<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Hello! This is a reminder to please nominate yourself or someone else to run for the board by Sunday! Also, update your OpenStreetMap US membership so you will be able to vote next week! The town hall for election candidates will be Monday, February 25 from 8:00 – 9:00pm EST.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class="">Here’s the original announcement:</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">We are pleased to announce that nominations for the OpenStreetMap US Board are now open. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">This means you! OpenStreetMap n00bs, arm-chair mappers, craft mappers, even the old sages of the map are encouraged to run. You're welcome to nominate yourself or that special someone who exudes love for OpenStreetMap. Please consider running as a leader in the OpenStreetMap US community.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Requirements:</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">* Absolutely have a passion for OpenStreetMap and it's community.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">* Be a current member of OpenStreetMap US [Join Here!](<a href="https://join.openstreetmap.us/" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(66, 1, 120);" class="">https://join.openstreetmap.us/</span></a>)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">What you'll do:</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">* Help plan the 2019 State of the Map US conference</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">* Supporting the mapping community through mailing lists and chat rooms</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">* Making a difference at the local, national, and international levels</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">We are looking forward to seeing new faces and hearing new voices on the OpenStreetMap US board! We welcome a new, fresh and respectful election season. Become a member to be part of it.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Got Questions? Join the #elections channel on [OSM US Slack](<a href="https://slack.openstreetmap.us/" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 233);" class="">https://slack.openstreetmap.us</span></a>), [tweet us](<a href="https://twitter.com/osmus" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 233);" class="">https://twitter.com/osmus</span></a>), or [email us](<a href="https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 233);" class="">board at openstreetmap.us</span></a>) anytime.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">## Nomination Instuctions</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Nominations will be open from today, February 13 until Sunday February 24. To nominate yourself, please go to the [election wiki page](<a href="https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2019" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(66, 1, 120);" class="">https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2019</span></a>), and add yourself to the list. You can also see more information about the schedule and updated timeline there.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">## Town Hall Information</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">We'll be hosting a town hall for election candidates on Monday, February 25 from 8:00 – 9:00pm EST.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier; min-height: 16px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">## Election Details</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: Courier;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">The election will start on February 25 and end February 28. This year based on popular request we're excited to announce that we'll be using Ranked Choice Voting. To be permitted to vote please make sure [your OpenStreetMap US membership](<a href="https://join.openstreetmap.us/" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(66, 1, 120);" class="">https://join.openstreetmap.us</span></a>) is in good standing by February 24. We should be able to announce the new board on March 1.</span></div><span class=""><span class=""></span></span><span class=""></span></body></html>