[NCUC-EC] ICANN65 | Marrakech - EC Travelers Application Due15 February 2019

[Louise Marie Hurel]

Sounds good.

Thanks for the update.

*Louise Marie Hurel*

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On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 22:46, Bruna Martins dos Santos <
bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear EC,
>
> Based on the fact that the only two EC members who sent in their complete
> applications within the deadline were Antonella and Michael, I will send
> their names to staff as the 2 EC funded travelers for Marrakech.
>
> best,
> bruna
>
> Em sex, 15 de fev de 2019 às 17:13, Michael Karanicolas <
> mkaranicolas at gmail.com> escreveu:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Apologies for the delay. Please accept the attached as my application.
>>
>> In terms of my current engagement with ICANN activities, currently I am
>> one of a small handful non-commercial participants who is active in the
>> RPMs WG. I have not missed a meeting of this WG over at least the past
>> year, and I have contributed and continue to contribute written submissions
>> to our work. RPMs typically does a great deal of business at the face to
>> face meetings, and I am often the only non-commercial attendee in the room,
>> apart from Kathy, whose advocacy role can be limited by her position as
>> co-chair. These factors, and the time-zone challenges to remote
>> participation in Marrakech, make my presence in Morocco of strong
>> importance. I am also a member of the ATRT3 review team. While our schedule
>> is still being established, we are planning to hold a face to face in Kobe,
>> and there is a significant likelihood that the team will carry out similar
>> activities in Marrakech. Third, as the rapporteur of the WS2 transparency
>> subgroup, I am a member of the implementation team for the WS2
>> recommendations. Again, there is no set schedule, but it is highly likely
>> that this will involve some face to face component in Marrakech. Fourth, I
>> have been an active observer of ICANN's work in the open data initiative
>> and the information transparency initiative, and a participant in
>> conversations about progress on both of these fronts. These conversations
>> mostly take place at ICANN meetings, so Marrakech is an important
>> opportunity to maintain engagement here.
>>
>> In terms of my plan for engagement, I will be attending two events over
>> the next month to support NCUC outreach, namely a conference at American
>> University on February 25, and the Canadian IGF event on February 27, both
>> of which will be good opportunities to canvass non-commercial stakeholders
>> for their thoughts and concerns. In terms of engagement at the meeting
>> itself, although I am the North American rep, I am actually quite well
>> networked in North Africa, and in Morocco in particular, and would be a
>> good asset in terms of outreach. I have a good working relationship with
>> both Transparency Maroc and with contacts at the Universities of Fez and
>> Rabat-Sale, who could help to spread the word and bring in new attendees.
>> As with previous meetings, I plan on being active on social media
>> throughout the event, and networking constituencies to help support
>> collaboration to achieve NCUC priorities. I am also happy to do whatever is
>> needed to support outreach activities on site, including taking speaking,
>> presenting or coordinating roles as necessary.
>>
>> I currently have no other possible sources of funding for attending ICANN
>> 65 and, as a graduate student, I will not be able to attend unless fully
>> funded. Also, it's worth noting that, in addition to not requesting funding
>> for Kobe, ICANN 66 is taking place in Montreal, fairly close to my home, so
>> I will not need to apply for funding in the fall, and this will be the only
>> ICANN event in 2019 where it makes sense for me to request support.
>>
>> Thank you for your consideration,
>>
>> Michael Karanicolas
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 2:23 PM Bruna Martins dos Santos <
>> bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all,
>>>
>>> So far I've only got Antonella's application. Given that the deadline is
>>> today, I ask you to submit the applicationa asap.
