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Fwd: Thursday, 18 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

Thursday, 18 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: ICANN Board Consultation with the GNSO Council on the SSAD - REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions - REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open ICANN70 Planning - REMINDER: ICANN Board Interactions with Stakeholders during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ICANN70 Publication Support - REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Public Comment - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level - IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment - EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Consultation with the GNSO Council on the SSAD From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The ICANN Board will be meeting with the GNSO Council to discuss the Standardized System for Access/Disclosure ("SSAD"). The consultation is to support ICANN Board consideration of SSAD-related recommendations. Observers are welcome to attend but will not have speaking or chat capabilities during the meeting. Monday, 22 February 2021 | 19:00 UTC Zoom room <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Passcode: AqUyLw#=1s REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer ICANN is kicking off the FY23 Strategic Outlook trend identification process. ICANN community members will have the opportunity to participate in trend identification sessions via their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN org will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule their sessions over the next few weeks. We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by the end of March. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually. ICANN community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. The Strategic Outlook Program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open The ICANN Nominating Committee invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> by Monday, 29 March 2021. ICANN70 Planning REMINDER: ICANN Board Interactions with ICANN Communities during ICANN70 From: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman Dear ICANN community chairs, First of all, let me take the opportunity to reiterate on behalf of the ICANN Board, our best wishes to you and your families for a healthy 2021. We have all been very affected (and still are) by this long-lasting pandemic and will never spread enough of those positive thoughts and messages of hope for a brighter future! We very much look forward to seeing you in person, hopefully later this year, even if today it is not possible to predict when it will be responsible to do so again. The ICANN Board has recently been briefed thoroughly on your input to the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy and wanted to thank you all for your constructive contribution to this important survey. The suggested changes will be implemented by ICANN org, and the ICANN Board will of course actively participate in the dialogue to find the best possible way forward in this, together. ICANN70 will mark the next step. In line with the decision to organize ICANN70 virtually and considering the current global situation with regard to the pandemic, various communities are arranging different times to engage the ICANN Board, either before, during or after ICANN70. We have learned to appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation during ICANN Public Meetings, and the survey conducted after ICANN69 confirmed that you do as well. Up until ICANN69, the ICANN Board has proposed a subject to you to discuss during our joint meetings. For ICANN70, we would like to invite you to propose questions for the ICANN Board to answer, or a subject to engage in an open discussion during our time together. Please note that we are not changing the current total time allotted per community. Please send your single topic or list of questions in order of priority to the Board Operations team, board-ops-team(a)icann.org, no later than Friday, 26 February 2021. Your suggested questions or topic for discussion will be published and circulated in this digest, which will facilitate transparency and allow all communities to deepen their understanding of community issues and different points of view. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer The ICANN org Finance and Planning teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN70 or via webinars to present a short updates on finance- and planning-related topics: Finance - Financial Results: FY20 and FY21 Year-to-Date - Accountability and transparency reporting Planning - Draft FY22-FY26 Five-Year Operating Plan and Financial Plan - Draft FY22 Operating Plan and Budget - Review of Public Comment submissions and next steps in the planning process - FY23 Planning Process and Strategic Outlook Trends Please contact becky.nash(a)icann.org to request a briefing and please let us know if you have any other finance and planning topics. Thank you in advance for your support, and we appreciate your assistance. REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Team invites ICANN communities to request a demonstration of upcoming improvements to https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> during ICANN70. ITI is an operational activity to improve content governance and infrastructure at ICANN. Since its inception, the ITI team has sought community input through the feedback website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…>, sessions during ICANN Public Meetings, webinars, and smaller, informal sessions targeted to specific user groups. This feedback is vital to ensuring ITI delivers the improvements needed to more easily find content on https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…>. The ITI team has implemented changes based on community feedback. Please contact carlos.reyes(a)icann.org to request a demonstration. Thank you. REMINDER: ICANN70 Publication Support Translation-only Deadline For translation, please provide the final material(s) by Friday, 26 February 2021. