August 2012 - NANOG-announce

NANOG Website Redesign Project
by Randy Epstein 31 Aug '12

31 Aug '12

Greetings NANOG community, NANOG is in the process of completely redeveloping its website (http://www.nanog.org) and is looking for feedback from the community and NANOG members. One of the primary goals of the redesign is to present a clean, yet functional and up to date website, improving delivery of information to NANOG members and sponsors, as well as providing attraction to potential new members and sponsors. Additionally, a mobile-compatible version of the website with access to the same up to date information that the full website offers is another goal of ours. We have a long list of features that have been discussed within the various Committee and Board meetings. We however, want to make sure we hear more from the community, as our goal is to serve your needs. If you have a wish list item (or items)?, or thoughts about what works well on current site and what we need to make sure to improve, please send your opinions to us. We've set up a special email address where you can directly contact the folks working on the website re-design project. The address is CommunityFeedback(a)nanog.org. We're hoping to launch the website prior to the new year, so the sooner you get those great ideas to us, the sooner we can move the project forward. Thank you, Randy Epstein Chairman, NANOG Communications Committee On behalf of the Website Redesign Team

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Call for Volunteers -- NANOG Education Committee
by Steve Gibbard 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

(my apologies to those receiving a second copy of this. The first copy ran into a mail filtering issue and didn't go out to most of the list) At the Vancouver meeting in June, I presented a preliminary proposal for a NANOG education initiative, which would put together a NANOG-created educational program for junior (and possibly more advanced) network operators. There was broad support from the community, and now it's time to refine the idea and turn it into something that can be implemented. We are seeking volunteers to join the Education Committee and work on the final proposal and its implementation. Among the issues that need to be decided are: - What format should the classes have? - What subject matter should they cover, and what should the curriculum be? - Who should be teaching them -- volunteers from the community or paid instructors? - Where should the classes be taught? At NANOG venues before, after, or during the conferences? At independent sites at non-conference times? - Cost structures: What should the classes cost and what will be included? - Other sources of financial support: Tuition? Sponsorships? Donations? Subsidies from the NANOG conferences? - And all sorts of other issues The expected commitment from members of the Education Committee will be as follows: - Attend bi-weekly conference calls - Research issues as needed, and provide feedback to the group The goal will be to have a reasonably solid proposal in time for the October NANOG meeting, and a final proposal in time for the February meeting. If you are interested in volunteering for this committee, please contact me. Thanks, Steve Gibbard NANOG Board scg(a)newnog.org

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Call for Volunteers -- NANOG Education Committee
by Steve Gibbard 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

At the Vancouver meeting in June, I presented a preliminary proposal for a NANOG education initiative, which would put together a NANOG-created educational program for junior (and possibly more advanced) network operators. There was broad support from the community, and now it's time to refine the idea and turn it into something that can be implemented. We are seeking volunteers to join the Education Committee and work on the final proposal and its implementation. Among the issues that need to be decided are: - What format should the classes have? - What subject matter should they cover, and what should the curriculum be? - Who should be teaching them -- volunteers from the community or paid instructors? - Where should the classes be taught? At NANOG venues before, after, or during the conferences? At independent sites at non-conference times? - Cost structures: What should the classes cost and what will be included? - Other sources of financial support: Tuition? Sponsorships? Donations? Subsidies from the NANOG conferences? - And all sorts of other issues The expected commitment from members of the Education Committee will be as follows: - Attend bi-weekly conference calls - Research issues as needed, and provide feedback to the group The goal will be to have a reasonably solid proposal in time for the October NANOG meeting, and a final proposal in time for the February meeting. If you are interested in volunteering for this committee, please contact me. Thanks, Steve Gibbard NANOG Board scg(a)newnog.org

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Call for Board Member Nominations for 2012 Elections - August 20 to October 1, 2012
by Sylvie LaPerriere 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

