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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">As an FYI, the EOI process for the GNSO nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program is now open. You can find the announcement here:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03dec20-en.htm">https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03dec20-en.htm</a><span lang="EN-US">. Details are also being sent the GNSO Council and SG/C leaders for
further distribution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Emily</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@gmail.com><br>
<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, 2 December 2020 at 15:29<br>
<b>To: </b>"gnso-ssc@icann.org" <gnso-ssc@icann.org>, "ntfy-gnso-ssc@icann.org" <ntfy-gnso-ssc@icann.org><br>
<b>Cc: </b>GNSO Secretariats <gnso-secs@icann.org>, Tatiana Tropina <tatiana.tropina@gmail.com>, Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund@icann.org>, Emily Barabas <emily.barabas@icann.org><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Ext] SSC Workstream for Your Attention and Action<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Dear SSC members,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">We are</span></span><span lang="EN-US"> writing to update you on the schedule regarding the
CSC Liaison selection process and inform you about a new task </span><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">assigned
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">the SSC </span><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">for action.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">First, regarding the CSC Liaison EOI – as discussed on the mailing list,
<b><u>the EOI deadline has been extended to 7 December</u></b>. One application has been received so far (you can review it on the private wiki
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Application+Materials" target="_blank">
here</a>), and at least one more is expected to be received by the deadline. Please fill out the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/poll/fvwfzgmkn7mw7gif?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link*20*5bdoodle.com*5d__;JSUl!!PtGJab4!qRgCGZhJ8YmtZ-mUmauN2ktGtgzD4W8UXb1YATTOZ25r_F4h0yUoM3hpWb82cmU5ugRyY3GIHw$" target="_blank">
doodle poll [doodle.com]</a> to help us schedule a meeting the week on 14 December to discuss the EOIs received. As a reminder, everyone will individually fill out a survey before the call to help organize their thoughts on the candidates.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Second, regarding the new task -- the GNSO Council has requested the SSC to evaluate EOIs and recommend an individual to serve as the GNSO nominated Mentor to
the ICANN Fellowship Program (you can find background about the Fellowship Program and mentors for the program here:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-11-16-en__;!!PtGJab4!qRgCGZhJ8YmtZ-mUmauN2ktGtgzD4W8UXb1YATTOZ25r_F4h0yUoM3hpWb82cmU5ugTgBXo5Qg$" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;background:white;text-decoration:none">https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-11-16-en</span>
[icann.org]</a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1D1C1D;background:white">)</span><span lang="EN-US">. The attached EOI will
</span><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">be
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">launch</span><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">ed</span></span><span lang="EN-US"> tomorrow with an
<u>application submission deadline of 17 December</u>. <b><u>The deadline for the GNSO Council to nominate a
</u></b></span><span class="gmaildefault"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">M</span></u></b></span><b><u><span lang="EN-US">entor is 31 January</span></u></b><span class="gmaildefault"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">,
2021</span></u></b></span><b><u><span lang="EN-US">. </span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">We are seeking to complete both selection processes in time for Council to consider the SSC’s recommendations during its 21 January Council meeting. Below is
a proposed work plan to complete these selections:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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3 Dec: Launch Fellowship Mentor EOI <o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
7 Dec: <span lang="EN-US">New d</span>eadline for CSC Liaison EOI<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
8 Dec: Launch poll for SSC members complete on CSC Liaison candidates<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Week of 14 Dec: SSC meeting to discuss CSC Liaison candidates (members should complete poll at least 24 hours before the meeting)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
17 Dec: Deadline for Fellowship Mentor EOI<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
18 Dec: Launch poll for SSC members complete on Fellowship Mentor candidates<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Early week of 21 Dec: Additional SSC meeting to discuss CSC Liaison candidates, if necessary<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Week of 4 Jan: SSC meeting to discuss Fellowship Mentor candidates (members should complete poll at least 24 hours before the meeting)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
11 Jan: Motion Deadline for January GNSO meeting – placeholder motion possible<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Week of 11 Jan: Additional SSC meeting to discuss Fellowship Mentor candidates, if necessary<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
19 Jan: Last day to submit name(s) of recommended candidate(s)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="m-9215200975236751498msolistparagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
21 Jan: GNSO Council meeting<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Kind regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span class="gmaildefault"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"tahoma",sans-serif">Carlton and Sophie</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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