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the end of this year to pursue other paths. I have
been working with her for the past eleven years.
Her dedication and professional approach has been
inspiring. Typical of her as a person she will still
assist the Society and the new council for a period
of one year to ensure a smooth transitional period
with the appointment of a new administrator. I
want to thank her on behalf of the GSSA for the
years of dedication and support she provided. I
wish you and your family all the best on your new
endeavours and know that you will be highly
successful with your new business.
It has been a privilege and honour to have served as
the president of this great and prestigious Society.
This marks my 11th year as a council member.
During this time I have been fortunate to have
worked with many great people on the council who
have enriched my life. Their unre served
commitment to the Society and its objectives is an
example to all of us. I want to thank them and
especially the members of this year’s council for
their dedication and contributions. The Grassland
Society of Southern Africa is what each and every
member makes of it and together we have made it
great and will continue to do so. Being the
President and also serving on council for many
years have been a most rewarding experience and I
encourage each of you to remain members of the
Society and also stand for council. With its vibrant
and diverse members I am convinced that the
Society is in a position to continue serving
grassland and pasture scientists in southern Africa
for the next fifty years and more.
Grassroots
September 2016
Vol 16 No.3