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Onboarding and Mentoring Committee(OMC) | 23 June 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Dear all, The next Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) teleconference is scheduled for 23 June 2025 at 14:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98944273578?pwd=ulgkEWxQmaWYIaMhiOTsJi7J6Bf2S7.1 Meeting ID: 989 4427 3578 Passcode: ccNSO-OMC1 Dial in Passcode: 1499944188 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aFhWMrXIn Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/gIA1Eg Thank you!

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OMC | 26 May 2025 (14:00 UTC)
by ccNSO Calendar May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

***REMINDER*** Topic: OMC | 26 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) Time: May 26, 2025 14:00 Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92233652682?pwd=lMqbjKdvVmhoXwfO8DVne5GBrbHM7a.1 Meeting ID: 922 3365 2682 Passcode: ua0!?qr88m Passcode: 9578223798 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adm6kH9eCI

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Onboarding and Mentoring Committee(OMC) | 19 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

***REMINDER*** Dear all, The next Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) teleconference is scheduled for 19 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98944273578?pwd=ulgkEWxQmaWYIaMhiOTsJi7J6Bf2S7.1 Meeting ID: 989 4427 3578 Passcode: ccNSO-OMC1 Dial in Passcode: 1499944188 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aFhWMrXIn Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PgHJDQ Thank you!

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Re: NOTES | OMC | 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) action item draft email call for buddies
by Bart Boswinkel May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Dear all Please find included a draft call for buddies, to be finalized on Monday, please review Kind regards, Bart Email Version: Call for Buddy Volunteers Subject: Help Welcome Newcomers in the ccNSO – Be a ccNSO Buddy! Body: Dear all, The ccNSO is launching a Buddy System to support new volunteers as they attend meetings 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 🕒 Time Commitment * Light onboarding as a buddy * Support your match over 2–4 weeks ( including 2–3 meetings) * Stay in touch, answer questions, and attend a few meetings together Ready to help? Email us at claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org<mailto:claudia.ruiz@icann.org> by 27 May 2025 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 From: Joke Braeken via Ccnso-omcommittee <ccnso-omcommittee(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 at 16:52 To: Bart Boswinkel via Ccnso-omcommittee <ccnso-omcommittee(a)icann.org> Cc: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ccnso-omcommittee] NOTES | OMC | 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) NOTES | OMC | 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) ACTION ITEMS * Action item #1 April – ongoing Include testimonials in the pre-ICANN83 newcomer webinar (update the slide deck) * Action item #2 April – completed staff to explore if a session without services could be added to the icann public schedule. * Action item #3 April – ongoing Staff to explore what type of onboarding options or newcomer sessions other SO/ACs have in place. (especially GAC) * Action item #1 May Staff to circulate buddy text as google doc [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1WDEdDOpn70-i…>. OMC reviews and comments by Friday, 16 May (COB) * Action item #2 May OMC Chair, with help of Secretariat, circulates call for volunteers: buddy system * Action item #3 May OMC to build info package for buddies by the next meeting. * Action item #4 May OMC starts to identify newcomers. Needs to be finalised by ICANN83 (note: potential newcomers might attend the ccNSO members Meeting welcome session on tuesday block 1, welcome session) * Action item #5 May During meeting on 26 May, start exploring post-meeting evaluation of the buddy program

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OMC: your action is now required
by Joke Braeken May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Hello OMC members, Following our meeting on 12 May, please find below the key action items and relevant documents requiring your attention: Action Item #1 Review Buddy Text Staff has shared the draft buddy text for your review. Buddy Text Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDEdDOpn70-iQolIJV4eryAfk-DDtctp/edit?u…> Deadline: Friday, 16 May (COB) Action Item #2 Call for Volunteers – Buddy System The OMC Chair, with Secretariat support, will circulate a call for volunteers. (Ongoing) Action Item #3 Build Info Package for Buddies Please review and contribute to the draft info package here: Buddy Info Package Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOxVGrR5tHHtXr-Q4V-oCtR9Az8Hjf2GsMHGTTG…> Action Item #4 Identify Newcomers Suggestions are needed ahead of ICANN83. Newcomers List Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYVpHA-TLjTw8LxNotAX26lV2V-SIlp_lcBIJeD…> Action Item #5 Plan for Post-Meeting Evaluation During our 26 May meeting, we will begin discussing a post-meeting evaluation of the buddy program. Please share your ideas to the mailing list ahead of the meeting Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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OMC | 26 May 2025 (14:00 UTC)
by ccNSO Calendar May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Joke Braeken - ICANN Org is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OMC | 26 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) Time: May 26, 2025 14:00 Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92233652682?pwd=lMqbjKdvVmhoXwfO8DVne5GBrbHM7a.1 Meeting ID: 922 3365 2682 Passcode: ua0!?qr88m Passcode: 9578223798 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adm6kH9eCI

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NOTES | OMC | 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC)
by Joke Braeken May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

