December 2023 - Npoc-discuss

Group J - Limited registration left
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

HI We have limited registration availability left for the upcoming Jan 22 Group J course . If you know anyone that might be interested please forward the registration link https://forms.gle/BBCAt6YXFgwxowKK6 Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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Call for NCSG EC and FC representatives
by Juan Manuel Rojas Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

Dear NPOC members, We are initiating the process to update our representation on the NCSG Executive Committee (EC) and the NCSG Finance Committee (FC). We invite interested members who have not previously served on these committees, are active participants in NPOC, and have been longstanding members of our constituency. Please find below the descriptions of the NCSG EC and NCSG FC as outlined in the NCSG charter. Executive Committee (NCSG‑EC): The NCSG Executive Committee is responsible for working with the NCSG Chair to make sure the NCSG functions according to its mission and principles. The NCSG-EC is responsible for supervising and monitoring the NCSG Chair’s performance of executive functions, and the NCSG-EC may call for a new chair election. The NCSG‑EC is also responsible for establishing and overseeing membership criteria, rules, and procedures as outlined in Section 2.2, as well as reviewing and approving applications to form new Constituencies in accordance with the Section 2.3 below and any applicable Constituency Recognition Process approved by the ICANN Board of Directors. The NCSG-EC’s formation, functions, composition and duties within the NCSG are set out in Section 2.4 NCSG Finance Committee (NCSG‑FC): The NCSG Finance Committee is responsible for establishing a firm financial footing for the NCSG and administering NCSG funds within a defined framework that meets relevant legal requirements as well as requirements imposed by ICANN. The NCSG-FC’s responsibilities include fund raising, setting voluntary contribution levels for members, determining procedures for the distribution of funds, and for monitoring the utilization of funds. The NCSG‑FC will also be responsible for the Treasurer function. Formation of the NCSG-FC, its composition, and duties within the NCSG‑FC are set out in Section 2.6. Kindly submit your expression of interest to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org by January 19th. Ensure to include details about your involvement within NPOC, NCSG, and the broader GNSO community. Prior experience in GNSO and NCSG is a prerequisite. Best Regards, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO MSc. Information Technology Registered Linux User No.533108. http://www.jmanurojas.com Cel. +57 301 743 56 00 Instagram/Twitter: @JmanuRojas -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GIT d- s: a+ C+++ UL P+ L+++ !E !W+++ !N !o K+++ w-- !O M- V PS+ PE-- Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++(+++)>+++ h+ r++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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Fellowship announced
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Fellowship Applications Open The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University opened its call for applications for the fellowship program for the 2024-2025 year! This opportunity is for people who wish to spend 2024-2025 in residence in Cambridge, MA, as part of the Center's vibrant community of research and practice. Deadline: January 22, 2024. https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/2425Fellows Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitment
by Juan Manuel Rojas Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

Dear all, The Board has reached out to us to provide written input regarding the questions outlined in the framework document (attached), which is part of the new gTLD program - Next Round. As you may already know, RVC stands for Registry Voluntary Commitments. The Board specifically requests that we address our concerns related to Topic 1 and 2. Although the deadline for submission is in February 2024, it would be beneficial to identify volunteers who can take on the role of pen-holders for this topic. Kindly share your comments on this matter at your earliest convenience. Additionally, all of you are invited to participate in the RVC Webinar scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023, from 19:00 to 20:30 UTC, lasting for 90 minutes. (Details will be shared soon.) Best Regards JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO MSc. Information Technology Registered Linux User No.533108. http://www.jmanurojas.com Cel. +57 301 743 56 00 Instagram/Twitter: @JmanuRojas -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GIT d- s: a+ C+++ UL P+ L+++ !E !W+++ !N !o K+++ w-- !O M- V PS+ PE-- Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++(+++)>+++ h+ r++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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Topics 1:1 CEO
by Juan Manuel Rojas Dec. 4, 2023

Dec. 4, 2023

Dear members, Any issues you think I should bring up with Sally Costaron in our 1:1 next week? Best Regards,Juan Manuel Rojas

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] Reminder: Call for nominations closes on December 15
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to put this out there even though it is not directly ICANN related. Diversity speaking, *Female candidates* especially from Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe are strongly encouraged to apply, Feel free to distribute in your network if you have an ideal candidate. You can read the FAQ here <https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/faq/> One aspect of the FAQ that stood out to me for this group... *I’m not a member of any Chapter or Organization member, can I still stand?* Anyone is welcome to stand, or to be nominated by someone else. However, a person’s skills, qualifications and experience as well as the confidence they inspire in ISOC’s membership to provide the necessary leadership and governance of the organization will be what gets them elected. Caleb ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Barry Leiba via Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 9:55 AM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Reminder: Call for nominations closes on December 15 To: <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Chapter Leaders: The deadline to nominate yourself or others to the Internet Society Board of Trustees is quickly approaching! The nominations period is open for approximately two and a half more weeks and will close Friday, 15 December 2023 at 15:00 UTC. This year, Chapters will have the opportunity to select one trustee to the Board. The Internet Society’s Board of Trustees helps guide the future of the organization in accord with its mission and vision via strategic direction, inspiration, and oversight. If you, or someone you know, are passionate about protecting the global, open Internet, ensuring it is available to everyone, and have leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector, please consider submitting a nomination. Additional information, including the Call for Nominations and online nominations forms can be found here: https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/elections/2024/call-for-n… Best regards, Barry Leiba 2023-2024 Nominations Committee Chair Internet Society _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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