserve a place by emailing 
newgtldcommunications@xxxxxxxxx by 00:00 UTC on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 
(5:00pm PST, Tuesday, 7 August 2012). We will send you an e-mail reminder 
before the event with log-in details.Please note that space is limited for this 
live webinar. Priority will be given to applicants on a first come, first 
served basis. If you are an applicant, we strongly encourage you to send your 
RSVP as soon as possible from the primary contact's email address.

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