Dear Members The nomination period for elections to the Nominating Committee 2009-2010 has now closed. I have received the following nominations: Small Business Mike Roberts Nominated by Marilyn Cade. mCade llc Waudo Siganga Nominated by Anders Halvorsen, WITSA Liz Williams Nominated by Philip Sheppard, AIM Large Business No nominations were received for the Large Business seat. I have informed the Officers who will discuss options with members. I will send candidates' election statements to the list later today. The election opens tomorrow and I will send voting forms and instructions to the internal list tomorrow morning. Best wishes Gary