Club Membership Subscriptions

activities available to the current generation of pupils which would benefit them as they prepared for life after school.

Replying on behalf of the School, Miss Murison reported that the School is one of the highest performing schools in Scotland. This success is not measured just by examinations but by continuing assignments. Events of a variety of kinds are ongoing including on many evenings. She made reference to the refurbishment of the Library including a new study space for senior pupils for higher learning and expressed the School’s gratitude to the Canadian FPs who had raised funds towards the provision of this space.

The two pupil deputes gave a wonderful glimpse into the wide range of activities from which pupils benefit in the musical, dramatic and sporting fields. They put stress on the awards received by the Concert Band, including the award for the most outstanding soloist. Reference was made to the Formula One Challenge in which the School team reached the final in Malaysia and although unsuccessful in the final they obtained offers for two of the team to have work opportunities in Formula One in real life.

Replying for the Club, the President reflected on some of the high points of her year in office, one of the most significant being her participation in the selection of the winners of the All Round Trophy awards when the extent of volunteering work in school and community was revealed in addition to the candidates’ prowess in sport, music and other fields. She had also been able to attend all Centre Dinners and reported on the ongoing support to the School provided by the Canadian Former Pupils.

Mr Alan Campbell, Vice-President and Chairman of the Executive proposed a toast to the guests and a vote of thanks to Neil Lawrie for the arrangements for the evening. He also thanked the RNUC for the excellence of their attention to our requirements.

The following FPs attended the Dinner (in order of entering School): B.K. Crookshanks (1934-46), H.B. Paterson (1941-50), R.H. Cradock (1940-51), D.R. Harper (1944-58), J.A.C. Michie (1944-58), D.B. Galloway (1944-58), P.N. Love (1952-58), J.G. Davidson (1947-60), M. Gauld (1947-61), M. Wolkoff (1947-61), H.A.B. Will (1947-61), A.D. Milne (1950-58), I.H. McLeod (1951-55), M.S. Davidson (1952-56), I.W. Douglas (1952-57), W. Hutcheon (1952-58), J.C. Lyon (1953-59), D. Hopkin (1955-61), A.G. Campbell (195965), N.J.G. Lawrie (1961-74), I. Hopkin (1962-68), N.G.M. Watt (1963-69), K. McHardy (1964-73), A. Milne (1964-76), D.G.Moir (1969-75), A. J. Thompson (1969-75), A. Martin (1970-81), D. Ewen (1972-78), S. Lynch (1972-78), K.A.M. Nisbet (1972-78), M. Rust (1972-78), J. Morrice (1974-79), C. Ewen (1974-80), G.A. Thomas (1975-80), J. Montgomery (1978-84), G.K. Crookshanks (1979-85), D.R.D. Wallis (1979-85) and T.J. Rolfe (1982-86)

Next year’s Dinner will be held at the Royal Northern & University Club on Friday 22 March 2019.

Bon Record

The Bon Record book was written by Brian Lockhart and the late Arthur McCombie as a history of the School from its medieval origins through to current times. The book was originally published at a cost of £25 + p&p and a number of books are still available for sale at the reduced price of £15 (postage paid in UK), £22 (postage paid to Europe) and £27 (postage paid to the rest of the world). The book covers many fascinating aspects of the history of the School and comes highly recommended. To purchase a copy please send the appropriate remittance along with your details to the Membership Secretary, John Michie, 391 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BX. Payment can be remitted on line to Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 80.05.17, A/c No. 00103055 in name of Aberdeen Grammar Former Pupils’ Club. Any questions prior to purchase should be addressed to membership@agsfp.com

General Data Protection Regulation

The attention of Club members is drawn to the following Privacy Statement in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation which came into force on 25 May 2018.

About us

The Aberdeen Grammar School F.P. Club is a small not-for-profit organization. No officials receive a salary. Any reimbursement is on a receipt only basis.

