May 2017 - Npoc-discuss - lists.icann.org

Excom for 2017-2018
by Raoul Plommer June 1, 2017

June 1, 2017

Now that the nomination period is over and all the candidates went unchallenged, I think us candidates can prepare ourselves for an exciting year! I'd like to take the opportunity to congratulate all of us and suggest to start thinking how to make NPOC work better, especially in the role that we applied for. I will have my first appearance as an official NPOC representative in Tallinn next week and am quite thrilled about it! I will be manning the ICANN booth at times, which we share for our spanking new brochures, that aren't even out of the print yet. :) I'm glad to work with you fine people and if no one has any objections, I would like to add these new people to the excom mailing-list already and which we need to open for public scrutiny anyway. -Raoul

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NPOC Executive Committee Election Ballots
by Maryam Bakoshi May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

Dear all, A Ballot to vote for the NPOC Executive Committee Elections has been sent to everyone who responded to the validation request. All those who are eligible to vote in this election can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/WgHfAw If you haven’t received a ballot, and your name is listed in the link above, please send me an email – Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org>. Please note that voting starts today 30 May through to 29 June 2017. Results will be announced on the 30th of June 2017. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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Candidate statement - Policy Committee Chair
by Poncelet Ileleji May 29, 2017

May 29, 2017

Dear members, Good Day, I am standing for the coming election for the position of Head of the Policy Committee Chair, a position I current hold. *Name: Poncelet Ileleji* *Affiliation: *The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio *Position applied for: Policy Committee Chair* *Why you are running for the position?:* I am running for position of Policy Committee Chair for the NPOC because I would like to build on the work I have done for NPOC in this position over about one year ago, when I took up this position. My organization is one of the original members of NPOC, and I have continuously promoted NPOC within my role as participant in the ICANN policy development process and active within the NCSG Policy committee and also a representative of NPOC within NCSG EXCOM. I belief we are on the right track within the New NPOC I strongly feel the work we have started will galvanize our membership to be more active within ICANN policy development process in the coming months and years I have 21 years in experience in Capacity Building through ICT, Project Management, Partnership Development, and Internet Technologies and also play a key role in the West African Internet Governance Forum as a resource person for the Gambia, I also serve as one of the advisers to the Gambia Government Delegation within ICANN GAC. Am also a Senior Fellow on Digital integrity via the Open Technology Fund My goal is to make sure NPOC member organization current and those joining will get more involved in the ICANN policy development process through our various strategies via outreach in various forms to our members we plan carrying out for our members to better outstand ICANN processes and how it affects Not for profits. *Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?*: No. *How many hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * I am able to dedicate about 7 hours per week *Are you involved in any Working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state:* In addition to participating on the NPOC Executive Committee, I also represent NPOC on the NCSG Executive Committee NCSG PC, GNSO RPM WG, GNSO-newgtld-WG, GNSO -igo-ingo-crp and a member of the GNSO SSC representing NCSG. Counting opn you all for your votes to continue the work we have started. Kind Regards Poncelet -- Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS Coordinator The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio MDI Road Kanifing South P. O. Box 421 Banjul The Gambia, West Africa Tel: (220) 4370240 Fax:(220) 4390793 Cell:(220) 9912508 Skype: pons_utd *www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm>http://jokkolabs.net/en/ <http://jokkolabs.net/en/>www.waigf.org <http://www.waigf.org>www,insistglobal.com <http://www.itag.gm>www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org>http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753>*www.diplointernetgovernance.org

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Candidate statement
by Joan Kerr May 28, 2017

May 28, 2017

Dear members, I am standing for the position of Chair for NPOC and ask for your support for the election. Please find my Candidate responses below. *Name: Joan Kerr* *Affiliation: *Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities *Position applied for: Chair* *Why you are running for the position?:* I am running for Chair for the NPOC because I would like to work and develop our Constituency as a crucial voice for the member organizations who want to participate in the ICANN policy development process. Although I am relevantly new to ICANN ecosystem, over the last two years, I have contributed in many ways in the background, organizing outreach events, attending meetings, building trust and completing the tasks given to me. I have over 30 years in experience in facilitation, collaboration and leading teams to achieve strategic goals. In fact, in 2004, I lead an international team to research how women were functioning in the field of Information Technology. The project won the United Nation Civil Society Award for content & creativity, and in 2010 received the Partnership Award from the Region of Durham, Ontario. I took time to consider the duties and responsibilities this position entails and is willing to devote the time to join meetings and work with the incoming executive to accomplish our goals. *Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?*: No. *How many hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * I am able to dedicate about 5 hours per week *Are you involved in any Working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state:* In addition to participating on the NPOC Executive Committee, I also represent NPOC on the NCSG Executive Committee and work in the background to oversee many of the administrative duties that need to be done.