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication. If the publication requires design assistance, please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support team to submit these requests to evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org and liana.teo(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar The Public Responsibility Support function seeks speakers from ICANN communities to participate in an introductory webinar for newcomers. Each each speaker will have 5-10 minutes to provide an overview of their ICANN community. The webinar will take place Monday, 8 March 2021, 17:30-19:00 UTC. Sign up <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> by Monday, 1 March 2021. Please contact deborah.escalera(a)icann.org with any questions. Thank you. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program The Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum. It offers financial assistance to ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity to increase their Internet bandwidth. ICANN community members interested in the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program must apply in advance of ICANN70. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. Nominations ICANN community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation during ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once ICANN community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. Chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. All applications are due by Friday, 5 March 2021. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Public Comment Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Close Date: Monday, 22 March 2021 EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> Close Date: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 14 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bxO2CXYRSmtx8CiZR8yKfLafwCIy6JAwmZ4jow36bKUs…> | Next Issue: Monday, 22 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Publishes FY21 Q2 Unaudited Financial Results
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *ICANN Publishes FY21 Q2 Unaudited Financial Results <https://newsalerts.icann.org/a0200P022C0800BEGRNv0gd>* 16 February 2021 LOS ANGELES – 15 February 2021 – On 10 February 2021, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published its unaudited financial results through the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. The ICANN financials are available here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wR8EN0dCP0000g2C0022H0v>. In addition, on 1 February 2021, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) published its unaudited financial results through the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. The PTI financials are available here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/j2DR022PC00080gNEdI0v00>. ICANN remains in a strong financial position despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Through December 2020, ICANN's actual funding is in line with prior years. Moreover, expenses have been lower than prior years primarily due to travel restrictions. Please see both sets of financials for more details. ICANN and PTI publish quarterly financials in an effort to be transparent and accountable. The financial results have been published quarterly for many years but the accompanying announcement is a new measure meant to create more awareness of the results, which are usually posted 45 days after the quarter end. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. About PTI Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is an affiliate of ICANN responsible for performing the IANA functions, which include management of the DNS root zone, the global IP address space and other protocol parameters that support Internet operation. PTI was formed in 2016 following a transition of stewardship to the multistakeholder community that relies upon the IANA functions. PTI performs the IANA functions under contract from ICANN. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2vC82gN0d0PERJ00E00020>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wR8EN0dCP0000g2F0022K0v> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg2LNv20E800R0G020C0> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/hPg2M0R00C0002dvN020EH8> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/U2Ig00E0PR0Cdv022N000N8> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/a0200P022C0800JEORNv0gd> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00P0E2v0RKP8NC2g0020d0> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/o02QN00Lv002gC008ERd2P0>

