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Associations 1 4 2 5 57 For the last 17 years it has been my privilege to work alongside of IOPSA, and since Gary has joined, there have been many positive changes within the institute. We at Cobra wish Gary all the best in his new venture. We will miss him very much but will have with us the evidence of the good deeds that he has left with us. – Patrick Gordon 3 Good luck to you as you move into the next stage of your life. We wish you and your family all the best. – IOPSA Free State Dear Gary. I would like to thank you for the confidence you had in me in electing me as Treasurer of IOPSA. I truly enjoyed working alongside you and discussing the various financial challenges along the way. You did a great job during your time and I believe you have left IOPSA in a great position to continue its good work. Good luck in New Zealand and all the very best to you and your family. – Mark Pratt Dear Gary, Other bosses give orders; you gave us direction. Other bosses give targets; you gave us a vision. Other bosses lead by authority; you have always led us by respect. Farewell to a boss, like no other. Wishing you the best of luck with your new venture, you will be missed. – Kaela Bell 1. From left: Gert Fraser, Craig Preston, Chris Burgess, Ryder Rollinson, and Nick Joubert. 2. From left: Kaela Bell, Michelle van Rensburg, and Belinda White. 3. Gary togged up for New Zealand with smart socks, galoshes (not gumboots!), jacket, and Galaxy watch that talks to everything and everyone. 4. From left: Lou-Ann Macnamara, Lynn Macnamara, and Jackie Burgess. 5. Malcolm Harris (left) with Lou-Ann and Gary Macnamara. www.plumbingafrica.co.za If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello. Wishing you much joy and happiness as you and your family begin a new chapter in life. – PIRB Team To the greatest executive director IOPSA has ever known. We have always known that the plumbing industry has challenges, but I never realised the challenges would scare you so much that you have to leave the country! We will find you; you cannot hide forever. Seriously though, it’s been a pleasure working with you over the past August 2017 Volume 23 I Number 6