diff --git a/ietf/meeting/helpers.py b/ietf/meeting/helpers.py
index 1a7a3d5c2..3fb3503dc 100644
--- a/ietf/meeting/helpers.py
+++ b/ietf/meeting/helpers.py
@@ -942,6 +942,8 @@ def send_interim_approval(user, meeting):
     template = 'meeting/interim_approval.txt'
     context = { 
         'meeting': meeting,
+        'group' : first_session.group,
+        'requester' : session_requested_by(first_session),
     }
     send_mail(None,
               to_email,