March 2018 - Ccwg-auctionproceeds

Updated Attendance attachment, Recording & WebEx Chat from CCWG Auction Proceeds call on Thursday, 29 March 2018 at 14:00 UTC.
by Julie Bisland March 30, 2018

March 30, 2018

Dear all, Please find the attendance and WebEx Chat transcript attached to this email, and the MP3 recording below for the CCWG Auction Proceeds call held on Thursday, 29 March 2018 at 14:00 UTC. Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-29mar18-en.mp3 The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/ Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/xSi8B[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Julie Bisland GNSO SO/AC Support coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: julie.bisland(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.bisland@icann.org> Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses</learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_g…>

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Attendance, Recording & WebEx Chat from CCWG Auction Proceeds call on Thursday, 29 March 2018 at 14:00 UTC.
by Julie Bisland March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018

Dear all, Please find the attendance and WebEx Chat transcript attached to this email, and the MP3 recording below for the CCWG Auction Proceeds call held on Thursday, 29 March 2018 at 14:00 UTC. Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-29mar18-en.mp3 The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/ Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/xSi8B Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Julie Bisland GNSO SO/AC Support coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: julie.bisland(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.bisland@icann.org> Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses</learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_g…>

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Notes and action items from today's new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Meeting
by Marika Konings March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the notes and action items from today’s new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting. Please take particular note of the following action item (see also this related message: https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/2018-March/000844.html) * Action item #2: CCWG members and participants to review proposed work plan and communicate by Wednesday 4 April if they are not able to commit to the work plan as outlined (see attached). Best regards, Marika ============= Notes and Action Items – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Meeting on Thursday 29 March 2018 These high-level notes are designed to help the CCWG navigate through the content of the call and are not meant as a substitute for the transcript and/or recording. The MP3, transcript, and chat are provided separately and are posted on the wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/DLHDAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Roll Call: * Attendance will be taken from audio bridge and Webex * Remember to state your name before speaking for transcription purposes and to mute your microphone to avoid background noise. SOI/DOI updates: * Erika Mann - DOI update forthcoming Exchange with external experts: Russell Haworth, Nominet Why did Nominet originally set up the Nominet Trust? · As a ccTLD, Nominet has been very much focused on public benefit. Decision made by the Board that in order to meet the public benefit goals, an independent organization should be created to take surplus and look at how to allocate grants via the trust to individual companies / organizations to do effectively public good with a technology bias. Could have done it at the time in-house or set up a trust - benefit of a trust, at least in the UK, there are some tax advantages. This may be distinct from ICANN situation as it deals with a lump sum, compared to regular fund allocation by Nominet. Trust set up in 2008 - relationship between Nominet and Nominet Trust, Nominet provided 3 million pounds per year. Board of Nominet Trust - board of trustees, a number of which could be from Nominet but independent so that it could develop its own strategy and decide how to allocate grants. Built itself out over the years to be the leading UK social tech investor. Started out providing grants to smaller organizations which had a big impact. Over the years, a number of mechanisms were developed that companies receiving investment need to measure social impact. Also working with larger charitable organizations. Question (Q): how do the foundation mission relates to the Nominet mission? Area of social tech is very broad, wanted to focus the trust on increasing digital skills, security and getting more people online. The more people online, the more people theoretically would want a .uk name, similarly to keeping secure name space, more vibrant online community. CCWG may have some limitations with regards to focus / mission due to fiduciary / legal requirements. Did Nominet have any similar limitations? Legal independence between Nominet and the Nominet Trust. · Nominet wants to evolve as an organization. Has reached a level of maturity - looking at diversifying revenue streams beyond domains. Goal is to positively impact society - connected, inclusive and secure are objectives. Why was decision made to bring the trust inside? Trust has done amazing things, Nominet has given 40 million pounds. Is leading tech investor / grant giver in the UK. Has bigger plans and ideas - Nominet Trust to evolve its strategy to impact the social technology space beyond what Nominet is focused on. They will now look into brining in other partners and growing the trust - likely to change branding / name. Nominet to look for skills in-house to appropriate funds and to impact society in line with its mission. Wanted to have more control how funds are appropriated which is more difficult if there are two separate legal structures place.   