The UPS Club - Constitution & Mission


 

Web Version - 12 February 2010

 

The Ups Club has had various constitutions over the years (copies at end). The current constitution was accepted and ratified at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 18 December 2008. A web version of the constitution was made and deposited here on 12 February 2010.

 

· Web Version - click here for access to current constitution

 

· PDF Version - click here to download current constitution

 

 

The UPS Club Mission

  

On behalf of the Royal Marsden Hospital Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research, the Ups Club aims to provide affordable, accessible sport and leisure facilities for its members regardless of background. With both the physical and mental well being of the staff uppermost in mind, the club runs a diverse number of sporting activities to provide this service.

 

The club aims to remove any barriers to participation in sport through the on-site provision of a subsidised swimming pool, squash court, tennis court and other sports facilities. The club promotes sport as a great way to meet people, keep fit, socialise, relax and reduce stress levels. Coaching is available for some activities, notably Squash to facilitate the thriving squash leagues.

 

The pH bar is fully committed to being a responsible drinks retailer, and as such will not serve alcohol to those under age, nor to those intoxicated. Low-prices for soft drinks are maintained, and low alcohol lager is always available. The bar is further committed to fitting in with its surroundings. This includes being mindful of residents in the local area and especially patients in the nearby wards.

 

Social groups are free to use the bar as a meeting area. Currently this provides a common room for the students and a relaxed space for the reading group. No group is to be discriminated against for any reason. As the bar is run solely by volunteers it also promotes a community activity of its own. The social activities of the club are to strengthen the sense of belonging across both the London and Sutton campuses by providing a number of events throughout the year for which transport to and from the club is provided.

 

The Club aims to improve community use of the hall locally and make more use of it for RMH/ICR business, as it is one of the largest rooms available to both institutions. The swimming pool through the honorary and associate membership scheme is already an invaluable asset to many retired and former employees who have remained in the area.

 

The club therefore has a role in the wider community and within both RMH/ICR to provide a sense of social community and is an invaluable enhancement to our working lives.

 

 

Management of the UPS Club - Duties of UPS Club Committee Members

 

The duties of the Chairman, Honorary Treasurer & Secretary, and Special Members and Representatives can be accessed by clicking here.

 

 

                         


 

· 1998 Version - click here for access to the 1998 constitution. Unknown whether this was ratified.

 

· 1987 Draft Version - not yet available for access to the 1987 un-ratified (draft) copy.

 

 


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