Dates for the 2010 Board of Directors Election and Annual General Meeting

Ottawa, March 18, 2010 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2010 CIRA Board of Directors Election and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The 2010 CIRA Board of Directors Election process commences May 13, 2010 with a call for nominations and concludes with online voting between September 22, 2010 and September 29, 2010. Voting in CIRA’s Board of Directors Election offers CIRA Members the opportunity to help shape Canada’s Internet by deciding who will join the leaders of the .CA domain namespace. For 2010, CIRA Members will be electing five Board Members.

CIRA’s 2010 AGM will be held on September 21, 2010 (host city will be announced at a later date). The AGM offers CIRA Members an opportunity to directly participate in the governance of Canada’s Internet domain, voice their opinions to CIRA’s management, and network with other .CA domain name holders.

All CIRA Members will be notified by email to pre-register for the AGM and to participate in the Election.  Further details will be posted on CIRA’s website, www.cira.ca, as they become available.

From their website:

WHIR Events are a chance to do face-to-face business and networking with executives, solution providers and corporate decision makers in a relaxed environment with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Our goal is to provide a local venue for you to do business, make new connections and learn more about those in our exciting industry.

WHIR Events: If you work in or will be visiting Vancouver or neighboring cities come out to the WHIRs’ Web hosting networking events and meet like-minded industry executives and corporate decision makers face-to-face in a relaxed environment with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Our goal is to provide a great local venue, to do business, make new connections and learn more about those in the web hosting industry.

Food and Drink: Appetizers and complimentary drinks will be available. Enjoy a selection of tasty appetizers, including vegetarian options. Thanks to our sponsors, an open bar will be available.

From their website:

WHIR Events are a chance to do face-to-face business and networking with executives, solution providers and corporate decision makers in a relaxed environment with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Our goal is to provide a local venue for you to do business, make new connections and learn more about those in our exciting industry.

WHIR Events: If you work in or will be visiting Toronto or neighboring cities come out to the WHIRs’ Web hosting networking events and meet like-minded industry executives and corporate decision makers face-to-face in a relaxed environment with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Our goal is to provide a great local venue, to do business, make new connections and learn more about those in the web hosting industry.

The 9th Toronto Domainer Dinner will once again take place at the Rosewater Supper Club. Tickets are $90 + evenbrite fee and include food and two drinks. The amount of seats is limited. Please register for the event at Eventbrite.

More information coming soon…

Via CIRA Press Release:

Ottawa, August 20, 2009 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pleased to announce the location of its Annual General Meeting (AGM). CIRA Members are invited to share ideas, network and help shape the future of Canada’s Internet domain.

This year’s meeting will be held on September 22, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building, Room 107 Constitution Hall), 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario from noon to 6:00 pm (18:00h) Eastern Time.

CIRA’s AGM is an important event for its Members and all Canadians. At this year’s AGM, CIRA will be presenting proposed changes to its By-Law, as approved by its Board of Directors on July 8, 2009, for consideration and confirmation by its Members. The proposed changes to the Bylaws may be subject to amendments, variations and or additions prior to confirmation. Additionally, at this event members will hear about CIRA’s current direction, financial health and what is in store for the future.

Members will have the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions to CIRA Board Members.

Meeting Agenda
Noon – 1:00 pm Registration and Complimentary light lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Annual General Meeting
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm WHOIS Forum
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Keynote Speaker – Rahaf Harfoush, New Media Strategist and Author
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Door Prize Draw
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Reception

View complete meeting details, including agenda and supplementary documents.

About CIRA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the not-for-profit, member-driven organization that manages Canada’s dot-ca domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the dot-ca registry internationally.

This video shows highlights from the DomainConvergence Conference in Niagara Falls in 2008. The 2009 Event will be held August 13-14th, 2009 in Toronto. Hope to see you there!

The auction will only include .CA domains. Domains will be listed by May 7, 2009.

Visit auction.myid.ca for more information. You must register online and meet Canadian presence requirements to be eligible for this event.

Domain Convergence is one of the freshest conferences in the industry – offering a limited size event that creates better networking opportunities and more intimate training sessions.

The Castello Brothers (Michael and David) are the keynote speakers for the 2009 event and will share the cutting edge tips and tricks that helped them transform from struggling musicians to millionaire domainers. The brothers are currently the CEO and COO of the Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc. (CCIN.com).

On top of that, Christian Heilmann of Yahoo! will be a guest speaker and moderator for Domain Convergence 2009. As a geek and hacker by heart, Heilmann has been a professional web developer for a number of agencies before working his way up to Yahoo! where he has delivered Yahoo! Maps Europe and Yahoo! Answers. As a published author for books on JavaScript, Ajax, and Web Development – Heilmann will show you how to develop your web properties in the most effective and efficient way posible.

Here is the agenda for Domain Convergence 2009:

August 13th

• Breakfast
• Keynote Address: The Castello Brothers (Michael and David Castello) The Future of Domaining – Building Your Brand
• New & old TLDs and ccTLDs
• Legal Panel
• Lunch
• .CA Domains and other ccTLDs
• Domain Monetization Strategies
• DOAC General Meeting
• Dinner / Reception

August 14th

• Breakfast
• Minisite Development – Case Studies
• Development Tools (Christian Heilmann, Yahoo! Developer Evangelist)
• Lunch
• Domain Development: Geo Sites
• The Castello Brothers (Michael and David Castello) Building Your Brand – Interactive Session
• Domain Development and Social Media
• Dinner

Visit DomainConvergence.com for more information or click here to register today!