Re: Announcement of IAB member selection

I applaud the NomCom in this very appropriate choice -- at this particular
time, I don't think there is any better choice they could possibly have
made for the vacant IAB seat.  Bert has impressed me with his ability to
always perceive where he is most needed, and appear there as if by magic
to assist in whatever needs to be done.  I remember a thorny throughput
issue we ran across some years ago at Casa de Bandini, when Bert came
through as a trouper and helped us make headway with the problem [1].  With
that taken care of, he also showed us his famous ability to make friends
with the ladies [2].

We couldn't wish for a more well-rounded man of the world to step up to
the plate and shoulder his responsibilities today.

	Henrik

[1] http://tinyurl.com/jfsxm
[2] http://tinyurl.com/zccdt

on 2006-04-01 04:15 Ralph Droms said the following:
> 
> I am pleased to announce that the 2005-2006 NomCom selection and
> confirmation process to fill the IAB seat vacated by Pekka Nikander's
> resignation is complete.  At this time, on behalf of the NomCom, the
> new member of the IAB is:
> 
> Bert, Bert@secret-wg.org
> 
> Bert will complete the remainder of Pekka's term.  The Nomcom
> considered Bert's extensive travel and acquaintances with leaders and
> personalities around the world.  Although there was question about
> Bert's technical accomplishments, his other experience will materially
> help the IAB with its representational duties.  The NomCom was also
> concerned about Bert's willingness to contribute to IAB activities as
> Bert is usually a silent participant in public events.  However, we
> note the eloquence and clarity of reasoning Bert demonstrated on video
> at IETF 65 in his congratulation to the IETF on its 20th anniversary.
> 
> A further consideration is whether Bert would be able to serve a full
> term, as it has been rumored he is a candidate to replace Vint Cerf as
> chair of ICANN when Vint's term expires.  His photograph count is
> approaching Vint's and he has accumulated a similar number of frequent
> flyer miles.  Bert was not able to commit, but indicated he has not
> yet been offered the ICANN role.
> 
> The NomCom joins the rest of the IETF community in thanking Bert for
> volunteering his valuable time and extraordinary skills to the IAB,
> the IETF comunity and the Internet.
> 
> - Ralph Droms (chair), for the 2005-2006 IETF Nominating Committee
>   April 1, 2006
> 
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