The Society for the Study of Motivation (SSM) is an international, interdisciplinary organization of researchers who focus on motivation. Its mission is to encourage inquiry about all aspects of motivation from a variety of disciplines and perspectives, and to facilitate the dissemination of findings to a broad academic audience. The Society for the Study of Motivation (SSM) provides a forum for the exchange of scientific information, foster discussion of new ideas and findings on motivation among researchers, and encourages exchange and collaboration. Marlies Pinnow has now been elected as treasurer for the next period beginning in spring 2014. “It is a great honour to be a member of the SSM council and to be responsible for its financial fundament which supports all scientific, political and applied activities.” – Marlies Pinnow.