Greetings SEERD members, Bee Ridge neighbors, and other interested followers. The following message is to announce the start of a minimum annual membership contribution effective January 2026, explain why we are requesting this support from our neighbors, and to invite you to a meeting later this month for all of our SEERD followers. First, allow us to reiterate a few points which may be helpful in understanding where we are, what we have learned and the challenges ahead. 1.