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2015 NANOG Election Announcement
by Michael K. Smith 08 Aug '14

08 Aug '14

Hello NANOGers! 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. Only NANOG members are eligible to vote and serve in the 2014 election process. Go to https://www.nanog.org/membership/join to become a Member. 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 https://www.bigpulse.com/97752/signin. Any questions should be submitted to elections(a)nanog.org. 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. 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. Best regards, Michael K. Smith On behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors Election Timeline Call for Board Member nominations August 8, 2014 Call for Program and Communications Committees nominations August 8, 2014 Bylaws discussed, proposed changes explored August 25, 2014 Board Member nominations close September 17, 2014 Bylaws amendments posted September 15, 2014 Ballot approved September 18, 2014 Voting for the 2014 Board opens at 8:00AM ET October 6, 2014 Program and Communications Committees nominations close at 12:00PM ET October 8, 2014 Voting for the 2014 Board closes at 12:00PM ET October 8, 2014 Board Appointment of New Committee Members October 8, 2014

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NANOG Reminders and Updates
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Colleagues: A few reminders regarding NANOG 61- Bellevue, ARIN+NANOG on The Road - Madison, NANOG 62 - Baltimore, Baltimore Education Classes, 2014 Elections, and a NANOG Portal Update follow; NANOG 61 Presentations <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/agenda> and Meeting Survey Results <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/surveys> are posted. NANOG on the Road will be traveling to Madison, WS <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road4/home> on September 9, 2014. The pre-agenda is expected very shortly. Please note, registration is required, however there is no fee to attend. NANOG 62 CFP <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog62/callforpresentations>, Registration <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog62/registration>, and Hotel Reservations <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog62/hotelinformation> are open. As the deadline is fast approaching, please do consider submitting a presentation. The NANOG Registration Fee will increase on September 15, 2014. We expect strong attendance, thus be sure to make your room reservation soon. Do you know someone who might need a bit of assistance attending NANOG 62, please send along information regarding our NANOG Fellowship <https://www.nanog.org/resources/fellowships> program. Two Education Classes, Routing Fundamentals <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/baltimore_education_classes/routin…> and IPv6 Routing Fundamentals <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/baltimore_education_classes/ipv6_r…> will be offered on Sunday, October 5, 2015 in Baltimore. These classes offer This is a great opportunity for budding engineers or graduate students, as well as current Internet technicians, to learn best practices, refresh on routing skills. 2014 Elections are fast approaching. The Election announcement will be sent shortly. So as to participate in NANOG leadership discussions, be sure to renew and/or join NANOG <https://www.nanog.org/membership/join> now. Lastly, as you prepare to Register for NANOG 62, or renew your NANOG membership, you will see a new NANOG Portal (ARO) interface with more icons and simpler navigation paths to help you get where you want to go. Should you decide you like the look/feel of the old interface, you can switch back by following the steps: - Log onto your ARO account at https://www.nanog.org/login and enter your username and password. - Click on My ARO at the top left next to the NANOG logo; then click on My Account. - Under Account Preferences on the right side, select NO at "Show New Interface." We hope you find these reminders and information helpful. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact nanog-support(a)nanog.org. Sincerely, Betty -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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NANOG 62 - Baltimore - Call For Presentations is Open!
by Greg Dendy 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

NANOG Community- Thanks for helping to make NANOG 61 in Bellevue such a smashing success as the most attended meeting ever, on the 20th anniversary of the first meeting! NANOG will hold its 62nd meeting in Baltimore, MD on October 6-8, 2014, hosted by EdgeConneX. The NANOG Program Committee is now seeking proposals for presentations, panels, tutorials, tracks sessions, and keynote materials for the NANOG 62 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. Key dates to track if you wish to submit a presentation: * Presentation Abstracts and Draft Slides Due: August 4, 2014 * Topic List Posted: August 18, 2014 * Slides Due: September 1, 2014 * Agenda Published: September 15, 2014 NANOG 62 submissions are welcome on the P<http://pc.nanog.org/>rogram Committee Site<http://pc.nanog.org/> or email me if you have questions. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Baltimore! Thanks, Greg Dendy Chair, Program Committee North American Network Operator Group (NANOG)

