OMC | Monday, 25 August 2025 at 14:00 UTC 1. Welcome Welcome by Jenifer 2. Administrative matters Bart: let’s go to item 4.b.i first a. SOI updates, if any Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-21...> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQe...> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> 3. ccNSO Buddy Programme Outline: proposed updates following survey closure https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wWi2IuSx2P3CGGiO_y194BBrufYzVuqK/edit?us... Bart speaks to the proposed changes identifying the newcomers: some suggestions added as agenda items check-list on what to discuss, what to provide to buddies. Bart: we will accept the track changes and circulate the clean version again for approval. any concerns or comments? none Bart: improved, based on the survey 4. Planning for ICANN84 (25-30 October, Dublin, IE) a. OMC-relevant sessions i.Pre-ICANN84 ccNSO newcomer webinar Proposed date: Tue, 7 October | noon UTC ii.ICANN84 Fellowship Session: Introduction to the ccNSO Sunday, 26 October 2025, 13:15 to 13:45 (30 min) iii.Casual meet-up for newcomers: ccNSO Members Meeting Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 09:00-10:00 local Bart: we looked into the slot for the casual meet-up. earlier in the week did not work. Bart: one of the things we need to do, is asking for buddies 1. Resources i.Draft newcomer slide deck: for approval https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16JkRnYR64L61nrcX2Kb5fdf9oQ1gmNOe/edi... Joke runs through the revised deck. to be adjusted depending on the audience. added the testimonials. caution: ask if the community members include agree with being mentioned. quote from newsletter entries. note: examples missing in slide about ccnso purpose. Jenifer: I like it. not so overwhelming Wafa: i like it too Nicky: all good. Sami: looks good, easy flow for the newcomers. Bart: it reflects the discussions form OMC. e.g. including the testimonials. lower the threshold for participation. Bart: please give another final review. deadline one week from now if no further comments, Biyi and Joke will start using this ii.Draft Info Package for buddies https://docs.google.com/document/d/1edNdQLbqxkoXOGv3PUKusmh9HhZ6VvStJ8AvDtpv... Joke: reference doc for buddies, to be shared with newcomers Bart: do you agree we maintain such a doc? group agrees iii.List ccNSO newcomers ICANN84 Claudia to maintain iv.List ccNSO Buddies ICANN84 Claudia to maintain v.Announcements: call for volunteers? Bart: call for volunteers for buddies around 8 or 9 Sept. that week. shared by Jenifer, prepared by staff Bart: yes. also an opportunity to promote the newcomer programme. Jenifer: ernesto from .mx mentioned he has not been involved recently. he asked to join the buddy system as a newcomer I can be his buddy. Bart: will he be in Dublin? not needed Wafa: if i know people from the region…. Bart: please alert Claudia Nicky: i will join remotely Bart: suggestion to include email templates in the buddy-doc. emails sent last time. to be included as a template. so we have everything in one place. By Friday in a week, have a final look at them. suggest specific dates for Dublin 5. AOB none 6. Next meetings 08 Sept 2025 | 14:00 UTC 22 Sept 2025 | 14:00 UTC 06 Oct 2025 | 14:00 UTC Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>