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The Essence of Fellowship

The RSA has been working hard to reconnect with its founding principles and to re-engage Fellows in the delivery of the RSA mission. We’ve all seen the difference – increased communication and opportunities to connect via live-streamed events and interactive digital discussions, active networks around the world, the creation of the Fellowship Council, the RSA [...]

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RSA Catalyst: Grants and Skills Bank

Do you have an idea that could lead to a more enlightened, resourceful and fulfilled society? Need help to develop, gain visibility and create lasting change? Or, have you been inspired by projects and want to get involved? Want flexibility in your involvement? You may have seen in last week’s Fellowship Newsletter that RSA Catalyst [...]

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The Man Who Made Peace with North America

The next meeting of the William Shipley Group which might be of interest to US Fellows in London on the day as the subject is ‘Caleb Whitefoord (1734-1810): The Man who Made Peace with North America’ by Dr. D. G. C. Allan. May 17th, 12:30 pm Franklin’s Parlour at 36 Craven Street London WC2N 5NF [...]

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Social Networks in 1727

If you think social networking is a new idea think again.  It turns out that Benjamin Franklin started a social network in 1727, long before Web 2.0.  It was called the “Junto” and also known as “the Leather Apron Club”.  Its members included a cobbler, a glazier, a scrivener and at least one gentleman, who [...]

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RSA Chicago: Feb 16 Network Meeting

Belinda Lester, RSA Fellowship Director, will be in Chicago on February 16, 2010, and looks forward to meeting with Fellows informally (dutch treat), for drinks and discussion. Meet at 6 pm the Wit Hotel in the Roof Lounge 201 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60601 http://www.thewithotel.com/the-attractions/roof.cfm With RSA networks becoming more active around the US, [...]

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Inspire, Support, Enable!

Fellows everywhere are encouraged to contribute to the Fellowship Exhibition and Charter http://www.thersa.org/fellowship/agm-2009/agm-2009-exhibition and particularly to make personal pledges and commitments against the RSA and Fellowship ambitions to Inspire, Support and Enable. The exhibition will be developed onsite and online over the next months.  What is your pledge?  After you’ve added to the online exhibition, please [...]

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RSA Fellowship – matching supply to demand

RSA Fellowship – matching supply to demand. This post on Matthew Taylor’s blog speaks to some of the issues discussed at recent fellowship meetings about what Fellowship means. What do you think?

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Overseas Fellows – What’s On Your Mind?

I was elected to the Fellowship Council as the International representative. The Council members will first meet together at the RSA AGM on October 7th 2009. Whether you are in Africa, Australia, Europe, India, the USA or elsewhere outside the UK, please help me to understand what issues are uppermost on your mind. I want [...]

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