-----Original Message-----
From: LBH Ranch [mailto:LBH@airmail.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 12:05 PM
Subject: ICANN
This message was sent to you by Larry Hughes who believes you may be
interested in becoming involved in the formulation of important decision
concerning the Internet.
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____ WHAT'S HAPPENING The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN) is an international organization that coordinates domain
names, IP addresses, and other technical functions for the Internet. ICANN
will be making important decisions affecting the Internet, such as creating
new domains (like ".store" and ".personal"), settling trademark disputes
over domain names, and setting technical parameters for the Domain Name
System.
ICANN has a board of directors, three Supporting Organizations, several
advisory committees, and an At-Large membership. Individuals can
participate in ICANN and vote for its board of directors by joining the
At-Large membership.
Anyone with an email account and postal address over the age of 16 can
become a member.
ICANN will hold its first global "At-Large" election, for five new
directors, starting this summer. Voter registration will likely end
sometime in late July, so it's important to sign up now if you want to be
part of the voting membership.
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____ WHAT CAN I DO?
Please take a moment to click on this link:
http://www.cdt.org/action/icann/
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http://www.cdt.org/ The Center for Democracy and Technology is a non-profit
public interest organization based in Washington, DC. The Center's mission
is to develop and advocate public policies that advance democratic values
and constitutional civil liberties in new computer and communications
technologies.
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