SCTA GOES LIVE On Monday 5 th March the SCTA will launch its new website which will be found at : www.scotcorn.co.uk This will allow members to be better informed of the latest news and events and will become the public face of the association. We would encourage members who have any articles or photographs to send them to the SCTA secretary at [email protected]. This will not replace the newsletters which will still go out to members but will give public access to the aims and objectives of the SCTA. 2012 Diary Dates 5 th March – SCTA Website goes live 7 th March – National Food & Drink Conference, Perth 28 th /29 th March – Trade Awareness Course 10 th May – Annual Dinner, George Hotel, Edinburgh 27 th June – Visit to Scott’s Porage Oats, Cupar and AGM 9 th Sept – Glasgow to Edinburgh Bike Ride 4 th /5 th Oct – European Commodity Exchange, Edinburgh Attending Andrew Mackay, Finlay Calder, Alex Kellet, Keith Golesworthy, Andrew Lindsay, Drew Cochran Apologies Billy Davidson, Allan Macaulay, Blane Paterson 1. The Burns Supper Drew Cochran reported that 90 tickets had been sold for the Burns Supper in the Grassic Gibbon Centre and the event was showing a surplus of £665.36 before VAT and will make a profit of £106.13 for the general account. It was agreed that the money raised from the raffle would be split 50/50 between the Grassic Gibbon Centre and the SCTA Benevolent Fund. The sum raised on the night was £1140 with £570 going to the Benevolent Fund. 2. SCTA New Members The current list as of December 2011 was circulated and the Directors agreed to contact potential new member companies. 3. Annual Dinner on 10 th May 2012 With the speaker fee this year of £1000 and the dinner having made a small loss last year and the ticket price remaining the same for two years it was agreed that the tickets will be priced at £60.00 + VAT for 2012. The George Hotel has been booked for 10 th May 2012 with a target of 230 attending (4 more tables than 2011). 4. Benevolent Fund Andrew Mackay expressed his desire to see the SCTA do more in terms of fund raising for the Benevolent Fund. In the past there have been sponsored bike rides and he was looking for the organisation to be more pro- active in raising funds for the charity. SCTA News – Spring 2012 Welcome to the fourth newsletter from SCTA February 2012 Minutes of Directors Meeting Held on 25 th January at W. N. Lindsay Stracathro
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SCTA GOES LIVE On Monday 5th March the SCTA will launch its new
website which will be found at :
www.scotcorn.co.uk This will allow members to be better informed of the
latest news and events and will become the public face
of the association.
We would encourage members who have any articles or
service providers, superintendents, analysts, lawyers
and banks should take the opportunity to visit
Edinburgh this year and attend this prestigious
industry event.
With an anticipated audience of over 2000 trade
members from all over the world, the 2012
Commodities Exchange will be an invaluable
platform from where you will be able to promote
your products and services and an excellent
opportunity for you to raise your profile.
Programmes Golf Day Thursday 4th October
Will be held at Luffness Golf Club, situated 18 miles from Edinburgh in the heart of the renowned golfing country on the East Lothian coastline.
The course can be hard – mighty hard – when the wind blows down the Forth and the rough is thick enough to whet the whistle of a hungry herd.
There are distinctive bunkers too but, like all great courses, Luffness rewards the virtues. Tickets are priced at GBP 120.00 (plus vat). This event has limited places available. If you would like to join this tournament please tick the golf box when you make your on-line registration. Please note that whilst on the course golfers must wear smart casual clothing and recognised golf shoes.
Gala Dinner Thursday 4th October
On the evening of the 4th October the Gala Dinner will be held at the National Museum of Scotland.
Here you will be treated to a variety of traditional Scottish entertainment and cuisine.
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Gala Dinner in the Main Gallery
For your entertainment we have secured the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish
accent. A blazing rock band and a show so hot it
carries its own health warning. The Red Hot Chilli
Pipers have been rocking the world from New York
to Beijing with musicianship of the highest order and
a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.
www.redhotchillipipers.co.uk
Tickets for this event may be purchased at a price of GBP 140.00 (plus vat) via the online registration process
Exchange Day Lunch, Friday 5th October Lunch will be held at the Edinburgh Suite, Foyer & Atrium at the Sheraton Hotel located next door to the EICC. Tickets are priced at GBP 55.00 (plus vat) and will consist of a seated buffet (starter, main course and dessert). A selection of wine and soft drinks will also be served.
Social Tours
If you are attending the European Commodity Exchange then you cannot leave Edinburgh without taking one of the tours offered. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure, you'll see views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, the City of Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary. To help get the most from your visit, check out Rabbie's Trail Burners Ltd for a complete list of tours, both pre and post the European Commodity Exchange
Exchange Day Friday 5th October
The European Commodity Exchange will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday 5th October 2012. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is a purpose-built centre and offers excellent facilities and technology, a truly world-class venue in the heart of Scotland’s beautiful city.
For more information and registration please visit the website:
www.ece-edinburgh2012.com
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