Q: Can Nominet also allocate funds outside of the UK or only inside of the UK? Principally looking at the UK, but obviously Internet is international so they may look at projects outside of the UK. Q: What are the lessons learned from the external trust that will help brining this in-house and brining it closer to the Nominet mission? Better insight into what types of projects have the most social impact, as well as type of organizations that were more successful. Experience build up in the team that was codified via a number of different applications and tools. Opportunity to learn from Nominet Trust impact and how to apply these to the three Nominet pillars. Brought in one of the Nominet Trust employees into Nominet to bring some of the knowledge and expertise in-house. Different financial instruments that can be considered - Trust only focused on grants, but Nominet can now also look at other debts instruments (equity, etc.) Mission for grant allocation should be the first step, especially if a separate organization is created. Should have cross-over with ICANN but equally have its own objectives, otherwise you will not be able to fairly allocate funds. Independent evaluators could ensure that no undue pressure is applied? Q: What have you learned in relation to fund allocation, evaluation? If core mission is not fund allocation, should outsourcing be an option? At the same time, cost may indicate that in-house is a better option? Two principal reasons for brining in-house: without having a separate board, Nominet can more closely control the dial-up and dial-down for how funds are allocated, also no separate infrastructure needed as it can be managed in-house; also allows Nominet the flexibility to allocate more or less to one of the pillars (quantum and cadence control). Q: how many grants can a Project Officer manage? How much does this number depend on the size of the individual grants? Nominet did 3 million pounds a year - overall 10 staff, 4-5 evaluating projects and probably looking at 20 grants a year. Around 500 applications a year, around 20 grants given of between 250,000 and below. Q: what was the main argument for insourcing the trust? 1) cost base of having a separate governance structure (note that Board of trustees was unpaid), 2) wanted to tie fund allocation to Nominet three pillars, 3) people in the Nominet organization felt connected to public benefit. Q: who makes final decision on fund allocation? In Nominet Trust, each grant was granted by the Trust Board. In new situation, below certain amount it would be CEO, above certain amount, Nominet Board. Working through a framework establishing criteria for fund allocation. In ICANN world this might be considered interference if it would have an ultimate say in fund allocation and ability to change recommendations of independent evaluators. Note that framework should set clear guidance in that regard. CCWG may need to review whether mechanisms being considered, if there needs to be an evaluation board in case conflict arises? Action item #1: CCWG to share any follow up questions it may have for Russell with the mailing list. Q: Can ICANN oversee / allocate funds outside the US? Other than purely operational and logistical considerations, there wouldn’t be any issues for ICANN to oversee/monitor grants anywhere in the world. Review of the revised Work plan: * See message circulated by Erika yesterday (https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/2018-March/000844.html) Based on the target of delivering an Initial Report by ICANN61, a revised work plan has been developed which would require weekly CCWG meetings. CCWG members and participants are expected to indicate if they are not in a position to commit to this revised work plan. Action item #2: CCWG members and participants to review proposed work plan and communicate by Wednesday 4 April if they are not able to commit to the work plan as outlined. Confirm next steps & next meeting * Next week’s meeting will be tentatively scheduled for next Thursday 5 April at 14.00 UTC, but whether the call will go ahead will depend on availability of EIB/European Commission experts. Their availability may not be confirmed until early next week. Staff will confirm as soon as possible whether the call will go ahead or not. Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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by 喬敬 March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018

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Notes and action items
by Marika Konings March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018

