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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">I just wanted to add my thanks and best wishes to Seta, and acknowledge all that he has done over so many years for PDF. Since I first was associated with PDF, at PWDA in 2008, it has always been
Seta at the helm, so this change of leadership deserves to be marked. It was flagged at the conference in Nadi last year, so not unexpected, but nonetheless a very significant shift.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Seta has been pivotal to the successful development and strengthening of PDF as the voice of people with disability in the Pacific, and amplifying that voice across the world. He has also helped
establish a strong and well-functioning secretariat which overcomes logistical challenges to keep our region connected, and this will now continue to serve the OPDs and people with disability generally after Seta embarks on his well-earned retirement. And
I know that we are all confident in the leadership team that has been in operation for some years now, and the dedication and ability of the PDF Board – we are in good hands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">All the best, Seta, and enjoy some time focusing on yourself and family, although I know you will always remain engaged in the struggles for rights and recognition that continue for the people you
have represented for so many years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Michael<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">Michael Bleasdale<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">Executive Officer</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">(pronouns: he/ his)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">t: +61 (0)499 900 006 | e:
<u><span style="color:#2F5496"><a href="mailto:michael.bleasdale@riaustralia.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">michael.bleasdale@riaustralia.org</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">postal address: PO Box 94, Deakin West LPO, ACT 2600, Australia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Pdf-members <pdf-members-bounces@lists.pacificdisability.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Latoa Halatau-Talagi MNZM<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, 14 April 2024 12:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> pdf-members@lists.pacificdisability.org; pdflist@lists.pacificdisability.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [PDF-members] Announcement from the Pacific Disability Forum Board<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Warm Pacific greetings to our PDF Members, Partners and Donors, Friends and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">The PDF Board wishes to inform that our Chief Executive Officer, Setareki Seru Macanawai, will finish his contract on 30 June 2024. The Board has formally accepted CEO Seta’s
letter of resignation as notice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">The Board wishes to sincerely thank and acknowledge with gratitude the significant achievements and contribution that Seta has made since commencing in this role in 2007,
as the first CEO for PDF. It is clear for all to see that PDF has grown and developed as a credible regional peak body under his sterling leadership.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We also advise that an advertisement will be posted shortly and encourage you all to share widely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">In wishing Seta all the very best for his future, the Board appreciates Seta’s involvement in working with us to find our next CEO to lead PDF onwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Jacqueline Boga Garoau and
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Latoa Halatau-Talagi MNZM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Co-chairs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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