Open Internet Endowment Initial Campaign

Today at IETF 84 in Vancouver, Lynn St. Amour and I announced the creation of 
the Open Internet Endowment and its initial campaign focused on ensuring the 
IETF's long-term financial health and continued independence. The web site is 
up and running.  It offers more information and accepts contributions.

        http://www.openinternetendowment.org

The Open Internet Endowment has been established by the Internet Society, with 
the support and direction of IETF leadership, based on discussions that have 
taken place over the past several years. This announcement is intended as a 
"family launch" to the IETF community. It gives our community an opportunity to 
be a "first supporter" of this effort.  The "family launch" will end when we 
make a public announcement in the near future.
 
Please consider supporting this effort and making a donation today!
 
Thanks for all you do for the Internet,
   Russ