*Dear NANOGers, Hope you are enjoying this great Summer. Following our August 4 posting ‘‘Announcing the October 2012 NANOG Elections’ which provided a preview into our election process, we are now pleased to open the Call for Board Member Nominations for the three vacant positions on the Board of Directors. The nomination period starts August 20 and closes October 1, 2012 at 23:59 Pacific Standard Time. If you are nominating another person, please send that person's name and email address to nominations(a)nanog.org and we will contact them to acknowledge their willingness to stand and will ask them to submit their Declaration of Candidacy Form (Doc)<http://www.nanog.org/governance/elections/2012elections/2012_Declaration_of…>. If you are nominating yourself, please submit your Declaration of Candidacy Form (Doc)<http://www.nanog.org/governance/elections/2012elections/2012_Declaration_of…>to nominations(a)nanog.org. Below is the summary of the role and a detailed description may be consulted at http://www.nanog.org/governance/BOD_Responsibilities.pdf ************************************ Position: Board Member Time commitment: Five hours per week (meetings, preparation, consultation) for Members or Eight hours per week (meetings, preparation, consultation) for Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer). Term: Two years. Maximum of two consecutive terms. Accountability The Board of Directors are collectively accountable to the community, sponsors and other stakeholders. They are accountable for NANOG’s performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives and for the effective stewardship of financial and human resources. Authority Individual board members have no authority to approve actions by NANOG, to direct staff, or to speak on behalf for NANOG, unless given such authority by the board. Responsibility Board members are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the organization and its community and will bring to the task of informed decision-making, a broad knowledge and an inclusive perspective. General Duties Every member of the Board of Directors is expected to do the following: · Be a NANOG member in good standing · Prepare for and attend board meetings every fortnight · Work as a team member and support board decisions · Participate in the review of NANOG’s mission and objectives and the development of a strategic plan · Monitor the performance of the organization in relation to objectives and core values · Approve the budget and monitor financial performance in relation to it · Abide by the by-laws, code of conduct and other policies that apply to the board · Establish, review and monitor policies that guide core operational practices (eg. financial management, human resource management) · Participate in hiring and releasing the Executive Director · Participate in the evaluation of the Executive Director · Participate in the recruitment of new board members · Participate in the evaluation of the board itself · Participate in committee work (liaison) · Appoint Standing committees members · Appoint Ad-Hoc committees members. · Attend two out of every three NANOG conferences · Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of NANOG Qualifications The following are considered key job qualifications: · Knowledge of the community · Experience in or willingness to participate in the governance of a non-profit organization · Demonstrated aptitudes for financial management · Leadership, outreach and communication skills · Commitment to organization’s mission and strategic directions · A commitment of time · Consensus organizing and openness to learning Removal of a Board Member A Board of Directors member who misses three or more meetings in a row and who does not attend any Board of Directors meetings for three months may be removed. ************************************ The Board of Directors is an active and engaged component of NANOG. As NANOG continues to evolve, our Board and our Committees will continue to play an increasingly important role in our success. We thank you in advance for becoming NANOG members and taking an active part in our governance. Best regards Sylvie* -- Sylvie LaPerriere NANOG Board Chair - www.nanog.org

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NANOG 56 - Dallas, TX: Call For Presentations
by David Temkin 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

NANOG Community, After a great NANOG in Vancouver, BC, the survey results are in from 55 and we are already assembling a world-class program for NANOG 56. The North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) will hold its 56th meeting in Dallas, TX on October 21 - 23, 2012 and join with ARIN on October 24, 2012. Terremark, a Verzion company, will be our host for NANOG 56. The NANOG Program Committee is now seeking proposals for presentations, panels, tutorials, tracks sessions, and keynote materials for the NANOG 56 program. We invite presentations highlighting issues relating to technology already deployed or soon-to-be deployed in the Internet. Vendors are encouraged to work with operators to present real-world deployment experiences with the vendor's products and interoperability. NANOG 56 submissions are welcome at http://pc.nanog.org <http://pc.nanog.org/> For further information on what the Program Committee is seeking, please see http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/callforpresentations.html When considering submitting a presentation, keep these important dates in mind: Presentation Abstracts and Draft Slides Due: 06-August-2012 Final Slides Due: 27-August-2012 Draft Program Published: 17-September-2012 Final Agenda Published: 1-October-2012 Please submit your materials to http://pc.nanog.org Looking forward to seeing everyone in Dallas! -Dave Temkin (Chair, NANOG Program Committee)

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Announcing the October 2012 NANOG Elections
by Sylvie LaPerriere 04 Aug '12

