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Congress 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