<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
</style><![endif]--><style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Aptos;}
@font-face
{font-family:"ADLaM Display";}
@font-face
{font-family:Tahoma;
panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody;
panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0cm;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#467886;
text-decoration:underline;}
p.p1, li.p1, div.p1
{mso-style-name:p1;
mso-margin-top-alt:auto;
margin-right:0cm;
mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:0cm;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;}
span.s1
{mso-style-name:s1;}
p.p2, li.p2, div.p2
{mso-style-name:p2;
mso-margin-top-alt:auto;
margin-right:0cm;
mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:0cm;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;}
span.EmailStyle22
{mso-style-type:personal-reply;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;
color:windowtext;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
font-size:10.0pt;
mso-ligatures:none;}
@page WordSection1
{size:612.0pt 792.0pt;
margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
--></style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026" />
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapelayout v:ext="edit">
<o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1" />
</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Dear life members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Please see email from Jan Pike OAM PLY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div id="geom_inter_1702327882522_35_178"><div id="geom_inter_1702327905540_80_185"><div id="geom_inter_1702327911547_32_186"><div id="geom_inter_1702327920563_41_187"><div id="geom_inter_1702327921559_6_188"><div id="geom_inter_1702327927570_99_189"><div id="geom_inter_1702327993655_78_190"><div id="geom_inter_1703046247459_4_13"><div><div id="geom_inter_1702327882522_35_178"><div id="geom_inter_1702327905540_80_185"><div id="geom_inter_1702327911547_32_186"><div id="geom_inter_1702327920563_41_187"><div id="geom_inter_1702327921559_6_188"><div id="geom_inter_1702327927570_99_189"><div id="geom_inter_1702327993655_78_190"><div id="geom_inter_1703046247459_4_13"><div><div id="geom_inter_1702327882522_35_178"><div id="geom_inter_1702327905540_80_185"><div id="geom_inter_1702327911547_32_186"><div id="geom_inter_1702327920563_41_187"><div id="geom_inter_1702327921559_6_188"><div id="geom_inter_1702327927570_99_189"><div id="geom_inter_1702327993655_78_190"><div id="geom_inter_1703046247459_4_13"><div><div id="geom_inter_1702327882522_35_178"><div id="geom_inter_1702327905540_80_185"><div id="geom_inter_1702327911547_32_186"><div id="geom_inter_1702327920563_41_187"><div id="geom_inter_1702327921559_6_188"><div id="geom_inter_1702327927570_99_189"><div id="geom_inter_1702327993655_78_190"><div id="geom_inter_1703046247459_4_13"><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Kind Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#45B0E1;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Tracy Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>HON; Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Executive Officer/Grants Officer and Assistant communication<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#FB9FFD;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>0488727085<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:red;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Email – </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#0070C0;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:tracy.lucas@rdansw.org.au"><span style='color:#467886'>tracy.lucas@rdansw.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#0070C0;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <a href="mailto:Gemini.winsoft@bigpond.com"><span style='color:#467886'>Gemini.winsoft@bigpond.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:red;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Web - </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#0070C0;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.rdansw.org.au/"><span style='color:#467886'>WWW.rdansw.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#0070C0'><img border=0 width=99 height=165 style='width:1.0277in;height:1.7222in' id="Picture_x0020_744200135" src="cid:image001.png@01DB090F.F46F35D0"><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"ADLaM Display";color:#0070C0'><img border=0 width=602 height=76 style='width:6.2708in;height:.7916in' id="Picture_x0020_1689837702" src="cid:image002.png@01DB090F.F46F35D0"><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> jan pike <<a href="mailto:janpike86@gmail.com">janpike86@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> 17 September 2024 at 11:37:38<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>AM AEST<br><b>To:</b> Life Members <<a href="mailto:lifemember@rdansw.org.au">lifemember@rdansw.org.au</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Urgent: Your Input Needed to Shape the Future of Our Association</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'>Dear Life Members,</span></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'> I hope this message finds you well.</span></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'> 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></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'> 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></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'>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></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'>Thank you for your continued dedication and support. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for our Association. </span></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif'>Warm regards, </span></span><span style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0cm;font-stretch: 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 style='font-size:19.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jan Pike OAM PLY <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Life Member RDA(NSW)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div id=AppleMailSignature><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>