04 Aug '12

*Hello NANOGers! This message is to encourage you, as a participant of this community, to become NANOG members and to consider standing for a leadership position at our upcoming October elections. The call for Board members nominations will be from August 20 to October 1 and for committee members from Sept 17 to October 23. We wanted to provide you now with the election process preview. It’s posted at http://www.nanog.org/governance/elections/2012elections/ and we’ll make announcements at every step. Why should you become a NANOG member? One Member = One Voter = One Eligible Candidate Candidate and Voter eligibility are opened to every ‘member in good standing’. You may never have attended a conference but as an active reader and poster on our mailing lists, you contribute to the knowledge of this community. Becoming a NANOG member gives you the right to stand for a position and to vote in October. You can join at http://www.nanog.org/membership_main.html. What is expected of Committee Candidates? How many vacant positions? In Vancouver, we announced that the current leadership was documenting the roles, responsibilities and expectations placed on each position. We trust you will find the following useful. Candidates will be appointed Committee members by the newly elected Board next October. * 8 vacancies: Program Committee Member http://www.nanog.org/governance/PC_Responsibilities.pdf * 2 vacancies: Communications Committee Member http://www.nanog.org/governance/CC_Responsibilities.pdf * 2 vacancies: Development Committee Member http://www.nanog.org/governance/DC_Responsibilities.pdf <https://www.nanog.org/governance/elections/2012elections/2012_Declaration_o…> What is expected of a Board Candidate? How many vacant positions? Read the Board Member Responsibilities and NANOG by-laws for a complete understanding of the expectations placed on Board Members. Board Member http://www.nanog.org/governance/BOD_Responsibilities.pdf NANOG By-laws http://www.nanog.org/governance/documents/By-Laws_20110104.pdf To ensure continuity on the Board, three seats out of six become open each year due to the expiration of 2-year terms. The Board members whose terms are expiring in October are: * Patrick Gilmore * Daniel Golding * Michael K. Smith Patrick has served two 2-year terms and cannot be considered for re-electionuntil October 2013 (one year leave). Daniel is completing the term vacated in June 2012 and he can stand for re-election. Michael is completing the term vacated in August 2011 and he can stand for re-election. How do you Nominate? You can self-nominate. You care about NANOG’s governance and want to take a turn at volunteering your time and expertise to help make it better. 1. Make sure you are a NANOG member in good standing 2. Submit your Declaration of Candidacy to elections(a)nanog.org. You can nominate others. 1. Send their contact information to elections(a)nanog.org 2. If they accept the nomination, they will be asked to become a NANOG member in good standing 3. They will have to submit their Declaration of Candidacy to elections(a)nanog.org. As NANOG continues to evolve, our Board and our Committees will continue to play an increasingly important role in our success. We thank you in advance for becoming NANOG members and taking an active part in our governance. Best regards, Sylvie, on behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors * -- Sylvie LaPerriere NANOG Board Chair - www.nanog.org

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NANOG 55 Survey Highlights and Upcoming NANOG 56/ARIN XXX
by Sylvie LaPerriere 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

NANOG Colleagues, NANOG 55 Attendees, We hope you are having a great Summer. We are already hard at work preparing for NANOG 56/ARIN XXX in Dallas. Take a moment now to register for the conference and book your hotel room at http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/nanog56_registration.html We had 525 registrants in Vancouver last June and I want to share the surveys highlights. The survey participation rate was 14%. We are thankful for your answers as knowing your preferences increases the likelihood of planning future 'awesome' events for you. Highlights: * Your top 3 reasons to attend NANOG are 1) network with colleague 2) the agenda (program) quality and content 3) tutorials. Closely followed by 4) socials, 5) keynotes and 6) location. * You rated the quality of our speakers, the quality of the technical information presented and the technical relevance of topics as either 'excellent' or 'very good'. * You are generally not commenting about the NANOG conference on social media platforms during the event. * 78% of attendees were able to successfully associate to the wireless network on their first attempt * You thought the Westin was great for its location, its setting and its amenities (nice to know for future picks!) * You come to NANOG to meet new people, socially interact with colleagues and learn. * You generally are not a subscriber to our mailing lists: nanog@, nanog-announce@, nanog-futures@ First-Time attendees enjoyed their NANOG experience and are hopeful that they will be able to return to future meetings. Some are even planning to bring along colleagues. Comments for speakers were really appreciated. We shared with those presenting, thereby helping speakers with future presentations and communicating attendees' expectations with respect to presentation content and its delivery. The Food & Beverage (F&B) comments were great. You are generally very pleased with the quality and the variety. We note that your level of satisfaction increases if you are continuously caffeinated or hydrated during the day and if offered plenty of beer/wine/spirits/sodas during the evenings. We took good note of your suggestions and look for them at NANOG 56. Special thanks for embracing (ie not complaining) our 'green options' : favouring large dispensers over individual plastic bottles or cans saves us lots of money and reduces our environmental footprint. For the curious-minded, detailed results are posted at http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog55/surveys.html. Consider joining the mailing lists at http://www.nanog.org/mailinglist/ Thanks again to all who attended, presented, and sponsored our return trip to Canada with NANOG 55. It was a great experience and we will not wait another 5 years to return to Canada. We look forward to seeing everyone again at NANOG 56/ARIN XXX! Sincerely, Sylvie -- Sylvie LaPerriere NANOG Board Chair - www.nanog.org

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