FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive@icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10:14 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f5124f31-4118-4782-abcc-ef17cdc06ab0&a=1122025...] Thursday, 09 February 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Table of Contents ICANN76 Resources · REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds · REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program · REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Information Sharing · NEW: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 · REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 · REMINDER: ICANN Request for Proposal: Software Engineering Staff Augmentation · REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members · REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar · REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application · REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions · REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget · Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds ICANN76 Community Forum SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...>. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN76, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process opens Monday, 30 January 2023. The application deadline is Friday, 24 February 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Since ICANN76 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. The program details are available here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Registration for in-person attendance closes on 8 March 2023. Registration for virtual participation will remain open through 16 March 2023. The full schedule for ICANN76 will be published on 17 February 2023. Prep Week will be held 27 February 2023 - 01 March 2023 The Prep Week schedule will be published on 13 February 2023. ICANN76 Health and Safety Protocols [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Registration link. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Information Sharing NEW: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> for the ICANN77 Policy Forum. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 31 March 2023. To inform potential applicants about the NextGen@ICANN Program and the application process for ICANN77, ICANN is hosting a webinar . When: 22 February 2023 19:00 Universal Time UTC Register in advance for this webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAq6MOyHTfeqxj4GgxEWpg [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 ICANN organization issued a request for quotation (RFQ) to identify one or more providers to facilitate the sourcing and pre-configuration of predetermined storage area network equipment for our data centers. For a complete overview of this RFQ, including the timeline, please click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) posted the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget for public comment on December 14, 2022. See link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> And this proceeding closes on 13 February 2023. ICANN org hosted two informational webinars about the Draft FY24 Plans, both webinars presented identical information, please watch [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzOS02WBR7t-GLe-WVBtDlGol6P0fde7iPWfhQapoSuxrL3tMoIBHQONDB6jfEWtmogLdpDURhfxnJpg85vSVgqFCS60RObs5sbUAFounp6MFzB2eAouUZTUmWFL-GtKgBNLInUJ7Q6gaaLheGfckHsyBLicp3U-VeuiLK9fbzdXgSlMbIflS3ZTpNEZox3BskZZvS7oaPkpqbGHMJAw8ZpHBDNo4=&c=VC3kBp9IP0dMce4_UkhNEKOQzdrTJ2jdNggsBsWZVSIqrZGraY_4-w==&ch=ueGuc9tK6SgXc_CnGauLFQDLFgrdivFBv87vqQSO3TqUQ-PO7xDdAQ==__;!!PtGJab4!4_3WntlOPYNlA3w0ejq4my0jmEGVWAQuGYg55cPBJgip5J8yu7MZ3yst2F0cDiO0KsMJ7jUPyqCLdSU71is1yKvNr-Ux$>the recording [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> to learn more about these Plans. REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...>. Submit your nominations. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Open for submissions date: 14 December 2022 Closed for submissions date: 13 February 2023 Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Open for submissions date: 13 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 28 February 2023 Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...> Open for submissions date: 19 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 03 March 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TDHuQ_32BFOMXFSzO...>. 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