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LAST DAY TO CHECK IN-2023 Election Check-in ends on Monday, 22 May
by Andrea Glandon May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

Hello all, Kind reminder that today, Monday, 22 May (23:59 UTC) is the last day to check-in to participate in the 2023 NPOC election. A check-in email has been sent from admin(a)ncsg.is<mailto:admin@ncsg.is>, please respond to this email before the deadline of 22 May 2023. Names of members who have checked-in will be updated at: https://members.ncsg.is/public-voters-list_npoc. Kindly check to confirm your name is on the list just before the check-in process ends. Please note: If you do not check-in, you will be placed on the inactive membership list. Inactive members cannot vote in the annual election, so it is important that you reply before the deadline to the check-in email, to ensure you are listed as active and receive a ballot during the annual elections. If you have any questions about check-in, please reply only to me. Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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Candidate statement - Raoul Plommer
by Raoul Plommer May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Dear all, •Name: Raoul Plommer •Affiliation: NPOC GNSO •Position applied for: Membership Chair •Why you are running for the position?: I would like to lay out plans on what I would like to do as the new membership chair, since these duties weren't carried out quite like I would have liked to see them carried out. 1. We need to be able to identify our active members and help them collaborate on making new policy from NPOC's perspective. We also need to get rid of members who have been inactive for two years or more. 2. We need to keep our membership list up-to-date; even for this election some members didn't have their email addresses on our database, and at the same time there have been people on the mailing list that were supposed to be removed from it more than one year ago. 3. Even though getting new members to NPOC is a crucial duty of the membership chair, we need to make sure these new members are advised and guided to start making policy for NPOC. Currently, it's almost only the EC that is working at NPOC. 4. If I will get elected, I will focus on getting new active members that actually do policy. Even if we get a few that are contributing to our work, it would already be better, than just getting new members that lack the knowledge to contribute to our work. Quality over quantity is a big priority here. •Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: None. •How many hours per week you are able to dedicate to the position: 8hrs •Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: TPR WG Sincerely yours, Raoul Plommer

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CALEB OGUNDELE (SOI) Statement of Interest
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Dear NPOC Members, As with tradition, please find below my Candidate statement. Name : Caleb Ogundele Current Seat I'm holding: Membership Committee Chair Position applied for: Membership Committee Chair Affiliation: African Academic Network on Internet Policy (AANOIP) Why you are running for the position?: It is very important to connect with members who are stakeholders for growth . Engaging with other stakeholders and varied interests within the ICANN community to understand the work that NPOC does with the view of serving as a more vocal voice of reasoning and logic during engagements with other communities within and beyond ICANN Additionally, the bedrock of the GNSO which NPOC is part of is the policy and public comments for the Not-for-Profit Orgs. I have participated in a couple of draft documents used to engage within the NCSG and NPOC. As part of these efforts, I have tried to stimulate interest of our members while communicating with members by calling their attention to public comments that they can participate in and contribute to. During my tenure as Communication Chair, I have had the privilege of working with the Executive Team and the NPOC community to achieve some notable accomplishments. We successfully revamped our website, ensuring a user-friendly experience and mobile responsiveness. We also implemented a regular newsletter to keep our members informed. These achievements were made possible through the dedication and collaboration of our team. As *Membership Chair*, I am committed to building upon our progress and achieving even greater heights within the ICANN community. It is crucial for NPOC to have a strong and vibrant membership base, and I believe in connecting with stakeholders and fostering understanding of NPOC's work. I aim to serve as a vocal voice of reason and logic during engagements with other communities within and beyond ICANN. In addition to my involvement within NPOC, I have actively participated in policy development and public comment processes within the GNSO and NCSG. I have also undertaken outreach efforts to engage non-profit and civil society domain owners, promoting the benefits of participation in ICANN and NPOC. These experiences have reinforced my belief in the power of bottom-up consensus and the importance of member engagement. Recently, during a major internet governance meeting in my region, I and another member of the NPOC Excom carried out outreach to engage Not-for-Profit, Civil Society domain owners who previously never had a clear understanding of what they stand to benefit in participating in ICANN and by extension NPOC. This was done through a panel session and the distribution of promotional materials of NPOC. I strongly believe that if elected once again as your membership committee chair, my work within the leadership of the NPOC will reflect actionable outcomes, an increase in NPOC’s membership activities, member’s quarterly “ask-your-executives anything” sessions, educational webinars as well as outreach and engagements that serves all member’s interest. I represent diversity, age, and regional wise, and with the support of members, they will continue to experience a bottom-up approach consensus to DNS Policy engagement with a focus on realizing the ICANN's multistakeholder PDP missions. Additionally, I am also active within regional affiliations such as AFRINIC, ISOC-NG Chapter, Nigerian IGF MAG and AFRALO and currently in a couple of working groups within ICANN. You can learn more about my professional career here Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: No How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: 5+ hours Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: An Active member of the NCSG Policy Committee, more recently, I have accepted to serve as an alternate in SubPro IRT , Universal Acceptance Measurement WG, CWPG, AFRALO Hot Topics Working Group, IDN Policy Working Group, At-Large Social Media Working Group Please find a link to more information about me <https://bit.ly/calebogundele>: *https://bit.ly/calebogundele <https://bit.ly/calebogundele>* Thank you for your support over the years and looking forward to more engagement. -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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REMINDER-2023 Election Check-in ends on Monday, 22 May
by Andrea Glandon May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Hello all, Kind reminder that Monday, 22 May (23:59 UTC) is the last day to check-in to participate in the 2023 NPOC election. A check-in email has been sent from admin(a)ncsg.is<mailto:admin@ncsg.is>, please respond to this email before the deadline of 22 May 2023. Names of members who have checked-in will be updated at: https://members.ncsg.is/public-voters-list_npoc. Kindly check to confirm your name is on the list just before the check-in process ends. Please note: If you do not check-in, you will be placed on the inactive membership list. Inactive members cannot vote in the annual election, so it is important that you reply before the deadline to the check-in email, to ensure you are listed as active and receive a ballot during the annual elections. If you have any questions about check-in, please reply only to me. Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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Fwd: [Gnso-epdp-idn-team] **starting in 15 minutes | IDNs EPDP Community Webinar Invitation | Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 11:00 UTC
by Emmanuel Vitus May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

