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Fwd: Thursday, 21 January 2021
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

FYI -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM Subject: Thursday, 21 January 2021 To: <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Thursday, 21 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN's Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives - DUE TOMORROW: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - NEXT WEEK: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - NEXT WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - NEXT WEEK: Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing NEW: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN's Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement An ICANN European regional stakeholder assembly will present ICANN org reflections <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> on current European Union (EU) initiatives on Wednesday, 27 January, 15:00-16:00 UTC. This interactive webinar is open to all who register and will provide an overview of areas where EU legislative and regulatory initiatives make mention of, or potentially affect, the Domain Name System. We will present potential impacts on the ICANN mission and technical remit; and invite discussion on how various members of the broader ICANN community and ICANN policy development may be affected. Wednesday, 27 January, 2021,15:00 - 16:00 UTC Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> DUE TOMORROW: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org . NEXT WEEK: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. NEXT WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . Public Comment NEXT WEEK: Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> Close Date: Friday, 22 January 2021 Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Volume 3, Issue 6 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> | Next Issue: Monday, 25 January 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> -- *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. 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Fwd: Monday, 18 January 2021
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 18, 2021

Jan. 18, 2021

FYI. -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 11:05 AM Subject: Monday, 18 January 2021 To: <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Monday, 18 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: ICANN70 Will Be Held as Virtual Community Forum - DUE FRIDAY: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing NEW: ICANN70 Will Be Held as Virtual Community Forum Announcement <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> The ICANN Board has made the decision to convene ICANN70 as a Virtual Public Meeting due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This ICANN Public Meeting was initially planned to be held in Cancún, Mexico. In consultation with community leaders, the dates have been modified, and the ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum is now scheduled to be held 22-25 March 2021. DUE FRIDAY: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> . The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org . REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> . The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> . Public Comment Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> Close Date: Friday, 22 January 2021 Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Volume 3, Issue 5 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001z-AbUBg0bbpbqi2Kl4YasCY1G3DtxORgyoeGDGGGZ0rI…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 21 January 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> -- *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. 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Fwd: Thursday, 14 January 2021
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 14, 2021

Jan. 14, 2021

FYI -ed Thursday, 14 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: Changes Coming to Registry Reports on the ICANN Open Data Platform - NEW: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - NEXT WEEK: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - REMINDER: Request For Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing NEW: Changes Coming to Registry Reports on the ICANN Open Data Platform As of 15 March 2021, the ICANN Open Data platform <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> will become the permanent home of Registry Reports <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…>. Reports to be posted on the platform include the Registry Functions Activity Reports and the Per-Registrar Transactions Reports. With this change, these reports will no longer be available on https://icann.or <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> g <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> as of 15 March 2021. If you have an automated script that downloads registry reports from https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> , you will need to modify your script to use the ICANN Open Data API to download the reports. Before you can access the Open Data platform, you must create an ICANN Account <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…>. Once you have an account, you will be able to use the Open Data platform API. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> NEW: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> NEXT WEEK: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org . REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_LBAZYrWlHnVUWrLowT1OJgugN8_bDBPM91CHn2GqBix…> . 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Fwd: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Changes Coming to Registry Reports on the ICANN Open Data Platform
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 14, 2021

