At the West Midland Regional Group (WMRG) of the Geological Society AGM in December 2018, Geostart Director was elected Chairman of the group. The society rules are that committee members should serve for no longer than 6 years. Consequently all but two of the committee stood down. An important function is to acknowledge the time and effort people give freely to societies, enriching scientific learning and professional development. For newly elected chairman it has been a busy but pleasurable time organising and presenting the awards.