Dear All, Please find attached some high-level notes from the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting that took place on Sunday 11 March at ICANN61. You are encouraged to review the recording / transcript of the meeting for the full record (see https://61.schedule.icann.org/meetings/647691) The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 29 March at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Notes & Action items – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Meeting – Sunday 11 March 2018 These high-level notes are designed to help the CCWG navigate through the content of the call and are not meant as a substitute for the transcript and/or recording. The MP3, transcript, and chat are provided separately and are posted on the wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/DLHDAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Brief intro provided concerning background and objective of CCWG (see https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/79431895/CCWG%20AP%20-%201…) * Working closely together with Board liaison to minimize risk of rejection of eventual recommendations * Legal and fiduciary constraints will need to be factored into any recommendations that the CCWG puts forward Board Liaison Input Board committed to be proactive but doesn’t want to be proscriptive Board discussed today what it would expect to see back. Preliminary thoughts that Board has, not intended to be proscriptive. Fiduciary obligations and Board to employ due diligence when it comes to assets as well as mechanism used to allocate auction proceeds. Preliminary principles: • Tranches in a period of years, not all at once (e.g. 3-4 year period) to make sure that mechanisms are in place and working properly. May consider max. amount for which board needs to be get involved, but not decided yet. • Proceeds need to be used in service of the ICANN mission. ‘In service” provides some flexibility, but it is not wide open either. Not used for operational purposes. • Mechanism needs to be efficient and effective. Should encompass the expertise and scale necessary to minimize overhead and to maximize the impact. • The mechanism has to be capable of acting globally, evaluate proposals from around the world, and administer and oversee on a global level. • The mechanism needs to be accountable - need to have disbursement based on written timelines that establish clear milestones for release and accountability for grant recipients. • Mechanism needs to have processes in place to evaluate and quantify the impact of projects - fit for purpose, impact measurement. • ICANN needs to have established processes to evaluate the mechanism and its effectiveness • Mechanism needs to ensure that we can be transparent with the community and applicants with regards to status of various projects, evaluation criteria, how funds are used, and these are achieving their goals. Questions: * Not for operational purposes used for ICANN, but there will be an operational cost to disbursing. The latter would come out of the auction proceeds. * On the topic of alignment with the ICANN Mission, since the new bylaws expressly made content and services using domain names, would projects that e.g. promote content or control of content be considered against the ICANN mission? See some of the examples that the Board recently provided. Content control is not within ICANN’s mission so it would be difficult to see how any project focusing on content would be in service of the mission. * Once you know the duration, you may also deduct spending per project. Many ways to disburse the funds. * One decision to consider is whether there will be a few substantial projects funded that make a tangible difference, or whether it will be potentially hundreds of small projects that might have very local impact. Exchange of views with experts * Update provided on the status of outreach to external experts (see https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/79431895/CCWG%20AP%20-%201…) * See input provided by Sam & Xavier. General reflection: some of the questions may need more specifics in order to provide helpful answers. ICANN will always have an obligation to exercise its oversight and respect its fiduciary duties. Q & A * SEVF mentioned as an example for how auction proceeds could be invested and give continued returns. Out of scope for CCWG to consider venture funds, should be moved to bottom of list. * Coordination should be important feature of any mechanism chosen. Would appreciate further input on that. Agreement and details on division of roles & responsibilities is also key. * Input provided seems to support favoring model #1. Don’t judge too early - need to make sure that all external input is reviewed and considered. * Community involvement / ICANN is important, especially when you look at allocation of auction proceeds and the need for those to be in service of the mission. Difficult to see how external evaluations with no relationship to ICANN would be able to make a definite assessment. * To reduce overhead / staff costs, you may need to look into increasing funds allocated per project. Nominet input * Nominet trust was set up over 10 years ago to put excess funds to good use. Appropriate funds on a yearly basis, which resulted in to tax benefit. Managed independently by a Board of trustees. Nominet did not sit on the Board of trustees but did provide oversight to ensure good corporate governance. Leading social tech fund in the UK. Are now re-evaluation how to deliver public benefit - trust now ready for attracting external investors. Nominet now takes the public benefit approach in-house - hiring a team to direct the profits accordingly. Part of the reason for bringing it in house is because Nominet purpose, to be able to be more directive how to support Nominet objectives. Key question is what is the purpose? Could result in putting it in different posts, for example. What is the ambition? Questions: what were the decisions that led to creating the trust and what guided the decision to spin of the trust and bring the public benefit work into Nominet? Initially no expertise in-house so trust was deemed best approach. Now after many years of experience able to carry out this role in-house and make sure that profits are directed in line with Nominet’s objective. Action item: Invite Nominet to join future new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting to provide further insights and allow for additional Q & A. Next meeting Next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 29 March at 14.00 UTC. The co-chairs expect to share a revised timeline for CCWG consideration shortly. Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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proposed agenda for the next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting (Thu, 29 March @14:00 UTC)
by Joke Braeken March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting, scheduled for Thursday 29 March at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Joke Braeken Proposed Agenda for new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting As a reminder, all conference call details will be circulated on the “ntfy” (short for “notify”) mailing list to which members only are subscribed in a read-only mode. These details must not be circulated on the wider public WG mailing list. To avoid burdening the WG public mailing list, please send your apologies ahead of time (apologies after the call will no longer be taken into account) and your dial-out requests to the GNSO Secretariat: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> in advance of the meeting. 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome / SOI & DOI Updates 3. Exchange with external experts (Russell Haworth, Nominet) (See: https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Questions+for+external+experts) 1. Review of the Work Plan (See: e-mail sent out by co-chair Erika Mann, and included in attachment) 1. Confirm next steps & next meeting Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Cross-Community+Working+Group+… Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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IMPORTANT - Thursday, March 29, call - updated work plan
by Erika Mann March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

