Thanks, Tomslin!
Yes, it is a great initiative, driven by the Board (and from
what I understand, especially Matthew), where they seem to
have listened to our concerns and are trying to work with us.
We had a good, constructive discussion with Melissa and other
staff members and the NCSG/NPOC/NCUC leadership about it
(unfortunately Bruna and Raoul couldn't make it), and it really
sounds like an effort worth our time and attention.
Julf
On 21/07/2022 00:27, Tomslin Samme-Nlar wrote:
> FYI all non-commercial Fellowship alumni.
>
> I think this is a great initiative.
>
> Warmly,
> Tomslin
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: *Melissa Peters Allgood via Fellowship-Alumni*
> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> Date: Thu, 21 July 2022, 02:03
> Subject: [Fellowship-Alumni] **New Engagement Opportunity - Policy
> Transition Program Pilot**
> To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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>
>
> ICANN Fellowship Alumni, ____
>
> __ __
>
> On behalf of the Policy team, Iād like to share an exciting new pilot
> initiative slated to begin in October 2022 ā the *Policy Transition
> Program*! ____
>
> __ __
>
> The program is the natural next step for Fellowship alumni who are
> interested in active policy participation at ICANN. Participants will
> engage in specific policy knowledge-building, cultivating a deeper
> understanding of current and forthcoming policy matters, while building
> community relationships and value in volunteerism. ____
>
> *GOALS *____
>
> * Cultivate a pool of knowledgeable volunteers adequately prepared to
> participate in substantive policy activities at ICANN. ____
> * Connect ICANN community groups with individual members seeking to
> contribute to policy matters. ____
> * Foster community, relationship-building, and value in volunteerism
> through connections with veteran community members. ____
>
> *__ __*
>
> *APPROACH*____
>
> */__ __/*
>
> */Deep dive into a current policy issue ā the specific policy topic of
> the pilot is forthcoming/*____
>
> * Participants will receive focused primer materials including
> background summaries, webinar and session recordings, and relevant
> resources that offer differing points of view. The goal is to
> provide program participants a well-rounded set of materials on the
> policy topic. ____
> * Participants are expected to study these materials and participate
> in session activities, facilitated by Policy staff, to further their
> understanding of the policy topic. ____
> * Participants will use a dedicated mailing list to ask substantive
> questions and engage in targeted discussions. ____
> * Program participants will engage in interactive discussion sessions
> with subject matter experts (SMEs) and/or active community members. ____
> * We anticipate finalizing the policy topic by 1 August 2022.____
>
> */__ __/*
>
> */Community building/**/____/*
>
> * Targeted Fellowship alumni will act as guest speakers, sharing their
> experiences within ICANN policy development and the personal value
> they derive from participation. ____
>
> __ __
>
> */Support connections between newcomers and existing community /*____
>
> * *//*Program sessions have four distinct goals: ____
>
> o Provide a forum for interactive policy topic discussions with
> SMEs.____
> o Support participation in a guest speaker series targeted at
> substantive policy engagement and the value of volunteerism.____
> o Foster connections between participants.____
> o Provide a forum for existing community members to engage with
> newcomers. ____
>
> * All sessions will be conducted via Zoom as this program does not
> have travel funding.____
>
> __ __
>
> *__ __*
>
> *MEMBERSHIP **____*
>
> For the pilot, participation will be limited to Fellowship alumni who
> are either currently affiliated with non-commercial groups within the
> GNSO, or those who are currently unaffiliated, and wish explore
> opportunities for contribution within GNSO non-commercial groups.____
>
> If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email me
> at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>by 15
> August 2022. ____
>
> We look forward to working with you!____
>
> Melissa Allgood (on behalf of the team supporting the Policy Transition
> Program)____
>
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>
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>
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