INFORMS Open Forum

Call for Nominations for Directors, COIN-OR Foundation

Nominations are solicited for candidates for up to two director positions
on the Strategic Leadership Board (SLB) and one director position on
the Technical Leadership Council (TLC).  All positions are for three
-year terms.  Any interested individual is eligible to be a director of
the Foundation. The foundation is actively looking for interested 
individuals to help shape its goals, and successfully reach them. Note
that membership is COIN-OR is *not* required. Candidates with expertise
in the software industry or experience as a director for a non-profit
organization will be eagerly welcomed.

COIN-OR is evolving rapidly, and directors can have a significant
influence on the development of the Foundation.  Candidates should have
an active interest in COIN-OR and be committed to active participation
in SLB and TLC business.  For more information on the activities of and
expectations for directors, prospective candidates are encouraged to
contact any of the current directors or the Foundation Secretary (
secretary@coin-or.org).

Up to two directors will be elected to the SLB. 

Up to three directors will be elected to the TLC. 

The Foundation encourages the nomination of any interested individuals,
and particularly users of COIN-OR software, who have not previously
been active participants in COIN-OR projects.  Diversity of viewpoint
and skills is both needed and appreciated.

Nominations should be emailed to the Secretary (secretary@coin-or.org)
and will be accepted until October 11, 2020.  Candidates must agree
to be nominated and will be contacted to provide a short biography and
statement to be distributed to the full members of the Foundation prior
to the election.

More information on the COIN-OR foundation can be found at
https://www.coin-or.org/about-the-foundation/

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Giacomo Nannicini
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