Dear all, The ccNSO welcomes additional volunteers for the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC). The call for volunteers will close Friday, 11 April 2025 (23:59 UTC). Potential DASC members and those want to learn more about the work of the DASC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by DASC Chair Nick Wenban-Smith. The webinar will be held on Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC. You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed by this group, and its working methods. JOIN DASC Webinar The webinar will be held on Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC Register in advance for this meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/CMMRrmOGRqy1kKbRH4GxJQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom recording will be published here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ Who can become a DASC member? Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm Term of service There is no term end, however each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the meetings and to the work in between those meetings. Working methods The committee meets on a bi-weekly basis through Zoom and might decide to hold a working session during the ICANN public meetings or plan an engagement session. How to apply? If you are interested in joining the DASC, please submit your application by Friday, 11 April 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here<https://forms.gle/hvQD8xPPWW1b3ZnK8>. You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the committee. Secondly, to facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO's and ICANN's platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here<https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46>. Next Steps Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> LINKS Find the DASC charter and further information here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm>. Best regards, Claudia