January 2019 - Npoc-discuss

Community Input on Consumer Safeguards
by Joan Kerr Jan. 30, 2019

Jan. 30, 2019

Hello Everyone, On January 11th, ICANN hosted a meeting in Washington for a presentation on Consumer Safeguards. If you were unable to attend, please find info below, and an opportunity to provide feedback. <goog_272585021> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-01-28-en Regards, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian T: +1 (416) 907-0783 Skype: joankerr_fbsc fbsc.org, www.fbsc.eco Chair: Victory Garden Leadership Implementation Team Chair, Sustainable Agriculture, Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Chair: IEEE Smart Villages Project, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair: ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award (WSIS 2004) Recipient, Region of Durham Community Partnership Award Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [Npoc-discuss] A note from Joan Kerr, NPOC Chair
by Olévié Kouami Jan. 24, 2019

Jan. 24, 2019

Kudo to the NPOC and it Chair and the all EC members. That's what we want to see regularly. Keep up the great work. Warm regards Olevie Le 23 janv. 2019 13:58, "Carlos Raul Gutierrez" <carlosraul(a)gutierrez.se> a écrit : YES WE CAN!!! Thanks Joan Happy new year to all --- Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez carlosraul(a)gutierrez.se +506 8837 7176 Aparatado 1571-1000 COSTA RICA El 2019-01-21 21:35, Joan Kerr escribió: [image: image.png] Dear NPOC Members, On behalf of the Executive Committee (EC), I would like wish you a Happy New Year, one of prosperity and happiness. Your Executive Members are: Caleb Olumuyiwa, David Cake, Juan Manuel Rojas, Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi and Raoul Plommer. The EC is very busy with its priority of building a stable foundation for NPOC, however, we've been a little silent with you. Please accept my apologies, and for the remainder of my term, I will commit to communicating with you more often and to work with you more closely to make NPOC the amazing Constituency it aught t be. I will not be addressing the general meetings attendances or ICANN participation, only the development of the Constituency. The Executive Committee embraced a sustainable strategy to work on building a strong organization in order to better serve its members. This meant revisiting or developing the necessary administrative functionalities that would enable the EC to responsibilities. I would like to share these with you. 1. Charter Review: The EC delved into updating the charter, only to discover that many sections had dual and sometimes conflicting or even contradictory statements. It was decided that a very comprehensive rewrite and redefinition had to take place. The charter will be available by ICANN64 for your input. 1. Creating a Policy Committee: NPOC EC spent a lot of time to define the operational issues and the newly formed committee is tasked with creating public comment and informing members about policies and encourage their comments and expertise. 2. Branding NPOC: the development of marketing and promotional materials, such as a new logo, banner, Getting Started Guide, Welcome letter. These are stored so subsequent Committees can utilize them. 1. Financial responsibilities: NPOC EC had to address a number of financial issues stemming from previous years, with little or no info, it was finally resolved and procedures established for the future. 2. The npoc.org website is being revamped to include a more member focus platform. 3. Creating a tracking system for actions NPOC resources and information gathering Website: www.npoc.org NPOC wiki Npoc Discuss List Skype NPOC Looking forward to communicating and work more closely, Regards, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian T: +1 (416) 907-0783 Skype: joankerr_fbsc fbsc.org, www.fbsc.eco Chair: Victory Garden Leadership Implementation Team Chair, Sustainable Agriculture, Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Chair: IEEE Smart Villages Project, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair: ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award (WSIS 2004) Recipient, Region of Durham Community Partnership Award Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss

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Call for Experiences
by Juan Manuel Rojas Jan. 23, 2019

Jan. 23, 2019

Dear members; >From Executive Committee would like to invite all of you to share with us your experiences in any of our priorities topics such as: Domain Name Abuse, Intellectual Property Abuse, Cybersecurity, Privacy or Domain Name Transparent Registration in order to accomplish our mission. Your experiences will be shared with the world without names to protect your brand organization. This income it will be useful to prevent these abuses to another organizations and strength our bonds as a Constituency inside ICANN community. Please feel free to share your experiences, if you prefer you can send it to me off-list Without any other particular topic Executive Committee JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Presidente - AGEIA DENSI ColombiaMembership 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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A note from Joan Kerr, NPOC Chair
by Joan Kerr Jan. 23, 2019

