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We need a show of hands for the screening of Matthew Taylor’s annual address, “21st century enlightenment” on June 17, which will be live-streamed from the RSA Great Room and watched by Fellows around the world.
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Do you feel you are making the most of your Fellowship in a way that suits you? We want to hear how you are engaging, what tools you are using, and what else would be helpful.
Stay In Touch
Fellows from everywhere are welcome at US events so do let us know if you are passing through. Check the Future Events below or for more detail go to the American Coffee House. You may contact Lynn Broadbent for more information.
RSA US Trustees
The RSA United States Trustee Board is currently accepting nominations of new Trustees for election at its March 2011 meeting. Contact Lynn Broadbent for more information.
Click on the link in our sidebar to see our full list of contacts for details of our current board.
Pardon the Dust
This page is under renovation so please excuse its appearance. For details and the most up to date information please visit the American Coffee House .
End of Year Charitable Donations
Please remember RSA-US as you consider your year-end charitable donations. Fellows of the RSA in the United States is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and recognized as tax exempt under Section 5.01(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations over and above annual dues are tax deductible as provided by law and receipt will be provided. Contact Lynn Broadbent .
Peter Peyser elected new chair of RSA United States
New chair of RSA United States
Adelphi Charter on Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property
Ensuring that everyone has access to ideas and knowledge, and that intellectual property laws do not become too restrictive.
Fellows Networking in 2009
Groups of Fellows are coming together throughout the US to make connections, share ideas and discuss projects.
Announcing the American Coffee House
The American Coffee House invites all Fellows to visit and join in discussions, introduce new ideas, announce events, and keep up to date with the latest regional networks news.
RSA Fellowship Team to Visit the US
Belinda Lester, RSA Fellowship Director, and Michael Devlin, Head of RSA Networks will visit the US in September 2009. For details of dates and venues please see Future Events.
Working Together
During the first half of September 2009, US Fellowship meetings took place around the country. The events and the discussions were as diverse as Fellows themselves. We saw practical examples of individuals, organizations and communities working together to achieve impressive results.
US Events and Milestones 2009
So far in 2009 there have been close to 70 events and milestones for Fellows in 20 different US cities, including more than 20 RSA-US Fellows' meetings and programs, and 45 Fellow to Fellow invitations.
Monica Hale, Susan Steele, elected to the RSA-US Trustee Board
At its December 10 Annual Meeting in New York, the RSA-US Board of Trustees elected two new members: Monica Hale and Susan Steele. Their extensive experience and expertise in both the corporate and non-profit arenas will greatly contribute to the US Fellowship.
Virtual Meeting Point for Networks in Every US State
Have you ever met someone at the airport under the sign that reads "Meeting Point"? That's what Fellows are now doing virtually on the American Coffee House.
Plans and Project Ideas
Fellows in the US are looking at ideas for the BIG project. There are many possibilities out there if the right connections can we can made.
What will they think of Next?
Fellows are developing projects around the US, on sustainability, education, and energy use. Find out what's being done in your area.
Catch a Fellow’s event near you
Lolita Jackson performs jazz for Black History Month and Ballet Memphis performs Where the Girls Are – just two of the amazing Fellows’ events coming up in February. See Events.
Monica Hale
This past Boxing Day, RSA-US Trustee Monica Hale lost her year long fight with cancer. You can read a little about Monica’s life and her enduring commitment to the RSA here. (more)
Chattanooga: Catalyst Project in Action
Last week I had the opportunity to see for myself the real difference made by an RSA Catalyst grant. One of the first grants was awarded to Sharon Turner, lead Fellow in the Chattanooga network. (more)
The Art of Science Learning
This project focuses on the use of arts-based learning to foster scientific literacy in the general population and STEM skill development in an innovative and economically competitive 21st Century American workforce. (more)
Matthew Taylor thanks RSA-US Retiring Trustees
With the recent election of four new RSA-US trustees*, a number of long-serving trustees have now cycled off the US Board into ex officio positions. (more)
What US Fellows are Doing
Broken Windows... Meet and Greet: Mary Ann Motiuk... Global Connect!... Meet and Greet: Luke Pittaway... Musings from Memphis on Art, Earth and Sky (Read More...)
