RSCDS ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS BRANCH

NEWS SHEET

December 2011

 

 

DAY SCHOOL

 

We will be at Mascalls School again for the Day School next year on 17th March 2012.  The teachers are – returning for another year, Wendy Mumford (Winchester branch); new to us is Gaynor Curtis (Berks; Hampshire & Surrey branch); and returning after many years is David Hall (London branch, and previously London demonstration teacher).

There is a new class this year – Senior Class – for those who are keen and knowledgeable, but perhaps not quite as able any more. Please also note the favourable terms for members, so do come along and take advantage of these 3 great teachers (and musicians - Ken Martlew & Barbara Manning, and new to us Ian Cutts) to improve your technique and formations; learn some new dances and more importantly have an enjoyable day. Then put it all into practice at the evening social dance.

 

 

SPRING DANCE

 

Our Spring Dance is being held on Saturday 21st April 2012.  Put the date in your diary and buy a ticket in the new year when they become available. It’s a mixed programme of dances to suit all abilities.

 

 

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

The branch’s new committee members are  –    Chairman - Colin Simpson;   Treasurer - Pat Davoll;   Branch Secretary - George Daly;   Social Secretary - Colin Simpson;   Minute Secretary - Pat Davoll;   Committee -  Eva Morgan (web master), Bobbie Picton & Jan Cook

 

The committee would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas & New Year, and hope that you will continue to support us throughout the coming year

 

 

RSCDS AGM 2011

 

Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall was the venue this time. It made a change from Perth.

 

Q&A session – on Saturday morning with Ruth Beatty (Chair) & John Wilkinson (Chair Elect)

Q - HQ now charges for new dance books. A - Sales of book 46 = £10,000, cost to issue free = £19,000.

Q - Cost of summer school, especially given the basic nature of accommodation. A - Summer school pays for itself but is non profit making. Other venues have been considered.

Q – how to deal with falling membership. A – branches sharing with HQ recruiting ideas. New marketing materials being produced. Encourage children and young. Actual membership statistics not accurate, so numbers may not be as bad as thought.

 

AGM report – President Dr. Alistair MacFadyen was ill and so unavailable to preside.

The convenors of the 3 boards gave a talk about their year’s achievements. William Whyte was elected as Treasurer. New candidates were elected to the boards to replace those retiring. There was a general lack of candidates for the other board positions.

 

The motions for consideration were:- 1) subscription rate remains at £15 for another year. Approved

2) That the position of Youth Director be replaced by a ‘Youth Services Committee’. Approved

3) A minor amendment to the constitution, referring to one of the purposes of the Society. Approved

4) Toronto Association proposed that the RSCDS provide up to £500 to branches towards the cost they incur of being an examination centre, and running examination courses. Discussion took place. Failed

For a fuller account of the meeting, the minutes will be on the HQ web site

Next AGM is on 3rd November 2012 in Aberdeen.

 

 

NEXT NEWSLETTER

 

If you would like to say something in the next newssheet please get in touch with Colin by either Tel: 01892 532712 or e-mail: colinsimpson@ubm.com or give it to him at class.  All contributions welcome.  Remember this is your mouthpiece as much as the committee’s.  Deadline for the next issue is mid April 2011.