Dear all, - Apologies for cross-posting- The IDNs EPDP Community Webinar starts in 15 minutes. For those who are interested in joining, you can see the ZOOM link below. Also there will be an interpretation for non-English speakers. See you there. ------- Le webinaire communautaire IDNs EPDP commence dans 15 minutes. Pour ceux qui sont intéressés à se joindre, vous pouvez voir le lien ZOOM ci-dessous. Il y aura également une interprétation pour les non-anglophones. Cordialement. Emmanuel ---------- Forwarded message --------- De : Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: mer. 17 mai 2023 à 12:45 Subject: [Gnso-epdp-idn-team] **starting in 15 minutes | IDNs EPDP Community Webinar Invitation | Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 11:00 UTC To: gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org <gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> ***Starting in 15 minutes* Dear all, The *IDNs EPDP Community Webinar* is scheduled on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 11:00 UTC for 90 minutes. *Please click the link below to join the webinar:* https://icann.zoom.us/j/91235574824?pwd=ZXo0WVV0bERxc2M2aVVVdlZsdGxRdz09 [icann.zoom.us] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/91235574824?pwd=ZXo0WVV0…> Passcode: gW%ag=s30c Or One tap mobile : +13126266799,,91235574824#,,,,*7119325728# US (Chicago) +13017158592,,91235574824#,,,,*7119325728# US (Washington DC) Webinar ID: 912 3557 4824 Passcode: 7119325728 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ac3c2072qs [icann.zoom.us] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/ac3c2072qs__;!!PtGJab4!5…> *Interpretation Service: * ADIGO LANGUAGE BRIDGES: English 9001 Arabic 9001 Chinese 9001 *General International Toll:* 2132333193 (this phone number works in every country) Find other phone numbers here: https://www.adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!7HFCWx_…> *To check your time zone: **https://tinyurl.com/bdcwfz4d** [tinyurl.com]* <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/bdcwfz4d__;!!PtGJab4!5fsJAQF…> *Wiki page: **https://community.icann.org/x/HIdXDg* <https://community.icann.org/x/HIdXDg> Thank you. Kind regards, Julie _______________________________________________ Gnso-epdp-idn-team mailing list Gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-epdp-idn-team

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REMINDER-2023 NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Nominations end today
by Andrea Glandon May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Hello all, Kind reminder that today, Monday, 15 May 2023 is the last day of the nomination period. Below are the 2023 election pages for each group that show the positions to be filled, the current nominations and candidate statements. NCSG 2023 election wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/7QE5Dg NCUC 2023 election wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/7YBXDg NPOC 2023 election wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/9YBXDg Thank you. Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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Candidate statement
by Bolutife Adisa May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Dear NPOC Members, I am honored to put forth my candidacy for the position of Secretariat in our constituency (NPOC). My name is Bolutife Adisa, and many of you may know me from my previous role as the Communications Chair for NPOC. Over the years, I have been deeply involved in the growth and development of our organization, and I am excited about the opportunity to serve in this new capacity. During my tenure as the Communications Chair, I have gained valuable experience in managing internal and external communications, fostering collaboration among team members, and ensuring effective dissemination of information on our web and social media platforms. I have also played a vital role in enhancing our organisation's website content and online presence, introducing new digital platforms to engage our members and the wider community. If elected as the Secretariat, I will bring a strong sense of dedication, organization, and attention to detail to the role. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability. My goal is to streamline our administrative processes, facilitate effective communication between members, and support the overall functioning of our organisation. Furthermore, I believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. I will work closely with the NPOC EC, NCSG, and our members to identify and address challenges, propose innovative ideas, and implement strategies that align with our NPOC’s vision and objectives. I am passionate about our mission and the positive impact we can create in our community. With my experience, skills, and dedication, I am confident that I can contribute significantly to NPOC’s continued growth and success. I kindly request your support and trust in my candidacy for the position of Secretariat. Together, let us work towards building a stronger, more cohesive NPOC that fulfills its mission and creates lasting impact in ICANN policy. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Bolutife Adisa

