Re: ALAC now accepting applications <--- is misleading...

["Jeff Williams" <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Esther, Denise and all,

  This announcement is misleading at best, as there is NO means by
which individual Stakeholders/users can participate or "Join"
the ALAC. As such the ALAC cannot reasonably be representative
of what  it purports to.

alac-announce@alac.icann.org wrote:

> If you (or a group you are involved with) want to influence decisions that
> shape the Internet, apply to be designated an "At-Large Structure" and
> participate in ICANN decisions critical to the Internet's end users.
>
> ICANN's Interim At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is now accepting
> applications from existing or new groups that involve (or want to involve)
> individuals in Internet issues.  Go to <http://alac.icann.org/> for more
> information.
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
> A new mechanism for individual Internet users participation in ICANN (the
> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has been launched for
> people who want to be involved in issues that affect individuals use of
the
> Internet's domain name system. ICANN is involved in shaping the Internet
and
> is dealing with issues such as privacy protections for your personal
domain
> registration information (called the WHOIS database), the implementation
of
> internationalized domain names (use of non-ASCII characters), trade mark
and
> domain name disputes and related matters, and how new top-level domains
> (i.e. .info, .name, .museum, etc.) are introduced. These are but a few
ICANN
> issues on which the end-users voice needs to be heard.
>
> Groups throughout the world that deal with individual Internet users'
> interests are encouraged to register and participate in ICANN by
submitting
> a simple application form (included below and posted at
> <http://alac.icann.org/correspondence/structures-app.htm#Application>).
> Groups that meet the minimum requirements will be designated as "At-Large
> Structures."
>
> The ALAC is an Advisory Committee to ICANN's Board charged with providing
> advice on activities of ICANN that relate to the interests of individual
> Internet users, and helping to organize At-Large groups throughout the
world
> for structured involvement and informed participation of the individual
> Internet user community.
>
> ** WHY BECOME AN AT-LARGE STRUCTURE?
>
> By being designated an At-Large Structure, your group gets:
>
> * A recognized role in forming the policies that affect how individuals'
use
> the Internet (ICANN is listening. Make sure your voice is heard!);
> * Quick and easy access to first-hand information on what's happening in
> ICANN and why it matters to end-users;
> * Opportunities to provide your members education on ICANN's work and
> Internet developments;
> * Participation in building your region's At-Large organization (RALO),
and
> opportunities to network with other groups in your country and region as
> At-Large grows;
> * Representation in ICANN at the regional and international level, plus
your
> group's members will be eligible to serve on important regional and
> international decision-making bodies in ICANN;
> * A free web page and other Internet-based mechanisms to support your
> group's work; and
> * Opportunities for funding to support some of your group's activities
(ALAC
> is applying for grant funding).
>
> ** WHAT TYPE OF GROUPS CAN BE AT-LARGE STRUCTURES?
>
> Any group that supports individuals' ability to share their views on ICANN
> issues, and that meets the few simple criteria listed on the ALAC's
website
> (see <http://alac.icann.org/correspondence/structures-app.htm>), can apply
> to be an At-Large Structure.  Types of groups that have expressed interest
> in being designated At-Large Structures include:
>
> * Professional societies (e.g. engineers, attorneys, etc.)
> * Academic and research organizations
> * Community networking groups
> * Consumer advocacy groups
> * Internet Society chapters
> * Computer user organizations
> * Internet civil society groups
>
> ** WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
>
> * Send an email to <als@alac.icann.org>, or go to the ALAC website at
> <http://alac.icann.org/>.
>
> We look forward to working with you, and hearing from you.
>
> ~ The Interim At-Large Advisory Committee
>
> ** You received this email because you signed-up for an At-Large announce
> list. Go to the ALACs homepage to change your email or unsubscribe
> <http://alac.icann.org/>.**
>
> ** APPLICATION FOR "AT-LARGE STRUCTURE" (ALS) DESIGNATION (complete and
> email to <als@alac.icann.org> or fax to +1.310.823.8649):
>
> Contact information
>
> - Organization's Name:
> - Organization's email address:
> - Organization's phone number (include country/city codes):
> - Organization's address (location and postal address, if different):
> - Organization's website (URL) (if available):
> - Organization's contact for ALS application (email, phone, address):
>
> Description
>
> - Is your organization constituted so that participation by individual
> Internet users who are citizens or residents of countries within the
> Geographic Region in which your organization is based will predominate in
> your organization's operation?
> - Describe your organization's constituents/membership (number,
> citizenship/location, defining characteristic - e.g. profession for
> professional societies):
> - Explain the eligibility requirements (if any) for your organization's
> constituents/membership (if you provide a written application for
admission
> as a member, you may attach a copy):
> - In what language/s does your organization conduct its business?
> - Provide support for the statement that your organization is
> self-supporting (by answering "yes" you confirm that it will not rely on
> ICANN for funding):
> - Describe your organization's structure (e.g. governing/decision-making
> bodies and processes):
> - Does your organization commit to supporting its individual
> constituents'/membership's informed participation in ICANN?
> - Describe how your organization keeps its constituents/membership
informed
> about, and enables them to participate in, decisions regarding issues of
> interest:
> - Does your organization post on the Internet publicly-accessible, current
> information about your organization's goals, structure, description of
> constituent group(s)/membership, working mechanisms, leadership, and
> contact(s) (if this information currently is available, provide URLs)?
> - Provide information on your organization's leadership (leaders' names,
> positions, emails):
>
> Objectives
>
> - What is your organization's primary goal or mission (please attach any
> mission or policy statement for your organization, if in writing, or
provide
> a URL, if posted):
> - What ICANN-related issues currently are of interest to your
organization's
> constituents/membership:
> - If formed, will your organization commit to assisting the Regional
> At-Large Organization (RALO) for the region in which your organization is
> based in performing its function?
>
> Signature
> (Include the name, and title, if applicable, of the individual who is
> authorized by your organization to sign this application and commit your
> organization to comply with ALS criteria.)
>
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Regards,

--
Jeffrey A. Williams
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