<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div>Hello NANOGers!</div><div><br></div><div>We are once again approaching the annual NANOG election and appointment time. In addition to the Call for Nominations message, the following is an overview and timeline of the actual election process. We encourage those in the community who are not currently NANOG Members to consider becoming one and to consider standing for a position within our leadership. Through membership and voting, you will be an active participant in directing all NANOG activities.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Only NANOG members are eligible to vote and serve in the 2014 election process. Go to <a href="https://www.nanog.org/membership/join">https://www.nanog.org/membership/join</a> to become a Member.</div>
<div><br></div><div>If you care about NANOG and think you would like to take a turn at volunteering your time to help make it better please consider joining as a member and running for a position. If you know someone else that you believe would be interested, nominate them by completing the Online Process at <a href="https://www.bigpulse.com/97752/signin">https://www.bigpulse.com/97752/signin</a>. Any questions should be submitted to <a href="mailto:elections@nanog.org" target="_blank">elections@nanog.org</a>.<br>
</div><div><br></div><div>As NANOG continues to evolve, our Committees will continue to play an increasingly important role in our success. By joining now, you can be an integral part of the process.</div><div><br></div><div>
For more information about the role of any Committee, or to find out more about what's involved in being a Committee member, please consult the current NANOG Bylaws or follow the links above to the Committee Member Responsibilities documents.</div>
<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>Michael K. Smith</div><div>On behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors </div></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<div>Election Timeline</div><div> </div><div>Call for Board Member nominations<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">August 8, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Call for Program and Communications Committees nominations<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">August 8, 2014</span></span></div><div>Bylaws discussed, proposed changes explored<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">August 25, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Board Member nominations close<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">September 17, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Bylaws amendments posted<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">September 15, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Ballot approved<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">September 18, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Voting for the 2014 Board opens at <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">8:00AM ET</span></span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">October 6, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Program and Communications Committees nominations close at <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">12:00PM ET</span></span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">October 8, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Voting for the 2014 Board closes at <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">12:00PM ET</span></span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">October 8, 2014</span></span></div>
<div>Board Appointment of New Committee Members<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">October 8, 2014</span></span></div></div>
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