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2014 Postel Scholarship Announcment
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Colleagues: On behalf of the North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) and the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the 2014 Postel Network Operator's Scholarship. The Postel Network Operator's Scholarship targets personnel from developing countries who are actively involved in Internet development, in any of the following roles: Engineers (Network Builders) Operational and Infrastructure Support Personnel Educators and Trainers This is not a postgraduate fellowship or academic scholarship. Individuals may nominate themselves for the Scholarship via email or the online form. The Scholarship will be awarded annually to a recipient selected by a committee comprising representatives from the NANOG Board of Directors and the ARIN Board of Trustees. The selection committee will "whimsically" select the annual recipient exclusively in response to the question: "What Would Jon Do?" if he were asked to select a recipient. The successful applicant will be provided with transportation to and from the NANOG and ARIN joint meeting October 6-8, 2014, in Baltimore, Maryland USA, and a reasonable (local host standard) allowance for food and accommodation. In addition, all fees for participation in both meetings' events will be waived. The final grant size is determined according to final costs and available funding. The chosen recipient will be advised at least 2 months prior to the fall meeting date. Applications from qualified individuals are now being accepted. The deadline for application is July 4, 2014, and the awardees will be informed by July 21, 2014. Please read full information about the scholarship at: http://www.nanog.org/scholarships/postel.php To apply, please complete the web-based application form that is linked from that page. Optionally, you may submit your application in PLAIN ASCII in the BODY of the message, not as an attachment nor as a Word document, PDF, or any other form, to PostelNOS(a)nanog.org. Please be sure to include the following: Full name and contact info Your brief biography, including current and recent jobs held A description of why you need and deserve this Scholarship to attend the NANOG and ARIN meetings A description of how you plan to leverage your attendance at the meetings in your work A brief abstract of a presentation you would give at the NANOG and/or ARIN meetings, if selected as a Scholarship winner Kind regards, Betty Burke on behalf of the Postel Scholarship Selection Committee -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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NANOG 61 Final Update
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 16 May '14

16 May '14

NANOGers: We are aware of stress regarding the Hyatt Hotel Room Block, therefore, 2 alternate NANOG Room blocks at nearby hotels<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/hotelinformation> have been established. We are confident, all who wish to attend NANOG 61 should find a reasonable hotel rate and room. Contact nanog-support(a)nanog.orgshould you have any questions or concerns regarding the hotels. The NANOG 61 agenda <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/agenda> is posted, and the Evening Social information<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/socials>is also available. Registration for the Education<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/bellevue_education_classes/home> class series is open. A few, sponsorship opportunities<https://www.nanog.org/sponsors/opportunities>remain for NANOG 61. Send a note to marketing(a)nanog.org to let us know if you (or your company) maybe interested and we will be sure to get right back to you. Lastly, be aware the meeting registration<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/registration>rate will increase on May 25, 2014. Safe travels to everyone, and we look forward to seeing many of you in Bellevue. Sincerely, Betty -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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NANOG Event Updates
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 05 May '14

05 May '14

NANOGers: A few reminders regarding upcoming NANOG Events: - NANOG ON THE Road - LA <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home>is fast approaching, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. If you have not yet registered for this free one day event, consider doing so now<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home/registration>. The agenda <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home/agenda> is now posted, the day is sure to be of value to all. If you know of someone local and not on the NANOG list, please pass along this information. - NANOG Education Classes<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/bellevue_education_classes/home> in Bellevue, will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Two classes will be offered, Routing Fundamentals<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/routing_fundamentals_bellevueclass>, and IPv6 Routing Fundamentals<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/education/ipv6routing_fundamentals_bellevuec…>. The classes will help prepare students for transition into current world operations of the Internet. If you know of someone who would benefit from the NANOG experience offered, please pass along this information. - Lastly, NANOG 61 <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/home> in Bellevue is a few weeks away, June 2-4, 2014. The NANOG 61 Highlights<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/agendahighlights> page provides an over-view of what attendees should expect while attending the meeting. The NANOG Program Committee has been hard at work building another outstanding program. The Pre-agenda and Topics<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/preagenda> page is available and the full agenda will be posted soon. - The NANOG 61 meeting Registration<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/registration> fee will increase on Monday, May 12, 2014, and the NANOG Hotel Block<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/hotelinformation> will expire on Friday, May 16, 2014. If you have not yet registered, or made your room reservation, consider doing so this week! - NANOG 61 Fellowships <https://www.nanog.org/resources/fellowships> are available. If you or a colleague are interested in attending NANOG 61 and need some travel assistance, please do consider applying. - Consider having your company join the growing number of NANOG 61 Sponsors <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/sponsors> in Bellevue. A few Sponsorship opportunities<https://www.nanog.org/sponsors/opportunities> remain. If you are not currently a NANOG member <https://www.nanog.org/membership>, do consider joining the 556 NANOGers who find value in being a part of the NANOG governance process, joining is easy<https://www.nanog.org/membership/join> . Should you have any questions about NANOG, please do not hesitate to contact nanog-support(a)nanog.org or feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely, Betty -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030 www.nanog.org

