From memsvcs at arin.net Fri Apr 2 09:02:58 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:02:58 -0500 (EST) Subject: [arin-announce] Call for Comments on Proposed MoU Between ICANN and the NRO Message-ID: On 1 April 2004 in Montevideo, Uruguay, ICANN and the Number Resource Organization (NRO) signed a letter of intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing the conditions under which and the manner in which the NRO will act as the ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO). The letter of intent is published on the NRO website at: http://www.nro.org/news/loi.html. The letter states that prior to signing this MoU, each RIR will have a public comment period. ARIN invites any and all interested parties to send comments to the Nro-comments at nro.org mailing list. Subscription information for this list is provided at: http://www.nro.org/mailman/listinfo/nro-comments There will also be discussion of this proposed MoU at the ARIN XIII Public Policy Meeting, on Monday, April 19, in Vancouver, B.C. Meeting registration details can be found at: http://www.arin.net/ARIN-XIII/index.html Following ARIN XIII a last call for comments from the ARIN region will be issued. Regards, Member Services Department American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Tue Apr 6 08:06:57 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 08:06:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] "Managing the Internet" Featured at INET/IGC 2004 Message-ID: We would like to call your attention to the upcoming ISOC sponsored INET/IGC 2004 in Barcelona, Spain 10-14 May. Over 180 speakers will present sessions covering a broad range of topics and an exhibit will showcase the latest Internet technologies, products and services. This conference is open to all interested parties. Two program tracks of particular note are: - Managing the Internet: A special track for policy makers focusing on the issues around the theme of 'Internet Governance.' Invited experts will focus on the facts about how the Internet works, who makes it work, and how it could work in the future. As the debate continues on the definition of Internet Governance, sessions in this track will help attendees get a clear understanding of what is really required to keep the 'Net running smoothly. - IPv6 tutorial: Join this session and listen to the lessons learned from research and real life deployment of IPv6 from an expert panel on this exciting new technology Additional program tracks are entitled: Emerging Security Technologies New Technological Developments Society, Politics and Culture What's Next?: what will be the 'next big thing' on the Internet? More information on the conference, including a full conference program, is available at: http://www.isoc.org/inet04/. Registration is open at: https://www.eventszone.net/igc/ang/. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Wed Apr 7 13:53:30 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:53:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] Agenda for ICANN ASO General Assembly Message-ID: The Address Council of the Address Supporting Organization (ASO AC) has announced the fifth ASO General Assembly meeting, to be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The General Assembly will be held at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky beginning at 6:00pm. This meeting will be hosted alongside the RIPE 48 Meeting, and is open to all parties with an interest in the activities of the ASO. In addition to a report on ASO AC activities, agenda items include a Global Statistics presentation by the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), introduction of nominees for the election of an ASO representative to the ICANN Board of Directors, and presentations on the status of the Number Resource Organization (NRO) and the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). More information about the ASO and the ASO General Assembly can be found on the ASO website at http://www.aso.icann.org/. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Fri Apr 9 13:46:55 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:46:55 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] ARIN XIII Meeting Agenda Published Message-ID: There is still time to register for the ARIN XIII Public Policy and Members Meeting in Vancouver, BC Canada, April 18- 21. The Public Policy meeting is open to all interested parties. Non-members may pay the nominal registration fee onsite in Vancouver. The full meeting agenda is now available: http://www.arin.net/ARIN-XIII/agenda.html Hotel information, meeting registration, and registration for the Foosball Tournament can be found off the main meeting page at: http://www.arin.net/ARIN-XIII/index.html ARIN appreciates the support of so many local sponsors: Shaw, Big Pipe, Telus, and Peer 1 Network. We look forward to welcoming you all to a great venue. Your participation throughout the meeting is encouraged as the Public Policy meeting input is a vital component of ARIN's Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process. See you in Vancouver, eh? Regards, Member Services Department American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Sun Apr 18 12:55:15 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:55:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] Cryptographic Authentication Now Available Message-ID: ARIN is pleased to announce that cryptographic authentication for use in communications between ARIN and its subscriber member organizations is now available. Cryptographic signing of template requests provides a secure method of communication between ARIN and its customers. ARIN has published a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at http://www.arin.net/CA/ca_faq.html for your reference. You must be the Tech or Admin Point of Contact (POC) for an ARIN subscriber member organization to apply for a digital certificate. Certificates issued by ARIN can only be used to sign e-mail sent to ARIN. Full eligibility and usage criteria are detailed in the FAQ. If your POC meets the eligibility criteria, you may request a certificate at http://ca.arin.net/request. You will be asked to fill in a form with some basic information, and your browser will lead you through the process of requesting the certificate. Please direct any questions not addressed by the above referenced FAQ to hostmaster at arin.net. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Mon Apr 19 11:59:26 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:59:26 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] Webcast of ARIN XIII Message-ID: ARIN will broadcast its Public Policy Meeting starting today, Monday, April 19, 2004, and continuing through Tuesday, April 20, 2004. The broadcast begins Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. To view the live or archived feeds, you can use RealPlayer 5.0 and above. Links to the webcast feeds and additional information can be found at: http://www.arin.net/ARIN-XIII/webcast.html. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Fri Apr 30 08:05:08 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 08:05:08 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] ARIN XIII Meeting Minutes Available Message-ID: ARIN recently concluded its thirteenth Public Policy and Members Meetings, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 18-21, 2003. Minutes of these meetings, as well as copies of the presentations given in the meetings and at the Sunday workshops are now available on the ARIN website at: http://www.arin.net/library/minutes/ARIN_XIII/ Links to the archives of the webcast of the Public Policy Meeting will be added shortly. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Fri Apr 30 10:06:17 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:06:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] Last Call for Comment: ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO) MoU Message-ID: On April 2, 2004 ARIN issued a call for comments on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Number Resource Organization (NRO) and ICANN. This MoU details the conditions under which and the manner in which the NRO will act as the ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO). As outlined in a signed Letter of Intent, each RIR is required to have a public comment period. The Letter of Intent and draft MoU can be found on the NRO website at: http://www.nro.org/news/loi.html The MoU was discussed last week in Vancouver at the ARIN XIII Public Policy Meeting. Minutes of the meeting are available at: http://www.arin.net/library/minutes/ARIN_XIII/index.html ARIN invites any and all interested parties to send comments to the Nro-comments at nro.org mailing list. Subscription information for this list is provided at: http://www.nro.org/mailman/listinfo/nro-comments This last call expires at 17:00 EDT, Friday, May 5, 2004. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From memsvcs at arin.net Fri Apr 30 14:51:14 2004 From: memsvcs at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:51:14 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [arin-announce] ASO AC Announces ICANN Board Nominees: Expressions of Support Welcome Message-ID: The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) has announced the following nominees for election to the ICANN Board of Directors: Lyman Chapin Raimundo Beca Statements of support for the nominees are welcome prior to the ASO General Assembly meeting on 5 May 2004, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. To view the nominee bios and send expressions of support please visit: http://aso.icann.org/board/2004elections/index.html Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)