|
Magazine deadlines |
 |
|
Unfortunately, the copy deadline for the next issue was
omitted from Scottish Country Dancer #16.
Please note that the next issue of Scottish
Country Dancer will be published in October 2013. Contributions should be sent to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
by 1st August.
As Rosemary noted in the Editorial of issue #16, “Our
next issue, of course, will be devoted in part to celebrating the 90th
anniversary of the RSCDS. Many members will remember Miss Milligan. They do not
all live in Scotland, as Miss Milligan’s missionary journeys to various parts
of the world continued up to the late 1970s. If you have memories of her,
please consider writing to us.” And we always welcome members’ communications
about any issues relating to Scottish country dancing!
Contributions
to the ‘From around the world’ section are welcome from all branches and groups
– anything from a couple of sentences to about 300 words, if possible
illustrated by a photograph or two. Please send these to Helen -
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
– preferably by 24th
July so she can organise them in a logical fashion before herself meeting the
Editor’s deadline. |
|
Summer School 2013 programmes |
|
|
The dance programmes for Summer School 2013 are now available to download either from the Summer School page, or click here. |
|
Record Deal Competition |
|
“Dance Music For The Future” record deal competition
The RSCDS has launched an exciting initiative to get musicians involved in shaping the future of Scottish dance music. The search is on for new and interesting ideas, based around our traditional music, but which injects creativity and keeps the essence that make people want to dance. On offer for the winning entry is a recording contract and the opportunity to play at RSCDS events including celebrations for the Society’s 90th Anniversary in 2013. Interested? Click here for full details. Closing date for entries: 14 June 2013. |
|
Summer School booking |
|
|
Summer School 2013
Will be held in St Andrews (University Hall) 14 July - 11 August 2013.
Click here for the Summer School page with course dates, fees, links to Class Selector and to booking form. |
|
FAQ on Licensing of an event |
|
|
David Cunningham has kindly prepared a "FAQ: Licensing of your event" page, explaining the PRS for Music response to various questions that are frequently raised about licensing of events. Read the FAQ here. |
|
|
Management Board & Committee elections in 2013 |
|
|
The management posts available for election in 2013 are:
|
Board/Committee |
Position |
No. of vacancies |
Term/s of office
|
|
Management Board |
Members |
5 |
4 x 3 years, 1 x 2 years |
|
Education & Training Committee |
Members |
3 |
2 x 3 years, 1 x 1 year |
|
Membership Services Committee |
Members |
2 |
2 x 3 years |
|
Youth Services Committee |
Members |
3 |
2 x 3 years, 1 x 1 year |
Nominees must be members of the Society aged 18 or over. The appropriate form (links to forms below), candidate profile and photograph must be submitted by 6th September 2013.
Download form for Management Board members (Trustees) here
Download form for Management Committee members here
|
|
AGM & Annual Conference Weekend 2013 |
|
|
The programme for this year's Annual Conference Weekend, to be held in the Bell's Sports Centre, Perth from 1st - 3rd November 2013, has been finalised - click here to view/download the programme.
Booking is now open - online booking form now available |
|
Book 48 - latest news |
|
|
Book
48 (March 2013)
The paper sift for the Book 48 dances is
complete. Of the 160 considered in the sift, 103 have met the
minimum criteria (48 strathspeys, 29 reels and 26 jigs) and these are being
issued to Branches to evaluate. The response to our call for Branches to
participate in the evaluation has exceeded our expectations, and 108 Branches
are taking part – this represents a 40% increase on the number that took part in the Book 47 evaluation. Branches should
receive their batches for evaluation by 15th March. Any
questions about the Book 48 process should be directed to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. |
|
RSCDS Health Strategy |
|
|
The RSCDS Health Strategy and all the documents contained in the packs distributed to branches and affiliated groups are all now available on the website, click on the link below.
Health Strategy page
For more posters and leaflets, please contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
with your
requirements. If you would like an enlarged poster (A2 full-size) again contact
Julia, for an electronic copy which you can forward to your nearest
reprographic printer. The cost of printing a
high quality poster is unlikely to be more than £10.00. |
|
Promotional materials |
|
|
A number of images are now available to order from RSCDS Headquarters - please check out this page for more information.
Additionally, downloadable poster templates are available on the same page for Branches and Affiliated Groups to use - you need to be logged into the website to see these items. |
|
|
|
|
|
News