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Jan. 6, 2025

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair
by Julie Bisland Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b0480008-c648-4d49-a7c0-3eef79f5822b…] Monday, 06 January 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair · NEW: Secretary's Notice | Secretary's Notice of ICANN Board Action Without a Meeting | 24 December 2024 · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar · ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: DNSSEC Ceremonies and Key Rollover Updates 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · THURSDAY: Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award · Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members Public Comment · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 · Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur in January 2025. ICANN82 ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Information Sharing NEW: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair What This PDP WG Will Do The Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG will examine a single issue, seeking the appropriate mechanism in order to allow a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both ASCII gTLD and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD in circumstances where the gTLDs are NOT variants of each other. Who Should Join The Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG is structured as an Open Model where it will be open to all parties interested in participating. A detailed list of the WG Member skillset can be found here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. WG Chair The GNSO Council will appoint 1 qualified, independent, and neutral Chair for the WG. A detailed list of the WG Chair’s responsibilities and expectations can be found in the charter [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. How to Join Community members who wish to join the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG should contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 27 January 2025. An EOI is requested for the role of Chair. Those who wish to serve as the Chair of the WG should complete the EOI and send it also to the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 20 January 2025. The EOI form can be downloaded here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. NEW: Secretary's Notice | Secretary's Notice of ICANN Board Action Without a Meeting | 24 December 2024 Please find the Secretary's Notice here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar We invite the community to join us for a public webinar on 14 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC to discuss the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions strategy for 2025–2030. The webinar will review the IANA proposed strategic objectives designed to help Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) continue to provide secure and accountable management of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: DNSSEC Ceremonies and Key Rollover Updates Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (12:00 - 12:30 UTC) Read more and Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Action Items THURSDAY: Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Public Comment Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 January 2025 IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. Events These events occur in January 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>. · CTU 2025 1st International Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting · ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: DNSSEC Ceremonies and Key Rollover Updates · Face/Interface 2025: Global Type Design and Human-Computer Interaction Volume 7, Issue 02 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 09 January 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016wLHcfj…>

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FYI | FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase - GNSO Council Review of Istanbul GAC Communiqué
by Terri Agnew Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

FYI – this will be published shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page for 2025. https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM To: "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <correspondence(a)ces.icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>, Andrew Chen <andrew.chen(a)icann.org> Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase - GNSO Council Review of Istanbul GAC Communiqué Dear Greg DiBiase, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha regarding the GNSO Council’s review of the ICANN81 Istanbul GAC Communiqué. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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REMINDER | Call for Volunteers for SCCI | Please Respond by 6 January
by Terri Agnew Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI). The SCCI will be in charge of continuous improvement related projects that are focused on the GNSO’s structural, procedural, and process improvements to the Policy Development Process (PDP). This work originally commenced through a pilot under the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) Framework<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/continuou…> (last updated 29 June 2021), which has now converted to a permanent standing committee following the GNSO Council’s adoption of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411>. What This Standing Committee Will Do The SCCI and its dedicated Task Forces (TFs), populated by the Councilors and representatives of each Stakeholder Group (SG) and Constituency (C) (hereafter “SG/C”), will execute a continuous improvement program that aims to improve the GNSO’s process and procedures over time through gradual changes. The goal is to achieve measurable improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, performance, outcomes, accountability, transparency, and other indicators of quality for the GNSO. Notably, this work affects the GNSO community more broadly and is not limited to that of the Council. Considering that this is a permanent standing committee, the specific scope of work across the varying projects that the SCCI and TFs will execute is not overly prescribed within the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as to avoid frequent edits and subsequent approvals. Previous efforts were initiated by the Council, while other changes were accomplished through Organizational Reviews anchored in Article 4.4. of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4>. As the ICANN community evolves towards a larger continuous improvement program, the GNSO’s SCCI and its TFs will be heavily involved in these efforts. While broad, GNSO project assignments will be limited to any processes and procedures that would have a GNSO-wide impact only. For avoidance of doubt, all assignments of the SCCI and TFs shall be first approved by the Council. Subsequently, any outcomes of the SCCI and TFs’ project related work will be sent to the Council for their consideration and follow-up actions, if any. More details on the scope of projects can be found in Section II of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…> and as new projects and/or assignments are distributed and in due course, completed, they will be managed via the GNSO’s Program Management Tool (PMT) Suite<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>. Who Should Join SCCI is a representative model which shall consist of a total of 21 Members, 2 Board Liaisons, and 9 Observers. All those that join will serve in representative capacity, where applicable, and as such, be responsible for consulting with their respective groups on a regular basis: * A maximum of two members from each SG/C (14) * One Council member from the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (1) * One Council member from the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG) (1) * One Council member from the Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) (1) * One Council member from the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) (1) * One Council NomCom Appointee (NCA) from each house (2) * One Council NomCom Appointee, non-voting (1) * Two GNSO Board Liaisons * One CPH Board seat #13 (1) * One NCPH Board seat #14 (1) * Nine Observers: * One Council Chair (1) * One Chair from each SG/C (8) Members that are not a part of the Council will not have terms. Councilors, Observers, and Liaisons will turn-over naturally as their terms, defined in the ICANN Bylaws, conclude and are replaced by new representatives. However, SG/Cs who nominate members to participate should frequently assess and refresh their designated representatives to ensure active participation. Members must be appointed and/or reconfirmed by the leadership of the appointing SG/C and notification to the SCCI Chair and support staff. How to Join GNSO community members who wish to join the Standing Committee should contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 6 January 2025. Background For more information and to better prepare for participation on this Standing Committee, please read its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as well as visiting the CCOICI wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI>. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Kind regards, Julie H., Berry, and Saewon SCCI Support Staff

