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
Complete the SOI
template
Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest
3.
ccNSO Buddy Programme Outline: proposed updates following survey closure
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
i.Draft newcomer slide deck: for approval
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/1edNdQLbqxkoXOGv3PUKusmh9HhZ6VvStJ8AvDtpv4_g/edit?usp=sharing
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
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