[OpenID] Updated links for OpenID Foundation Election : Message from Executive Director

[Don Thibeau (OIDF ED)]

The OpenID Foundation is holding its second election of community board
members starting Monday, November 23. For this election, six community board
seats are open for election. An FAQ has been posted on
http://openid.net/wordpress-content/uploads/2009/11/OpenID-Foundation-2010-E
lection-Procedures-FAQ-Final.pdf

Of the current community directors, Mr. Kveton has indicated he will not
serve another term. Mr. Kissel, Mr. Smarr and Mr. Tom have indicated their
interest in continuing to serve. Mr. Messina and Mr. Sakimura were elected
to longer terms as community representatives. On behalf of the foundation, I
would like to thank Scott Kveton for his important service to the Foundation
and wish him well in his new endeavors.

All members of the OpenID Foundation are eligible to nominate themselves,
second the nominations of others who self-nominated, and vote for
candidates.  If you're not already a member of the OpenID Foundation, we
encourage you to join at https://openid.net/foundation/members/registration.

Board participation requires a substantial ongoing investment of time and
energy.  It is a commitment that should not be undertaken lightly. Rather,
should you be elected, expect to be called upon to serve both on the board
and on its committees where the work of the foundation is conducted, and To
actively contribute.  That being said however, if you're passionate about
OpenID and advancing digital identity, have the time to devote to Community
service in this manner, and are a person who gets things done and works well
with others, we welcome your candidacy for the OpenID board of directors. We
welcome your candidacy for community board seats regardless of current or
past company affiliation or employment. 

When the elections process begins on the 23th of this month, voting and
nominations will be conducted using the OpenID you registered when you
joined the Foundation.  Log in at https://openid.net/foundation/members/
with that OpenID to participate in the election. If you are already a member
you will receive an email from membership at openid.org  advising you the
election is open and how to participate. If you experience problems
participating in the election or joining the foundation, please send a note
to help at oidf.org 

Again six community directors are being elected to the board.  The three
candidates receiving the most votes will serve 2 year terms and the
Three candidates receiving the next numbers of votes will serve 1 year
terms. In order to be eligible for election, your candidacy must have been
seconded by at least three other members. 

The election will be conducted on the following schedule:
                Nominations open:  Monday, November 23
                Nominations close:  Monday, December 7
                Election begins:  Wednesday, December 9
                Election ends:  Wednesday, December 23
                Results announced by:  Wednesday, December 30
                New board terms start:  Friday, January 1
Times on all dates are Noon, U.S. Pacific Time.

Thank you for participating in advancing OpenID.

Don Thibeau
don at OIDF.org
Executive Director
The OpenID Foundation
http://openid.net