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| Issue 33 | June 2010 | View as a webpage |
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Dear , I am writing to you about some important developments in the Club. From today (1 June), all Club operations will be managed by Searcys. During these difficult economic times, the Club has struggled as a small and independent operation. In light of these challenges, the RCS Council has decided that contracting out the running of the Club offers several advantages, including increased marketing potential for our venue hire business and reduced costs through bulk-buying. After a competitive tender process, we have settled on Searcys [www.searcys.co.uk], a company that has been providing high-quality catering and venue management since 1847. We will join an illustrious group of venues that Searcys currently manages, including the Barbican, Hurlingham Club and National Portrait Gallery. I believe this change will allow us to keep much that is good about the Club (for example, all current staff in the Club will be transferred to Searcys) while delivering real improvements to members and the clients who book our venue. I know that Searcys are committed to delivering better value for money, providing the highest quality of service and responding to members' needs. We have already developed some ideas (for example, opening up more areas in the building for members' use) but they are keen to hear directly from you. The first opportunity to do this will be a chance to meet the Searcys Senior Directors in the Members' Lounge on Tuesday 8th June between 11.00am and 3.00pm. I also wanted to let you know that, after seven years of excellent service, Shaun Whitehouse, the Club Manager, left us last week. The new Manager will be Joël Claustre. Joël has a long and impressive career in hospitality, including having been Chef Sommelier and Manager at several Michelin-starred restaurants. His most recent role was managing Searcys' operations at the Royal Opera House. I recognise that there will be some changes and disruption over the next few weeks but I am confident that this will be both an opportunity to stabilise the finances of the Society and do exciting things with our Club. As always, please do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Danny Sriskandarajah | Director |
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RCS Council ElectionsJust when you thought it was all over, election fever strikes back! The Annual General Meeting of the RCS will take place on 24 June (click here to book). Four vacancies for Councillors elected from the membership of the RCS must be filled and, with seven prospective candidates, we will be holding an election. For those who are keen to do their research beforehand, some information about all the candidates can be found at: www.thercs.org/society/councilelections As stipulated in our Charter, the candidates will be elected using a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. To see the Electoral Reform Society's explanation of STV, click here. Please note that only RCS members present at the AGM and in posession of a valid RCS membership card will be eligible to vote. No proxy or postal voting will be allowed. |
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Member IT facilitiesAs part of our summer revamp, we are looking to upgrade the IT facilities we offer our members. Our first step will be to install faster broadband. So, if you are using your own laptop and accessing the internet with our complimentary wi-fi, it will be noticeably quicker. We are also looking at how our members use the computer terminals situated in the mezzanine business area. If you have any suggestions as to improvements that would make our IT services more useful to you, then please reply to this email with your thoughts. Alternatively, you can call Membership Manager, Kerrie Fuller, on 020 7766 9203. |
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Photography deadline extendedDue to popular demand, the deadline for entries into our Photography Competition has been extended to 1st July. This means it will now close on the same day as our Vision Awards film competition. Only one month to go! The theme for both competitions in 2010 is: Science, Technology and Society. Our Essay Competition has already closed and judging is now underway. A list of the winners and their countries will be announced in the August e-newsletter. We would like your help in making sure as many people as possible know about our Competitions. If you would be willing to circulate a flyer about the Photography and Film Competitions to your friends, family or colleagues, please click here. Alternatively, for more information, please visit: www.thercs.org/youth/competitions |
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Tuesday 1 June, 6pm'The Commonwealth of Nations at the Crossroads - Historical Anomaly or Force for Universal Rights?'The RCS in partnership with Doughty Street Chambers warmly invites you to this keynote address by Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG. Michael Kirby is the former Justice of the High Court of Australia and one of Australia's most respected and controversial judges. This event will be followed by a free wine reception. Click here to book... |
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Monday 14 June, Drinks reception from 6.15pm, Lecture from 7pm'Stable Afghanistan: Safer World'The RCS in partnership with the University of St Andrews Alumni Club (London) is delighted to invite you to the Alumni Club's 3rd London Lecture to be given by Ambassador Mark Sedwill, NATO's Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan. Tickets are £20 for RCS Members and St Andrews Alumni Club Members; £25 for non members. Click here to book... |
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Thursday 24 June, 6pmRCS Annual General MeetingAll members of the RCS are warmly invited to attend this year's AGM. This meeting will be an important opportunity to review the year, elect new members of Council and, importantly, look to the future of the organisation. Click here to book... |
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Friday 2 July, 10.30am - 12 noonManaging migration, Building a Nation: the view from AustraliaThe RCS is delighted to welcome the top civil servant from Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Andrew Metcalfe will discuss new challenges and priorities in Australia's approach to managing migration and citizenship. Click here to book... |
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New OpportunitiesThe RCS offers attractive partnership and advertising opportunities through our printed publications, online presence, projects, events and influential networks. For more information please visit the Supporting Us section of the website or contact James MacBain on 020 7766 9205. |
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All feedback welcomePlease let us know if you have found this information helpful. Is there anything else you would like to see included? Did you have any issues opening the email? All feedback is welcome. Email Communications Manager, Joanna Bennett at joanna.bennett@thercs.org or call on 020 7766 9230. If you have an issue or query regarding membership, please contact Member Services Assistant, Geyson Relaut at geyson.relaut@thercs.org or by calling 020 7766 9231. If you would prefer not to receive this communication again, please reply with the word unsubscribe in the title.
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