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Re: [Npoc-discuss] Nominations for NPOC ExCom Positions - Ayaovi Olevie Kouami, NPOC Secretaire
by Olévié Kouami May 26, 2017

May 26, 2017

- Name: KOUAMI AYAOVI OLEVIE AGBENYO - Affiliation: NCSG,NPOC, NCUC & AFRALO - Position applied for: SECRETAIRE - Why you are running for the position?: Although I am inclined rather to have a limited mandate as head of any governance executive of any kind, the NPOC case finally seems more sensitive to me. The NPOC as the last constituency born of ICANN needs a lot of attention to make its place in the ICANN ecosystem and that of the NCSG in particular. After three years of experience at the NPOC Executive level, I learned a lot and I think that it’s time to share what I have learned throughout these years and, above all, to contribute to affirming the very existence of the NPOC within the NCSG. I decide to re-apply for the position of Secretary of the Bureau in order to provide the necessary additional content to bring this position into line with the proper functioning of the NPOC Executive Committee. I decide to run again to realize the concept of diversity within the ICANN in general and the NPOC in particular. The experience gained as co-vice-Chair of the non-PDP Policy & Implementaion working group has allowed me to understand enough the policy development process within the GNSO and I still need to further strengthen this capacity in order to better serve the ICANN, the NPOC and my geographic region of origin (Africa). - Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: NO. - How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: 5 to 15 hours - Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: Many WGs, please see my SOI. 2017-04-25 16:45 GMT+01:00 Maryam Bakoshi <maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org>: > Dear all, > > > > The nomination process for the NPOC ExCom positions are now open from > today 25 April 2017 – 26 May 2017, 2359 UTC. > > > > The process is below: > > > > > April 25 > > Nominations process opens > > > > - You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, > 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. > - Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the > following: > > > > - Name: > - Affiliation: > - Position applied for: > - Why you are running for the position?: > - Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: > - How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: > - Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so > please state: > > > > > > May 26; 23:59 UTC > > > > The full Election timeline and details can be found at: > https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw > > > > As a reminder, the following positions are currently up for election: > > > > · Chair > > · Vice Chair > > · Secretariat > > · Policy Committee Chair > > · Membership Committee Chair > > · Communications Committee Chair > > > > > > *If you haven’t already done so, please send an email > to Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org <Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org> to receive a ballot > to enable you to cast your vote. The validation process has been extended > till Friday 28th April at 2359 UTC. Let your voice be heard, your vote > counts!* > > > > > > Many thanks, > > -- > > Maryam Bakoshi > > Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > S: maryam.bakoshi.icann > > T: +44 7737698036 <+44%207737%20698036> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Npoc-discuss mailing list > Npoc-discuss(a)icann.org > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss > -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* Consultant & Formateur Senior en T.I.C. Directeur Général de la société GIDA_OKTETS (SSII) <http://www.intic4dev.org/*>Promoteur de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut ds TIC pour le développement) Membre du Conseil d'Administration du FOSSFA (http://www.fossfa.net) *Eminent National Expert for the World Summit Award ( http://www.wsis-award.org) - *Secrétaire Général de l'ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg < http://www.estetic.tg>)* Membre de l'Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org) - Membre de l'ICANN ( http://www.icann.org) - *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.7 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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Welcoming new members
by Joan Kerr May 25, 2017

