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On 10/6/2012 8:03 AM, SI Committee wrote:
> Dear SI participants,
>
> The Committee regrets to announce that Alan Browne, who has served the
> SI honorably and with dedication since January, has informed the
> Committee of his decision to step down as SI director in order to pursue
> other interests.
>
> His resignation takes effect on 21 Oct 2012.
>
> The Committee enthusiastically thanks Alan for his efforts and wishes
> him success in his various pursuits.
>
> The Committee, therefore, is presently seeking a new director. The
> responsibilities of the director include:
>
> - soliciting ideas for mandates and selecting them
> - announcing mandates on the various newsgroups
> - working with the SI Committee to maintain and evolve the Rulz
> - maintain the SI website on PBase
> - receiving submissions and verifying their compliance to the Rulz
> - Posting the images on Pbase.
> - Posting appropriate announcements to the newsgroups.
> - The director is also the chairman of the SI Committee
>
> The estimated effort in the above is a few hours per month.
>
> On reception of candidacy of qualified directors, the Committee will
> select and announce the new director as soon as possible. On selection
> as director the successful candidate shall also assume the chairmanship
> of the SI Committee.
>
> Please submit your application to: shootinphotos AHT gmail DAHT com
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Committee
>

As a lurker of many years standing I protest the action taken by Alan
Browne. But I most sincerely wish him well.