*Video — "Why NANOG?" Hear from a Newcomer * *We asked Newcomer ISOC's João Aguiar About His Experience* Newcomers bring fresh ideas and energy to the conversation, while seasoned members provide expertise and mentorship, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge. See what Internet Society's Aguiar had to say about his first experience at a NANOG meeting! *WATCH NOW <https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-tv/why-nanog-newcomer/>* *Revolutionizing Network Operations: It’s Time to Refresh How We Run Our Networks* *Guest Columnist Scott Robohn — TNOps: A Fresh Take on Community-Driven Network Operations and Beyond* *READ MORE <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/revolutionizing-network-operations-its-time-to-refresh-how-we-run-our-networks/>* *Exciting News: We Have a Winner!* *We Can’t Wait to See You Rocking the New NANOG Gear at our Upcoming Meeting!* After tallying up all your votes, we’re thrilled to announce the winning color for the official NANOG t-shirt! Drumroll, please… *The winning color is NAVY.* Thank you to everyone who participated in the vote and helped us choose the t-shirt color for NANOG 92. *NANOG Board of Directors Election: Submit Your Support!* *Let Your Voice be Heard!* We’re excited to announce that six outstanding candidates are running for two open positions on the NANOG Board of Directors! As a valued NANOG member, your voice matters, and now is the time to get involved. You can submit Statements of Support <https://nanog.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4d708401d0e69d9dc73d1c204&id=d13e9104ff&e=e429f79d5a> for the candidates of your choice and help shape the future of NANOG. *VIEW MORE <https://nanog.org/members/elections/2024-board-candidates/>*