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RIPE NCC General Meeting: Agenda and Supporting Documents
by Axel Pawlik 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Dear member, The final agenda for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) April 2012 has now been posted: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/agenda The Report of the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme Task Force has also been added to the GM Supporting Documents page: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/supporting-documents A mailing list was set up to facilitate discussion of the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme. You can subscribe to this mailing list at: https://www.ripe.net/mailman/listinfo/cs-tf The GM will take place on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 from 16:00-20:00 (UTC +2). The GM will be held adjacent to the RIPE 64 Meeting, which takes place from 16-20 April 2012 at the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Registration ------------ You can register to attend the GM at: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/registration Registration will remain open until 15:00 (UTC +2) on the day of the GM. Proxy Voting ------------ The deadline to nominate a proxy to represent you at the GM is 23:59 (UTC +2) tonight, 4 April. Any proxy sent to us after this date will not be valid. The proxy form and instructions on how to send it to the RIPE NCC are available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/proxy-vote-registration… Electronic Voting ----------------- All RIPE NCC members who are registered contacts were today sent reminders by email to register to vote electronically. If you wish to vote electronically, you must register to do so by 17 April 2012 at 17:00 (UTC +2). To register, you need follow the process outlined in the email sent today and then send a copy of your photographic ID to <agm(a)ripe.net>. If you sent your ID to the RIPE NCC for a previous GM, you just need to email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. This will complete your registration for electronic voting. The RIPE NCC voting procedure is outlined at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/voting-procedure RIPE NCC Executive Board Election --------------------------------- An election to fill one seat on the RIPE NCC Executive Board will take place at the GM. The three confirmed candidates who will stand for election are listed at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/confirmed-candidates If you have any questions about the GM, please email us at <agm(a)ripe.net>. Best regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates 22 February - Call for nominations for RIPE NCC Executive Board seat 7 March - GM registration opens 14 March - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online 14 March - Registration for electronic voting opens 28 March - Deadline for nominations for Executive Board 4 April - Deadline for proxy forms to be received by RIPE NCC 4 April - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 17 April - Deadline to register for electronic voting 18 April - RIPE NCC General Meeting

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RIPE 64: Programme Update
by RIPE NCC Meeting Coordinator 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Dear colleagues, We've posted new information about Bird of a Feather (BoF) sessions taking place throughout the RIPE 64 Meeting week, please take a look at: https://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/bof/ You can attend expert tutorials taking place on the Monday morning: https://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/tutorials/ The full meeting programme is online and click-able, at: https://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ Our sponsors have organised some great social events. Don't forget to sign up for the RIPE 64 Dinner taking place on the Thursday at the Ljubljana Castle! More information has been posted at: https://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/social-events/ Kind regards, the RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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Introducing the RIPE NCC Report Form
by Laura Cobley 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

[Apologies for duplicate emails] Dear colleagues, We would like to introduce the RIPE NCC Report Form. Using this form, you can now easily report various issues, including abnormalities in Internet number resource registrations, to us for further investigation. By making it easy to report these issues to us and by putting a clear process in place, we aim to work together with you to further improve the quality of the data in the Internet number resource registry. The first release of the form offers basic functionality. We will review the form, its usage and your feedback before deciding whether further development is needed in the future. You can find more details at: https://labs.ripe.net/Members/andrea/ripe-ncc-report-form If you have any questions or feedback, please contact <ncc(a)ripe.net>. Best regards, Laura Cobley RIPE NCC

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RIPE NCC closed on Friday 6 and Monday 9 April 2012
by Saskia Oostdijck-van Gorp 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Dear Colleagues, Our office is closed on Friday 6 April (Good Friday) and Monday 9 April 2012 (Easter Monday). Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 10 April 2012. The office closes on all Dutch public holidays listed at: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/contact/opening-hours Regards, Saskia Oostdijck - van Gorp RIPE NCC

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Confirmed Candidates for RIPE NCC Executive Board Election
by Axel Pawlik 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Dear RIPE NCC member, Voting for the appointment of one RIPE NCC Executive Board member will take place at the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) to be held on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 at the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana. The deadline for nominations has now passed. The final shortlist of confirmed candidates is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/confirmed-candidates Support for nominations is archived at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/agm-nominations/ Registration ------------ You can register for the GM online at: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/registration Proxy Voting ------------ If your organisation is to be represented by a third party who is not an authorised employee or director, please fill out the proxy form and send it to us by 23:59 (UTC), 4 April 2012. Any proxy sent to us after this date will not be valid. The proxy form is available to download at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/proxy-vote-registration… Electronic Voting ----------------- Electronic voting is available for RIPE NCC members who wish to vote in the RIPE NCC Executive Board elections and on the resolutions to be voted upon at the GM. If you wish to vote electronically at the GM, you must register to do so by following the instructions in the email that was sent to members on 14 March 2012. If you are a contact person for a RIPE NCC member and did not receive the invitation to register to vote electronically, please email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. We will send this invitation again one week before the GM. The deadline to register for electronic voting is 18:00 (UTC +2), 17 April 2012. This is also the deadline for sending a copy of your passport or ID to the RIPE NCC to confirm your registration to vote electronically. If you sent your passport to register for electronic voting for a previous GM, you will not need to send it again. You just need to email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. Attendees at the GM can choose to vote by paper ballot or electronically, but they must complete the electronic voting registration by 17 April 2012 if they wish to choose that option. More information on the voting procedure is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/voting-procedure If you have any questions about voting, please email us at <agm(a)ripe.net>. Draft Agenda ------------ The draft agenda for the RIPE NCC GM is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/agenda Candidate Members and Resolutions --------------------------------- Candidate members are welcome to attend the GM but are not permitted to vote, according to article 16.7 of the RIPE NCC Articles of Association. Full members who are not able to attend the GM but still want to vote can do so by means of proxy voting as per article 16. Please also note that the GM can only pass resolutions that have been submitted and published according to article 15 of the RIPE NCC Articles of Association. The RIPE NCC Articles of Association can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/articles-association.html If you have any questions about the GM, please email us at <agm(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates 22 February - Call for nominations for RIPE NCC Executive Board seat 7 March - GM registration opens 14 March - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online 14 March - Registration for electronic voting opens 28 March - Deadline for nominations for Executive Board 4 April - Deadline for proxy forms to be received by RIPE NCC 4 April - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 17 April - Deadline to register for electronic voting 18 April - RIPE NCC General Meeting

