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Please don't forget to fill in your branch questionnaires and return them to John Sutherland by 25 June. If you need another copy, please simply email john@thercs.org. As you will see below, the deadline for our Photography competition has been extended to 1st July. As always, we value our branches help in spreading the word about our projects and we would be grateful if you could circulate the flyer below. Danny Sriskandarajah | Director |
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RCS Representative welcomes new Commonwealth Chairperson in OfficeThe newly elected Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has been congratulated upon her appointment to Commonwealth Chairperson in Office by the RCS's Honorary Representative in Trinidad, Bindra Dolsingh. In a public statement, Bindra said: "The Royal Commonwealth Society extends congratulations to you and your Government for the unprecedented victory at the recent polls, particularly, the democratic conduct of the manner of campaigning and polling itself." Dolsingh also noted the Society's readiness to work together with the new government in achieving the aims of the Commonwealth. In an accompanying article in Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday, the Royal Commonwealth Society was described as "the forerunner in all aspects of Commonwealth affairs (in conjunction with the Commonwealth Secretariat) in London, England". |
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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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Nkabom Steering Committee selectedNkabom 2010, due to take place in Rwanda from 5 to 15 September, will be planned by an International Youth Steering Committee. We received an exceptionally strong field of applications for the Committee and have now appointed candidates to the following four key positions:
The Committee will meet for the first time in June. Look out for more news on our website... |
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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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Partners |
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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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