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Apology Noted / Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 08 January 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by Yesim Saglam Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Dear Hadia, Your apology is noted. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam On 8.01.2026, 17:11, "Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi" <Hadia(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>> wrote: Dear all, Please accept my apology for not being able to attend the OFB call happening now. Will see the transcript. Kindest regards Hadia Sent from my iPhone On 7 Jan 2026, at 4:56 AM, Cheryl Langdon-Orr via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>> wrote: Please note my standing apology for these calls at 1400UTC. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thumbs.about.me/thumbnail/users/c/h/e/c… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thumbs.about.me/thumbnail/users/c/h/e/c…> [thumbs[.]about[.]me]] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_…> [about[.]me]> Cheryl Langdon-Orr about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_…> [about[.]me]> On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 at 13:19, ICANN At-Large Staff via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org><mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>>> wrote: Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 08 January at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> HERE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AY… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AY…> [icann-community[.]atlassian[.]net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQ…> [icann-community[.]atlassian[.]net]> Zoom Room: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoR… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoR…> [icann[.]zoom[.]us] / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__…> [streamtext[.]net] Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw <https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw> Other toll-free numbers: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZn… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZn…> [adigo[.]com] [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&am…> > If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org><mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Thank you. 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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS open until 9 January - PC - ICANN Office of Ombudsman Framework and Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-office-of-ombuds-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. This public comment proceeding will close on Tuesday 10 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed by Monday January 12. * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 10 February 2026 If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire C. Craig claireccraig(a)gmail.com<mailto:claireccraig@gmail.com> and Bukola Oronti bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com<mailto:bukkiepharworley@gmail.com> by Friday 9 January, 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Re: REMINDER = CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January - ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, Happy and prosperous 2026! Kind reminder this call for volunteer is open until Wednesday 07 January. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> Subject: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January - ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-fy2731-operating-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. This public comment proceeding will close on 12 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed. * Second Planning Webinar: 14 January * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 12 February 2026 Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Re: REMINDER - CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Dear OFB WG members, Happy and prosperous New Year! This is a reminder, the call for volunteers is open until Wednesday 07 January. Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy27-operating…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. This public comment proceeding will close on 12 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed. * Second Planning Webinar: 14 January * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 12 February 2026 Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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