> > Dear All - > Following our meeting at ICANN61, the leadership team took the opportunity to review the work plan and updated it in line with our proposed objective of publishing an Initial Report for community consideration by ICANN62, followed by a Final Report by ICANN63. > We are conscious that this is an ambitious target which will require time and commitment of everyone involved, especially the Chartering Organizations appointed members. As such, we would like to request you review the attached work plan carefully and indicate on or off list if you are NOT able to commit to this plan. > Please note that the work plan foresees an increase in call frequency to once a week and will require preparation and review of relevant materials, but if everyone is willing to work together on this, we should be able to meet our set targets. > Please remember that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 26 January at 14.00 UTC. Kind regards, Erika and Ching > >

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Please share: Multistakeholder Ethos Award Nomination Process Extended
by Nathalie Peregrine March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-03-20-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Nominations Close 28 March 2018 Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award has been extended until 28 March 2018. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2018(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2018@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2018 at ICANN62 Panama City. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki.[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…>

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PLEASE READ - NEW SESSION INFORMATION ICANN61
by Nathalie Peregrine March 14, 2018

March 14, 2018

Dear all, Due to security difficulties, (see Goran’s blog here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>) the Adobe Connect room facilities will no longer be available to ICANN61 participants. In order to minimize disruption, we have the following steps we encourage you to follow: 1. TO JOIN THE AUDIO * Audio streaming will be available for all open, public meetings. Links can be find on the ICANN61 schedule meeting pages: https://61.schedule.icann.org/[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…> * The audio bridge is available for those who would like to ask questions or comment over the telephone. Dial in details for open GNSO sessions can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/3wC8B[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> 1. TO ACCESS THE PRESENTATIONS * All presentations and documents which were to be shown in the AC room will be uploaded to the corresponding page on the ICANN61 schedule meeting pages: https://61.schedule.icann.org/[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…> * Presentations and documents will also be circulated via email on demand 1. ASKING QUESTIONS AND COMMENTING IN WRITTEN FORMAT * These will be handed via live management of email comments and questions by the Remote Participation Manager. Please see list of meeting room email addresses here: https://61.schedule.icann.org/pages/2350[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…> We apologize for the inconvenience caused. We encourage participants who have not already done so to download the ICANN61 mobile app by searching for “ICANN61” in your app stores. Please do not hesitate to email us at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> if you need a dial out specifying which meeting you would like to join and your preferred contact number. Kind regards, Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Re: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting - Sunday 11 March
by Marika Konings March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Please note that the responses from Samantha Eisner and Xavier Calvez have been posted (see https://community.icann.org/x/BSW8B) If you have an opportunity, please try to review their responses in advance of tomorrow’s meeting so you have an opportunity to ask any follow up or clarifying questions. Best regards, Marika From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 09:46 To: "ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org" <ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting - Sunday 11 March Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting which is scheduled for Sunday 11 March from 17.00 – 18.30 local time (21.00 – 22.30 UTC, see https://61.schedule.icann.org/meetings/647691[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…>). Remote participation details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/3wC8B[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group – Sunday 11 March 1. Welcome & introductions 2. Outreach to & responses to date from external experts * Status update & proposed process for compiling / reviewing input received (see https://community.icann.org/x/BSW8B[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>) 3. Commence exchange of views with external experts: Samantha Eisner & Xavier Calvez 4. Addressing board liaison input * Review of examples * Response letter from Chairs as discussed during the last meeting 5. Review updated work plan (to be circulated) 6. Confirm next steps & next meeting Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses[learn.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__learn.icann.org_courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>.

