SIR DONALD SINDEN ATTENDS THE AGM From the moment we first heard his distinctive voice, we realised we were in for a treat. FELLOWSHIP AWARDS FOR TWO MEMBERS Pam Clarke and James Patrick were awarded Fellowships at the AGM. FROM YOUR NEW CHAIRMAN The New Chairman, Felicity Amor, pays tribute to her prededessor, Jennifer Speculand and regrets that ill-health prevented the Vice-Chairman, James Patrick, from becoming the new Chairman. REGIONAL REPORTS Do you know what's happening in your Region? Check here. THE RETIRING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT It has been a privilege to serve, for the past 6 years, on the Executive and I have seen the hard work that is done behind the scenes. I cannot single out individuals because all their work is linked and I can only say “thank you” for understanding my Scottish ways – my accent included - and for making my task as Chair such an outstanding experience. RECRUIT OR DIE! The number of Members in the STSD has decreased during this past year. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Make a note now of these dates. JENNIFER SPECULAND RETIRES AS CHAIRMAN AND FELICITY AMOR IS ELECTED As we welcome in the New Year, I approach the end of my term in office tinged with sadness but also appreciation. THE SAD DEMISE OF THE STSD DIARY After twenty years of publication, the life of the STSD diary sadly comes to an end. A NEW NAME AND A NEW LOOK FOR THE STSD JOURNAL The new name of the STSD Journal is Word Matters. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS At the Annual General Meeting, The Hon. Chairman expressed the gratitude of the Society to those Members of Council who were retiring and congratulations to the new members who were elected. RETIRED STATUS An important message from our Membership Registrar, Penny Charteris STSD CONFERENCE 2008 Click for information and booking form for the Liverpool Conference. Voicesource.co.uk Add your details to the free Voicesource.co.uk Teacher Directory. STSD Member Web Sites The STSD, in conjunction with Net Integrate, is offering Web sites at special discount rates for members. SECURITY Attention is drawn to the need for all teachers to be vigilant in their teaching practice.