Help Welcome Newcomers in the ccNSO – Be a ccNSO Buddy!
Dear all, The ccNSO is launching a Buddy System to support ccNSO newcomers as they attend ICANN83 sessions, and begin participating in our work. We're reaching out to invite experienced, enthusiastic, and approachable volunteers to become buddies! Why This Matters Becoming involved in a new group can be intimidating. With your help, we can: * Ease the transition for newcomers * Reduce uncertainty around participation * Build community and belonging * Encourage early, confident engagement in ccNSO work Who Makes a Great Buddy? We're looking for volunteers who are: * Positive, welcoming, and approachable * Familiar with how the ccNSO operates day to day * Aware of the challenges newcomers face * Willing to dedicate some time to support and guide others * Attending ICANN83 in person Role and Time Commitment * Support the newcomer(s) assigned to you during ICANN83, with the help of the OMC pre-ICANN83 Info Package<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOxVGrR5tHHtXr-Q4V-oCtR9Az8Hjf2GsMHGTTGp...> * Stay in touch with the newcomer(s) assigned to you throughout the week, and answer their questions. * Join our relaxed ccNSO meet-up on Wednesday, 12 June 2025 | 09:00-10:15 local time<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246Z2/ccnso-newcomers-meet-up> in Prague. This session is intended to give ccNSO newcomers and long-standing members an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build community together. Ready to help? Email us at claudia.ruiz@icann.org<mailto:claudia.ruiz@icann.org> by 27 May 2025 (23:59 UTC) to sign up or learn more. Thank you for making the ccNSO a more inclusive and welcoming space for all. Warm regards, Jenifer Lopez Chair of the ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) ***************Este mensaje (y sus adjuntos), en adelante "mensaje", ha sido enviado exclusivamente a su(s) destinatario(s) y es confidencial. Si usted recibe este mensaje por error, por favor bórrelo y comunique inmediatamente al remitente. Toda utilización o publicación, total o parcial, queda prohibida salvo autorización expresa. La UTP no podrá ser considerada responsable si el mensaje ha sido modificado y/o utilizado sin autorización. This message (and any attachments), are confidential intended solely for the people whose addresses appear. If you have received this message by error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use, dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, without formal approval is prohibited. The UTP will not therefore be liable for the message if modified and/or used without approval.**************
Dear all! As you may have seen, the ccNSO has launched a mentoring program to support newcomers and help them navigate ccNSO meetings more easily. A key part of this initiative is pairing newcomers with experienced community members—our "ccNSO buddies"—who can help lower the threshold for participation and enhance engagement during meetings. As a follow-up to our recent call for ccNSO buddies, we are now reaching out to you to ask for your support in identifying newcomers from your organization who will be attending the ICANN83 meeting in Prague: * For the First-time or second-time attendees, or * Individuals returning to ccNSO meetings after an extended absence If someone from your organization meets this description, we kindly ask you to: 1. Inform them about the newcomer assistance program, and 2. Encourage them to contact us directly at Claudia.Ruiz@icann.org<mailto:Claudia.Ruiz@icann.org> – or let us know on their behalf. Our goal is to match newcomers with ccNSO buddies before the Prague meeting to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience from day one. For more details, please see the ccNSO call for buddies<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-22may25-en.htm>. Thank you for helping us foster a more inclusive and supportive ccNSO community! Regards, Jenifer Lopez, chair ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee ***************Este mensaje (y sus adjuntos), en adelante "mensaje", ha sido enviado exclusivamente a su(s) destinatario(s) y es confidencial. Si usted recibe este mensaje por error, por favor bórrelo y comunique inmediatamente al remitente. Toda utilización o publicación, total o parcial, queda prohibida salvo autorización expresa. La UTP no podrá ser considerada responsable si el mensaje ha sido modificado y/o utilizado sin autorización. This message (and any attachments), are confidential intended solely for the people whose addresses appear. If you have received this message by error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use, dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, without formal approval is prohibited. The UTP will not therefore be liable for the message if modified and/or used without approval.**************
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Jenifer Lopez