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The Keith & Marian Masters Award, will be presented to a person or persons who it is deemed have achieved, either for themselves or for others. The Trustees and committee members have recently met to agree the award criteria and as a result would like to publicise the following guidance notes and conditions of entry:
Guidance Notes & Conditions of Entry for The Keith and Marian Masters Award for Achievement 2013
The Objectives of the Award
- To establish an annual recognised award through which the TSSS can acknowledge and reward outstanding achievement by a person or persons, either for themselves or for others.
- To highlight motivating role models to inspire and educate others within the society.
The Nomination Process
Any member of the society may choose to nominate a person or persons who he/she believes deserve recognition for achievement during the award year. The following restrictions will apply:
- Only one nomination (single/joint) per member per year will be considered.
- Nominations submitted in prior years may be resubmitted by means of a fresh application.
- Nominations forms can be obtained from the TSSS website (www.tss.org.uk) or by contacting Arlene Smyth at TSSS Head Office (Tel – 0141-952-8006). The Keith and Marian Masters Award for Achievement will be presented at the Annual TSSS Conference.
Judging Criteria
In awarding the prize the Trustees, Committee Members and Executive Officer will focus on the impact the nominees' achievements have made. There is no rigid criteria for nominations. The following are examples of types of achievement that could be recognised but other examples will be equally deserving:
- Those who show remarkable spirit or courage.
- Those whose achievements have been exceptional and well beyond what might reasonably be expected from someone in that situation.
- Those who have shown excellence in a specific field (sport, education, fundraising etc)
- Those who have demonstrated leadership.
- Those who have been unusually responsive to the needs of the society. This may include professionals who have developed creative and innovative approaches to solving problems that are capable of wider imitation and replication or whose research or exceptional support has benefited TS girls or women.
- Those who have contributed excellent ideas that help improve the charity or assist TSSS girls/women in any way whatsoever.
Judging Assessment
All nominations will be assessed by the Trustees/Committee/Executive Officer at their sole discretion.
Eligibility
- Nominees must be resident in the UK.
- Nominees must be a member of the TSSS or should have close links with the society (including partners or medical professionals).
- Previous award winners may not be nominated for the award in the year following receipt.
Timing of nominations
In order to be considered for the 2013 Award completed nomination forms must be forwarded to Head Office by 31 July 2013. Nominations received after this date will be carried forward for consideration for the 2014 Award.
Confidentiality
All nominations will be treated in the strictest confidence. You may wish to inform your nominee that they have been nominated, however this may raise expectations that may not be met. If you do inform your nominee, please indicate that you have done so on the nomination form.
Completing the nomination form
Once obtained please complete the nomination form fully and accurately. It is important that you provide as much information as possible about your nominee and try to explain what the actual effect and outcomes of their achievements have been, and where possible provide supporting examples.
Enquiries
Further enquiries relating to The Keith and Marian Masters Award for Achievement for 2013 should be directed to any of the Trustees, Committee Members or Executive Officer.
Conditions of Entry
All material submitted as part of any nomination and the copyright thereof shall become the property of the TSSS. No nomination will be returned.
Submission of a nomination form to the TSSS is deemed acceptance of these conditions and agreement to be bound by them.
The TSSS reserves the right to change these conditions at any time by posting changes either online through the TSSS website or via ASPECTS.
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TSSS Family Fun Weekend & Scottish TS Group 25th Anniversary Party in Glasgow
Friday 17th – Sunday 19th May 2013 at the Normandy Hotel, Inchinan Road, Renfrew, PA4 9EJ.
The TSSS are hosting a fun weekend for members this year, we are also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish TS Group. Our first meeting was held in February 1988 in the Genetics Dept of Yorkhill. That day 28 families attended many of them still keep in touch today. We think it is well worth celebrating 25 years on. So we thought we would throw a party. Everyone is welcome, friends, mums, dads, brothers, sisters, grannies of all ages are welcome to join us. We hope to see some old friends and welcome some new ones too.
You can join us for the whole weekend or you can stay for the Friday or Saturday night only, or just join the party, whatever suits your needs and budget. There is no formal programme instead there is the option to spend the day at Xscape, Braehead, Glasgow. There is lots to do, you can snow board, rock climb, go bowling, to the cinema, soft play for the kids. Lots of places to eat. Just next door there is an indoor shopping centre with lots of shops and restaurants. Have a look at the website www.Xscape.co.uk/Braehead it is 5 minutes by car or you can get a no 23 bus from outside the hotel door.
Or you could visit Glasgow and all it has to offer. It is just half an hour away. The hotel is close to the airport with local train and bus links available to all of the places we have suggested above. There is a lot to do and the choice is yours.
The hotel has a beautician available we suggest you book an appointment early as she may well be popular.
The hotel does not have a pool but, you are welcome to use the facilities at their sister hotel the Erskine Bridge it is just a 10 minute drive away. Look at the website for details.
On the Friday Arlene will be available in the hotel to welcome you in our meet and greet room from 1pm. We can have a cuppa and a chat. The hotel has a lovely restaurant and spacious bar area for us to meet and chat. There are numerous places to eat at Xscape too.
On the Saturday morning you are free to do whatever you have chosen to do. We will be on hand in the meet and greet room to help you with directions or just have a natter. In the evening we will have a party to celebrate our 25th Anniversary of the Scottish TS Group with a lovely three course meal followed by music and dancing and lots of surprises throughout the night.
On Sunday morning after breakfast we will have the chance to get together in the meet and greet room for a chat and an opportunity to say our goodbyes.
The best thing about the TSSS is our members who are warm, caring and friendly people who so enjoy being together. It is a chance for the girls to giggle and have fun. For the mums to have a good old natter and for the ladies to swap stories, the dads can enjoy a pint. All this and the chance to have some fun too.
You can call or e-mail Arlene if you have any questions
Booking could not be simpler call The Normandy Hotel on Tel 0141 – 886- 4100 and ask to book a room from the TSSS allocation. Quoting the TSSS will ensure you get the discounted price. The hotel will require your card details to secure your room. The hotel will not charge anything to the card before your stay.
The hotel have a limited number of family rooms available, they will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so we advise you to book quickly. They do have interconnecting rooms available too.
As always it is advisable to take out travel insurance to ensure you are covered for any unforeseen events. The TSSS accept no responsibility for your booking. You can call or e-mail Arlene if you have any questions.
