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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Bene--<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">This event is taking place next Tuesday in Dc, and some BC members may want to attend. Note that check-in starts at 11:30 am –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee cordially invites you to …</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">What Role Should the UN Have in Governing the Internet? A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Date:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> Tuesday, June 5, 2012<br>
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Program begins promptly at 12:00 pm, check-in starts at 11:30 am.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> (Box lunch will be served)<br>
<b>Location:</b> Rayburn House Office Building, B-369<br>
<b>RSVP:</b> <a href="mailto:rsvp@netcaucus.org?subject=Internet%20Governance%20Event%20RSVP">
<b>rsvp@netcaucus.org</b></a> or via phone to <b>202-407-8829</b> (Note: Registration is complimentary.)<br>
<b>Additional Information:</b> <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/internetgovernance/">
Click Here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Panelists</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Alexander</b> - Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/fiona-alexander.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Richard
<b>Beaird</b> - Senior Deputy United States Coordinator, International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/richard-beaird.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Amb. David
<b>Gross</b> - Partner, Wiley Rein LLP [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/david-gross.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Commissioner Robert
<b>McDowell</b> - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/robert-mcdowell.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Sally
<b>Wentworth</b> - Senior Manager for Public Policy, Internet Society (ISOC) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/sally-wentworth.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Additional Panelists Will Be Confirmed</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The Internet has played a historic and integral role as an outlet for free expression and economic growth. A gathering of United Nations (UN) diplomats overseas
has recently raised concerns among some about a potential takeover of the Internet by foreign powers, with others claiming such concerns are unfounded. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a branch of the UN whose 193 member states also includes
the U.S., is hosting a Working Group meeting on June 20-22, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of the conference is to seek consensus for an updating of the last set of international telecom regulations, also known as ITRs, which were issued in 1988.
This panel briefing provides an important opportunity for a timely and informative panel discussion for Congressional Members and Staff about upcoming major developments at the UN/ITU that could significantly affect the governance of the Internet. The Geneva
conference is part of a series of meetings to be held in advance of a December conference in Dubai, known as the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). The ramifications of Internet governance are enormous. We have assembled a distinguished
panel of experts and government officials to discuss this important and timely issue. This briefing is of interest to policymakers and stakeholders working Internet and international technology policy issues. As the briefing will be held weeks prior to a major
ITU council meeting, we strongly encourage your attendance and participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">For the latest news and developments with the
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/"><b>Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee</b></a>, please follow us on
<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/netcaucusac">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/103498997342005618277/">
Google+</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cicac">Facebook</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">This widely attended educational briefing is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC), part of a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.
Congressional staff and members of the press welcome. The ICAC is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. More information on the ICAC is available at
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/"><b>www.netcaucus.org</b></a>.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext"> owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Benedetta Rossi<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 29, 2012 3:02 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> bc - GNSO list<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [bc-gnso] Upcoming Pre Council BC Members Call - Tuesday June 5th 2012 @ 11 am EDT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear BC Members,<br>
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Please save the date for the upcoming BC Members Pre Council Call taking place on
<b>Tuesday June 5th 2012 @ 11 am EDT (3 pm UTC / 5 pm CET). </b><br>
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Dial in details and agenda will follow. <br>
<br>
Thank you,<br>
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<pre>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></pre>
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<pre>Benedetta Rossi<o:p></o:p></pre>
<pre>BC Secretariat<o:p></o:p></pre>
<pre><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home">https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home</a><o:p></o:p></pre>
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