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<p style="margin:0in">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in">The polls for the 2023 Chapters AC Steering Committee elections closed on 23 November. There were 9 positions to fill, one for each region and 3 non geographical positions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">The first person of each region with the most votes is identified as the 'regional representative'. The 'non-geographical representatives' are the 3 delegates with the most votes following the regional attribution. This is to ensure diversity
on the Steering Committee. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in">It is therefore my pleasure to announce the elected Chapters AC Steering Committee 2023 representatives:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative North America - Pierre-Jean Darres (Canada Québec Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative Europe - Peter Koch (Germany Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative LAC - Elaine Ford (Peru Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative Africa - Adebunmi Akinbo (Nigeria Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative APAC - Cheryl Langdon-Orr (Australia Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Regional representative Middle East - Heba Sayed (Egypt Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Non-geographical representative - Francis Amaning (Ghana Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Non-geographical representative - Anna Amoomo (Namibia Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Non-geographical representative - John Tarus (Kenya Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">Congratulations to the incoming Steering Committee!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">At the same time, I’d like to thank the outgoing Steering Committee members who volunteered their time and energy over the last year to lead the work of the Chapters Advisory Council on behalf of all the Chapters!
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<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">I also want to use this opportunity to thank Agang K. Ditlhogo who, as Nominations and Elections Chair, ensured a smooth election process.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">In terms of the next steps: A challenge period is now open until 8 December. If there is no challenge to the results, these will be official as of 9 December.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">Thank you all very much for your commitment and congratulations again!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">Best, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></em></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Rama Rejman</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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