I heard recently that at the next ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing) annual conference I am to be made an Honorary Life Member. This is a nice gesture, but it makes me feel old! Others to be so honoured are Professor Jan Delpratt, AM (Brisbane), Margaret Sim (Canberra), Joan Arnold (Melbourne) and Bettine McCaughan, OAM (Melbourne). Jan and I were instrumental in setting up ANATS, and last year ANATS celebrated its 20th anniversary!