We are very pleased to announce that the King of Bahrain has kindly agreed to be The Foundation's Patron.  This is really an hounour not only to the Alumni but also to the whole Academy and we are all extremely grateful.  King Hamed was a cadet at the Academy in 1968, before completing his officer training at Mons.  The most important result of His Majesty's generous patronage has been that we can now reduce the membership fee from its current £32 to just £10 per year; a figure that we hope will encourage everyone trained at Sandhursts to become a member.  This discount will start on 01 January 2008 when all direct debits will be reduced to £10.

Please do not forgot our AGM is next month, Tues 6 Nov, held at 1700hrs in the Wellington Room.  This is directly before the Leadership Encounter Evening which starts at 1800hrs (please see below for further details).  We really would like as many members as possible to attend.

Please put next year's Foundation Dinner Night in your diary - 17 May - the more the merrier!

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tues 6 Nov

We are extremely pleased to announce that Roger Annett will be coming to speak to our members and guests on 'Drop Zone Borneo - Indonesian 'Confrontation' 1963 - 66 - Air Supply in the Borneo Campaign'.  Roger is an Ex RAF pilot who was based at RAF Changi on Singapore Island and detached to forward bases in Borneo.  We hope that many of you will be able to attend.  Please note that the AGM will start at 1700hrs on the same evening where tea and coffee will be served followed by the usual drinks at 1800hrs for the Leadership Encounter evening.  We will assume that all those who sign up for the Leadership Evening will also attend the AGM unless you tell us otherwise.  Any guests coming at 1700hrs too are very welcome to browse in the prestige rooms and museum room.

Please click >>here to read more about Roger Annett and click >>here to sign up.

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tuesday 11 September

We all had a very enjoyable evening at our last Leadership Encounter when Dr Malcolm gave a fascinating talk on the Light Division action in July 1910 centering around Crauford.  His attention to detail and excellent powerpoint really bought the battle to life and all went away with a much better understanding of the situation Crauford found himself in.  The after talk curry was again a great success and our thanks go to the excellent Old College Chefs.

Please find below the list of all the Winter Term Commissioning Course speakers - all members and their guests are very welcome to attend:

Voice of Experience - Challenges of Civilian Leadership I - 9 Oct.  David Pearce will be talking to the Juniors on Mon 23 July at 1600hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Voice of Experience - Challenges of Civilian Leadership II - 15 Oct.   Marc Overton will be talking to the Seniors on Mon 15 Oct at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Voice of Experience - Senior Military Officer - 23 Oct.    Maj Gen P F Everson OBE will be talking to the Seniors on Tues 23 Oct at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Leadership Overview - Stress in Combat - 29 Oct.  Maj Bradley PWRR will be talking to the Inters on Mon 29 October at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Talk by a CO - Speaker TBC - 1 Nov - This talk will be taking place on Thurs 1 Nov to the Juniors in Churchill Hall starting at 1800hrs. If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Voice of Experience - Do the Tools Do the Job?- 26 Nov.  Maj Nigel Cribb will be talking to the Juniors on Mon 26 Nov at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

EVENTS AT RMAS

Richard Holmes Lecture - Tues 30 October.  The Forces Pension Scheme (FPS) and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) have joined together to organise a lecture at RMAS by Richard Holmes.  Richard's talk will be on Winston Churchill.   The reception will begin at 1915 (with wine and canapes) and the event will end approx 2115.  Tickets cost £18.  If you would like to attend please contact Maria on maria@forpen.co.uk or tel: 0207 820 8225. 

Members Book Reviews. 

I currently have a book called 'The British Officer' by Anthony Clayton.  It examines the changing social origins of both the officers and the soldiers they lead from 1660 to the present.  If you would like to write a review on this book please email us on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Military Diary

The Howman Military is now ready for dispatch from The Foundation.

Howman's have added new elements to the standard Military Diary features this year, providing more information as well as a new 16 page full colour World Map section; however the distinctive and popular  ‘look, feel and logo’ are unchanged;  the price point is also unchanged at £9.95.

In addition, they have created a new Address Book to match and complement the Military Diary ‘look and feel’ – this also retails at £9.95.

Please click >>here to view the address book and diary and please click >>here to order.  On ordering please send the required money as per the instructions.

Christmas Cards

The Sandhurst Foundation Christmas cards are now on sale  - please click >>here to view the cards (this will take you to the Foundation Shop and you need to scroll down past the new Postcards which are also fantastic especially at 50p each).  If you would like to order your cards please either call Sandra Ross on 01276 412000 or email her on sandra.ross@sandhurstfoundation.org (please note she works Tues/Wed/Thurs).

2007 Foundation Programme - please click >>here to view the programme for 2007/08 - this is constantly updated with new events.

VIP Tickets for Academy Boxing Night - There are 2 free VIP tickets to the Academy Boxing night on Wed 7 November.  The guests will be escorted by the Chief of Staff and have drinks in the VIP marquee.  If you would like to have these tickets please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org

Signing up New Members

We are always trying to increase our membership and as an incentive we would like to offer all our members the chance to obtain a free copy of a 'Journal of a Student At Arms' by Francis Salvesen by signing up a New Member.  Please ensure that you tell us the name of the new member so you can receive your free copy!

The Sandhurst Shop  - 'Serve to Lead' Boxers, Socks and Ties - all for sale.  For further details on prices and to order please click >>here.  We now have the Sandhurst Foundation cufflinks in stock. To order please click above.

Jules McColl
Sandhurst Foundation Secretary