Hello All, A couple of links to some resources. Community Wiki - https://community.icann.org/display/DGNGSR/Discussion+Group+%28DG%29+-+New+g TLD+Subsequent+Rounds+Home. I added a page that provides some limited details for the next call. GNSO Project Page - http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/non-pdp-new-gtld This DG is the first time that we are implementing the concept of member and observer. As a reminder of the differences, here is the text from the Call for Volunteers, with an additional note I added for clarity: Please note that as a Discussion Group member you are expected to attend conference calls and to actively participate in online discussions. If you are concerned about the amount of time or input that you would be able to provide to the group, but would like to remain informed of the group's activities, it is encouraged that you participate as an observer. Participating as an observer will allow you to follow the group's work on the mailing list (Note: MP3 recordings of calls and chat transcripts will be made available on the Community Wiki). To be able to actively participate in conference calls and online discussions, you would need to change your status from observer to member, which can be accomplished by simply emailing your request to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso-secs@icann.org). The GNSO Secretariat will endeavor to ensure your status is changed in time for the group's next meeting. Best, Steve From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen@icann.org> Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 2:02 AM To: "gnso-newgtld-dg@icann.org" <gnso-newgtld-dg@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-newgtld-dg] FW: Agenda for First Meeting of the Discussion Group for New gTLD Subsequent Rounds Resend for the benefit of the new members added after this notice was sent out. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/> From: gnso-newgtld-dg-bounces@icann.org [mailto:gnso-newgtld-dg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Steve Chan Sent: mardi 5 août 2014 01:48 To: gnso-newgtld-dg@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-newgtld-dg] Agenda for First Meeting of the Discussion Group for New gTLD Subsequent Rounds Dear DG Members, Please note that the first meeting of this Drafting Group (DG) has been scheduled for Monday 11 August at 1400 UTC. We apologize in advance if you are unable to attend this call - note that all future meetings of the DG will be scheduled after the DG has had a chance to discuss the day of the week, time, and regularity of future DG calls. This first meeting will be of an introductory nature. The proposed agenda is: * Roll Call / Statements of Interest * Applicability of ICANN principles of transparency and openness * Items for initial review - GNSO Resolution forming this group, GNSO Working Group Guidelines, GNSO Policy Development Process (to serve as a reference point for the DG) * Discussion of Work Plan Review of Interim Chair's Draft Work Plan and discussion of alternatives and tools for completing work * Election of DG Leaders The DG may elect to have co-chairs or vice-chairs. Once selected, the DG Chair(s) will need to be confirmed by the GNSO Council. * Confirmation of next meeting In regards to the bullet for the Election of DG Leaders, if you would like to put forth your name for consideration for a DG leadership role in advance of the discussion during the call, please do so by responding to the group email list. The GNSO Secretariat has already send out a calendar invitation/notice, which contains details for dialing in to the call and joining the Adobe Connect virtual meeting room. Please let the Secretariat know (gnso-secs@icann.org) if you are unable to make the call. I look forward to speaking to you all in a week. Best, Steven Chan Sr. Policy Manager ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 steve.chan@icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> direct: +1.310.301.3886 mobile: +1.310.339.4410 tel: +1.310.301.5800 fax: +1.310.823.8649