Jan. 14, 2021

FYI. -ed [image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Changes Coming to Registry Reports on the ICANN Open Data Platform <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg22Ni20E800R0K020C0>* 13 January 2021 LOS ANGELES – 7 January 2021 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that beginning on 15 March 2021, ICANN's Open Data platform <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP003L0C0g2i2000EdN0> will become the permanent home of Registry Reports <https://newsalerts.icann.org/JR2PC2042E0NMi80dg00000>. With this change, these reports will no longer be available on https://icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2iC82gN0d0PER500N00020> as of 15 March 2021. ICANN org is providing this update to inform the community of these upcoming changes. Which Registry Reports Are Available on ICANN's Open Data Platform? - Registry Functions Activity Reports - Per-Registrar Transactions Reports What's Changing? Both the Registry Functions Activity Reports and Per-Registrar Transactions Reports will only be available on ICANN's Open Data platform <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP003L0C0g2i2000EdN0>. As noted above, these reports will no longer be available on https://icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2iC82gN0d0PER500N00020> as of *15 March 2021*. If you have links bookmarked to these reports or pages, you will be redirected to the Open Data platform <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP003L0C0g2i2000EdN0>. *If you have an automated script* that downloads registry reports from https://icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2iC82gN0d0PER500N00020>, *you will need to modify your script* to use the ICANN Open Data API to download the reports. Before you can access the Open Data platform, you must create an ICANN Account <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP006O0C0g2i2000EdN0>. Once you have an account, you will be able to use the Open Data platform API. Why Are We Making This Change? A goal of the Open Data platform is to increase the transparency and accessibility of data managed by ICANN org. The platform's creation is the result of collaborative work between the community and the org. ICANN org launched <https://newsalerts.icann.org/m000NP20002d2Pg8Ri70CE0> the Open Data platform in March 2020 with a series of datasets. Registered users can search, browse, view, download, and analyze the data, according to the platform's terms and conditions and the license(s) applied to each dataset. Registration also allows users to save customized analysis, receive notifications when selected datasets are updated, generate API keys, and view API quota usage. Background on Registry Reports Registry operators provide a set of monthly reports per generic top-level domain name (gTLD) to ICANN org. The monthly reports include the *Per-Registrar Transactions Report* and *Registry Functions Activity Report*. ICANN org publishes these reports, on a monthly basis, three months after the end of the month to which the reports provided by the registry operators relate. This is done to preserve the confidentiality of the reported information during that period as required by the registry agreement. Monthly reports consist of data that reflects the state of the registry at the end of the month. For additional information about the data contained in these reports, please see Specification 3 of the Base gTLD Registry Agreement found on the Registry Agreement landing page <https://newsalerts.icann.org/G2R0Ei208Q08C0dP0000gN2>. For more information about the Open Data API, please visit ICANN's Open Data platform <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP003L0C0g2i2000EdN0> or the Open Data Soft Help page <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E0208Ci02d00RP0gR092>. 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Fwd: [ALAC] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) Published
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

FYI -ed [image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) Published <https://newsalerts.icann.org/a0200P022C0800ME9RNd0gd>* 13 January 2021 LOS ANGELES – 13 January 2021 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the publication of additional second-level reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/a0200P022C0800NEaRNd0gd>. Second-level reference Label Generation Rules are published to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process that facilitates the registry operations of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The reference IDN tables are based on the Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/SR0E2d08P000NCg0200d2Ob>, which were finalized after community review <https://newsalerts.icann.org/R00P082R2d0020g0CcEdPN0>. These reference LGRs will be used in reviewing IDN tables submitted by the gTLD registries, e.g., through the Registry Service Evaluation Policy (RSEP) process. Additional reference LGRs have been developed based on the detailed analysis and finalized solutions completed by the script community for the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/udN0008R0P0d0Q02dg2CE20>. Seventeen second-level reference LGRs have been finalized and released after Public Comment <https://newsalerts.icann.org/n0Cg0eR022NP0ER08200dd0> proceedings, including the Bangla, Devanagari, Ethiopic, Georgian, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Khmer, Lao, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil, and Telugu script-based LGRs, and the Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and Thai language-based LGRs. A total of 30 language-based reference LGRs and 13 script-based reference LGRs have been published. The remaining languages and scripts will be included in future releases as relevant community input becomes available. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/HC002020NgS8dE00P2R00fd>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00Pdg2Td8g02N0E0> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00h0E2d0RUP8NC2g0020d0> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NR00iC2d0002gdE0VN0082P> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/Ad0W00CR20Nd2g200P0j08E> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/f00dd0P08k002R22CNEXg00> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/O0d0g02E0200NCPl0Y0d28R> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/O0d0g02E0200NCPm0Z0d28R> _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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EXTENDED to 18 January - At-Large FY22 Additional Budget Request Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

