Fyi about a proposed Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency ("NPOC"), within the Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group. Nobody is asked to formally comment on this proposal at this time, but it is now with the ICANN Board. Yet apparently this communication from ICANN Staff is intended to spur any dialogue and reaction anyone may wish to share. I think NPOC is a great idea. Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com <http://rodenbaugh.com/> From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Robert Hoggarth Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 11:29 AM To: Council GNSO Cc: Robert Hoggarth Subject: [council] FYI - New GNSO Constituency Notice of Intent - Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency Dear GNSO Council Members; For your information, attached please find a copy of the Notice of Intent to Form a New GNSO Constituency (NOIF) submitted by Debra Hughes of the American National Red Cross proposing to form a new Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency. As some of you may recall, the NOIF document is an informal expression of interest that does not require any action. The intent of this first step is simply to spur community dialogue and reaction to the proposal. The NOIF, accompanying cover letter and additional supporting documents are being posted on the GNSO Improvements web page at http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/newco-process-en.htm. This proposal package has been transmitted for sharing with Board members and I will transmit it to the GNSO Constituency leaders list shortly. Best regards, Rob Hoggarth