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Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting - Sunday 11 March
by Marika Konings March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting which is scheduled for Sunday 11 March from 17.00 – 18.30 local time (21.00 – 22.30 UTC, see https://61.schedule.icann.org/meetings/647691) Remote participation details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/3wC8B. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group – Sunday 11 March 1. Welcome & introductions 2. Outreach to & responses to date from external experts * Status update & proposed process for compiling / reviewing input received (see https://community.icann.org/x/BSW8B) 3. Commence exchange of views with external experts: Samantha Eisner & Xavier Calvez 4. Addressing board liaison input * Review of examples * Response letter from Chairs as discussed during the last meeting 5. Review updated work plan (to be circulated) 6. Confirm next steps & next meeting Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Re: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting on Sunday 11 March confirmed, community outreach session on Thursday 15 March cancelled
by Marika Konings March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018

All, responses received to date have now been posted here: https://community.icann.org/x/BSW8B. As additional responses are received, staff will add these to the wiki page. Best regards, Marika From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 13:48 To: "ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org" <ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting on Sunday 11 March confirmed, community outreach session on Thursday 15 March cancelled Dear All, After careful consideration, the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Co-Chairs have decided to CANCEL the community outreach session that was originally scheduled for THURSDAY 15 MARCH from 8.30 – 10.15. As discussed during our previous meeting, there are no issues or questions that require community input at this stage and as such, it would be better use of community time if an update would be provided in the form of a newsletter shortly after ICANN61 and plan for a community outreach session at ICANN62 instead. As you know, the option was also considered to transform this session into a F2F meeting but noting the lack of availability of external experts for that session and limited time to prepare a review of responses that may have been received by that time, it was deemed better to focus the CCWG’s energy on the Sunday session instead. Please remember that the next meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG is scheduled to take place on Sunday 11 March from 17.00 – 18.30 local time (21.00 – 22.30 UTC, see https://61.schedule.icann.org/meetings/647691[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…>). Remote participation details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/3wC8B[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Note that to date, two responses from external experts have been received (Jose Manuel Alonso from the Web Foundation and Sarah Berg from Ponsonby Partners), with a couple of others indicating that responses are forthcoming. For those of you that have direct contacts with the external experts that have been identified, please reach out to them and encourage them to provide their input. Staff will also be sending a follow up message. Staff will create a wiki page where all the responses provided will be posted as well as create an excel table to facilitate your review of the different responses. Best regards, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses[learn.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__learn.icann.org_courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>.

