FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive@icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=271ade6b-67f9-41ce-acbb-023adefac642&a=1122025...] Thursday, 10 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups 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=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 · Design and Translation Deadlines Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest Information Sharing · NEW: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar Public Comment · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism ICANN78 Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open 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. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> 23 AUGUST 2023 DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. one-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything to Andrea Glandon [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> by 23 AUGUST. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN79 Community Forum is taking place 2–7 March 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The application deadline is 18 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC. If ICANN79 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. Official Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> | Fellowship Program Flyer [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Transition Program creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Transition Program will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest The Policy Transition Program expression of interest is now open here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...>. You can also find this information on the Policy Transition Program wiki page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...>. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. Information Sharing NEW: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar The Public Comment proceeding for the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference revealed diverging views on the pilot as well as the Holistic Review. In response to an analysis of the public comments, the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board reconvened the Terms of Reference (ToR) Development Team in March 2023 to address the questions and issues raised during the proceeding. The Development Team concluded its work in July 2023 and would like to invite the community to attend an informational webinar on 21 August 2023 at 18:00 UTC to discuss the revisions to the ToR document. Please click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> to register for the webinar. Public Comment GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023 Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfBq...>. 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