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**REMINDER** Meeting invitaiton: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

Dear All, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/8xf4rcs8> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBhN Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN **Please note there will NOT be interpretation due to ICANN85 Prep week** Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

Dear All, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/8xf4rcs8> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBhN Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN **Please note there will NOT be interpretation due to ICANN85 Prep week** Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 22, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

Dear All, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 14:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/8xf4rcs8> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBhN Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN **Please note there will NOT be interpretation due to ICANN85 Prep week** Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Re: CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - 19 UTC - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update
by Silvia Vivanco Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

Dear all, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” 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. Suggested Timeline to meet March 30th deadline: 1. Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion –at OFB call 26 February call. Note: If the small team could have a first draft statement by 26 February- it could be presented at the OFB call next week. 2. ALAC + OFB comments to the First draft statement - 27 Feb- 25 March 3. Final presentation of the draft statement- OFB call Thursday March 26 4. ALAC: Vote on Final Statement –Friday – 27 – Monday 30th 5. Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – Submission – Monday March 30th This public comment proceeding will close on Monday 30th March 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 Feb 20th 2026 – 19 UTC . Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:05 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- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” 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 Monday 30th March 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 Feb 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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Re: REMINDER - CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - 19 UTC - Public comment - Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews
by Silvia Vivanco Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/standard-bylaws-amendmen…>” recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. WORKSPACE: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PICsMw 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 13 April 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 Feb 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia From: Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> Subject: CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/standard-bylaws-amendmen…>” 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 Monday 30th March 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 Feb 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 19, 2026

Feb. 19, 2026

Dear All, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 18:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: https://tinyurl.com/yazznvub The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/nID2Mg Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Re: [Ext] Re: CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update- volunteer noted
by Silvia Vivanco Feb. 19, 2026

Feb. 19, 2026

Hello Murray, Your name has been added to the list in the relevant wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/alacpolicydev/pages/87021…. Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956] From: Murray McKercher <murraymckercher(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM To: Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org> Cc: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, "claireccraig(a)gmail.com" <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Ext] Re: [OFB-WG] CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update Dear Silvia, I am interested in volunteering to be a reviewer for the “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” Respectfully submitted, Murray McKercher At-Large NARALO On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM Silvia Vivanco via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>> wrote: Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” 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 Monday 30th March 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 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!9Vd1dxmjsT…> [signature_3739878956] _______________________________________________ OFB-WG mailing list -- ofb-wg(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ofb-wg-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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REMINDER - Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 19, 2026

Feb. 19, 2026

Dear All, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 18:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: https://tinyurl.com/yazznvub The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/nID2Mg Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update
by Silvia Vivanco Feb. 19, 2026

Feb. 19, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” 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 Monday 30th March 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 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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CALL for volunteers- by Friday Feb 20th - Public comment - Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update
by Silvia Vivanco Feb. 18, 2026

Feb. 18, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Public comment “Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amend…>” 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 Monday 30th March 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 Feb 20th 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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