gentlefolk, ARIN is the community's self-generated steward for internet numbering resources (ip addresses and autonomous system numbers) and it is governed by volunteers from the community who serve on its advisory council and executive board. every year ARIN holds an election to fill or renew several expiring terms. candidates need not be ARIN members. please see <https://www.arin.net/announcements/2011/20110725_elec.html> and think about whether who you can nominate or whether you can self- nominate. paul vixie chairman, 2011 arin nomcom