Hi all, I have to confess that this one looks better, very objective and constructive as comment. The small team has done a great job in coming out with this document. I am sure with a lot of compromise, which i salute. Just a quick one to Donna's comment, I believe Ayden as well has been part of the Fellowship program. I believe it was our entry point into ICANN, our first time to attend an ICANN public meeting. I have issues with #Q16 and I don't agree with both suggested options. For me, the differences between the two programs are very clear and we are wrong in trying to state otherwise. I don't think we need to ask anyone to prove to us how these programs can benefit the GNSO but it is for our SG/Cs to do outreach and recruit new members there and help them be fit to support our work, through various existing initiatives. Also, if we say there are overlaps, then we better point them out there in a constructive way to help fix it. Since these programs have different objectives and target a different type of audience, I don't agree with any attempt to merge them. There is a benefit in having and keeping both of them. I would make our response very straight forward and simple as: "The GNSO Council is familiar with the differences between these programs. But we would encourage their managers to make sure there are no possible overlaps, which may result in them looking similar." Thank you, Arsene 2018-04-05 4:33 UTC+02:00, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@gmail.com>:
Hi Donna,
Thanks for the comment, I think we can add that acknowledgment if you have a text ready. we still have the Question #16 to resolve with the 2 options available. as a reminder, I think the deadline for submitting is Friday 6th April.
Best,
Rafik
2018-04-03 9:32 GMT+09:00 Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin@team.neustar>:
Thanks Rafik and the small team who worked on this response for the Council.
I appreciate the narrow focus on PDPs because that is area of responsibility for the council and the need for meaningful metrics; however, I think it might also be helpful to acknowledge that the Council has been well-served by the Fellowship Program by way of a number of our Councilors coming to us via the program, for example our current councilors, Martin and Arsene. I don’t see any downside to acknowledging the value of the program from this perspective.
Donna
*From:* council [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Rafik Dammak *Sent:* Monday, April 02, 2018 4:27 PM *To:* Council GNSO <council@gnso.icann.org> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] [council] fellowship questionnaire response
Hi all,
Please find attached the latest version of the draft response to the fellowship questionnaire. It went through several revisions based on previous council comments and discussion within the small team. We are looking forward your input regarding the overall draft to be endorsed as council comment and making changes as needed.
Best,
Rafik
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