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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Greetings!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Welcome to the Transfer Policy Working Group C Implementation Review Team (“IRTPWGCIRT”). I will be leading ICANN’s implementation of the GNSO’s IRTP C recommendations, and it is my pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you on this effort.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>As a refresher, the GNSO made 3 recommendations that were adopted by the ICANN Board:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. Modify the IRTP / Create a consensus policy that would apply to inter-registrant transfers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. Revise the existing Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy related to the expiration of the Form of Authorization used by registrars during transfers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. Require registries to include registrars’ GURIDs (aka IANA IDs) in Whois output. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Recommendation 3 is currently being implemented by Staff, so that leaves recs 1 & 2 for us. There is quite a bit of work to be done on these, so I’ve created a project plan that I’d like to share with you for feedback on a kick-off call. If you’re interested in attending, would you kindly enter your availability in this doodle poll?: <a href="http://doodle.com/7uq5vaiyu7n8fpu8">http://doodle.com/7uq5vaiyu7n8fpu8</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks in advance. I look forward to working with you. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mike Zupke<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Director, Registrar Programs<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>