<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;">Dear Life Members,</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;"> I hope this message finds you well.</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;"> I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the current situation within our Association. As life members, your commitment and contributions have always been vital to our community. Now more than ever, your voices are essential in navigating these challenging times.</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;"> To ensure that we effectively address the pressing issues at hand and steer our Association towards a flourishing future, I urge each one of you to share your thoughts and opinions with the Board of Directors. Your feedback will provide valuable insights and help guide the decision-making process. </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;">Please take a moment to communicate your perspectives and suggestions directly to the board. Your active participation is crucial in ensuring that the collective vision and interests of our membership are upheld. </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;">Thank you for your continued dedication and support. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for our Association. </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;">Warm regards, </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 25.6px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 32.2px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 25.58px;"></span><br></p><div dir="ltr">Jan Pike OAM PLY </div><div dir="ltr">Life Member RDA(NSW)</div><div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><o:p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </o:p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p> </div></div><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div></body></html>