Round up of June Activities
US Fellows had plenty of scope for engagement in June, whether discussing Science for Society in Seattle, Technology for Storing Energy in Rhinebeck, Social projects in Chattanooga, Sustainability in New York, Predicting the Future in Vancouver or Preserving the Past in Newport. (Read more...)
Promoting Collaboration
What is the impact of crowdsourcing, dispersed leadership, or community funding on public services? (Read More...)
More Events: for Fellows by Fellows
In addition to the events listed to the right, Fellows frequently open up their own events to Fellows by listing them at the American Coffee House. (Read More...)
US Partnership Examples
Alex McDowell, RDI, has opened up the 5D DISTRIBUTED CONFERENCE to RSA Fellows everywhere; Henry Timms and Helaine Katz of 92Y in New York offer monthly programs without charge to Fellows; Ian Fisk of the William James Foundation invites Fellows to participate in the Sustainable Business Plan Competition William James Foundation Sustainable Business Plan Competition as competitors or judges in October/November 2011; Paul Rich welcomes Fellows to all Policy Study Organization’s events and conferences, including the annual DuPont Summit for Science and Technology coming up on December 2, 2011; and Katherine Lordi is developing a Fellow-led enrichment program for boys at the Mt. St. Joseph’s Center in Totowa, NJ. (Read More...)
Partnering with Fellows’ organizations
In the last few weeks alone, US Fellows have brokered some unique new partnerships between their own organizations and regional networks. Whether we partner to share events, expand knowledge, build support and membership or open up unique opportunities, partnerships are a win for everybody, offering each party something they might not otherwise have access to.
1600 miles: Chattanooga to New York
On October 16-17, Chattanooga Fellows travelled more than 800 miles each way to attend the first US Networks Exchange with New York Fellows. Read More...
Message from the Chairman
Read the letter RSA-US Chairman, Peter Peyser, wrote to inspire US Fellows and learn how everyone can help jump-start new ideas and activities.
RSA United States Board appoints David Turner as President and CEO
At the December 16, 2011, Annual Meeting of the US Trustees, David Turner was appointed as President and CEO for a one year term. Peter Peyser has agreed to serve one more year as Chairman and Haris Hromic will serve as Treasurer. Lynn Broadbent continues to serve as Secretary to the Board in addition to her role as US Fellowship Director. Read More...
Do you know?
The RSA was recognized this month in a Resolution commending the Virginia Wine Industry on its 250th Anniversary.
The Brooklyn Network was launched this month by Charlotte Cooper and Noel Hidalgo. It started out with two compelling issues: New York’s traffic congestion and ways to encourage biking and walking; and storage of medical data and personal records.
Seren Page Bailey gives an update on the progress of her US Student Design Award Project and asks Fellows for help with web design, legal advice, publicity, logistics and industry connections.
Lucky Number Five
A recent newsletter headlined that there are now five successful Catalyst projects in the US. Lucky number five headlines again following the recent US Board meeting in New York, when trustees approved five key initiatives: Read More...
RSA-US Student Design Awards, Challenge Fund, Diebold Young Fellows' Scholarship, and Benjamin Franklin Medal Lecture
The RSA-US Student Design Awards Competition connects education with industry to tackle real design challenges and encourage sustainable design and innovative solutions. The RSA’s prestigious awards program has a long history of recognizing emerging talent; past winners include Sir Jonathan Ive, RDI, of Apple and Bill Moggridge, RDI, of the Cooper Hewitt.
The RSA-US Challenge Fund works with RSA Catalyst to support Fellows’ projects and network development.
The Diebold Young Fellows’ Scholarship Program honors the many years of service of Founding RSA-US President David Diebold and makes Fellowship accessible to young social entrepreneurs. The US Trustees will also provide one-on-one mentoring and connections.
The Benjamin Franklin Medal Lecture and Award Ceremony will take place in New York in early 2013. Past medalists include General Sir Colin Powell, Sir Ken Robinson and Senator George Mitchell. Details and a call for nominations for 2013 will be announced soon.
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