News from Coates Crescent Mike Greenwood Results of Elections at the 2015 AGM were as follows:
Scrolls of Honour
Management Board: 3 years: Paul Plummer Members of Education & Training Committee: 3 years: Patricia Houghton, Alison Robertson, Mervyn Short Membership Services Committee: 3 years: Chris Ronald Youth Services Committee: No volunteer
At the AGM in Perth last November Scrolls of Honour were presented to John & Jennifer Kelly (nominated by San Francisco Branch), Stewart Adam (Edinburgh) and George Meikle (MS Committee). Jim Cook was presented with a Scroll by Chris Harris during the Zurich Dance Weekend. Thank you and congratulations to you all.
Management Board and Committee vacancies in 2016 Management positions available from November this year are listed below. Nomination forms will be available on the website or from HQ from 22nd April. In addition to completing the form, members must submit a profile outlining their skills and experience. Guidelines on the reverse of the form give an indication of what should be included, but those considering standing for election are advised to read the role descriptions for Board and Committee members available on the website, at www.rscds.org/article/legal-administrative. Nomination forms, profiles and photos should be received by 9th September 2016.
Management Board: Chairman Elect of the Management Board: to succeed and shadow Helen Russell for 2 years as she takes over as Chairman from Jim Healy. 3 members for 3 years, 2 for 2 years. Convenor of Education and Training to succeed Sue Porter in November 2016.
Stuart Adam receiving the Society’s Scroll of Honour from Chairman, Jim Healy
Committees: Education & Training: 3 members for 3 years and 1 for 1 year Membership Services: 2 members for 3 years and 1 for 2 years Youth Services: 2 members for 3 years and 2 for 2 years. Role descriptions and nomination forms for these posts are available on the website (as a News item), or can be requested from Julia Parr: julia.parr@rscds.org. The submission date for nominations is 9 September 2016.
Staff changes We welcome two new members to the staff. Sandra Parish was appointed Finance & Office Manager in November, taking over responsibilities from Alison Horsely who left in September 2015. Katherine Butler joined us on a temporary basis as Graphic Designer in place of Sara Hyde who is on maternity leave. Orla O’Brien, who was working temporarily as Archivist has found a permanent position and left in October last year. To read more about the staff members and their responsibilities see page 7.
George Meikle receiving the Society’s Scroll of Honour from Chairman, Jim Healy
New Schools Director Jim Stott was appointed Schools Director in December 2015 and his preparations for schools in 2016 and 2017 are well in hand. See page 2 for details.
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Recipients receiving the Society’s Scroll of Honour from Chairman, Jim Healy. L-R: John & Jennifer Kelly