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RIPE 64: Agenda Updates
by RIPE NCC Meeting Coordinator 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Dear colleagues, It's less than three weeks to go until RIPE 64, on 16-20 April 2012 at the Grand Union hotel in Ljubljana. The RIPE 64 Plenary agenda and several RIPE Working Group agendas have been updated and posted at: https://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ If you haven't already, you can register online at: https://ripe64.ripe.net/register See you soon in Ljubljana! Kind regards, the RIPE Meeting team RIPE NCC

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NRO Welcomes Public Comments on the ASO Review Report
by Axel Pawlik 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

Dear colleagues, Under the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Bylaws, the Number Resource Organization (NRO) undertakes independent periodic reviews of the Address Supporting Organization (ASO). ITEMS International, a consultancy engaged by the NRO to conduct this current review, has delivered its report. The report is open for public comment and is available here: http://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/ASO-Review-Report-2012.pdf The NRO encourages the ICANN, RIR, and wider Internet communities to provide comments on this report, to inform the NRO and ICANN on the further steps required by the review process. Public comments can be submitted to <aso-review(a)icann.org>. This comment period closes on Friday, 6 April 12012 at 23:59 (UTC). To review the current comments, please see: http://forum.icann.org/lists/aso-review The NRO will submit its conclusions and recommendations by Monday, 30 April 2012 at 23:59 (UTC). For more information, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/aso-review-16mar12-en.htm Best regards Axel Pawlik Managing Director, RIPE NCC

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RIPE 64: Plenary agenda posted
by RIPE NCC Meeting Coordinator 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Dear colleagues, RIPE 64 is just over three weeks away! ======================== Meeting Programme Updates ======================== We've published the latest information about plenary, tutorials and Bird of a Feather (BoF) sessions. The draft plenary schedule has been posted at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/plenary The meeting plan has been updated at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ ======================== Social Events ======================== Sign up for the foosball tournament, and check out the rest of the socials programme for RIPE 64 attendees at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/social-events/ ========================== Hotel Room Discount Extended to 26 March ========================== If you haven't booked already, and would like to take advantage of the early bird room discount offered by the meeting venue hotel, please book your room before Monday, 26 March: http://ripe64.ripe.net/venue/meeting-venue/ You can also take a look at the alternative hotels listed. We look forward to seeing you in Ljubljana! Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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Draft RIPE NCC Annual Report 2011 Now Available
by Axel Pawlik 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Dear members, In advance of the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) April 2012, the Draft RIPE NCC Annual Report 2011 is now available: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/supporting-documents/ The GM takes place on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 at the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia. All members who opted to receive a printed copy of the Annual Report 2011 will be sent a copy in May 2012. RIPE NCC Executive Board Nominations ------------------------------------- In compliance with the RIPE NCC Articles of Association, the RIPE NCC is calling for nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board. Voting for the appointment of one RIPE NCC Executive Board member will take place at the GM. The vacant seat is for one three-year term. The deadline for nominations is next Wednesday, 28 March 2012. Details on the RIPE NCC Executive Board election process, including how to nominate candidates, are available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/ripe-ncc-executive-boar… The list of those who have confirmed they will stand for election is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/nominations-support Information on the voting procedure, including proxy voting and electronic voting, is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/voting-procedure Register to Attend the GM --------------------------------- You can register to attend the GM online at: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/april-2012/registration Regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates 22 February - Call for nominations for RIPE NCC Executive Board seat 7 March - GM registration opens 14 March - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online 14 March - Registration for electronic voting opens 28 March - Deadline for nominations for Executive Board 4 April - Deadline for proxy forms to be received by RIPE NCC 4 April - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 17 April - Deadline to register for electronic voting 18 April - RIPE NCC General Meeting

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RIPE 64 Updates: Hotel Discount Expires, Meeting Programme Online, Social Events and RIPE NCC's 20th Anniversary
by RIPE Meeting 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear colleagues, RIPE 64 is just over four weeks away. We'd like to share the following news with you: ========================== Hotel Room Discount Expires Tomorrow ========================== If you'd like to take advantage of the early bird room discount offered by the meeting venue hotel, please book your room by Friday, 16 March: http://ripe64.ripe.net/venue/meeting-venue/ ======================== Meeting Programme Online ======================== You can view the meeting programme at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ A preliminary list of talks, tutorials and BoFs is available at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/list-of-talks/ ======================== Social Events Posted ======================== RIPE 64 social event sponsors have organised excellent socials for RIPE 64 attendees including a cave tour and a RIPE Dinner in Ljubljana Castle. More details about RIPE 64 social events are available at: http://ripe64.ripe.net/programme/social-events/ ======================== Celebrate RIPE NCC's 20th Anniversary ======================== The RIPE NCC turns 20 this year and we'll be marking this special occasion at RIPE 64 with special presentations in the Plenary and at the RIPE Dinner. We hope you like cake! We look forward to seeing you in Ljubljana. Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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