Good afternoon all: Somehow--it's early December already! I hope everyone is winding down and ready to relax in whatever fashion best suits you :). I've got a few reminders in this email, and expect to regroup with everyone in January. 1. AGM slides: Thank you to those Groups who submitted materials (New groups-I'm handling your slides). If you have not, please submit ASAP for inclusion in the AGM deck (template attached). *A draft deck will go out tomorrow, December 5 for Chairs to review for any final edits. * And if you need to register for AGM, you may do so here <https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/>! 2. December Leadership Council Call: Cancelled! 3. January Leadership Council Call: This call will include a Chair orientation segment to support our WG/DG Chairs (especially for our new Groups) more fully in 2026. Please submit any topics you'd like to focus on or questions to be answered! 4. New DGs: Shadow AI and BIT officially launched in November! We are still sorting out meeting days/times, and necessary admin, but the proposers (and most likely Chairs), Paul (BIT) and Chris (Shadow AI), have been added to this mailing list and to our calendar event. Paul and Chris-- Welcome!!! We are excited to have you on board--feel free to reach out with any questions! 5. 2026 Reminders: Groups should renew/update/approve their charters and hold elections in January. Please see the Operating Procedures <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/1081775/All+Policies>, Article 4 for guidance and reach out as necessary. Thank you all for your involvement in Kantara Initiative Work Groups, and Happy Holidays! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative