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Permalink Reply by Jackie finch on September 12, 2012 at 8:57

was just thinking the same!

Permalink Reply by Sue Bell on September 12, 2012 at 9:05

Intriguing, isn't it?

Permalink Reply by joy grey on September 12, 2012 at 9:14

Oh dear - not good. Notice his e-mail was sent very late at night.

Permalink Reply by Nicki Jackson on September 12, 2012 at 9:29

Hmmm bit of a shame I think, but yes the time of it is a little strange, hope its nothing sinister :(

Permalink Reply by joy grey on September 12, 2012 at 11:45

Is it something to do with the lively Forum on the Society's Membership categories? Ultimately there are bound to be resignations over this thorny issue - perhaps this is just the first?

PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Voice on September 12, 2012 at 12:05

"SGD chairman stands down with immediate effect as feels he cannot represent council"

https://twitter.com/SabinaEdwards/statuses/245824829775810560

PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Voice on September 12, 2012 at 12:29

Statement from the Society of Garden Designers (SGD)

Charles Rutherfoord has today resigned as Chairman from the Society of Garden Designers after holding the position for 8 months.

Charles has worked tirelessly for the Society and has achieved much in the time he held the post. In particular, cementing the agreement between the SGD and The Garden Museum for a garden design archive and instigating an exciting initiative with the NGS for 2013.

The Society will be appointing a new Chair in the next few weeks and further details will be issued then.

Amanda Patton
Vice Chair for External Communications 
Society of Garden Designers

Permalink Reply by joy grey on September 12, 2012 at 13:52

As 'Members' are we entitled to a bit of detail as to why he resigned - even if it was for 'personal reasons'?

Pro DesignerPermalink Reply by Jenny Bloom on September 12, 2012 at 15:10

Haven't seen this - as only a "pre-registered member", I am not allowed access to this forum on the SGD website! Are there objections to the proposed re-categorisation?

joy grey said:

Is it something to do with the lively Forum on the Society's Membership categories? Ultimately there are bound to be resignations over this thorny issue - perhaps this is just the first?

Permalink Reply by joy grey on September 12, 2012 at 15:20

Jenny - I too am a pre-registered member and you can view the Forum on the SGD web-site. It is a pretty lengthy forum - I haven't committed the time to reading the full debate but there are certainly some very strong views from FSGD's, MSGD's and pre-registered members like ourselves!

Jenny Bloom said:

Haven't seen this - as only a "pre-registered member", I am not allowed access to this forum on the SGD website! Are there objections to the proposed re-categorisation?

joy grey said:

Is it something to do with the lively Forum on the Society's Membership categories? Ultimately there are bound to be resignations over this thorny issue - perhaps this is just the first?

PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Voice on September 12, 2012 at 15:26

Forums > New Membership Titles Forum > New titles - a serious mistake

This has been leaked to me by an unhappy SGD member

These proposed changes are a ridiculous and retrograde step. 'Master' is a sexist and misleading title which I, for one, will never use.
After the debacle of the Pre-Reg name change a few years ago I would expect our membership to continue to decline if this absurd proposal is forced through.
Members should be identified in only two ways; either Professional or Amateur. Professionals should have successfully demonstrated their ability through the adjudication process. All others should be classed as Amateurs.
And don't even get me started on CPD.

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Janine,
I strongly disagree that the term 'Master' is sexist as it is accredited to both males and females in Industry and education without prejudice. The term 'Fellow' (one meaning is man or boy) likewise. The term 'Actor' likewise, etc. etc.
I disagree that the proposed name changes will force a decline in membership. But what it may do is to make the general public more aware of the status of the designer, which surely is the point? After all, it is the public who need to be informed, not us?
I would not abject to being classed as an amateur until I had qualified to be a professional. I am currently a student member who came from Finance. I agree with you 100% about CPD. It should be part of our industry and again, it should be made clear to the public that we undertake CPD as part of our membership.
Posted On: 12th September 2012 13:14 By: Clive Anderson

Pro DesignerPermalink Reply by Jenny Bloom on September 12, 2012 at 15:45

Computer says no - that although I have successfully logged on, this is a "restricted page and "is not available to you"! I have emailed them! From Phil's leaks above, I would like to read the debate!

joy grey said:

Jenny - I too am a pre-registered member and you can view the Forum on the SGD web-site. It is a pretty lengthy forum - I haven't committed the time to reading the full debate but there are certainly some very strong views from FSGD's, MSGD's and pre-registered members like ourselves!

Jenny Bloom said:

Haven't seen this - as only a "pre-registered member", I am not allowed access to this forum on the SGD website! Are there objections to the proposed re-categorisation?

joy grey said:

Is it something to do with the lively Forum on the Society's Membership categories? Ultimately there are bound to be resignations over this thorny issue - perhaps this is just the first?

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