Jan. 23, 2019

[image: image.png] Dear NPOC Members, On behalf of the Executive Committee (EC), I would like wish you a Happy New Year, one of prosperity and happiness. Your Executive Members are: Caleb Olumuyiwa, David Cake, Juan Manuel Rojas, Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi and Raoul Plommer. The EC is very busy with its priority of building a stable foundation for NPOC, however, we've been a little silent with you. Please accept my apologies, and for the remainder of my term, I will commit to communicating with you more often and to work with you more closely to make NPOC the amazing Constituency it aught t be. I will not be addressing the general meetings attendances or ICANN participation, only the development of the Constituency. The Executive Committee embraced a sustainable strategy to work on building a strong organization in order to better serve its members. This meant revisiting or developing the necessary administrative functionalities that would enable the EC to responsibilities. I would like to share these with you. 1. Charter Review: The EC delved into updating the charter, only to discover that many sections had dual and sometimes conflicting or even contradictory statements. It was decided that a very comprehensive rewrite and redefinition had to take place. The charter will be available by ICANN64 for your input. 1. Creating a Policy Committee: NPOC EC spent a lot of time to define the operational issues and the newly formed committee is tasked with creating public comment and informing members about policies and encourage their comments and expertise. 2. Branding NPOC: the development of marketing and promotional materials, such as a new logo, banner, Getting Started Guide, Welcome letter. These are stored so subsequent Committees can utilize them. 1. Financial responsibilities: NPOC EC had to address a number of financial issues stemming from previous years, with little or no info, it was finally resolved and procedures established for the future. 2. The npoc.org website is being revamped to include a more member focus platform. 3. Creating a tracking system for actions NPOC resources and information gathering Website: www.npoc.org NPOC wiki Npoc Discuss List Skype NPOC Looking forward to communicating and work more closely, Regards, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian T: +1 (416) 907-0783 Skype: joankerr_fbsc fbsc.org, www.fbsc.eco Chair: Victory Garden Leadership Implementation Team Chair, Sustainable Agriculture, Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Chair: IEEE Smart Villages Project, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair: ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award (WSIS 2004) Recipient, Region of Durham Community Partnership Award Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Apply Now for NOMCOM 2019 ICANN and PTI Leadership positions
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Jan. 22, 2019

Jan. 22, 2019

*Apply Now for NOMCOM 2019 ICANN and PTI Leadership positions* The 2019 NomCom online portal for candidate applications to the ICANN and PTI Leadership positions went live on January 17, 2019. This kicks off the application period. *We encourage interested candidates to read the job descriptions and qualification criteria on theNOMCOM website: https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019-positions [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_nomcom20…> .* *The deadline to submit applications is **18 March 2019 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).* Here is the announcement published on ICANN.org and the link to the application portal: - ICANN Announcement: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-17-en [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> - Online candidate portal: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/icann-nomcom-submission-portal [webportalapp.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__webportalapp.com_sp_lo…> For an update on NOMCOM activities please read this recent blog by the NOMCOM chair, Damon Ashcraft: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2019-nominating-committee-priorities-and-ag… [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> https://www.icann.org/news/blog [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> -- *Ogundele Olumuyiwa Caleb* *muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com>* *234 - 8077377378* *234 - 07030777969*

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ICANN strategic plan for 2021-2025
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

Dear All, There is an ongoing public comment regarding the ICANN strategic plan for 2021-2025 *https://www.icann.org/public-comments/strategic-plan-2018-12-20-en <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/strategic-plan-2018-12-20-en>* Volunteers as pen holders are welcome to start by creating a Google Doc and members can contribute to the public comments. Regards -- *Ogundele Olumuyiwa Caleb* *muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com>* *234 - 8077377378* *234 - 07030777969*

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Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

LOS ANGELES – 17 January 2019 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit an expression of interest in key leadership positions within ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is *18 March 2019 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). *NomCom is also accepting recommendations of suggested candidates. We are inviting applications and recommendations for the following positions: - Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors. - One member of the PTI Board of Directors. - Three regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one from the Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region, one from the Latin America and Caribbean Islands region, one from the Africa region. - Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. - One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the Domain Name System as an essential global resource. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019>. Application Deadline and Process There is a new online candidate portal <https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/icann-nomcom-submission-portal> that replaced the previous platform. Candidates will receive an automated email from either no-reply(a)email.zenginehq.com or no-reply(a)webportalapp.com after creating an account. In addition, candidates can contact NomCom Staff Support at nomcom2019(a)icann.org if there are any questions. For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 March 2019, 23:59 UTC. There will be no grace period for candidates to complete their application forms on the new online candidate portal. <https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/icann-nomcom-submission-portal>Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered. - Submit your application through the online candidate portal. <https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/icann-nomcom-submission-portal> - Submit candidate recommendations through the online form <https://forms.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/suggest>. All applications are confidential. Selections will be announced by September 2019. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual Meeting scheduled to be held during ICANN66, which runs from 2 –7 November 2019. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including to ICANN's three annual Public Meetings. Meetings will be held in Montreal, Canada (2 –7 November 2019); Cancún, Mexico (7-12 March 2020); and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (22-25 June 2020). Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required. (See Board Member Compensation <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-07-30-en#2.b> .) For More Information Learn more by visiting the 2019 NomCom website <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019>. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2019(a)icann.org. -- *Ogundele Olumuyiwa Caleb* *muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com>* *234 - 8077377378* *234 - 07030777969*