Dear All, Please note that Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, has further extended the deadline for FY22 Additional Budget Requests Monday, 18 January at 14:00 UTC. Concept notes that include the main activities of a proposed request will also be accepted at this stage. If approved by the FBSC, complete proposals will be required. Relevant information on the process to submit an ABR is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY22+Budget+Developmen…. Please send proposals or concept notes to At-Large staff. Kind regards, At-Large Staff From: Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, 7 January 2021 at 1:57 PM To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, "eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com" <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Subject: EXTENDED: FY22 Additional Budget Request Process - Details and Deadline now 13th January Dear All, Please note that Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, has extended the deadline for FY22 Additional Budget Requests to be sent to At-Large staff through 13 January. Relevant information on the process to submit an ABR is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY22+Budget+Developmen…. Kind regards, At-Large staff From: Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Monday, 4 January 2021 at 9:48 AM To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, "eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com" <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Subject: FY22 Additional Budget Request Process - Details and Deadline Dear All, The FY22 Additional Budget Request (ABR) process is open. * The At-Large FY22 Budget Development Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY22+Budget+Developmen…) includes key information, including: * ALAC/ALT-Plus ABR criteria, including RALO requests should be strategic and in line with their RALO's strategic outreach plans and the At-Large 2021 Workplan<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Priority+Activities+-+…> and must be endorsed by their RALO prior to being submitted for consideration by theALAC Finance and Budget Subcommittee. * ICANN ABR information (including information on the process, the principles for ABR proposals, and the ABR template). * Timeline for the At-Large ABR process Please note that RALOs are to review any ALS request or complete a template on behalf of the RALO prior to being sent to At-Large Staff by the deadline of Friday, 8 January 2021. The ALAC Finance and Budget Sub-Committee will review all At-Large FY22 ABR requests the week of 11 January 2021. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 11 January 2021 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2021

Jan. 11, 2021

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 11 January 2021 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9yqvd8x The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/5IkmCQ ******ZOOM ONLY****** ZOOM ROOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91040049607?pwd=SmtoRWovOWdnVzVjTXNFS1l3RncrZz09 Password: *NAR-JAN11 NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://D0C9D8AD-F5F9-47D1-8000-12B5977AB503/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Fwd: Monday, 11 January 2021
by Eduardo Diaz Jan. 11, 2021

Jan. 11, 2021

FYI. -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 11:08 AM Subject: Monday, 11 January 2021 To: <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Monday, 11 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - THIS WEEK: Webinar about the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - THIS WEEK: Webinars about the ICANN Draft FY22-26 Operating and Financial Plan and the ICANN Draft FY22 Operating Plan - REMINDER: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - REMINDER: Request For Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing THIS WEEK: Webinar about the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org will hold a webinar on the latest version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 20:00 UTC. Participation details are as follows: Zoom URL: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96414008558?pwd=VDVDbnd4SEEwcVY3RU91T25ucFNodz09Pas…: qKC=b1.T!x <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> Webinar ID: 964 1400 8558 Passcode: 5509245358 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aehepF5PE2 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> As a reminder, the community is asked to provide input on the revised Operational Design Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…>by Friday, 22 January 2021. THIS WEEK: Webinars about the ICANN Draft FY22-26 Operating and Financial Plan and the ICANN Draft FY22 Operating Plan and Budget From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer On Thursday, 17 December 2020, ICANN published the Draft FY22 Plans for Public Comment <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…>. The three documents published are: 1. Highlights of the Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget 2. Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan 3. Draft FY22 Budget Two community webinars will be held in January to provide an overview of the draft plans: - Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 16:00 UTC, please register here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . - Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 01:00 UTC, please register here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . Please register in advance to receive details on how to join these webinars. REMINDER: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org . REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W4BcOChPMn-B-OgBZHi2MydNAGiaxrciiyeYpIbXtBzT…> . 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EXTENDED: FY22 Additional Budget Request Process - Details and Deadline now 13th January
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

Dear All, Please note that Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, has extended the deadline for FY22 Additional Budget Requests to be sent to At-Large staff through 13 January. Relevant information on the process to submit an ABR is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY22+Budget+Developmen…. Kind regards, At-Large staff From: Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Monday, 4 January 2021 at 9:48 AM To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, "eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com" <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> Subject: FY22 Additional Budget Request Process - Details and Deadline Dear All, The FY22 Additional Budget Request (ABR) process is open. * The At-Large FY22 Budget Development Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY22+Budget+Developmen…) includes key information, including: * ALAC/ALT-Plus ABR criteria, including RALO requests should be strategic and in line with their RALO's strategic outreach plans and the At-Large 2021 Workplan<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Priority+Activities+-+…> and must be endorsed by their RALO prior to being submitted for consideration by theALAC Finance and Budget Subcommittee. * ICANN ABR information (including information on the process, the principles for ABR proposals, and the ABR template). * Timeline for the At-Large ABR process Please note that RALOs are to review any ALS request or complete a template on behalf of the RALO prior to being sent to At-Large Staff by the deadline of Friday, 8 January 2021. The ALAC Finance and Budget Sub-Committee will review all At-Large FY22 ABR requests the week of 11 January 2021. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Accessibility SIG Meeting--Digital Accessibility Awareness in times of Covid-19--January 17 at 14:30 UTC
by Judith Hellerstein Jan. 7, 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

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