[Chapter-delegates] 2023 ISOC Board of Trustees Elections Results

Mon Apr 17 21:00:49 PDT 2023

Dear Luees et All,

Firstly, I congratulate Ramanou Biaou and Caleb Ogundele on the success in the elections and wish them the very best in their upcoming roles.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to all the chapters who participated in the elections process and of the candidates who offered to serve on the board. It was an honor to run alongside such a talented and passionate group of individuals, and I am proud to have been a part of this process. To my supporters and those who shared my commitment to making the internet more accessible for people with disabilities, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your support and encouragement throughout the election process. While I may not have been successful in this particular election, I want to assure you that I will continue to work on this important issue.

Furthermore, with almost two years of my experience at the board, I am confident that my board colleagues share this commitment to accessibility and will continue to advance efforts in this area. I look forward to working with them and other stakeholders to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has equal access to the internet.

Thank you once again for your support, 

Best regards, 

Dr. Muhammad Shabbir.

https://www.twitter.com/mshabbirphd/

From: Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org> On Behalf Of Luis M Martinez via Chapter-delegates
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:06 AM
To: judith at jhellerstein.com; chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org
Subject: Re: [Chapter-delegates] 2023 ISOC Board of Trustees Elections Results

Dear Judith, 

I am forwarding your message to the mailing list, as you only replied to me. Rest assured that every single member of the BOT is well compromised with an inclusive Internet for everyone disregarding race, geography, language or needs. The BOT working group on the magnificent resolution placed forward by Muhhamed produced a document that reflects this spirit and looks forward to be widely shared amongst every member of ISOC. 

Best Regards,
Luis

Prof. Luis M Martínez Cervantes, PhD, MSc, BScEE, MIEE 

Professor and researcher

Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City

Member of the Board of Trustees Internet Society

On 17 Apr 2023 19:24 -0600, Judith Hellerstein <judith at jhellerstein.com>, wrote:

Dear Chapter Leaders

Although the accessibility community is saddened that Dr. Shabbir did not get elected, we are elated that Caleb Ogundele is very interested in working to make ISOC more accessible for people with disabilities. We look forward to working with him on many issues both for the Accessibility SIG, a Project of ISOC NY and the Accessibility Standing Group

Best

Judith Hellerstein

Treasurer Accessibility SIG, a Project of ISOC NY

Treasurer Accessibility Standing Group

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On 4/17/23 2:35 AM, Luis M Martinez via Chapter-delegates wrote:

Dear Chapter Leaders:

On behalf of the Internet Society Elections Committee, I wish to extend my appreciation and thanks to all of the candidates for the Board of Trustees elections. We are honored that so many qualified individuals offered to serve on the board. Voting closed on Friday and the election results were certified today, in accordance with the elections timetable.

CHAPTERS
In the Chapters election there were seven (7) candidates for two (2) seats. Having received the most votes, Ramanou Biaou and Caleb Ogundele have been elected to 3-year terms as trustees.

Voter turn-out in the Chapters election was 81.67%. Of the 120 eligible chapters, 98 voted.

ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
In the Organization Members election there were three (3) candidates for one (1) seat. Having received the highest weighted vote counts, Ted Hardie has been elected to 3-year term as a trustee.

Voter turn-out in the Organization Members election was 73.33%. Of the 90 eligible Organization Members, 66 voted.

Please join me in congratulating the successful candidates and thanking all who ran. I also wish to thank all voters, members of the Elections Committee, and ISOC staff who supported the elections process.

Election challenges may be lodged between now and 15:00 UTC on 24 April by email to the Internet Society President Andrew Sullivan at the address election-challenge at isoc.org <https://mailto:election-challenge@isoc.org> . Any such challenges must include an explanation of the reasons for the challenge. The President, after consultation with the chairs of the Nominations and Elections Committees and the members of the Board of Trustees, shall advise the challenge author of the board's decision by 1 May.

Again, thanks to all who participated in the 2023 Board of Trustees elections.

Best regards,
Luis Martinez
2023 Elections Committee Chair
Internet Society

Prof. Luis M Martínez Cervantes, PhD, MSc, BScEE, MIEE 

Professor and researcher

Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City

Member of the Board of Trustees Internet Society

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