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The last month has brought a frenzy of activity around the Livery and, to a certain extent, within the Company. Rather than list the many activities in which I’ve been involved, I’d like to mention two events which have been particularly positive.
In the last couple of days, I joined the Lord Mayor and some other Livery Masters in visiting Treloar’s, a school and college founded in 1907 by the then Lord Mayor to provide education, care and therapy for young people with physical disabilities. Based in Alton in Hampshire, it is administered by a charity which receives huge financial support from the Livery. Around 120 young people are supported by nearly 800 staff, and they have an excellent record of preparing young people for adult life by helping them achieve their full potential. What they have achieved with the young people there is amazing and it was a great pleasure, and very humbling, to be able to witness this first hand. Treloar’s is a very real example of how the Livery’s philanthropic efforts can make a valuable social impact. I took the opportunity to speak to their newly appointed CEO to offer our pro bono consultancy services to support their efforts.
On the internal front, I had the pleasure of attending the Breakfast launch of the CMCE’s report on “Consulting Skills for 2030”. The launch was hosted by our sponsors, Sheffield Haworth, and Chris Sutton, the project director and lead editor of the survey upon which the report was based, gave a briefing to around 30 invitees. The report is a great example of the progress being made by CMCE under Calvert Markham’s leadership. Interestingly, I was approached by a couple of the attendees who run their own independent consultancies about joining the Company which made attendance at the event especially worthwhile.
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It is with great sadness that we pass on news from Frank's widow, Margo, and Liveryman Dennis Ciborowski that Frank died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago on Sunday. He had been undergoing cancer treatment for the past month, but lost the battle when the disease spread rapidly when ultimately he was taken off life support.
Frank was admitted as a Freeman back in 2003 and clothed in 2004. He resigned from the Company in 2013 as he and his family were based in Chicago. Frank kept in touch with us by email and showed a keen interest in our development over the last few years.
I am sure you will join us all in passing on our condolences to Margo.
Petitions: UK Government and Parliament.A Petition to "Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU" is to be debated in Parliament on Monday April 1st. That debate will be televised on the Parliamentary website through this link, and the petition can also be signed here:
- Shop Talk - 10th April at 5:30 - 9:30; at The Artillery Arms, 102 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y-8ND
This evening meeting will be led by Andy Powers and Andy Wilkins who share skills in change, problem solving and sustainable solutions. This will be a great opportunity to hear about the experience and expertise of two of your fellow members - and to network informally with colleagues.Book here to reserve a place. £10 cash at the door will cover the cost of the buffet.
- ProBono Workshop - 25th April at 6:30 - 9:30 pm Cass Business School106 Bunhill Row LONDON, EC1Y 8TZ
We want to hold three interactive workshops each year on subjects that are topical or critical within the Non-Profit Sector, involving external guests and, wherever possible, our clients. This will be the first - on "Strategic Income Generation", focusing on the challenges of raising income from multiple sources.Book here to reserve a place. £20 cash at the door will cover the cost of venue and food.
- 6:30-10:30 on 23rd April, the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholarswww.artsscholars.orghas invited us to celebrate the 125th Anniversary, St Georges Day Banquet 2019 in the Great Hall of Guildhall London. In attendance will be their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and also the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, and sheriff The Honourable Elizabeth Green. The evening will commence with an English sparkling wine reception at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7:30pm, there will be the traditional parade of Roast Beef and the singing of patriotic songs. Guest speaker will be John Benjamin, Antiques Road Show Jewellery expert Tickets by 9 April at £125 per person. For more information please contact Alan Cook: rssgclb@btinternet.com or call on 07785 252 120.
- Monday 13th May 2019 at Vintners’ Hall: the 6th Annual Reflections of The Lord Mayor. Speaker: Sir Andrew Parmley, who will be sharing reflections of his time as the 689th Lord Mayor of London. The theme of Sir Andrew’s Reflections is - Just Say YES! You will find more details, including booking details, at the website: https://www.lordmayorreflects.london/the-event/2019-lord-mayor-reflects/ .
- SAVE THE DATE - CMCE Showcase - 16th May
Please put the date, 16th May, in your diary - the subject will be "A Market of One"; the location is to be confirmed.
- Friday, 17th May 2019 Blacksmiths' Company Mansion House BanquetTickets: £120. For further information: ContactBlacksmiths’ Clerk, Jill Moffat: clerk@blacksmithscompany.co.ukorTel: 0207 248 1861
The Royal Fusiliers Memorial Chapel Committee invites attendance at The Fourth Annual Memorial Lecture, on Wednesday 8th May 2019 – 6.0pm for 6.30pm in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre London EC1 (at the junction of Holborn Viaduct and Giltspur Street); when General Sir Peter Wall GCB CBE DL will speak on "Our Duty to our Soldiers: How are we doing”.This lecture is free of charge, but there will be a retiring collection for the Chapel. At 7.30pm, further discussion may take place informally over a glass of wine afterwards. Those wishing to attend are asked to send their names by e-mail to mjd451@gmail.comby Wednesday 1st May. Bids will be confirmed, but no hard-copy tickets will be issued.
- SAVE THE DATE - The WCoMC Education Supper - 11th June. We have two speakers at our annual supper, to be held on HQS Wellington, the only Livery Hall on the Thames. Against the backdrop of the need for a mix of traditional and ever-advancing technological skills, they will be reflecting on the importance of professionalism in management consultancy. Please put the date, 11th June, in your diary now.
- Bi-monthly Livery Briefings, and the Programme of City Briefings and Course: details of all of which are to be found at http://www.liverycompanies.info/library/livery-briefing/January 2019 to be seen on this site shortly].
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