Registration and Tea/Coffee 1000 to 1030

Registration:  10 Members and Guests

Welcome and Introduction 1030 to 1100

Alan Cooper Chairman of AROPS, Past Teacher and Currently part time Development Director at Magdalen College School Oxford welcomed all those present and then gave a short introduction and an explanation of AROPS and its mission. 

Mark Snoswell Development Director Kings School Rochester Kent then welcomed all present to the school and gave a short introduction of KSR and the Old Roffensian Society. 

General Discussion Points: 1100 to 1230

• Introduction by all present individually and in detail of their Alumni and Schools.
• Discussion on gender strengths and weaknesses in today’s schools and universities
• Discussion on bursaries and other support
• Discussion on Alumni newsletters and magazines
• Discussion on Databases and discussion of management systems
• Discussion on development officers and school relationships
• Discussion on differences of friendships and fundraising
• Discussion on Leavers, Parents, Alumni Joiners Pros and Cons
• Discussion of Websites and Their Content
• Discussion of School and Society Magazines Content and Cost
• Individual School issues and challenges
• Year Reunion aspects and examples
• Discussion on VAT implications by politicians
• Discussion on Annual Subscriptions vs Life Membership of Societies
• Discussion on Sports for Alumni involvement and Safeguarding issues
• Zoom vs Face to Face Meetings
• Annual Dinners popularity and other events
• Mentoring by Alumni and its importance
• Charitable Status future and Community involvement
• GDPR written consent and Legitimate interest

Tour of School 1230 to 1330

Lunch 1330 to 1430

Excellent Buffet lunch served in the gardens of Satis House Rochester Kent

SDS Presentation 1430 to 1500

Meeting End 1500

The Chairman thanked all those present for attending.