Added an acknowledgments section

Author: eholk

posts/2023-09-01-electing-new-project-directors.md

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 * Election meeting: Week of October 1
 
 After the election meeting happens, the Rust Leadership Council will announce the results and the new Project Directors will assume their responsibilities.
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+## Acknowledgements
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+A number of people have been involved in designing and launching this election process and we wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of them!
+We'd especially like to thank the members of the Project Director Election Proposal Committee: Jane Losare-Lusby, Eric Holk, and Ryan Levick.
+Additionally, many members of the Rust Community have provided feedback and thoughtful discussions that led to significant improvements to the process.
+We are grateful for all of your contributions.