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Notes from Executive Committee Meeting - Jan 8, 2019
by Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

Hello everyone, The NPOC EC had its first meeting of the year on January 8, 2019. The notes attached here. We look forward to your input on any aspect of the work. Kind regards, Ore -- Oreoluwa Lesi NPOC - Secretariat Executive Director - Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) www.wtec.org.ng | @wteconline

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One on one call with ICANN's CEO
by Joan Kerr Jan. 14, 2019

Jan. 14, 2019

Hi Everyone, Raoul & I have a call with ICANN's CEO at the first week on February 11, please let me know if there are any questions that you would like us to address.. Thanks, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian T: +1 (416) 907-0783 Skype: joankerr_fbsc fbsc.org, www.fbsc.eco Chair: Victory Garden Leadership Implementation Team Chair, Sustainable Agriculture, Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Chair: IEEE Smart Villages Project, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair: ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award (WSIS 2004) Recipient, Region of Durham Community Partnership Award Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [Npoc-discuss] [Gnso-sc-budget] FW: [Community-Finance] Draft FY20 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget documents - Webinar
by Joan Kerr Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

For those who missed the Budget webinar, please see Stephanie message below. Thanks, On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 7:55 PM Stephanie Perrin < stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca> wrote: > For those interested in financial matters who missed the previous webinar > on the draft FY20 operating plan and budget, they are repeating it. > > 15 January 2019 > > 17:00 UTC > > Remote Participation: > > https://participate.icann.org/planning > > I am sure this will be well worth attending. > > Stephanie Perrin > > NCSG Chair > > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > Subject: [Gnso-sc-budget] FW: [Community-Finance] Draft FY20 ICANN > Operating Plan and Budget documents - Webinar > Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 17:33:39 -0500 > From: mail(a)berrycobb.com > To: gnso-sc-budget(a)icann.org > > FYI – A 2nd webinar has been announced. > > > > Thank you. > > > > B > > > > GNSO Policy Consultant > > @berrycobbb > > > > *From:* Community-Finance <community-finance-bounces(a)icann.org> > <community-finance-bounces(a)icann.org> *On Behalf Of *Planning > *Sent:* Monday, January 7, 2019 17:10 > *To:* community-finance(a)icann.org > *Subject:* [Community-Finance] Draft FY20 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget > documents - Webinar > > > > Dear ICANN Community, > > > > The Draft FY20 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget documents were posted for public > comment <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/fy20-budget-2018-12-17-en> > *on* 17 December 2018. ICANN’s Planning Team would like to invite you to > attend a webinar on the FY20 Planning Overview of Documents for Public > Comment to help you prepare to submit feedback on these documents. A > previous webinar covering the same topics was held on 18 December 2018. > The recording for that webinar can be located below. The webinars cover: > > > > - Documents Structure > - Highlights of FY20 Operating Plan and Budget > - Q&A > - Next Steps > > > > Below is the detail for the webinar session. If you are unable to > participate in this session, it will be recorded and posted to the community > wiki > <https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY20+Planning+Overview+o…> > for future viewing. We look forward to your participation and invite you to > share this information with other community members interested in ICANN’s > FY20 Planning. > > > > *Webinar #2* > > 15 January 2019 > > 17:00 UTC > > Remote Participation: > > https://participate.icann.org/planning > > Dial in #: Phone number will be provided in a follow up email closer to > the date of the webinar > > > > *Community Wiki * > > *Link to Recordings (Once they become available.)* > > > https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY20+Planning+Overview+o… > > > > > > *(On behalf of the Planning Team – Becky Nash, Shani Quidwai, and Kirsten > Wattson)* > > > > > > *Kirsten Wattson* > > Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis > > > > [image: cid:image002.jpg@01D184EA.2274D1F0] > > > > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > > Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 > > Telephone Main: (310) 301-5800 > > Telephone Direct: (310) 578-8692 > > > -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian T: +1 (416) 907-0783 Skype: joankerr_fbsc fbsc.org, www.fbsc.eco Chair: Victory Garden Leadership Implementation Team Chair, Sustainable Agriculture, Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Chair: IEEE Smart Villages Project, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair: ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award (WSIS 2004) Recipient, Region of Durham Community Partnership Award Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit

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