Not sure you have seen this call, but this is a good place to shape the DNS space the way it should be ;) http://www.isoc.org/isoc/media/releases/070511.shtml ISOC launches Call for PIR Board Member Nominations The Internet Society (ISOC) seeks a maximum of three highly qualified individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of the Public Interest Registry (PIR) for the period 2008-2010. PIR's business is managing an international registry of .org domain names. The Board meets in person 3-4 times per year. The time commitment is approximately 14-18 full days per year plus additional phone calls and e-mail. Qualifications sought include: - Demonstrated business acumen with significant entrepreneurial, non-commercial and/or marketing skills; - understanding and engagement in the retail domain name space; - known contributor to the ICANN processes; - financial literacy; - expertise in the application of Internet technologies to support non-commercial organizations; and - experience with the operation and policies of TLD registries. - Global diversity in candidates is desired. Please forward a statement of interest and qualifications, three references, and a curriculum vitae highlighting relevant experience, expertise, and contact information to: *Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO, Internet Society * Email: pir-nomcomm@isoc.org. Please submit materials in attached documents (pdf, .doc, .txt) For full consideration, please apply by June 11th, 2007. Applications will be evaluated as they are received. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Franck Martin franck.martin@gmail.com "Toute connaissance est une réponse à une question" G. Bachelard