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SAC114: SSAC Comments on the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Draft Final Report
by Justine Chew Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

In case anyone is interested, SAC114 was published late last week: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-114-en.pdf Regards, Justine

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Fwd: Monday, 15 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 15, 2021

Feb. 15, 2021

Monday, 15 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds ICANN70 Planning - REMINDER: ICANN Board Interactions with Stakeholders during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ICANN70 Publication Support - REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Information Sharing - REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions - REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment - CLOSES TODAY: Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level - IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment - EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> ICANN70 Planning REMINDER: ICANN Board Interactions with ICANN Communities during ICANN70 From: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman Dear ICANN community chairs, First of all, let me take the opportunity to reiterate on behalf of the ICANN Board, our best wishes to you and your families for a healthy 2021. We have all been very affected (and still are) by this long-lasting pandemic and will never spread enough of those positive thoughts and messages of hope for a brighter future! We very much look forward to seeing you in person, hopefully later this year, even if today it is not possible to predict when it will be responsible to do so again. The ICANN Board has recently been briefed thoroughly on your input to the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy and wanted to thank you all for your constructive contribution to this important survey. The suggested changes will be implemented by ICANN org, and the ICANN Board will of course actively participate in the dialogue to find the best possible way forward in this, together. ICANN70 will mark the next step. In line with the decision to organize ICANN70 virtually and considering the current global situation with regard to the pandemic, various communities are arranging different times to engage the ICANN Board, either before, during or after ICANN70. We have learned to appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation during ICANN Public Meetings, and the survey conducted after ICANN69 confirmed that you do as well. Up until ICANN69, the ICANN Board has proposed a subject to you to discuss during our joint meetings. For ICANN70, we would like to invite you to propose questions for the ICANN Board to answer, or a subject to engage in an open discussion during our time together. Please note that we are not changing the current total time allotted per community. Please send your single topic or list of questions in order of priority to the Board Operations team, board-ops-team(a)icann.org, no later than Friday, 26 February 2021. Your suggested questions or topic for discussion will be published and circulated in this digest, which will facilitate transparency and allow all communities to deepen their understanding of community issues and different points of view. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer The ICANN org Finance and Planning teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN70 or via webinars to present a short updates on finance- and planning-related topics: Finance - Financial Results: FY20 and FY21 Year-to-Date - Accountability and transparency reporting Planning - Draft FY22-FY26 Five-Year Operating Plan and Financial Plan - Draft FY22 Operating Plan and Budget - Review of Public Comment submissions and next steps in the planning process - FY23 Planning Process and Strategic Outlook Trends Please contact becky.nash(a)icann.org to request a briefing and please let us know if you have any other finance and planning topics. Thank you in advance for your support, and we appreciate your assistance. REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Team invites ICANN communities to request a demonstration of upcoming improvements to https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> during ICANN70. ITI is an operational activity to improve content governance and infrastructure at ICANN. Since its inception, the ITI team has sought community input through the feedback website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…>, sessions during ICANN Public Meetings, webinars, and smaller, informal sessions targeted to specific user groups. This feedback is vital to ensuring ITI delivers the improvements needed to more easily find content on https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…>. The ITI team has implemented changes based on community feedback. Please contact carlos.reyes(a)icann.org to request a demonstration. Thank you. REMINDER: ICANN70 Publication Support Translation-only Deadline For translation, please provide the final material(s) by Friday, 26 February 2021. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication. If the publication requires design assistance, please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support team to submit these requests to evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org and liana.teo(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar The Public Responsibility Support function seeks speakers from ICANN communities to participate in an introductory webinar for newcomers. Each each speaker will have 5-10 minutes to provide an overview of their ICANN community. The webinar will take place Monday, 8 March 2021, 17:30-19:00 UTC. Sign up <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> by Monday, 1 March 2021. Please contact deborah.escalera(a)icann.org with any questions. Thank you. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program The Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum. It offers financial assistance to ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity to increase their Internet bandwidth. ICANN community members interested in the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program must apply in advance of ICANN70. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. Nominations ICANN community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation during ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once ICANN community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. Chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. All applications are due by Friday, 5 March 2021. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Information Sharing REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer ICANN is kicking off the FY23 Strategic Outlook trend identification process. ICANN community members will have the opportunity to participate in trend identification sessions via their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN org will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule their sessions over the next few weeks. We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by the end of March. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually. ICANN community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. The Strategic Outlook Program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open The ICANN Nominating Committee invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> by Monday, 29 March 2021. Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> CLOSES TODAY: Monday, 15 February 2021 Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Close Date: Monday, 22 March 2021 EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> Close Date: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 13 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WBlQmrXCLNVh8idqXn7oprAWS70__V-52EGrWOyhi6Qj…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 18 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E0208Cx02d00hP0gR0k2>* 11 February 2021 *Open Date:* 10 February 2021 *Close Date:* 22 March 2021 *Originating Organization:* ICANN organization, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) *Categories/Tags:* Reviews/Improvements *Brief Overview:* *Purpose:* This Public Comment proceeding has been opened on behalf of the ICANN organization (ICANN org) to prepare the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Naming Function Review (IFR) Final Report for ICANN Board consideration. The IFR is an evaluation of Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements in the IANA Naming Function Contract <https://newsalerts.icann.org/m000Ni20002d2Pg8Rxl0CE0> and the IANA Naming Function SOW <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00m0E2x0RjP8NC2g0020d0>. The IFR Review Team's Recommendation 4 (page 5 of the IFR Final Report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00n0E2x0RkP8NC2g0020d0> [PDF, 2.2MB] calls for an amendment to Article 7, Section 7.1 (a) of the IANA Naming Function Contract. Pursuant to ICANN Bylaws Article 18.6 (iv) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rl000dx20E200CP02goN0>, there must be "*public comment on the amendments that are under consideration by the IFRT through a public comment period that complies with the designated practice for public comment periods within ICANN."* *Current Status:* Recommendation 4 of the IFR Final Report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00n0E2x0RkP8NC2g0020d0> [PDF, 2.2MB] outlines an amendment to the IANA Naming Function Contract. The IFR Review Team (IFRT) is seeking community input. *Next Steps:* Pursuant to ICANN Bylaws Section 18.6 (b)(i), IFR Recommendations requiring a contract amendment must be approved by a supermajority vote of the ccNSO and GNSO Councils. Within 45 days of the conclusion of this Public Comment, or the ccNSO and GNSO Councils' approvals, whichever occurs later, the ICANN Board shall take action on the Final Recommendations. Pursuant to ICANN Bylaws Section 18.6 (d), for IFR Recommendations that are approved by the Board, the Secretary shall provide a Board Notice to the Empowered Community (EC) Administration and the Decisional Participants. The EC Administration shall promptly commence and comply with the procedures and requirements specified in Article 2 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00Pxp2md8g02N0E0> of Annex D. *Link:* https://www.icann.org/public-comments/iana-naming-function-contract-amend-2… <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rn000dx20E200CP02gqN0> *About ICANN* ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/R00P082R2d0020g0CrExoN0>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/R00P082R2d0020g0CsExpN0> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/WC02qNR0P0t2Edg00208x00> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rr000dx20E200CP02guN0> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/x0C0000x2v20PNR0sd0g8E2> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/DCw000t0ER800x02PN2g0d2> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/ZRN0g02ud0000208x20PECx> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/a0200P022C0800vEyRNx0gd>

