News from Coates Crescent Branch Anniversaries in 2019 Congratulations to the following branches who celebrate significant anniversaries this year: Edinburgh 95 Exeter 50 Banffshire 90 Delaware Valley 50 Annan 70 South Wales 50 Inverness & District 70 Ribble Valley 25 Melbourne & District 50 Tucson 25
AGM and Conference Weekend 2018, Perth Over 500 dancers enjoyed a weekend of dances, classes and discussions at our AGM. Branch delegates voted to keep membership subscriptions at the same level. Retiring Chairman, Helen Russell, was thanked for her commitment and hard work over the last two years. Incoming Chairman, Andrew Kellett, said he was optimistic about the Society’s future and encouraged members everywhere to share their enjoyment of Scottish country dancing. Many thanks to all the volunteers, staff, teachers and musicians who made it such a successful event.
Results of 2018 management elections Chairman Elect: Lorna Ogilvie MB members: Roy Bain, Gary Coull (3 yrs) E & T Convenor Elect: Anne Taylor (1 yr + 3 as Convenor) E & T Committee: Sue Porter, Deb Lees and Muriel Bone (3 yrs) MS Committee members: Alan Ross (3 yrs) Youth Services Convenor: Joana Stausberg (3 yrs) Youth Services Committee members: Moira Korus and Aymeric Fromherz (3 yrs)
Membership Services Committee Peter Knapman (Convenor) Ian Muir (Music Director) William Williamson, Peter Avery, Angela Young, Lara FriedmanShedlov, Alan Ross Youth Services Committee Joana Stausberg (Convenor) Marilyn Watson, Moira Korus, Olga McIntosh, Aymeric Fromherz
Vacancies and appointments in 2019 The list of management positions available this year is below. Nomination forms will be available on the website or at the office from 26 April. In addition to completing the form, members must submit a profile outlining the skills and attributes they have to offer. Guidelines on the reverse of the form give an indication of what should be included, but those considering standing for election are strongly advised to read the role descriptions for Board and Committee members available on the website, in the April Branch mailing, or from Julia Parr julia.parr@rscds.org Nomination forms, profiles and photos must be received by 6 September. Management Board: 4 (3 for 3 yrs, 1 for 2 yrs) E & T: 4 (3 for 3 yrs, 1 for 1 yr) MS: 3 (2 for 3 yrs, 1 for 2 yrs) YS Committee: 3 (2 for 3 yrs, 1 for 1 yr)
Scrolls of Honour
Board and Committee membership for 2018-19 The full list is as follows: Management Board Andrew Kellett (Chairman) Lorna Ogilvie (Chairman Elect) Bill Cant (Treasurer) Malcolm Brown (Convenor, E & T) Peter Knapman (Convenor, MS) Joana Stausberg (Convenor, YS) Linda Gaul, Theresa MacVarish-Clark, Sue Ronald, Clive Warren-Smith, Trevor Clarke, Roy Bain, Gary Coull Education and Training Committee Malcolm Brown (Convenor) Anne Taylor (Convenor Elect and Schools Co-Director) Jim Stott (Schools Co-Director) Ellie Briscoe, Trish Reid, Jane McIntosh, Deborah Leary, Sue Porter, Muriel Bone, Deb Lees, Ute Hoppmann-Lacour (appointed for 1 yr)
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Congratulations to those who received Scrolls of Honour at the AGM (from left to right): Diane Rooney (Cheshire), Maureen Haynes (North West Craven), Gabor Turi (Vienna), Deirdre MacCuish Bark (Toronto), Sue Porter (Oban & Lorn)
RSCDS Website We hope you have already had the opportunity to explore our brand new website! Whilst it includes everything from our old website, there are new dedicated sections for ‘Resources for Musicians’ and ‘Young Dancers’, as well as an area focused on learning (and teaching) Scottish country dance and music. You will