May 25, 2017

[image: Inline image 1] Dear all, I am pleased to welcome in the following organization(s) as new NPOC members. The new members applied through Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) and approved by the NCSG Executive Committee. The new members are now added to this mailing list and should able to read this welcome message and follow the discussions and participate in policy discussion and public comments. Please join me in welcoming our latest members: *Organizations and their representatives: * - Organisation Nirvana Pour la Promotion de la Femme et de la Jeunesse Africaines "Profeja", Adam Ahmat Doungous, Chad - Information, Education and Analysis Center from Moldova, Radu Gorincioi, Maldova - Internet Development Initiative - IDI, Vladimer Svanadze, Georgia *Information for New Members:* Below you find links to assist you learning more about NPOC, ICANN and participate in policy development. - NPOC website: www.npoc.org - NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss - NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - NPOC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/txAQAg *These links may also be of interest:* ICANN acronyms: *https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/glossary-2014-02-03-en[icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> How to get involved: *https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> List of working groups and their members: *https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> Policy comments and statements: *https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: *http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…> Information about GNSO and about GNSO activities during ICANN meetings: *http://gnso.icann.org/en/icannmeeting[gnso.icann.org]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_icann…> To catch up with ongoing discussion see the mailing list archive: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/npoc-discuss/ Welcome on board! As the Membership Chair, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Joan Kerr, NPOC Membership Chair

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Candidate Statement - Juan Manuel Rojas
by Juan Manuel Rojas May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Name: Juan Manuel Rojas P. Affiliation: AGEIA DENSI Colombia/ Cluster Orinoco ICT Position applied for: Communications Chair Why you are running for the position?: I've been involved with Communications roles from a while and I know that we are improving as NPOC in communications efforts but we need it to do even better to create a bridge between our members and ExCom to facilitate information, initiatives and more between all of us. I also believe that one year term is few time to do all things that we need to do, That's the main reason for running again for this position. Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: No. How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: I am able to dedicate all time necessary to fulfill required compromises derived from this position. Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: I am involved on RDS WG. I also ask to Julie Kleiman to be my guide on this processes. In this subject I am still learning. I am also involved on NCSG Policy Committee and we have a lot of things to do event today. Inside NCSG I was working in CC2 statement with Bruna Santos. Best regards, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Presidente - AGEIA DENSI ColombiaCommunications Committee Chair. Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) - ICANNCluster Orinoco TIC memberMaster IT candidate, Universidad de los Andes Cel. +57 3017435600 Twitter: @JmanuRojas

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REMINDER: Nomination Process is still open - ELECTIONS
by Juan Manuel Rojas May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

Dear members, As you already know we are on nominations process. Remember that you will have until May 26th to self-nominate or nominate someone. You must respond to NPOC mailing list with the following: NameAffiliationPosition applied for:Why are you running for the position?Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position?Are you involved in any working groups or PDP efforts? if so please state. Also remember the following: | April 26 | NPOC Excom accepts nominations | May 29, 2017 | | May 30 | Voting begins | June 29, 2017 | | June 30 | Election results announced | Best Regards, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Presidente - AGEIA DENSI ColombiaCommunications Committee Chair. Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) - ICANNCluster Orinoco TIC memberMaster IT candidate, Universidad de los Andes Cel. +57 3017435600 Twitter: @JmanuRojas

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CORRECTION: Attendance and Recording: NPOC Open Meeting - 10 May 2017
by Maryam Bakoshi May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear all, Please find attendance and recording of the NPOC Open Meeting of 10 May 2017. Attendance: Joan Kerr, Juan Manuel, Poncelet Ileleji, Olevie Kouami, Sam Lanfranco, Gangadhar Panday, Raoul Plommer, Agustina Callegari Mp3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/sgakobc1kx9dvmzk2e53s9lkqy4vb6m3.mp3[ma…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailer.samanage.com_wf_…> Agenda, AC Chat & Transcript are attached. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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Have you belonged to a WG?
by Juan Manuel Rojas May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear members, The NCSG Executive Committee is conducting Constituency Review, as required by NCSG Charter 2.3.3, to determine if any recommendation should be made to the Board regarding a change in status of any Constituency. A part of this requirement is to identify to what WG have you belonged in 2015/2016 period. In order to have updated data please fill this document with your own information Once you have done please reply asap to Juan Manuel Rojas jumaropi(a)yahoo.com & Maryam Bakoshi maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org, to notice it. The deadline to get this done is Monday 14 May 2017. Thank you for your prompt response. Best Regards, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Presidente - AGEIA DENSI ColombiaCommunications Committee Chair. Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) - ICANNCluster Orinoco TIC memberMaster IT candidate, Universidad de los Andes Cel. +57 3017435600 Twitter: @JmanuRojas

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