Coschem - Annual Report 2015 Coschem Annual Report 2017 | Page 5

This year we also introduced Supplier Afternoons which provided companies with the opportunity to showcase their product offerings in skincare actives and hair care technologies. The Lecture Committee hosted three events this year focused on popular marketing trends information in Social Media, Cosmetic Technology and Colour. And providing our networking opportunities were the Social Committee who once again held highly successful and enjoyable social Ladies and Golf days as well as rounding off our calendar with another fantastic Year-end luncheon. All in all, our Society is in really great shape during challenging geopolitical and economic times with solid finances, an active relationship with our partner societies such as the IFSCC and stable membership numbers supported by our PR committee. An enormous amount of effort is contributed by so many of our Council and Committee Members while still focusing on their busy schedules and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your personal time, passion and energy. A huge debt of gratitude goes out to our Council and to the backbone off our Society, Bridget MacDonald. I would also especially like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our members and the many companies in the Cosmetic Science Industry for the continued support we receive throughout the year. Thank You. As I hand over the Presidency for 2018 to Dr Ivor Zwane, I would like thank him for his support in the past year and to wish him every success in his upcoming presidency. Kirsten Scott President 2017 Page 5