May 2024 Newsletter It’s the start of the Next Year for RPS Scotland, as that’s another AGM over. An online AGM this year, and that’s going to be the pattern from now on in too, in line with most of the other Regions and SIGs within the RPS. There was one change at the AGM, as Clive Watkins LRPS took over as Secretary. When Dave took over as RO he expanded the committee to include the geographical volunteers, and that allowed those folks to sit in and listen and learn, and that allows them to make that transition to of ce bearers easily, giving a sensible succession structure. We also have a 3 year rotational policy, so that the of ce bearers can get into the role, but not get stuck in it. Dave himself will have done his 3 years next year, and we have potential RO being considered by the Board of Trustees, moving up from being a regional volunteer. These posts are a great example of how members can progress through on the Committee…volunteer, help locally, and kapow you’re The Boss. We did get two new local volunteers at PhotoFest 24 too…Filipe in Edinburgh, and Jamie in Orkney, check out the whole list on P7. So, if anyone fancies a bit of that, then get in touch and start your journey.
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The RPS have brought out a uniform set of Terms of Reference for Regions and SIGs, which we have to adopt and adhere to, within a de ned timescale. https://rps.org/media/f2hlvl3k/240322-rps-tor-communityrev0-sh- nal.pdf It sets out the expectations of the RPS with regards to advisory sessions, events, talks etc, and also describes the make-up of the Committee going forward. I’d say we are compliant in all the event type areas, and we just need to get the Committee fully compliant, and we’ll be good to go, and that will happen with RPS HQ guidance, and within the required timescale. The Committee looks vibrant, and I feel con dent that the next few years will be good ones for RPS Scotland.
Monthly Competition The theme for April was Nightime, and the dark images magically appeared. Here’s our very worthy winner: Leavin’ Home Kevin Flanagan LRPS. Very Hido, very good.
. Full results on the webpage: https://rps.org/ regions/scotland/ scotland-monthlycompetition/ May’s theme is Architecture, so maybe the TWTers have a wee advantage? Prove me wrong and send entries to Ken, sized at 1000px wide, by as many pixels as you want tall, via scotlandweb@rps.org