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FYI - Fwd: [Gnso-sc-budget] FW: Reserve Fund Replenishment Public Comment
by Erika Mann March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018

Hi team - forwarding Xavier's message concerning the reserve fund- in case you missed seeing it. See you soon! Erika Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Xavier J. Calvez" <xavier.calvez(a)icann.org> > Date: March 6, 2018 at 8:24:06 PM EST > To: "gnso-sc-budget(a)icann.org" <gnso-sc-budget(a)icann.org>, Giovanni Seppia <Giovanni.Seppia(a)eurid.eu>, Stephen Deerhake <SDeerhake(a)nic.as>, Paul Diaz <pdiaz(a)pir.org>, John Poole <jp1(a)expri.com>, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca>, Sebastien Bachollet <sebicann(a)bachollet.fr> > Cc: Shani Quidwai <shani.quidwai(a)icann.org> > Subject: [Gnso-sc-budget] FW: Reserve Fund Replenishment Public Comment > > The public comment on the replenishment of the Reserve Fund is now open at: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/reserve-fund-replenishment-2018-03-06… > Don’t hesitate to share this link with anyone you think may be interested. > Thank you. > > Best, > > Xavier > > Xavier Calvez > ICANN – SVP & CFO > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > Los Angeles, CA 90094 > Phone: 310-301-5838 > Mobile: 805-312-0052 > Fax: 310-957-2348 > > From: Planning <planning(a)icann.org> > Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:12 PM > To: "community-finance(a)icann.org" <community-finance(a)icann.org> > Cc: Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez(a)icann.org>, Becky Nash <becky.nash(a)icann.org>, Shani Quidwai <shani.quidwai(a)icann.org>, Planning <planning(a)icann.org> > Subject: Reserve Fund Replenishment Public Comment > > Dear Community Finance Members: > > As discussed in the webinar on 2 March, the public comment proceeding on the Reserve Fund Replenishment was opened today. > > > Open Date: 6 March 2018 > Close Date: > 25 April 2018 > > ICANN Organization is seeking public comments on the Reserve Fund replenishment strategy. Following the confirmation of the Reserve Fund target level of a minimum of 12 months of Operating Expenses, the difference between the current and the target levels shows a shortfall, and the Reserve Fund needs to be replenished. The purpose of this public consultation is to offer a suggested replenishment strategy for public input. > > > > > Sincerely, > > Becky Nash, > VP Finance > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 > Telephone Direct: (310) 301-3864 > Mobile: (310) 745-2413 > > > _______________________________________________ > Gnso-sc-budget mailing list > Gnso-sc-budget(a)icann.org > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-sc-budget

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Next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting on Sunday 11 March confirmed, community outreach session on Thursday 15 March cancelled
by Marika Konings March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

Dear All, After careful consideration, the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Co-Chairs have decided to CANCEL the community outreach session that was originally scheduled for THURSDAY 15 MARCH from 8.30 – 10.15. As discussed during our previous meeting, there are no issues or questions that require community input at this stage and as such, it would be better use of community time if an update would be provided in the form of a newsletter shortly after ICANN61 and plan for a community outreach session at ICANN62 instead. As you know, the option was also considered to transform this session into a F2F meeting but noting the lack of availability of external experts for that session and limited time to prepare a review of responses that may have been received by that time, it was deemed better to focus the CCWG’s energy on the Sunday session instead. Please remember that the next meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG is scheduled to take place on Sunday 11 March from 17.00 – 18.30 local time (21.00 – 22.30 UTC, see https://61.schedule.icann.org/meetings/647691) Remote participation details can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/3wC8B. Note that to date, two responses from external experts have been received (Jose Manuel Alonso from the Web Foundation and Sarah Berg from Ponsonby Partners), with a couple of others indicating that responses are forthcoming. For those of you that have direct contacts with the external experts that have been identified, please reach out to them and encourage them to provide their input. Staff will also be sending a follow up message. Staff will create a wiki page where all the responses provided will be posted as well as create an excel table to facilitate your review of the different responses. Best regards, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Ethos Award Nomination Period Reminder
by Nathalie Peregrine March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Announcement: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Nominations Close 19 March 2018 Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award will be open until 19 March 2018. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2018(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2018@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2018 at ICANN62 Panama City. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki.[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[goo.gl]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_gtjY7wFw1…> # # #

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