Dear At-Large Community, I would like to call your attention to ICANN COO's announcement that Nick Ashton-Hart has been promoted to ICANN's Senior Director, Participation and Engagement (<http://blog.icann.org/2009/12/nick-ashton-hart-now-senior-director-participa...>). This position incorporates the duties of General Manager for Public Participation previously performed by Kieren McCarthy, as well as a range of participation, recruitment and engagement activities that will significantly benefit At-Large and ICANN. I am pleased to announce that Heidi Ullrich has been promoted to Director for At-Large, assuming Nick's previous duties, and Matthias Langenegger has been promoted to At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, assuming Heidi's previous duties. Gisella Gruber-White will continue to provide the At-Large community with secretariat support, along with Marilyn Vernon and Kristina Nordstrom. Nick is working closely with At-Large Staff to help ensure a smooth transition. I hope you will join me in congratulating Nick, Heidi and Matthias. Regards, Denise Denise Michel ICANN Vice President Policy Development