Structurally, we as a chapter are set up in such a way that primarily in the Local Groups member offers are provided in the form of events. For all chapter members living in the south, this means that they can participate in all online chapter events as before. In addition, the in-person events planned by the active Local Groups in the Southern Region will continue as normal.

On the initiative of Andrea De Ruiter, a group of volunteers is currently being formed who want to intensify chapter life in the greater Munich area. In perspective, we expect a chapter meeting comparable to those from the times of the Southern Germany Chapter in February 2023.

Something similar is planned for the Stuttgart area, although the focus there is currently still more on the local group and possible regulars' tables; corresponding initiatives already exist there as well.

It will take some time until the Southern Region with the Local Groups and Stammtische will be fully up and running again. Corona has unfortunately hit us harder here than in other regions.

However, as always, the core element for this are volunteers and for presence events at the locations of the Local Groups accordingly LOCAL volunteers. We will soon write to the chapter members in the geographical area of the Southern Region and ask them to actively participate.

As previously mentioned, the VP Region South position will be up for election in the upcoming March 2023 board elections.

For now, if you have any questions and/or are interested in participating, please contact me: andreas.berning@pmi-gc.de