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FINAL REMINDER: Fellowship Mentor and Selection Committee
by Devan Reed Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

FINAL REMINDER: Interested individuals should apply by filling out the Expression of Interest (see attached for each EOI form) and submitting it to gnso-secs(a)icann.org by 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Dear SG & C leaders, We hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder that the GNSO is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in serving as: 1) a Fellowship Program mentor; and 2) as a member of the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. 1. Important information regarding the Fellowship Program Mentor includes: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-guidelines-2018-…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). 1. Important information regarding the Fellowship Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four (4) to five (5) weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two (2) years, which encompasses six (6) Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. • Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. The GNSO may nominate one individual for each role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Additional information and details about the opportunities can be found here<https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18dec24-en.htm> for the Fellowship Program mentor, and here<https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-18dec24-en.htm> for the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Important links related to the Fellowship Program<https://www.icann.org/fellowshipprogram> can also be found here<https://www.icann.org/fellowshipprogram/#important-links>. Interested individuals should apply by filling out the Expression of Interest (see attached for each EOI form) and submitting it to gnso-secs(a)icann.org by 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Please feel free to share this message with those who may be interested. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie H. and Saewon, on behalf of the GNSO staff support team

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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 09 January 2025 Meeting
by Steve Chan Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 09 January 2025. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… Motions: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2025-01-09 Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://community.icann.org/x/0YvzC * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://community.icann.org/x/04vzC * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC * **Project List (PL): https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC * **Action Items (AIs): https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Council+Small+… * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * None for this period. Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * Confirmation of SSC Leadership and members * Update on Board Readiness small team * Update on DNS Abuse Enforcement * GNSO Council to consider next steps on EPDP_P1 Urgent Requests * GNSO Council to consider next steps on EPDP_P1 Billing Contact * GNSO Council to consider submitting comments on ICANN’s Draft FY26 Budget and Operating Plan * GNSO Council to consider submitting comments on the CIP-CCG Continuous Improvement Framework * GNSO Council to consider submitting comments on Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews * GNSO – Strategic Planning Session in Washington DC * Active Project Packages: * GNSO_TPR: https://community.icann.org/x/MQDQCQ * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for February/March 2025: * GNSO Council to consider next steps on Policy & Implementation – Policy Status Report * Refresh of the SSC and Mentor to Fellowship Program * GNSO Council to receive Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review WG Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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FYI | FW: [Ext] ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations
by Terri Agnew Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0c6daa15-acce-402b-af11-3c99ebd9cb76…] Thursday, 02 January 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: DNSSEC Ceremonies and Key Rollover Updates · Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members Public Comment · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 · Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur in January 2025. ICANN82 ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Information Sharing ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: DNSSEC Ceremonies and Key Rollover Updates Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (12:00 - 12:30 UTC) Read more and Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar We invite the community to join us for a public webinar on 14 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC to discuss the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions strategy for 2025–2030. The webinar will review the IANA proposed strategic objectives designed to help Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) continue to provide secure and accountable management of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Action Items ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Public Comment Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 January 2025 IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziK7iiO…>. 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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 09 January 2025
by Terri Agnew Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 09 January 2025 at 05:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/dwByG Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/p69xapak Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://community.icann.org/x/MgBbGQ> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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