Outgoing CGS Chair Sue receives her gift

As many of you know, the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) charismatic Chair, Susan Purser Hope, has stepped down from the role after seven years of sterling service.

Of course, the committee could not let Sue depart without rewarding her with a special gift. Unfortunately, the proper sendoff that was planned at the CGS Discovery Day at the V&A museum in London was not possible, because Sue had an injury and could not attend.

However, CGS Administrator Pam Reekie was able to dial Sue in to hear her words of praise and thanks, on behalf of the committee and wider membership.

Sue’s gifts of flowers and a specially commissioned piece of glass art by Frans Wesselman were sent to her and Sue says: “I just wanted to thank you for my lovely present. I am absolutely delighted with it – a really big THANK YOU!!!!! I have always wanted a piece of work by Frans Wesselman and one of my passions is the circus so what a perfect combination!

“I also wanted to thank the committee and Board for all your help and advice over the years. I have loved my time as both a Trustee and Chair of CGS and am sad to be leaving. However, I know that with Sarah and an enlarged and diverse Board, CGS is in safe, committed and passionate hands, so I am really looking forward to sitting back and seeing how CGS develops into the future! You have all made, and continue to make, such an amazing contribution to CGS and I have really enjoyed working with you – it’s been such fun!”

Sarah Brown now takes over as Chair to steer CGS into 2025 and beyond.

Image: Susan Purser Hope with her stained glass panel, made by Frans Wesselman.