>>>
>>> best,
>>> bruna
>>>
>>> Em sex, 15 de fev de 2019 às 03:07, Antonella Perini <
>>> antomperini at gmail.com> escreveu:
>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I would like to formally express my interest for the Marrakech slot. I
>>>> did not apply for the one for Kobe meeting nor will I be attending, and for
>>>> the moment this is my only current option for funding.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As regards regional outreach/inreach, I’m planning on a two-step action
>>>> plan, besides ongoing opportunities for outreach at DNS- or IG-related
>>>> events. The first one will be taking place now after the NCUC call we had
>>>> yesterday and right before Kobe. I will be personally contacting NCUC LAC
>>>> members in order to understand better their current participation in ICANN
>>>> and interests. That is to say, map how we are in terms of engagement in
>>>> order to better design the following stage, and guide those who will be
>>>> attending this first meeting of the year as well as to encourage remote
>>>> participation. I hope these actions propel increasing participation of LAC
>>>> members in public comments and PDPs as well.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Secondly, and here is where I believe the slot would be of great help,
>>>> I would like to attend the Marrakech meeting in order to collaborate
>>>> on-site this time: planning outreach activities with considerable
>>>> anticipation (maybe I can help with participatory methodologies or
>>>> dynamics), and help where needed, such as facilitation, presentations,
>>>> assisting at the ICANN information booth and/or assisting mentees. Having
>>>> said that, I believe that close collaboration with EC AF would be of great
>>>> help in order to connect with local organizations and community in general.
>>>> As regards regional outreach/inreach, it would be an opportunity to take
>>>> more solid steps towards consolidating LAC members engagement. Having in
>>>> mind that this is a Policy Meeting, steps taken during the first stage
>>>> mentioned above are intended to be reflected during this meeting.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As for my activities at ICANN, until now I have been studying quite a
>>>> lot about our roles as EC, which was new to me, and I’ve been mostly
>>>> focused on that. With more solid knowledge now, although there is still
>>>> room for more, I want to engage with the CCWP on Human Rights. I have
>>>> talked with Collin Cure during ICANN62 meeting and I am looking forward to
>>>> being actively involved in this process and help where it is needed.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I hope you take my interests and intentions into consideration. I’m
>>>> available if you need any further information.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Antonella.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 12 Feb 2019 at 14:09, Bruna Martins dos Santos <
>>>> bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Great,
>>>>>
>>>>> Looking forward to reading your applications, they are due friday!
>>>>>
>>>>> best,
>>>>> bruna
>>>>>
>>>>> Em ter, 5 de fev de 2019 às 03:32, David Cake <dave at davecake.net>
>>>>> escreveu:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I would also like to apply to use the EC slot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have not used any NCUC resources for the last two meetings, I
>>>>>> expect to be needed for some EPDP sessions in Kobe, and I am involved in a
>>>>>> number of other policy processes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 5 Feb 2019, at 5:24 am, hfaiedh ines <hfaiedh.ines2 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone, I am happy to see Michael and Antonella stepped up to
>>>>>> attend the Marrakesh meeting. I will follow remotely or maybe attend on my
>>>>>> own ressources if my schedule allows.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Le lundi 4 février 2019, Antonella Perini <antomperini at gmail.com> a
>>>>>> écrit :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'd like to express my interest in the slot. I will be working on
>>>>>>> the application and plan in order to deliver it in time before the 15th.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Antonella
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 17:04, Michael Karanicolas <
>>>>>>> mkaranicolas at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I would like to apply for a Marrakech slot. I haven't asked for EC
>>>>>>>> support for Kobe, and since ICANN66 will be in Canada, this will be
>>>>>>>> the only meeting in 2019 where I request support.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm heavily involved in a number of aspects of ICANN policy work
>>>>>>>> representing the NCUC, including in the RPMs group, as most recently
>>>>>>>> as a member of the ATRT3 review team. Happy to develop an engagement
>>>>>>>> plan, as needed, and to complete the reporting requirements, as I've
>>>>>>>> done for previous meetings.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Michael
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 3:48 PM Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>>>>>>> <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Dear EC,
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > FYI - we need to indicate who will be the Marrakech travelers
>>>>>>>> until Friday, 22 February 2019. Therefore, I will be accepting applications
>>>>>>>> for the two EC funded slots available for EC members who wish to attend
