MISCELLANEOUS
ANNUAL BRANCH AWARD
It is time to start thinking about who to nominate for the Annual Branch Award 2008 which is presented at the May Ball. In 300 words or less outline why you think a member or members deserve this recognition because of their exceptional and long standing contribution and commitment to the London Branch. This may be one person or a husband and wife nomination. You may give your nomination to a member of the Committee of Management by December 31. This date is necessary so that the Branch Award nomination may be sent to headquarters. The actual award is signed by the Chairman of RSCDS and then sent to London for presentation at the Ball. The nomination for the Branch Award should be done by the Branch members and not the Committee of Management.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
It is with sadness that we learned that John Dey died after a battle with cancer. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to June, Ruth and family.
Those of us who danced with Mary Davidson are saddened by her recent death. Our sympathy is extended to Andrena and family.
Also to Anne and friends of Stan Hamilton we extend our thoughts and condolences. Stan was a recipient of the Scroll of Honor Award the highest award of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. He was a well renowned band leader and a composer and arranger of Scottish dance music. He had a special place in the hearts of Londoners as in early years he played for classes of the London Branch.
On a happier note the Branch congratulates Bobby Brown and Lisa Mitchell who were married on August 11/07
A REMINDER ABOUT MEMBERSHIP FEES
If you have not already done so, please pay your membership fees to Elfriede Rollo. As well please update any changes of address to Sheilagh Manning.
The membership of the Branch has declined. New members usually are encouraged to join because of a personal invitation. Perhaps in your circle of friends there is someone who would respond to an invitation to join our group. New people may join until the end of October.
Out of Town Events
SOME WEBSITES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NEARBY SCD GROUPS
Members are strongly encouraged to take advantage of dancing opportunities in nearby cities. Information about dances, workshops and other events is always available on our bulletin board and online. Most groups, including ours, offer hospitality for out-of-town friends attending SCD events. It is a great way to make new friends and to lower the expense of traveling, so please volunteer to bed and breakfast.
Kitchener-Waterloo Branch www.rscds.Kitchener.on.ca
Guelph lemslie@sympatico.ca
Hamilton Branch www.rscdsHamilton.org
Kingston Branch www.rscdsKingston.org
Ottawa Branch www.rscdsOttawa.ca
Montreal Branch www.scdMontreal.org
Peterborough SCD www.pscds-on.org
Toronto Association www.rscdsToronto.org
Windsor Branch www.rscdsWindsor.org
Members are encouraged to surf the Society Website at
WWW.RSCDS.ORG The Members Area may be accessed with the username “Monymusk” and the password “Petronella”.
And, of course, your are now visiting: www.RSCDSLondonCanada.org
SOME UPCOMING OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
Nov 2-4 Kingston Branch Workshop and Ball
Nov 3 Kincardine Annual Fall Dance – Church of Messiah,
Russel St. $10.00 Contact-519-396-3622
Nov 10 Toronto Workshop Contact-416-497-4186
Dec 1 Hamilton monthly dinner & dance
Feb 16 Tartan Ball, Royal York Hotel
Mar 29 Blair Spring Ball-Waterloo Police Assoc Banquet Hall
Space limitations prevent us from listing all out-of town events. See the bulletin board or go to specific Branch web sites listed above.
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