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Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning] [Ext] RE: ICANN70 Plenary Topic Proposals
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

For your information ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 6:24 AM Subject: Re: [SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning] [Ext] RE: ICANN70 Plenary Topic Proposals Dear SOAC Chairs, group leaders and community representatives, To follow up on my previous note, ICANN org has just confirmed that the webinar we had planned to convene with the European Commission, on recent developments in digital legislation and regulatory initiatives, will take place on *26 February at 15:30 UTC*. Please see the attached announcement for details, including a registration link, which our colleagues in the Global Stakeholder Engagement and Communications departments will also be sending out to the broader community. As I mentioned, this webinar could be informative background for the community’s discussions over the potential impact of these legislative and regulatory proposals, including – if the topic is selected by you as a plenary session for ICANN70 – the Business Constituency’s topic proposal. As before, I’m providing this update for your information as you continue to discuss the community’s preferred topics, focus and objectives for ICANN70. Thank you. Cheers Mary _______________________________________________ SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning mailing list _______________________________________________

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Fwd: Monday, 8 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 8, 2021

Feb. 8, 2021

Monday, 8 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - NEW: FY23 Strategic Outlook Trend Identification Sessions - NEW: ICANN70 Publication Support - HAPPENING THURSDAY: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - FRIDAY DEADLINE: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - CLOSES IN ONE WEEK: Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> Information Sharing NEW: FY23 Strategic Outlook Trend Identification Sessions From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer ICANN is kicking off the FY23 Strategic Outlook trend identification process. ICANN community members will have the opportunity to participate in trend identification sessions via their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN org will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule their sessions over the next few weeks. We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by the end of March. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually. ICANN community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. The Strategic Outlook Program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. NEW: ICANN70 Publication Support Design Deadline For publication design assistance, please provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter, one-pager, trifold, etc.). Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, must be evergreen. There is a maximum of two design iterations per publication. Please provide everything by Monday, 15 February 2021. Translation-only Deadline For translation, please provide the final material(s) by Friday, 26 February 2021. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication. If the publication requires design assistance, please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support team to submit these requests to evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org and liana.teo(a)icann.org. HAPPENING THURSDAY: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…>. FRIDAY DEADLINE: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February-May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program The Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum. It offers financial assistance to ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity to increase their Internet bandwidth. ICANN community members interested in the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program must apply in advance of ICANN70. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. Nominations ICANN community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation during ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once ICANN community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. Chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. All applications are due by Friday, 5 March 2021. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> by Monday, 29 March 2021. Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> CLOSES IN ONE WEEK: Monday, 15 February 2021 Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 11 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A6QBm1xgv_VUFG28KMSovxsBPT4YP2-3y-MtridHgq0G…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 11 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Extension: NextGen@ICANN Application Round for ICANN71
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 4, 2021

Feb. 4, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Extension: NextGen@ICANN Application Round for ICANN71 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/E0d0C0grRw80N02E2v00P02>* 04 February 2021 LOS ANGELES – 3 February 2021 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that the deadline to submit applications for the NextGen@ICANN program at ICANN71 has been extended through 12 February 2021. The NextGen@ICANN program is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs and who live in the European region. If the ICANN71 Policy Forum, currently scheduled 14-17 June 2021 in The Hague, Netherlands, is held as a virtual meeting then all NextGen@ICANN program activities will be conducted online. The NextGen@ICANN application window will remain open until 12 February 2021. Successful candidates will be announced 5 March 2021 on the ICANN website. For more information on the program and how to apply, click here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/TsNCv0g020008Rx20P02dE0>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rt000dv20E200CP02gyN0>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/Av0u00CR20Nd2g200P0z08E> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/L202ER0020Av0Cv8g0P0d0N> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/eN08BE02000RCv0202wPg0d> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/s0Cv0P208RNx0C020g20d0E> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/U2yg00E0PR0Cdv022N000D8> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2vC82gN0d0PERE00z00020> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/Q0vE08R0CF2P20N2d00A0g0>

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Fwd: Thursday, 4 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 4, 2021

Feb. 4, 2021

Thursday, 4 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - NEXT WEEK: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> Information Sharing NEXT WEEK: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…>. DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process will open Monday, 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 (UTC). This program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients to the program. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. SO/AC chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open The Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> . Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 10 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RThFOlSxmL7kCnzYKlNsRJJhzFVnxx_FpcDXMSQONT7B…> | Next Issue: Monday, 8 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: Monday, 1 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

Monday, 1 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - NEW: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open - REMINDER:Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget - NEW: Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> Information Sharing NEW: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…>. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process will open Monday, 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 (UTC). This program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. NEW: Internet Nominations by Community Leaders Procedure Community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients to the program. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominee to apply for the program through: https://events.icann.org/icann70/bandwidthprogram <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> [Application site will open Monday, 8 February 2021]. Chairs should their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org, for ICANN org to verify the applications. SO/AC chair and community leaders will have until Monday, 01 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open The Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> REMINDER: Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman discussed the January workshop in a recent blog <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…>. On 24 January 2021, the ICANN Board held an open session during the workshop to discuss its priorities for 2021. The recording can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…>. REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pmx3wordjxH3aJJrwwkxp3230wl0fhSG8TEj8uDClIh-…> . 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