>>>>>>>> ICANN 65 and are not otherwise funded.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Please see below the procedures for EC funding allocation from
>>>>>>>> our travel policy and send your application to the EC list until February
>>>>>>>> 15th.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Best,
>>>>>>>> > --
>>>>>>>> > Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>>>>>>> > @boomartins
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > _______________________________________________________
>>>>>>>> > Procedures for EC funding allocation
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >  – ICANN Meetings funding allocation for Executive Committee
>>>>>>>> representatives
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > –  Executive Committee representatives travel support allocations
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > For each ICANN Meeting, the NCUC leadership team is allocated
>>>>>>>> three travel slots. One of these travel slots must be assigned to the NCUC
>>>>>>>> Chair. The remaining two travel slots, or a reallocation of the Chair’s
>>>>>>>> travel slot if he or she relinquishes it, will be assigned to
>>>>>>>> representatives who fulfill the following criteria:
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > The representative develops an activity plan that he or she will
>>>>>>>> carry out in the ICANN meeting. This plan must contain a detailed account
>>>>>>>> of the representative’s current engagement in ICANN activities, their plan
>>>>>>>> of engagement at the face-to-face meeting, and explain why and how their
>>>>>>>> physical presence in that meeting is important for achieving the NCUC’s
>>>>>>>> objectives and mission. The timeline for the submission of this application
>>>>>>>> will follow the procedure described in the NCUC Travel Support Policy
>>>>>>>> unless initiated sooner by the NCUC Chair at his or her discretion. The EC
>>>>>>>> travel funding allocation should precede NCUC travel support programme.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > The representative must observe all criteria for eligibility as
>>>>>>>> described in the NCUC Travel policy session above, highlighting the
>>>>>>>> participation on NCSG and NCUC activities. In case of a tie between
>>>>>>>> applicants, the Chair will ask representatives to make reasonable efforts
>>>>>>>> to find an alternative source of funding. Evidence must be provided to the
>>>>>>>> Chair of these attempts. If a representative seeks alternative funding but
>>>>>>>> is declined or rejected, this will not be held against them.
>>>>>>>> Representatives who make no reasonable efforts to find alternative funding
>>>>>>>> will receive lower priority for NCUC resources than those who make
>>>>>>>> reasonable efforts;
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Where there are more candidates for a slot than there are slots
>>>>>>>> available, the regional designation of the EC representative may be a
>>>>>>>> factor weighing in its allocation. The EC representative must send a
>>>>>>>> detailed action plan outlining their plans for inreach/outreach of
>>>>>>>> membership within their region;
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > As described in Eligibility criteria, EC who have received travel
>>>>>>>> support for the previous meeting cannot apply again.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > In receiving funding for a meeting, travellers agree to write
>>>>>>>> daily reports during the meeting to update the membership on the
>>>>>>>> proceedings. At his or her discretion, the NCUC Chair may choose to publish
>>>>>>>> these reports as a blog post, or may request that the representative
>>>>>>>> convert their report into a blog post.If a representative receives support,
>>>>>>>> and does not meet their commitments as outlined above, they will be
>>>>>>>> ineligible to receive further NCUC resources.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > References:
>>>>>>>> > * NCUC Operating Procedures:
>>>>>>>> https://www.ncuc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/NCUC-Operating-Procedures-Sept-2017.pdf
>>>>>>>> > (Noting item III Travel support selection and VI Outreach and VII
>>>>>>>> Funding)
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > *NCUC Bylaws (Esp. Item XI.A on Transparency):
>>>>>>>> https://www.ncuc.org/bylaws/
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>>>>>> > From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew at icann.org>
>>>>>>>> > Date: seg, 4 de fev de 2019 às 17:21
>>>>>>>> > Subject: ICANN65 | Marrakech- Supported Travelers/Contractor
>>>>>>>> Travelers Database Due // Friday, 22 February 2019
>>>>>>>> > To: bruna.mrtns at gmail.com <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com>, Maryam
>>>>>>>> Bakoshi <maryam.bakoshi at icann.org>
>>>>>>>> > Cc: gnso-secs at icann.org <gnso-secs at icann.org>
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Dear all,
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > In order to service your travel needs for ICANN65 in Marrakech in
>>>>>>>> a timely fashion, please submit your ICANN65 Meeting database to
>>>>>>>> gnso-secs at icann.org by Friday, 22 February 2019.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > A timely response would be appreciated in view of visa issues and
>>>>>>>> the OFAC review. The deadline for submissions is critical to allow for
>>>>>>>> confirmed reservation numbers as required for visa and travel arrangements.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Moving forward, all tri-annual meeting funded traveler lists are
>>>>>>>> due 120 days prior to the next ICANN meeting. (This was formerly 90 days
>>>>>>>> prior).
