Dear members of ECDSO-E I would like to thank you all for your efforts and contribution to set up and maintain cooperation wthin ECDSO-E active over last eght years, recalling how lucky I have been to participate in your activies as a moderator and coordinator, It is time now to say good bye. I am confident that the governing team, the convenors and experts in the working groups and technical networks, in coordination with Davor, will continue and enhance the cooperation for the benefit of all DSOs and customers. I wish to you, your families and collagues a successful new year, in good health and peace. Milka Mumovic milka.mumovic@gmail.com