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Nomination for NPOC Chair, Membership - Caleb Ogundele
by Remmy Nweke May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023

Dear NPOC Members, I hereby nominate CALEB OGUNDELE for the position of NPOC’s MEMBERSHIP CHAIR. Caleb has served in this role previously and done an excellent work in membership recruitment, updating us members and even built our current website when he was a communications chair. He has been an active member of the NPOC community for several years and has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing the interests of non-commercial stakeholders within the ICANN ecosystem. As a matter of fact, I look forward to his membership updates to keep me abreast of what is happening in NPOC. Caleb brings a wealth of experience to the position of NPOC Membership Chair, having served in various leadership roles within the NPOC community, including as a member of the NCSG Executive Committee. Because I wanted an improved and consolidated membership drive and growth in NPOC, I am optimistic he will make this nomination a success. So, I look forward to his accepting this nomination to deepen his achievements as the Membership Chair. I strongly believe that Caleb would make an excellent NPOC Membership Chair and I urge you to support this nomination. Best regards Remmy Nweke

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Nomination of Judith Hellerstein for Policy Chair
by Glenn McKnight May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

Hi I hereby nominate Judith Hellerstein for the position of NPOC Policy Chair. she has extensive experience with ICANN policy issues and has been an active member of the ICANN community Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655* <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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Candidate statement for Chair
by Juan Manuel Rojas May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

•Name: Juan Manuel Rojas P I am a Journalist by profession, and self-study skills such as design website, systems architecture, cybersecurity and business architecture, programming languages like Python and Ruby, which lead to the Information Technology sector. I have participated in ICANN since early 2011 when I was a member of the General Assembly for At-Large Latin American and Caribbean Regional Organizations (LACRALO). Since 2016 I have been involved in Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC), as former Policy Committee member for Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG), appointed Executive Committee for NCSG and member of New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group. I also have participated as member in Working Groups such as: GNSO Drafting Team to Further Develop Guidelines and Principles for the GNSO’s Roles and Obligations as a Decisional Participant in the Empowered Committee, GNSO Locking of a Domain Name subject to UDRP and Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace Whois. My experience has been serving on the Executive Committee of Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) as well as the Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC), I also served as Communications Chair and Membership Chair. I was elected as a GNSO Councilor from 2020 to 2022 and recently as Policy Chair. Besides I have been working on unpublished research about the Maturity of IT services in the public sector which has a primary object to assess the service management effectively in government entities and to provide an updated view of method, models and frameworks used for knowing that maturity stage in each public body. Previously, I have published some papers about e-government entitled E-government models in Latin-America: comparative research, E-participation and e-governance at Web 2.0 in Local Governments of Colombia and Strategies to achieve the e-participation in processes of democratization of local governments what are showing my permanent concern about quality information, interaction and e-services provided to citizens from government entities. Some of my academic experience includes my participation as a lecturer in academic events such as: ICEGOV (International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance) organised by United Nation University - UNU, in China (2010) and Estonia (2011). Also, I have been fellow of Internet Governance events and courses such as LACIGF (2011,2012 and 2014), South School of Internet Governance and Internet Governance Capacity Building Program. •Affiliation: Journalist/Podcaster (self-employed) and Entrepreneur, working at Minka Digital as Director, Scouts Colombia •Position applied for: NPOC Chair •Why you are running for the position?: NPOC is one of the newest constituencies within ICANN, as well as within the GNSO. Despite this relatively short period of time, our constituency has achieved significant milestones. The hallmark of NPOC has been our strong emphasis on teamwork and our dedication to serving Not-for-profits worldwide. We are on the verge of finalizing a new approved Charter, which has taken longer than anticipated. However, a dedicated group of individuals, including myself, have been diligently working on this task since its inception. I believe that NPOC should prioritize building a networking strategy that fosters win/win scenarios, focuses on connecting with the right individuals, and cultivates strong relationships. This approach entails establishing trust and being supportive of others in order to help them achieve their goals. ICANN has provided an invaluable platform for learning and engaging in discussions that shape the future of the Internet. I aspire for NPOC to become a prominent and influential voice representing Not-for-profits within the ICANN Ecosystem. I also want to enhance NPOC's representation within the various existing Working Groups in order to ensure continuous feedback on Policy Development Processes (PDP) and address concerns that may impact our interests. This may involve addressing any gaps or limitations caused by a shortage of personnel or resources. I firmly believe that NPOC can become stronger by fostering collaboration and unity among its members. •Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?:No •How many hours per week you are able to dedicate to the position: I am able to dedicate is at least 4 hours daily. •Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: Currently I am involved in Transfer Policy Review PDP WG, and in Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Policy Chair - NCSG/GNSO Founding member - ISOC Colombia Master IT candidate, UNAD Registered Linux User No.533108. Cel. +57 301 743 56 00 Instagram/Twitter: @JmanuRojas

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