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1) NEW PRESIDENT - SIMON CARD OBE RHS 1967
The Royal High School Club in London now has a new President, Simon Card OBE 1967, Head of Executive Relationships with B.T.

1.1) HAND OVER TOOK PLACE AT 2004 ANNUAL DINNER
Simon began his two year team in Office at this years' very successful Annual Dinner on 19th March held at The Hotel Russell, Russell Square, WC2. The evening was a great success with 46 attendees - a record in recent times. The evening itself started unofficially at 5.30pm with a Committee Meeting, which witnessed the induction of Al Senter RHS 1971, Alex Prentice 1972 and Simon Card OBE RHS 1967 on to the Committee. The main thrust of the evening then began at 6.30pm as dinner guests began to arrive, welcomed by club piper Chris Craig RHS 1991 on the bagpipes. Drinks took place in the cocktail room adjoining the Old Library. The official hand over of the badge of office, from the his long-serving predecessor Janette Scantlebury RHS 1981, took place before the meal and was followed by a few short words. In keeping up with recent club tradition a few group photos were taken by myself before all bar the top table moved through to the Old Library to be seated for dinner. The top table were then piped by the club piper, followed by new President Simon Card OBE RHS 1967 and notable guests including The Rector George Smuga, The President of The Royal High School Club (Edinburgh) Mr. Alan Grosset RHS 1959, recently retired Deputy Rector and now Honorary Member (and attendee) of the London Club Dr. John Murray and Willie Docherty, Chief Executive of The Royal Scottish Corporation. Grace and the Loyal Toast were said by The President, as was the toast to The Tounis School and The Club. Replies were eloquently delivered by The Rector on behalf of the School and The RHSC President, on behalf of the Edinburgh Club. Willie Docherty said a few words to raise awareness of the good work done by the RSC - a worthy charity which has been helping needy Scots in London since 1603. Al Senter RHS 1971 then proposed a vote of thanks to Simon and Janette and the formal proceedings for the evening were drawn to a close as John Murray led everyone in a rousing rendition of Vivas Schola Regia, followed by Plops on the bagpipes. Guests then moved merrily to the bar and off in the streets and clubs of London...

Janet hands over the chain of office to Simon. Click to see more photos from the event.

Click here or on the photo below to view the photos from the evening

1.2) THANKS TO OUTGOING PRESIDENT JANETTE
During Janette's Presidency, the club went from strength to strength. There has been around 20 new members since 2001 and in 2002 the club had a record membership in recent times of 57 persons. Janette made club history in the 1980's by becoming the clubs' first lady member. She followed this up in the 1990's by become the first lady to be elected on to the RHSCL Committee. In 1999 Janette become the clubs' first lady Secretary - a position which see held until 2001 when you moved on to become the first lady President of the club. Janette also became the first President in the 116 year history of the club to serve three years in office, and certainly the first to reside in Shetland during the term in office! Although Janette's term as President has now come to an end, we are pleased that she will continue to serve the club as a Committee member. Please join with me in thanking Janette for her services and wishing Simon all the very best over the next two years of his Presidency. In due course, Simon will be in touch to all RHS FP's in London.

2) 5 NEW MEMBERS FOR 2004
Please also join me in welcoming FIVE new "fully paid" members to The Royal High School Club in London for 2004:

Melanie Mareuge-Lejeune 1994-99
Douglas Muir-Taylor 1950
Shaw Statham 1970
David Wilson 1966
David Denham (joined 2003) 1977

3) MEMBERSHIP FOR 2004
So far for 2004, the RHSCL has 52 "fully paid" members. Payment is pending from 14 persons whose subscriptions have lapsed over the past three years; I will be writing reminders to those members in due course. Appended are the full names and year of leaving of all 52 members and the 14 persons whose subscriptions are due. In due course, myself or members of the Committee will personally be in touch with each and everyone of you. Watch this space / www.royalhigh.org.uk .

