*Dear AFRALO Members,* Following the recent adoption of the report from Pastor Peters, on the AAG at the AFRALO Teleconference on January 7th 2026 we are pleased to invite expressions of interest from members to join the AFRALO Advisory Group (AAG). The AFRALO Advisory Group is intended to serve as a space for experience-sharing, institutional memory, guidance, conflict resolution and strategic support for AFRALO’s Leadership in ongoing and future work. *Composition of the AAG* The number of members of the Advisory Group is not limited. The AAG is limited to: - All past elected officers of AFRALO - Any interested Working Group (WG) Chair or Head, past or present - Individual Members’ Representative (one) - Any ALS Primary or Secondary Contact who has been actively involved with AFRALO for at least five (5) years We encourage eligible members from the above criteria who are willing to contribute their experience, insights, and time to AFRALO’s development and continuity to consider joining the Advisory Group. *How to Express Interest* Members who wish to be part of the AFRALO Advisory Group are kindly requested to express their interest by replying to this message on or* before the next AFRALO Teleconference in February 2026*. We look forward to your participation and continued commitment to strengthening AFRALO through collaboration and shared experience. Warm regards, -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI AFRALO Secretary