About 5 years ago I applied to Rootsweb for a new list to be started and that is how the Germans of South Eath Queensland list began. I felt that we needed a place for all the descendants of the Germans who settled South East Queensland. It has been a great experience and I have learned a lot from the people on the list and have tried to help where I could. The time has come for me to bow out. We are soon to be grandparents and I will be travling a lot and therefore not be able to take close care of the needs of the list. I have asked Lorrae Johnson to take over the list and she has graciously agreed to do this. Her list admin job begins the first of August. Over the years, Lorrae has contributed a lot to the list and has been a great help to a lot of people. I am grateful for her willingness to be of help to the listers. I had the opportunity to meet her in person on my trip to Australia last year and I can tell you that you will all be in good hands. Lorrae, I wish you well and I know that you will do a good job. Thank you to the listers who contribute to the list and who help others with their research. It has been a pleasure meeting you all on line, and meeting some of you in person. I am glad that I had this opportunity to be list admin. cheers, Beverly Markham, Prescott, Arizona, USA.