Hi everyone, I hope you had a good holiday if you celebrated Thanksgiving. You should have received a notice canceling the old meeting series for the DEIA group. There is no meeting today. However, the Leadership Council approved the formation of this as a formal workgroup. That means a charter was approved, but there will need to be a new election of officers - chair, vice chair, and secretary. Rather than trying to do the elections and meet during the holiday season, we will regroup after the first of the year. I would appreciate your input and interest in a leadership role in this new workgroup. Also, if you have recommendations for others to hold a leadership role, please let me know that as well. This is an opportunity to refresh and start a new year with new work, new goals, and new opportunities. Please let me know if you have questions or if you'd like to discuss the requirements of a leadership role. Thank you for your continued support. This is an urgent request. I look forward to working with you in the new year. Best wishes, Kay *Kay Chopard | **Executive Director* *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative *Please take a few minutes to complete the third annual DEIA survey.* *Click here <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LPP3WL>!*