<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I have been asked to post the following message from the CSA Executive Board. jyr Subject: Memo to CSA leaders, members and celiac friends The CSA executive Board has accepted the resignation of Leon H. Rottmann, Ph.D. as Executive Director. As CSA deals with change, the Governing board will focus on the purposes as stated it the CSA constitution and by laws to determine the course and assure, Celiacs, Helping Celiacs for many years to come. At this time we especially need your visible presence, patience and prayers. We hope you can add a bit more support through donations of money or personal talents to complete the task of developing a more effective distribution system of educational materials and support. The board, staff and medical advisors will strive to create a high performance team with shared responsibility, aligned on purpose, high communication, future-focused, focused on tasks, creative talents and rapid response. These are the eight attributes of high performance teams outlined by Kinicki and Kreitner in their book, Organization Behavior. The CSA team has an important role for each member, chapter, resource unit and national officer. Let's make volunteerism work. Looking forward to teaming with you all. Wishing Leon Rottmann the best. He has given much to help CSA grow. Mary A. Schluckebier, CSA/USA, Inc. President ===================================================== -- Janet in Houston Celiacs Helping Celiacs [log in to unmask]