NOTES | OMC | 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) ACTION ITEMS * Action item #1 April – ongoing Include testimonials in the pre-ICANN83 newcomer webinar (update the slide deck) * Action item #2 April – completed staff to explore if a session without services could be added to the icann public schedule. * Action item #3 April – ongoing Staff to explore what type of onboarding options or newcomer sessions other SO/ACs have in place. (especially GAC) * Action item #1 May Staff to circulate buddy text as google doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDEdDOpn70-iQolIJV4eryAfk-DDtctp/edit?u…>. OMC reviews and comments by Friday, 16 May (COB) * Action item #2 May OMC Chair, with help of Secretariat, circulates call for volunteers: buddy system * Action item #3 May OMC to build info package for buddies by the next meeting. * Action item #4 May OMC starts to identify newcomers. Needs to be finalised by ICANN83 (note: potential newcomers might attend the ccNSO members Meeting welcome session on tuesday block 1, welcome session) * Action item #5 May During meeting on 26 May, start exploring post-meeting evaluation of the buddy program NOTES 1. Welcome Welcome by Jenifer 2. Admin matters a. SOI updates Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Action items from previous meeting(s) · Action item #1 April – ongoing Include testimonials in the pre-ICANN83 newcomer webinar (update the slide deck) Bart: is there a date? Joke: not yet. 2 suggestions Pending feedback Confirm with Biyi Also: reached out to potential newcomer testimonials. No response. Any suggestions from the group? Bart: if needed, have OMC members as testimonials Bart: have the updated slides by ICANN84. First put the mentoring in place by Prague. * Action item #2 April – completed staff to explore if a session without services could be added to the icann public schedule. Bart: Wednesday, block 1 * Action item #3 April – ongoing Staff to explore what type of onboarding options or newcomer sessions other SO/ACs have in place. (especially GAC) Bart: We will reach out to GAC. 3. Buddy system and next steps Bart: detailed proposal. Almost actionable. Will circulate this as a google doc. Deadline for comments this Friday Next Monday, send out a call for volunteers. * Action item #1 May Staff to circulate buddy text as google doc. OMC reviews and comments by Friday, 16 May (COB) * Action item #2 May OMC Chair, with help of Secretariat, circulates call for volunteers: buddy system Jenifer: good initiative. This will help to create a welcoming environment Thank you for elaborating on this. I would have benefited from it, when I was a newcomer Bart: Is it complete? Jenifer: No. This is good to start. We can review and refine later Bart: with respect to the structure. Any questions? Pablo: we should have a standardised discourse to the newcomers. Do my sentiments with how the ccnso wants to convey them? For those of use that will be mentors, supporting materials would be useful. Regarding specific issues. Bart: see item 4. Checklist of activities * Action item #3 May OMC to build an info package for buddies by the next meeting. Bart: create a group of buddies. We need to start next week. This means sending out a call for volunteers. We can draft something this week, when Claudia Ruiz<mailto:Claudia.ruiz@icann.org> is back, so she can circulate. See paper, section “how to get started”. Unprepared buddies cause frustration. We know that from a few years ago. Bart: Would be best if Jenifer circulates (note Joke: or reinforces message?) of the call for volunteers. Sami: regarding the info package. Similar to the content of the newcomer webinar? Bart: more summarised. Newcomers probably have a basic knowledge * Block schedule * Purpose and goal statement ccnso * A little bit about working groups Sami: the buddies are from the ccnso? Bart: yes Sami: regarding the newcomers. Icann fellows are a great source. Nextgen might have fresh graduates from ccTLDs. Bart: we will get to that in a minutes. We need to start with the buddies Sami: good to have us involved. Part of the process. Google doc of the buddy paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDEdDOpn70-iQolIJV4eryAfk-DDtctp/edit?u… Bart: how to identify the newcomers Joke: Here is the list of ccnso funded travellers, per meeting: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/funded-travel Pablo: employees of TLD operators apply for fellowship. Good chances they will make it for Oman Joke: for ICANN83, visit the dedicated Fellowship Program web<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icann83-fellowship-participants-2025-…> page to review the list of selected candidates. Bart: template for low-key matching. Matching first language. Areas of interest, ccTLD roles etc. do they have an operational role? Matching people from the same region? * Action item #4 May OMC starts to identify newcomers. Needs to be finalised by ICANN83 (note: potential newcomers might attend the ccNSO members Meeting welcome session on tuesday block 1, welcome session) Assuming the program will continue, have post-icann meeting evaluations in place. Sami: regarding the evaluation, can we have a quiz via cahoot? Assess the knowledge transfer? Bart: a survey, post-meeting? Sami: I meant to share it on the last day, just before people leave. Knowledge assessment. Note a survey. Bart: let’s discuss at the next meeting 4. Next meetings 26 May 2025 | 14 UTC (23 may was a typo) 5. AOB none 6. Closure Bye all Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Onboarding and Mentoring Committee(OMC) | 05 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Starting at top of the hour Moved to 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) Dear all, The next Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) teleconference is scheduled for 05 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98944273578?pwd=ulgkEWxQmaWYIaMhiOTsJi7J6Bf2S7.1 Meeting ID: 989 4427 3578 Passcode: ccNSO-OMC1 Dial in Passcode: 1499944188 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aFhWMrXIn Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LIHGDQ Thank you!

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Re: Onboarding and Mentoring Committee(OMC) | 05 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by Bart Boswinkel May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Dear all Please find included a more detailed first draft for ccNSO Buddy system For discussion today Kind regards, Bart

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Onboarding and Mentoring Committee(OMC) | 05 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Moved to 12 May 2025 (14:00 UTC) Dear all, The next Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) teleconference is scheduled for 05 May 2025 at 14:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98944273578?pwd=ulgkEWxQmaWYIaMhiOTsJi7J6Bf2S7.1 Meeting ID: 989 4427 3578 Passcode: ccNSO-OMC1 Dial in Passcode: 1499944188 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aFhWMrXIn Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LIHGDQ Thank you!

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