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NANOG on THE ROAD - LA - May 20, 2014
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

The NANOG on the Road series will be coming to Los Angeles<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home>on May 20, 2014. Hosted by NANOG in partnership with Los Nettos at the USC campus, the program will include research and education presentations along with relevant NANOG meeting content. Topics to include security, IPv6, research and commercial network differences, along with network tools discussion. The meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles- Midtown<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home/hotel>@ USC on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Registration is required, however there is no fee to attend. Please visit the NOTR website and register today<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road3/home/registration> . The morning will include featured speakers. Lunch will be provided, followed by an afternoon of NANOG presentations. The day will conclude with a graduate student poster session during the Closing Reception. Please pass along this information to those who may not be able to attend a full NANOG meeting, and wish to learn more about NANOG and the topics discussed. Sincerely, Betty on behalf of the NOTR Programming Committee -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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NANOG 61 - Bellevue - Call For Presentations is open!
by Greg Dendy 22 Feb '14

22 Feb '14

NANOG Community- I hope everyone enjoyed NANOG 60, NANOG’s largest attended winter meeting. Fresh off a great meeting, and post our NANOG Icelanta Reception, we are ready start the process for NANOG 61 in Bellevue. NANOG 61 will be NANOG’s 20th year serving the network operator community and helping to make the Internet better. If you have a topic you'd like to speak about, the program committee would love to consider it. Please read http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog61/callforpresentations for more information. We will continue with the Monday-Wednesday format, with Tracks on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Tutorials to be scheduled on Tuesday morning. The program will begin on Monday morning at 10:00AM followed by our popular Newcomers Lunch. The exact schedule layout can be found at http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog60/preagenda, please take this into account as you plan travel. If you wish to submit a presentation, please keep these important dates in mind: * Presentation Abstracts and Draft Slides Due: April 7, 2014 * Slides Due: May 5, 2014 * Topic List Posted: April 21, 2014 * Agenda Published: May 12, 2014 Please submit your materials to http://pc.nanog.org<http://pc.nanog.org/>. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Bellevue! Thanks, Greg Dendy Chair, NANOG Program Committee

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ARIN+NANOG on the Road San Diego reminder
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Colleagues: A reminder note for those who are, or know of someone local, to San Diego; do not delay, ARIN+NANOG on the Road<http://www.cvent.com/events/arin-nanog-on-the-road-san-diego/event-summary-…>is fast approaching. We have a great program <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road2/home/agenda> planned for the Tuesday, February 28, 2014 at the Handerly Hotel<http://www.cvent.com/events/arin-nanog-on-the-road-san-diego/location-f8a28…>. There is no fee to attend, however registration for the event is requested. We are expecting strong attendance<http://www.cvent.com/events/arin-nanog-on-the-road-san-diego/attendees-f8a2…> and hope to see many NANOGers next week. Be sure to add your name and register<http://www.cvent.com/events/arin-nanog-on-the-road-san-diego/event-summary-…>today. All best. Betty -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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NANOG On The Road - San Diego
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Colleagues: In partnership, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the North American Network Operators Group (NANOG) will bring ARIN+NANOG on the Road to San Diego, CA on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. The one day event will be held at the Handerly Hotel & Resort. Please pass along this information to those who would benefit from attending a free event featuring educational sessions, great discussions, and networking opportunities! Morning sessions will get attendees up to speed on Internet number resource management, ARIN technical services, current policy discussions and more. Afternoon sessions will feature NANOG Tutorials on Network Security, IPv6, Traceroutes, BGB, including an update on the NANOG Best Current Operational Practice (BCOP) project. Complete information and meeting links are available on the NANOG website<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/road2/home> . Should you have any questions, please feel free to send them to nanog-support(a)nanog.org. Sincerely, Betty -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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