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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear Members</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nominating Committee representative for large
business</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The nomination period for this election is now
closed. There are two candidates for election:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Rick Anderson, InterBorder Holdings
Ltd</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nominated by Ron Andruff, RNA Partners</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Seconded by Marilyn Cade,
mCadeLLC </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Chris Martin, United States Council for
International Business</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nominated by David Fares, News
Corporation</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Seconded by Sarah Deutsch, Verizon</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have asked both candidates to provide me with an
election statement which I will send to members along with a ballot
form.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The election opens tomorrow, Saturday 12 September
and closes on Friday 18 September.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Best wishes</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Gary</FONT></DIV>
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