<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:monospace,monospace"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-a7160754-6d82-cb49-0c29-418b9de07a60"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">*** IMPORTANT ***</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This call is not related to the Program Committee elections.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">*****************</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">LACNOG Directory Board calls for candidates interested to participate in the election process to renew three positions available for year 2016.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">One of the positions will be elected by the community in a public vote the two other members will be chosen by a nominating committee (NOMCOM).</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The nominations (self nominations are allowed) can be sent until November 30</span><span style="font-size:8.8px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:super;white-space:pre-wrap">th</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, 2016. As announced in the LACNIC26/LACNOG16 event in Costa Rica, it is relevant for the organization to promote and receive applications from different countries of the region and specially from women of the community..</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Candidates must send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:nomcom@lacnog.org">nomcom@lacnog.org</a> writing a brief professional description and the reasons to be chosen as a candidate.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">At the end of this period, all the names and descriptions will be announced in the LACNOG mailing list to allow the vote of the members of the community.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Candidates must understand and accept the responsibilities of board member, which are:</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Work as a board member representing the operators in the region.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Moderating and collaborate on mailing lists.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Work on related organization, sign agreements, organize events and represent the organization.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Knowing about the details of the Statute of the organization, available in the LACNOG website.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * To participate at least 50% of so-called coordination meetings to be held using videoconferencing, with schedules defined according to group consensus.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Commit an average of three hours a week to meet the assigned responsibilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Collaborate with the requirements placed by the working groups chairs.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Be able to travel and participate in two annual events (one week per event) and other activities related to LACNOG. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  * Having documentation up to date in case of the need to travel abroad.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">It is very important to note that LACNOG Statute does not allow more than one board member belonging to the same company or organization. Similarly, it is not allowed to have more than two members of the same country.</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Board members remaining for this period:</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Guillermo Cicileo [Argentina]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Alejandro Guzmán [Colombia]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Rogerio Mariano [Brasil]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ariel Weher [Argentina]</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Board members who leave or renew their charge:</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Carlos Martinez [Uruguay]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Christian O’Flaherty [Uruguay]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ricardo Patara [Brasil]</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Nomination Committee members: (NOMCOM):</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ariel Weher (Designed by Board of Directors)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Edmundo Cazarez (Designed by Program Committee)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Jorge Villa (Designed by Program Committee)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Tomás Lynch  (Designed by Program Committee)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Alvaro Retana (Designed by Task Forces)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Guillermo Cicileo (Designed by Task Forces)</span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class="gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Arturo Servin (Designed by Task Forces)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"anonymous pro";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Regards</span></p></span></div></div>