NPOC charter update

[Amber Sterling]

Hi Avri,

Regarding your points below:

1. The NPOC name: We brainstormed, discussed, argued and pontificated at
great length regarding the Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency
(NPOC) name.  Please understand that we did not choose the name lightly
or with any ill-intention.  NPOC turned out to be the most
representative, most inclusive name for this group of like-minded
organizations.

2. NCSG Engagement: First I would like to reiterate, the NPOC does not
want to detract from, but augment the NPOC.  We wish to have our own,
recognized, constituency in order to officially participate in the ICANN
community and receive support for our out-reach efforts.  The comments
Debbie filed in May 2010 regarding the NCSG-born constituency/interest
group model went unheard and we were told that discussion was over;
coupled with the response received on the NCSG list serve regarding our
NOIF submission, we did make the strategic decision to not engage the
NCSG regarding NCSG charter and formation issues.  Additionally, Debbie
and I brought 6 new perspective members to the NCSG in May 2010; their
applications are still pending.  It could be said that lack of
engagement has been demonstrated by both sides.  Regardless of the
Board's decision on the NPOC charter, we will be making greater strides
in the future to correct this issue and hope our efforts will be greeted
by the NCSG community in kind.

As for the NCSG charter: I, of course, have no more information than you
regarding the timing of the NCSG charter.  What I do know is that the
NSCG charter, if approved as-is, would require revisions to the ICANN
by-laws and it is my experience that organizational by-laws take a lot
longer than anticipated to be modified.

At the very least, I hope we have demonstrated our exuberance in joining
the ICANN community.

Kind regards,
Amber

Amber Sterling
Senior Intellectual Property Specialist
Association of American Medical Colleges


-----Original Message-----
From: NCSG-NCUC [mailto:NCSG-NCUC-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of
Avri Doria
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 3:09 PM
To: NCSG-NCUC-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: NPOC charter update

Dear Amber,

It is of course you prerogative to apply to the Board whenever you wish.

At this point I can briefly indicate regret about 2 things:

1. You have continued to use a name that you have been told by many, is
an affront to many of the members of the NCUC who all identify, except
for the individuals, as Non for Profit Organizations.  

2. Though you were invited to participate as a prospective Constituency
under the charter approved by the NCSG and currently in discussion with
the Board and thus to have participated directly in the Committees of
the NCSG, you have decided to continue your approach from the outside as
opposed to from the inside.  Yes, I expect that the Staff has indicated
that our structures are not yet approved and thus not valid,  but it
would have been nice to have had you work with us this past half year.

I do not believe that it will take a few more months for our charter to
be approved. But perhaps you know something I don't.  I will be
requesting that any new constituency wait for approval until such time
as the charter is approved.

Thank you for the advance notice.


Best Regards,

a.



On 1 Nov 2010, at 14:43, Amber Sterling wrote:

> Hi All,
>  
> As you know Debra Hughes and I filed an NOIF in June 2010 regarding
the formation of a new constituency group within the NCSG. The proposed
name of this group is the Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency
(NPOC).  The NPOC has been very active these last few months reaching
out to organizations and discussing ICANN proposed and existing
policies.  We believe we have a strong group of ever-expanding
organizations and are ready to be formally involved with ICANN and
contribute to the discussion.  To this end, we plan on filing our
charter with the ICANN Board of Directors tomorrow, November 2, 2010. 
>  
> We recognize that the NCSG has concerns with the formation of the NPOC
as the NCSG charter is under review and proposes a new model for
recognizing constituency groups.  Considering the latest document from
the Board regarding the NCSG charter and discussing with members of
ICANN Staff and the SIC , it is our understanding that the NCSG charter
is months from completion.   The NPOC membership has opted to file now
because we wish to be formal members of the ICANN community sooner
rather than later.  Submitting the NPOC charter to the Board meets the
requirements under the current procedures for new constituency
formation.  Please note: we, the NPOC, fully recognize the importance of
the NCSG charter and will abide by the final document with particular
attention to constituency rights/protocols and membership.
>  
> We are still putting the final touches to the charter (which is quite
lengthy and ICANN procedural). Below is the NPOC mission statement which
is the most important facet of the document and would be of most
interest to you.
>  
> NPOC Mission
> The purpose of the Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency shall be
to represent, specifically, the operational interests of not-for profit
and non-governmental organizations. NPOC Members rely on the Internet
and DNS policies to serve their communities.  Members shall include
not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations with missions that
include, but are not limited to, philanthropic, humanitarian,
educational, academic and professional development, religious, community
associations, promotion of the arts, public interest policy advocacy,
health-related services, and social inclusion. 
>  
> The NPOC shall engage the ICANN community on how proposed and existing
policies and initiatives uniquely impact not-for-profit and
non-governmental organizations and the delivery of their mission-related
services.  Specific operational concerns include: domain name
registration, expansion of the DNS, fraud and abuse, using the DNS to
provide and collect information to members and to serve members and
communities. 
>  
> The operational concerns described above drive how NPOC Members
actively manage their infrastructure, create and improve internal
processes and controls, manage risks, and respond to and respect the
welfare of the communities they represent.  The NPOC shall allow its
members to affiliate, discuss and participate in the development of DNS
policies and how they relate and may impact our operations, outreach
programs and member service delivery. 
>  
>  
> Kind regards,
> Amber
>  
> Amber Sterling
> Senior Intellectual Property Specialist
> Association of American Medical Colleges
> 2450 N Street NW
> Washington, DC 20037
> (P) 202-862-6139
> (F) 202-828-0659
>