The information we collect

The only information held about you will be names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and years at school if you have provided this information. The basis on which we hold this information is “Legitimate interests”. Information about you will only be held for the following reasons: 1. To communicate with you regarding membership and subscriptions; 2. To communicate with you about FP Club or School events; 3. To enable FP Club Magazine distribution.

Telephone calls

You may be contacted from time to time for the purpose of informing you of Club and School events or for maintaining your membership subscription. 76

Your Data

Your postal details only will be sent to the printer to enable Magazine distribution.

Requesting your Data

You may request details of personal data which we hold about you. Any have the right to request that your personal data is erased from the records if you are no longer a member of the FP Club.

Amendments to our Policy

Any information found to be incorrect will be corrected as soon as possible. You amendments necessary will be intimated at the AGM or in future communications to you.

F.P. Club Membership Subscription Rates

The current policy of the Executive is to review Subscription rates annually, but in normal circumstances we would hope that it will only be necessary to amend them every 5 years. The Life Member “Top up” scheme – which has been hugely successful – involves a payment of £20 to cover a five-year period. Topups are now due for the period 2015 to 2019 inclusive. A number of members’ Top Ups from prior periods remain unpaid. The Life Fund is stronger than it was, but still requires further “topping up”. The £20 “Top up” works out at just £4 per year for the 5-year period and greatly helps to offset the ever-increasing cost of producing this Magazine. We also draw down 5% of the Life Fund each year which works out at roughly £1 per Life Member, so that, when this is added to the £4 from the “Top up”, the Club receives £5 per Life Member in total each year. This doesn’t yet match the £10 or so we receive from Annual Members, but is moving in the right direction and we are certainly much better off than we were before the “Top up” scheme was introduced in 2000. We had a tremendous response to the introduction of the scheme, which is voluntary, and the vast majority of Life Members have responded very positively. These payments are a vital part of the Club’s income.

Subscription rates for 2017 are as follows:-

Life Membership:

New Life Members: £100 plus a £20 “Top up” every 5 years, the first “Top up” being payable 5 years after Life Membership is taken out.

Existing Life members: £20 “Top up” every 5 years

Annual Membership:

Ordinary Members: £12.50 by cheque or £10 if paid by Standing Order School Leavers: Free up to five years from leaving Note: School Leavers may also become Members of the Club Centre when they reach the age of 18 on application to the Club Centre Secretary.

Special Notes for Members over 75:

Historically, all members of the FP Club become “Long Service” Members from 1st January in the year following the year in which they reach the age of 75. Thereafter Life Members are no longer expected to make “Top up” Payments and Ordinary (Annual) Members no longer have to pay Subscriptions. However, as a very significant number of members are aged over 75, it is suggested that they might continue to make Top-up and Annual payments on a voluntary basis.

Payment of Subscriptions:

Subscriptions should be sent to: The Membership Secretary, John Michie, who will also deal with all queries about Membership, changes of address etc: His address is: 391 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BX. Tel: 01224 – 580641 Email: membership@agsfp.com

Donations and Bequests

The Second Century Fund was set up in 2000 to receive all Donations and Bequests. This Fund is used to finance specific School and Club projects, and is not used for normal ongoing Club expenses. As will be seen from the Accounts elsewhere in this Magazine, the total from this source in 2017 was £2550 of which £200 was placed in the Second Century Fund. Our grateful thanks go to everyone who has contributed. It is hoped that this Fund will receive a significant boost from the current round of Top-up payments now being requested.

New Members of the Club – 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018

Annual Members

Eunice M. Alexander 1976-81 Samuel G. Knudson 2004-10 Graham Barron 19- Steven J.C. Paterson 1970-74 James Cummings 1982-85 Douglas Russell 2004-10 Helen L. Dargie 2004-10

Congratulations to the following members of the Club who will attain the age of 75 during 2018 and so will become Long Service Members on 1st January 2019. 78