The most effective fundraising tool for WaterSchool supporters like Lau, his fellow NamesCon Co-Founder Jothan Frakes,  Dr. Gregg McNair and many others has been a series of head shaving events held at domain conferences around the world over the past five years. The 

biggest of those has been the WaterNight Gala held at the annual NamesCon conference. Approximately $115,000 was raised at 2016 WaterNight last January - a number organizers hope to boost to 

$150,000 in 2017. WaterNight has worked so well because of selfless industry leaders who volunteered to have their heads shaved in exchange for donations to the Water School and hundreds of generous donors who answered the call to arms. 

In an effort to meet their $150,000 goal for the 2017 conference, NamesCon WaterNight organizers have launched a new campaign (.PDF file) to recruit volunteers - henceforth to be known as H2Officers - who would be willing to sit in the barber's chair in January to help this outstanding cause. 

To give you a few examples of what would be involved (taken from the campaign page): You should be able to solicit donations in the weeks leading up to NamesCon by sharing your official donation page with friends, family and on social media. Be willing to be interviewed for the NamesCon blog and other interested media parties and be keen to go above and beyond the call of duty, such as by recording a video message outlining why you decided to become an H2Officer and sharing your passion for the WaterSchool charity with anyone who will listen! For a full list of what it takes click here. 

When you are ready to enlist just E-mail [email protected] with your application or nomination. Tell them a bit about yourself and why you’d like to take part. Also, if you have a recent headshot that would be much appreciated as well. Applications and nominations will be accepted until October 31, 2016. Successful officers will be contacted the following week, at which point their training will promptly begin.