3.1) Fully Paid Members for 2004:
Mr. Bruce Banister 1947
Mr. Gary Beecroft 1977
Captain Eric Brown CBE, DSC 1937
Mr. Gordon Burt 1963
Mr. Simon Card OBE 1967
Dr. Martin Coutie 1953
Mr. Chris Craig 1985-1991
Miss Susan Crombie 1985-1990
Mr. Paul Cursiter 1985-1991
Mr. Robert Davis 1937
Mr. Douglas Denham 1978
Mr. Jock Dewar Honorary
Mr. Ian Duncan 1935-1949
Mr. Robert Dunnett 1969
Mr. William Dunnett 1969
Sir Stanley Fingland (deceased) 1936
Mr. Ian Gilbert 1943
Mr. J Hardcastle 1925
Mr. Brian Henderson 1932-1945
Mr. John Herbert 1974
Mr. Donald Leslie 1974
Mr. Harley Lumsden 1950
Mr. Alastair Maclean 1947-1960
Sir Gordon Manzie KCB 1942 1947
Miss Melanie Mareuge-Lejeune 1994-1999
Mr. Keith McCarter 1954
Mr. Robert Mill 1963-1969
Mr. Charles Muir 1942-1947
Dr. Douglas Muir-Taylor 1950
Dr. John Murray Honorary
Mr. Martin Pottinger 1966
Mr. Christopher Poutain 1960-1971
Mr. Alex Prentice 1972
Mr. James Randell 1935-1944
Mr. David Robb 1966
Mr. Charles Roberts 1955
Mr. Jeffrey Robertson 1949-1951
Mr. David Robertson 1945-1951
Wg.Cdr. Alan Robertson (Retd) 1951
Mr. Kenneth Rose 1967
Mr. Norman Rose 1967
Mr. Alan Rose 1949
Mr. Stewart Ross 1961
Mr. Garry Ross 1950
Mr. James Rowan 1936
Mr. Grahame Saunders B Arch 1956 1962
Miss Janette Scantlebury 1981
Mr. Callum Scott-Brown 1980 1985
Mr. Al Senter 1965 1971
Mr. Shaw Statham 1970
Mr. Edward Tait 1985 1991
Mr. Roy Williams 1959
Dr. David Wilson 1966
Mr. Walter Wood 1946
Mr. Fraser Wright 1985

3.2). Subs last paid 2003:
Mr. Ian Graham 1986

3.3). Subs last paid 2002:
Mr. Romano Cavaroli 1950
Mr. Robert Fothergill 1952
Mr. Paul Martin 1970 1976
Mr. Alan Mitchell 1984 1990
Dr. Henry Orr OBE 1929
Mr. Keith Ovenstone 1987 1993
Miss Megan Peat 1985 1991
Mr. Alastair Reid 1969
Mr. Michael Smith 1986 1992
Mr. Colin Taylor 1977
Mr. Colin Todd 1969

3.4). Subs Last Paid 2001:
Miss Clare Dawson 1985 1991
Mr. Douglas Robb 1985 1991

Yours aye,
Eddie

Edward Tait
Honorary Secretary & Treasurer
The Royal High School Club in London (RHSCL since 1888)
Website: www.royalhigh.org.uk (click on "The Royal High School Club in London" incorp. "Scots in London")
Mobile: 07748 148080
Email: eddietait@mac.com
President: Simon Card OBE 1967
Secretary & Treasurer: Edward Tait 1991
Webmaster: Will Dunnett 1969
Archivist: Jim Randall 1944
Other Committee: Janette Scantlebury 1981 Al Senter 1971 Jeff Robertson 1961
Alex Prentice 1972 Alastair Maclean 1960 Bruce Banister 1947
Golf Captain: Paul Cursiter 1991
Piper: Chris Craig 1991

Parent Club: The Royal High School Club, Edinburgh (RHSC since 1849)
Parent Club Website: www.royalhigh.co.uk
Parent Club President: Alan Grosset 1959
Parent Club Secretary: Rab Forman 1965 (incl. Club Merchandise / Class Lists etc)
Parent Club Treasurer: Peter Yellowlees
Parent Club Other Committee: Alastair Allanach 1962 Val Tudball MBE Jim Inch
Rugby Club: Robin Boog 1969 (incl. Reunions at RHS Clubhouse)

The Royal High School, Edinburgh (RHS since 1128)
Website: www.royalhigh.edin.sch.uk
Telephone: 0131 336 2261
The Rector: George Smuga
Deputy / Webmaster: Shiela Paton

RHS Legends: Dr.John Murray
Jock Dewar

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