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Benefits of having the list 120 Days Before the Meeting:
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Allow ICANN to gather the documentation required (hotel and
>>>>>>>> flight confirmations) for funded travelers to apply for their visa.
>>>>>>>> > Allow enough time for funded travelers to complete and submit
>>>>>>>> their visa application, which often vary per ICANN Meeting location.
>>>>>>>> > Allow enough time for funded travelers to apply for a transit
>>>>>>>> visa (if required), which often vary per ICANN Meeting location.
>>>>>>>> > Allow ICANN to purchase less expensive airfares.
>>>>>>>> > Allow the travelers to plan their pre-and-post Meeting Travel in
>>>>>>>> advance.
>>>>>>>> > Allow ICANN to set-up funded travelers in advance as vendors with
>>>>>>>> Finance allowing us to wire their per diem funds in a timelier manner.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Please note:
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > GNSO supported traveler with a designated hotel accommodation
>>>>>>>> funding, a hotel room is automatically secured for you, please DO NOT book
>>>>>>>> your own hotel as it is un-reimbursable.
>>>>>>>> > All personal data provided to ICANN org in for purposes of
>>>>>>>> providing travel support for participants related to ICANN events will be
>>>>>>>> processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy [icann.org].
>>>>>>>> Should you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy and our
>>>>>>>> privacy practices, you may contact us at privacy at icann.org.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Please note that when requesting travel support, in the interest
>>>>>>>> of fairness and in light of budget restrictions we would like you to take
>>>>>>>> the following into consideration:
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 1.               Respond timely to ICANN Travel regarding your
>>>>>>>> upcoming travel.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 2.               If you require a visa to enter the country,
>>>>>>>> please make sure to acquire your visa immediately. Please contact the ICANN
>>>>>>>> travel team to let them know you will need a visa.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 3.               Requests past the deadline will be handled on a
>>>>>>>> case by case basis by ICANN. All additional travelers added after the
>>>>>>>> 90-day deadline are subject to availability, may NOT be placed in the same
>>>>>>>> hotel as their funded traveler groups, and may not be able to attend due to
>>>>>>>> visa issues.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 4.               If possible please book direct travel requests.
>>>>>>>> Detours and multi-stop trips are unfortunately not guaranteed.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 5.               Strictly limit your travel from your home to the
>>>>>>>> ICANN meeting venue.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 6.               Approved date of arrival/departure for this
>>>>>>>> meeting is Sunday, 23 June – Friday, 28 June 2019
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 7.               If travelers want to extend their stay this must
>>>>>>>> be done at their own expense and should contact the hotel directly once the
>>>>>>>> ICANN hotel confirmation has be sent to them.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > 8.               Privately Booked Reservations: ICANN will not
>>>>>>>> refund or take over accommodations directly booked by the funded traveler.
>>>>>>>> If a replacement has an existing hotel reservation, they will need to
>>>>>>>> cancel their reservation and ICANN will not be able to take over their
>>>>>>>> reservation.
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >  Many thanks for your cooperation!
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > With kind regards,
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Terri
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >             ---
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Terri Agnew
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Email:  terri.agnew at icann.org
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Skype ID:  terri.agnew.icann
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses
>>>>>>>> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages [gnso.icann.org]
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO [
>>>>>>>> twitter.com]
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Follow the GNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icanngnso/
>>>>>>>> [facebook.com]
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > http://gnso.icann.org/en/ [gnso.icann.org]
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > --
>>>>>>>> > Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>>>>>>> > @boomartins
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>>>>> --
>>>>> *Bruna Martins dos Santos *
>>>>>
>>>>> Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>>>> @boomartins
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