(PIR)—which oversees the international distribution and licensing of
Internet domain names for nonprofit organizations (those that end in
.org)— announced the appointment the seven newest members to its
Worldwide Advisory Council, including U.S. representatives Angela Stuber
and Michael Mann.
The Panel, which consists of technology experts and nonprofit leaders
from all over the world, invited Mann because of his experience as the
leading distributor of .ORG Internet outlets for public interest groups
& his innovative efforts to provide high-end Internet services to
nonprofits around the globe through grassroots.org. Stuber was selected
because of her tireless commitment to bridging the ‘digital divide,'
experience working with small technology-focused nonprofits, and
innovative broadband community action efforts.
The Advisory Council, created in 2003, is one of PIR's key resources
established to solicit input from and be responsive to the needs,
concerns, and views of the global noncommercial Internet community.
Mann's knowledge of the large-scale issues of domain registration for
nonprofits, and dedication to promoting social change and action through
Grassroots.org led to his appointment to the Advisory Council. Mann
founded Grassroots.org to spread valuable social information throughout
the world, and to provide free services to other organizations to help
save them money and further their own missions. Says Mann, of his
appointment, "I have always been the biggest buyer and developer of
.orgs and continue to have a deep commitment to uniting the nonprofit
community online. This affiliation should help in our mutual pursuit."
Stuber was selected because of her unwavering dedication to asserting
that the needs of small nonprofits are met, and wealth of experience
working to promote the public interest by advocating for equal access to
technology through the Ohio Community Computing Network (OCCN) and
CTCNet. Says Stuber, "My work as director of OCCN and board chair of
CTCNet, both umbrella organizations supporting grassroots efforts to
bridge the digital divide, has afforded me the opportunity to fully
understand the needs of small non-profits, technology focused
non-profits, and those serving disadvantaged communities. I am excited
to bring this important perspective to the Council."
"Advisory Council Members continue to provide PIR with sound advice on a
wide range of registry issues and opportunities affecting the .ORG
community," explains Edward Vilz, President and CEO of PIR. "We are
fortunate to have new members who bring a good balance of global
diversity, technological expertise, and experience."
Learn more about the .ORG Advisory Panel by visiting pir.org . Learn
more about Michael Mann and Grassroots.org by visiting
www.grassroots.org. Learn more about Angela Stuber and the Ohio
Community Computing Network by visiting www.ohioccn.org.
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AndhraNews.net News for May 8, 2006