[Nominating Deadline: August 1, 2013]

The Bitcoin Foundation has just announced the process for the upcoming election for two new seats on the Board of Directors.  Details can be found on our blog: https://bitcoinfoundation.org/blog/?p=226

Here are the highlights:

Nominating Deadline: August 1, 2013

• To nominate, you must be a member of the Bitcoin Foundation.  Become a member here: https://bitcoinfoundation.org/support
• Individual Members can nominate and vote for the Individual seat, and Industry Members can nominate and vote for the Industry seat.
• Email Lindsay (lindsay@bitcoinfoundation.org) to have your nomination added to the list.  Each member can only nominate once; it is okay to nominate yourself.
• All nominees will be required to fill out, sign, and mail in a physical form declaring their willingness to run for a seat and serve on the board if elected.  Lindsay will provide that form upon nomination.

Membership Sign Up Deadline: August 23, 2013

• If you are not already a member of the Bitcoin Foundation, you must become a member by August 23, 2013, to vote in the election.  Details on becoming a member can be found here: https://bitcoinfoundation.org/support

Voting Begins: Week of September 1

• Details on how to vote will be sent to all members by email in advance of the first vote.
• If we have a large pool of nominees, multiple voting rounds may be necessary.

Hi everyone!  I'd like to take a minute to announce the Bitcoin Foundation's upcoming conference, Bitcoin 2013: The Future of Payments.  It will take place in San Jose, CA, May 17-19, 2013.  The content will include panel discussions, keynote speakers, a hackathon, VC pitches and much more!  Full details can be found on the conference website: www.bitcoin2013.com

Note that this is a "soft launch" of the website - we are looking for interested sponsors and panelists to submit their information.  In order to receive sponsorship and exhibitor details, make a request through the site, and I will follow up with you individually.  Attendee registration will be up soon, and you can submit your email address through the site to be notified when it's available.

I've also answered many questions on this forum thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134175.0

We hope to see you there!

The Bitcoin Foundation is now accepting grant proposals - deadline for submission February 15, 2013.  More details on the blog: www.bitcoinfoundation.org/blog