Re: [soac-newgtldapsup-wg] the state of SubGroup 3, In-Kind Services

[Elaine Pruis <elaine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

SubGroup 3: In-Kind Services (Charter Items D+E+F)
Some work to meet the charter has already been accomplished, and some  
work still needs to be done.  Please review the following, and respond  
with any updates on work accomplished or idea for going forward.
Tasks from d), e)
1. Propose and establish methods for applicants to seek out assistance  
to be given by Back-End Registry provider, top-level domain  
consultants, translators, technicians, etc.
Accomplished:
Board Resolution: Staff will publish a list of organizations that  
request assistance and organizations that state an interest in  
assisting with additional program development.
Karla has started a mock-up website and discussed concept for page  
with Kurt.
To Do:
Staff-Establish timeline for this webpage to be conceptualized,  
developed, and published.
Staff- Create webpage so applicants that seek assistance and providers  
that will assist can self-identify.
WT: Provide examples of webpages similar to what would work for our  
requirements, provide ideas of what sort of tools are needed on this  
website.
Staff + WT-Communicate availability of this website and it's intended  
use.
Staff + WT-Record in a central repository, (on this website, maybe  
under restricted access? )  any information already collected, such as  
the response by Blacknight and Neustar in public comments stating  
willingness to provide support.
Staff: Out-reach through registrar and registry constituency mailing  
list.
WT:  Communicate program to potential applicants and providers,  
request commitment from providers.   A letter has been written and is  
published at https://community.icann.org/display/jaswg/SO-AC+New+gTLD+Applicant+Support+Working+Group 
 ( titled "letter from Elaine Pruis") explaining the program and  
requesting help. Please utilize this tool.

2. Coordinating the assistance

Accomplished:
Posted working spread sheet detailing evaluation criteria, possible  
needs, and types of providers.
https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/11141604/Evaluation+Critera+Provider+Types.xlsx


To Do:
Discuss possible methods, parameters and terms for matching applicants  
with providers.
Ideas:
WT:-Define all possible types of assistance that might be requested.
WT:-Define if a single coordinator would be appointed to this task,  
required skills of coordinator.
Best Regards,

Elaine



On Jun 7, 2011, at 7:07 PM, Carlton Samuels wrote:

> Dear All:
> The promised information on the subject matter is attached in this  
> document.   My thanks to Avri. The content was originally extracted   
> from the email thread of March 1 originally contributed by Avri.   
> The membership data was updated with Avri's generous help.
> Since it is proposed for agenda on Friday's call, it would be useful  
> for members, especially team leaders, to review and feedback to this  
> list before the call.
> Kind regards,
> Carlton
>
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