Dear all, The ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) Working Group is now looking for new members. The SOP is a key working group for the ccNSO, which has gained an important role by its regular input provided to ICANN's Strategic and Operational plans (their input is available under the "Documents" heading at http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm). The Group has estimated that every member needs to be able to invest at least six days on a yearly basis towards the work of the group. The workload is not spread evenly, but is concentrated around the periods when ICANN launches consultations on its Operating Plan, Budget and Strategy Plan. The SOP WG is just about to kick off its work to provide input to ICANN's Draft Five-year Operating Plan 2016-2020. The group meets through telephone conferences and face-to-face meetings during the ICANN meetings. However, most work is done between the telephone conferences and meetings. If you are interested in dedicating your time and energy towards this group, please, let us know by sending me an email by Tuesday, 2 December 2014. You do not need to be a ccNSO member to participate! See http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm for more information on the SOP Working Group. Kind regards, Gabi