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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-e0ca41d1-7fff-0c35-c6f6-70b930f89ddf"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear CMUBDC community,</span></font></p><font size="2"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Several weeks ago, the CMUBDC board voted to solicit nominations for the position of Professional Latin/Rhythm Coach (following the process defined </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IaHdq2WlhU2K8pjOj7u9eHVQu6ipnxO460BRdHBKWN8/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">here</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">). The board accepted the nominations of two candidates: Rozana Sweeney (our current coach) and Dmitry Demidov. Over the past few weeks, two general body meetings were held to collect community feedback on the candidates. Both candidates were also interviewed by the board. Prior to voting on the final decision, the board carefully considered and discussed the varied opinions provided by current and former club members.</span></font></p><font size="2"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We are happy to announce the hiring of </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dmitry Demidov</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> as the CMUBDC Professional Latin/Rhythm Coach. Dmitry is the owner of Demidov Dance Studio, a competitive Latin dancer, and an experienced ballroom instructor. Please welcome Dmitry to the club as he begins his coaching position in the upcoming Fall semester. </span></font></p><font size="2"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We would also like to sincerely thank Rozana Sweeney for her many years of quality instruction as our Latin/Rhythm coach. She has been an invaluable instructor and mentor for the club since its early days. We continue to support and admire Rozana in her many endeavors, and her contributions to this club will be remembered.</span></font></p><font size="2"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Finally, we would like to thank the members of the CMUBDC community for your participation and patience in this lengthy process. We heard a variety of differing opinions and understand that not everyone will agree with this outcome. As a board, we did our best to consider all perspectives in making this difficult decision. We are excited for the future, and we hope that you will join us with enthusiasm to begin this new chapter. </span></font></p><font size="2"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sincerely,</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Your CMUBDC officers</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="lin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