Hi Everyone, here is my draft as discussed. Let me know what you think. Begins Dear Luke, I am writing on behalf of the members of the IOTSF Steering Board about recent developments at Techworks and how they impact the work of IOTSF. At our meeting on 28 January, John Moor announced he would be leaving IOTSF and Techworks in order primarily to relieve the sudden financial pressures on Techworks. All of the Board Members were shocked and disappointed. John’s role in IOTSF has been crucial to its success for many years. A number of questions arise: - How has this disastrous situation come about? Why wasn’t the financial position of Techworks monitored by the Board more closely and more competently? - The decision to release John casts doubt on the Techwork Board’s commitment to IOTSF and its work going forward. How can IOTSF members be assured of Techworks’s continued support of it? And of much better financial management in the future? In our discussion members stressed the unique value IOTSF provides as a forum for bringing together industrial, commercial, academic, regulatory and policy viewpoints. We strongly believe there is a demand for an organisation like this, whether as part of Techworks or not. Apart from the fundamental questions above, the Board is worried about the public handling of John’s departure and its significance. There is a risk that members may leave the organisation if this is not done carefully. We need as a minimum a well thought out comms strategy. The Board would welcome a session with you in the next couple of seeks to hear your views on these issues and discuss them with you. Many Thanks Ends Stephen