[NCUC-EC] Request for Acceptance and Approval to Submit CROP Proposal Form

Tue Aug 29 12:22:20 CEST 2023

I support Oksana's application too.

And if we use this for Oksana for Hamburg, then we will have 2 more slots
to use until 30 June 2024 for other events or ICANN meetings.
--
With gratitude
*Mili Semlani*
Community specialist
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On Tue, 29 Aug 2023 at 15:43, Ken Herman <ken at kherman.com> wrote:

> Mili, Andrea confirmed that “There are 3 CROP slots available for FY24
> which runs from 01 July 2023-30 June 2024. NCUC can use up to 2 of their 3
> slots for ICANN78, 79 or 80.”
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> And she confirmed that an exception can be made for Oksana to use the EU
> CROP funding from Ukraine. We will need to pursue this GSE region issue,
> but for now it has been addressed.
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> I support your idea of maximizing the CROP and considering how to use it
> for events other than ICANN meetings, and we should do more to facilitate
> that. I also agree that we need to mindful of the issue of repeatedly
> supporting the same person.
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> So, for me, in the interest of supporting outreach that encourages new
> members to participate at a higher level, I support Ms. Oksana Prykhodko’s
> application. Evidently, she has been following activities of the NCUC and
> doesn’t often have the opportunity to attend ICANN meetings.
>
>
>
> Ken
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>
> *From:* NCUC-EC <ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org> *On Behalf Of *Mili
> Semlani
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:51 AM
> *To:* Hfaiedh Ines <hfaiedh.ines2 at gmail.com>; Andrea Glandon <
> andrea.glandon at icann.org>
> *Cc:* Exec. Comm <ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [NCUC-EC] Request for Acceptance and Approval to Submit
> CROP Proposal Form
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> My two cents
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> *Re CROP slots for other non ICANN events*
>
> Agree with the rest above to use only 1 slot for an ICANN meeting. The
> CROP fund can be used for other IG-related events too. There is IGF Kobe
> and if someone from the membership wants to attend this and has a plausible
> cause, we can also run a new application round for that or other such
> events before the end of 2023. This will also help us use available
> opportunities for enabling member participation and our community will feel
> supported.
>
>
>
> *Re Amine's application*
>
> While Amine's application for CROP is relevant and he is an incoming EC
> member but I feel we will be ending up funding the same person repeatedly.
> Since we have been flagged for this in the past, I think we should consider
> it a bit more closely. Amine was funded for DC by the EC (Robin and David
> Morars extra slot and he was CROP funded for KL meeting from the APAC
> region).
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> We should optimize all available funding for more effective and engaged
> participation and we really need to win the support of our member community
> especially in the light of incidents in 2023.
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> *A couple of things we need clarity on *@Andrea Glandon
> <andrea.glandon at icann.org>
>
> 1. Until when can we use the 2 CROP slots we have? What is the deadline
> (month and year will be great)
>
> 2. Is the confusion around Oksana's eligibility sorted? Does Oksana
> qualify for CROP if she is flying from any other place in the EU and not
> Ukraine?
> 3. Just for clarification's sake, which CROP region would people (flying
> in and out of Ukraine qualify for?
> --
>
> With gratitude
>
> *Mili Semlani*
>
> Community specialist
>
> Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/theuntraveller/> | LinkedIn
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/milisemlani/>
>
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> On Tue, 29 Aug 2023 at 00:34, Hfaiedh Ines <hfaiedh.ines2 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Thank you Olga.
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>
>
> I agree with you on using one CROP slot per meeting.
>
>
>
> Not an easy decision indeed, on the one hand an EC colleague who would
> benefit from attending and also help in the preparations.
>
> Also am thinking that maybe given the limited days allocated in CROP, a
> regular NCUC member won't get as much as desired from the meeting.
>
>
>
> Just thinking out loud, so my vote would go for Amine for the interest of
> time and quick answer.
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> On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, 19:25 Olga Kyryliuk <olga_kyryliuk at ukr.net> wrote:
>
> 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.
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> *28 серпня 2023 р. о 19:52:40, від "Benjamin Akinmoyeje"
> <benakin at gmail.com <benakin at gmail.com>>: *
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> >
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> Dear ECs,
>
> Good day and I hope you are doing well.
>
>
>
> Please your response is highly appreciated on this request.
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Benjamin
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>
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> On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 5:11 PM Benjamin Akinmoyeje <benakin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Dear Amin,
>
> Thank you for your email and expression of interest.
>
>
>
> It is noted accordingly.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Benjamin
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>
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> On Fri, Aug 25, 2023, 2:21 PM Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dear chair and EC members,
> 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.
>
> 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.
>  I kindly request your guidance and approval to move forward with the
> submission of the CROP proposal form.
>
> 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.
> N.B. You can find below my answers to the questions asked.
>
> Warm regards,
> Amine Hacha
>
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> *How to apply: *If you are interested to be considered for CROP funding,
> make sure to submit your expression of interest to ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org
>
> and andrea.glandon at icann.org *by 23:59 CEST on 24 August 2023*.
>
>
>
> *What should be included in the expression of interest:*
>
>    1. Name    *  AMINE HACHA*
>    2.      Email    *aminhacha at gmail.com <aminhacha at gmail.com>*
>    3.      Short explanation of how you have contributed to NCUC
>    activities and policy discussions to date.   *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.*
>    4. Short statement explaining why you would like to attend ICANN78
>    representing the NCUC. 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.  *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.*
>    5. Short explanation how you plan to stay engaged in NCUC after the
>    ICANN78 meeting. *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. *
>    6. 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. *I confirm
>    that as a resident of Europe I don't need a visa to travel to Germany.*
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