It is with regret that the Boards of Directors of CARDUP and CSDMS must announce that Kathleen Foran BSc, CRGS, CRCS, CRVS has departed from her role as Executive Director of CARDUP and CSDMS effective April 23, 2012. Over the last six years Kathleen has made valuable contributions to both organizations. The Boards of Directors on behalf of the registrants and members wish to thank Kathleen for her hard work and service and wish her every success in her future professional endeavors.