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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="color:red">The IGS Workshop, </span></b><span style="color:black">scheduled for September 2021,<b> </b></span><b><span style="color:red">has been postponed to 2022</span></b>, as it was determined
per majority of votes during our 57A Governing Board (GB) Meeting last week. As
you may recall, the IGS Workshop, originally intended to take place this year,
was postponed to 2021 due to travel restrictions associated with the novel COVID-19.
You can find the announcement in: <a href="https://www.igs.org/workshop2021/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">https://www.igs.org/workshop2021/</a>.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As we all know, many uncertainties remain with respect to
travel restrictions and vaccination distribution. Consequently, the GB discussed
alternative options to a “in-person” meeting, such as conducting a “hybrid” (part
in person, part remote) and/or a virtual workshop (fully remote). However, given
the community feedback obtained through our online poll, combined with the
Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Boulder and the GB assessments, it was
concluded that the collaborative nature of the workshop will be greatly impacted
by following these options. It was therefore decided to postpone the workshop
to a “in-person” event in 2022, while hosting a series of virtual talks throughout
2021. <span> </span>More information on specific dates
will be shared as soon as we confirm availability with the LOC. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We want to thank you all for your patience with this
process. We also want to extend our utmost appreciation to the Boulder Workshop
LOC for their continued support to the IGS Workshop despite the many vicissitudes
in the process. <span> </span><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year. Best
wishes from your colleagues at IGS Central Bureau. As always, feel free to
contact if you have any questions at <span> </span><a href="mailto:cb@igs.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">cb@igs.org</a> <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On behalf of the IGS Central Bureau,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mayra I. Oyola-Merced<span></span></p>
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