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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I agree with Olga that we should try to use one slot per ICANN meeting if possible. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ken<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NCUC-EC <ncuc-ec-bounces@lists.ncuc.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Olga Kyryliuk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 28, 2023 2:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> Benjamin Akinmoyeje <benakin@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Exec. Comm <ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NCUC-EC] Request for Acceptance and Approval to Submit CROP Proposal Form<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>So we have two applications - by Oksana and Amine submitted next day after deadline. Andrea says we can allocate two slots but if it precludes us from using CROP for the upcoming ICANN meetings, I would be in favor of using only one slot per meeting. And if so we need to vote on two submitted applications if we decide to accept Amine’s given later submission.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>28 серпня 2023 р. о 19:52:40, від "Benjamin Akinmoyeje" <<a href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com">benakin@gmail.com</a>>: </span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal>> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear ECs,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good day and I hope you are doing well.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please your response is highly appreciated on this request.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Benjamin <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 5:11 PM Benjamin Akinmoyeje <<a href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com">benakin@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Amin,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your email and expression of interest.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>It is noted accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Benjamin <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Fri, Aug 25, 2023, 2:21 PM Amin Hacha <<a href="mailto:aminhacha@gmail.com" target="_blank">aminhacha@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear chair and EC members,<br>I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to formally request your acceptance and approval to proceed with the submission of the CROP (Collaborative Research Opportunity Proposal) form to reach travel support for Humburg ICANN78.<br><br>I have carefully reviewed the CROP program, as I am a resident in Italy and the coming ICANN78 will be organized in the same constitutional area in Europe. Also, it will be an opportunity for me to attend ICANN78 in person, especially since I will be the same regional representative of NCUC soon.<br> I kindly request your guidance and approval to move forward with the submission of the CROP proposal form.<br><br>Thank you very much for considering my request. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to be part of the NCUC and contribute to its mission. I look forward to your positive response.<br>N.B. You can find below my answers to the questions asked.<br><br>Warm regards,<br>Amine Hacha<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------- <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xfmc3>Please complete the following and send to the email addresses listed below. Once the EC approves then you will fill out the CROP proposal form, but I will help you with that once we get to that point.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xfmc3> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xfmc3 style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>How to apply: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>If you are interested to be considered for CROP funding, make sure to submit your expression of interest to <a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank" title="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xfmc3 style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>and <a href="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org" target="_blank" title="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>andrea.glandon@icann.org</span></a> <b>by 23:59 CEST on 24 August 2023</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xfmc3><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xfmc3><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>What should be included in the expression of interest:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=xfmc3 style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Name <b> AMINE HACHA</b></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xfmc3 style='color:black;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> Email <b><a href="mailto:aminhacha@gmail.com" target="_blank">aminhacha@gmail.com</a></b></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xfmc3 style='margin-top:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'> Short explanation of how you have contributed to NCUC activities and policy discussions to date. </span> <b>I have been an active participant in NCUC activities and policy discussions, offering my insights and perspectives on various issues related to noncommercial internet users. I have attended regular meetings and engaged in working groups. I am looking forward to serving NCUC as a region representative at the EC. Also, I am a member of the FY25 Planning Prioritization Group from the side of GNSO - NCSG.</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xfmc3 style='color:black;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0072C6'>Short statement explaining why you would like to attend ICANN78 representing the NCUC.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> Include a mention of which working groups or policy discussions you have been involved with and would like to be involved further. If you have not been involved in policy discussions, which policy discussion(s) you will become involved with. Please provide links to your mailing list contributions and your record of attendance in WG meetings.<u> </u></span><b>My active involvement in various working groups, such as the Privacy and At/large working group, and UA, during several previous ICANN meetings. I am eager to further contribute to these discussions and collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for the interests of noncommercial users.</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xfmc3 style='color:black;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Short explanation how you plan to stay engaged in NCUC after the ICANN78 meeting. </span><b>To stay engaged in NCUC after the ICANN78 meeting, especially that this ICANN 78 will be organized in Europe the same region area which I will be involved soon to help NCUC into it. I intend to continue my active participation in working groups and policy discussions. I will regularly attend virtual meetings and contribute to the ongoing efforts working group. Additionally, I plan to collaborate closely with fellow NCUC members in the region to exchange ideas, share insights, and contribute to policy recommendations. </b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xfmc3 style='color:black;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Confirm that you can obtain visa on time, if visa is needed for your travel. If you do not need a visa, please indicate so. <b>I confirm that as a resident of Europe I don't need a visa to travel to Germany.</b></span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=xfmc3 style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div id=xfmi1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 style='border:none;border-top:solid #D3D4DE 1.0pt'><tr><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;border:none;padding:9.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=46 height=29 style='width:.4791in;height:.3055in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=470 style='width:352.5pt;border:none;padding:9.0pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#41424E'>Virus-free.<a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4453EA'>www.avast.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NCUC-EC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></blockquote></div><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>NCUC-EC mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_self">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre></blockquote></div></body></html>