News from Coates Crescent Branch Anniversaries in 2020
Membership Services Committee
Congratulations to the following Branches, who celebrate significant anniversaries this year: Aberdeen 95 Cape Town 70 Dundee 95 Castle Douglas 70 Perth and Perthshire 95 Forres 70 West Renfrewshire 95 Monklands 70 London 90 Newcastle and District 70 Hamilton and Clydesdale 85 Sacramento 40 Manchester 85 Cornwall 30 Boston 70 Orlando 30
Peter Knapman (Convenor) Ian Muir (Music Director) Peter Avery, Angela Young, Alan Ross Appointed for 1 year: Ainslie Dunnett and Keith Rose
RSCDS Subscriptions The AGM in November 2019 passed the motion to reduce the annual subscription paid to Coates Crescent by £2 per member (subject to age and address related variations). With effect from 1 July 2020 the new rates are: Sub HQ Category fee Members Adult single £18.00 £30.00 (25+) Adult joint £29.00 £48.00 (both 25+ and same branch and address) Youth £9.00 £20.00 (12-17) Young adult £14.00 £26.00 (18-24) Half year membership for new members only between January – June 2021 would be 50% of the relevant category. The Board recommends that Branches increase their local fee by £2 per member, so that members pay the same as last year but Branches would have more funds available to support local SCD initiatives.
Joana Stausberg (Convenor) Moira Korus, Olga McIntosh, Aymeric Fromherz Malin Altenmüller, Philippa McKee, Margaret Lambourne
Vacancies and appointments in 2020 The list of management positions due to be filled at the AGM this November is below. Nomination forms are available from the office or on the website: rscds.org/volunteering 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. Please contact julia.parr@rscds.org if you have any questions. Nomination forms, profiles and photos must be received at the office by Saturday 12 September 2020.
Management Board Chair Elect + 7 members (3 for 3 years, 3 for 2 years, 1 for 1 year)
Education & Training 2 members (both for 3 years)
Membership Services Convenor Elect + 5 members (2 for 3 years, 2 for 2 years, 1 for 1 year)
Board and Committee membership for 2019-20
Youth Services
As a result of voting at the AGM and subsequent appointments to fill some vacancies, membership of the Board and Committees is as follows:
Convenor Elect + 2 members (both for 3 years)
Management Board
Motions from Branches to the AGM in November should be sent to Coates Crescent by Saturday 15 August 2020.
Andrew Kellett (Chairman) Lorna Ogilvie (Chairman Elect) Bill Cant (Treasurer) Anne Taylor (Convenor, Education and Training) Peter Knapman (Convenor, Membership Services) Joana Stausberg (Convenor, Youth Services) Linda Gaul, Theresa MacVarish-Clark, Sue Ronald, Roy Bain, Gary Coull Appointed for 1 year: Neil Copland
Education and Training Committee Anne Taylor (Convenor and Schools Director) Deirdre MacCuish-Bark, Mervyn Short, Anne Robertson, Chris Ronald, Deborah Leary, Sue Porter, Muriel Bone, Deb Lees
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Youth Services Committee
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Deadline for AGM motions:
New Music Director Luke Brady has been appointed as the next RSCDS Music Director. He will take over from Ian Muir in November. Luke has been a champion of Scottish music for over twenty five years. He leads his own band, plays at Summer School and has coordinated both Spring Fling and Winter School. Reflecting on his appointment, Luke commented, “The Music Director position is a big responsibility and one I am tremendously honoured to accept. Ian Muir will leave behind some very large shoes. I hope to bring an enthusiasm and energy to the role and am open to new projects and ideas. To that end, I will be setting up a Music Sub-Committee to make sure I have a wide range of experiences, talents and views feeding in to the musical future of the Society.”
