strathspey@strathspey.org:53348

Helen B

Re: benefits of RSCDS

Aug. 8, 2008, 2:04 p.m. (Message 53348, in reply to message 53307)

Dear Elissa et al,

I agree with much of what has been said already, and particularly for
the past 10 years with Monica's point about isolation - there are no
Branches (sorry - Local Associations) in the Republic of Ireland, so I
am a member of the International Branch, which produces great email
updates and newsletters, and I'm lucky enough to work in a Copyright
Library, so I see the Reel (London Branch quarterly magazine) about a
month after it comes out.
For the last couple of years I have bought my Dad membership of London
Branch for part of his Christmas present as he has taken over the
running of a group in that area. He considers the Reel to be the main
benefit of membership.
Dublin SCD Club is an affiliated group and at the last 2 AGMs we have
had questions as to what do we get for our money. John (Edinburgh
Branch) and I are the only 2 RSCDS members and have been hard pushed
to convince some of the club members that it is worth paying. One of
our musicians is the Club Chairman, so he used to benefit from the
dance books when the music was published in them. Anyway, we have
convinced them that £35 a year is hardly going to break the bank.
Having been an RSCDS member for 16 years, I can't remember exactly
what persuaded me to join in the first place, although I know I joined
_when_ I did because long-term membership was about to be phased out
(how did you know I'm an Aberdonian?!). However, I'm sure I have
benefitted in many ways over that time and I have decided (been
persuaded) to stand for Membership Services this year to try to give
something back.
Happy dancing to those of you lucky enough to be able to over the summer.
Helen
RSCDS International Branch and Dublin SCD Club



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