A few days ago our president elect Matt Allen posted a call for volunteers for AoIR to take over the jobs that Charlie and I have been performing for the last few years. I suggest that if you have any inclination in the arena of unix-based systems, web design, list management, etc. that you volunteer, it is a great way to get involved with AoIR and you will be appreciated for the work that you do. for me, working in this capacity in AoIR has been an enjoyable and rewarding professional and academic experience. It also should be said that as members of the executive committee, that both position have voting rights and can voice their opinions on a myriad of issues involving the future of AoIR. Matt's posting said: Dear Air-listers Having just elected a new executive, it is now time to seek expressions of interest from members (or people who will become members) to serve as the Systems Administrator and Systems Manager for AoIR. Formally, "the Systems Administrator is responsible for the association's technical systems on which its Web site, e-mail list and other means of Internet communication operate. The Systems Manager is responsible for the content and appearance of the association's Web site and other means of Internet communication (except its e-mail lists)." (by-laws). However the exact split in responsibilities will depend on who we appoint and what skills/ interests they have. Both of the current, wonderful people doing these jobs - Jeremy Hunsinger and Charlie Briendahl - are moving on to other things and we will miss them dearly for all the great work they have done for AoIR. However, it is also a new beginning, allowing others the chance to become involved. These two officers will be appointed by the executive and are full members of the executive. Here are the kind of skills we are looking for General Skills: Server maintenance; SSH and Unix command line; Ability to work with remote support; Current System Specific Skills: Dreamhost Panel and linux via ssh including: Mailman -Mailing Lists; SMTP/POP/IMAP Email System; jabber server; php/mysql WWW apps. Skills in managing email lists, dealing with interfaces such as that used for the AoiR website etc We use the following installed web systems Open Conference System; Mediawiki; Drupal; Forums Ability to: troubleshoot php/mysql; install and upgrade web applications; to read and troubleshoot SQL and database systems. For further information, and to express an interest in these two positions, please email m.allen@curtin.edu.au . Jeremy Hunsinger Center for Digital Discourse and Culture () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers