RICS matrics Annual Review 2008

RICS matrics Annual Review 2007-08

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Chairman’s Welcome 04

Regional Round Up 05

Chairman’s Challenge 14

National Assembly 2007 15

National Five A Side Football 15Competition

RICS matrics UK Council 16

1913 Wilderness Club Awards 18

Vice Chairmen’s Briefing 18

Acknowledgement and Thanks 19

Contents


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2007/8 Chairman’s Message

RICS matrics has 4 key aims andhopes to help achieve these byusing its unique structure andworking Locally, Regionally andNationally within RICS as a whole:

■ Careers Promotion,

■ Student Member Recruitment & Conversion,

■ APC Support and Development &

■ Career Progression

At the heart of RICS matrics in the UK, is alocal structure based on over 30 local groups,who Inter-Professional networking events aswell as volunteering to attend careers events atschools and universities. Without the localgroups none of this would happen.

The benefits of RICS matrics not only includethe networking element which is always usefulon a day- to-day basis in the property industrybut also for students to get a closer insight intotheir chosen profession and for APC/ATCcandidates to meet other candidates or recentlyqualified surveyors which may not always beavailable at work.

RICS matrics is keen to encourage moremembers to volunteer to become APCAssessors. We are also keen to supportLionHeart, the benevolent fund for RICSmembers and their dependents, through the“Under 35’s Raising £35,000 Appeal”.

Our local groups feed into RICS Regional

Boards, onto RICS matrics UK Council andultimately Governing Council. Through thisstructure the concerns and ideas of RICSmatrics are able to be voiced to RICS as awhole and help shape the future of ourprofession.

During the past 12 months I have had theopportunity of travelling across the UKrepresenting RICS matrics, meeting lots ofRICS matrics members and I have feltimmensely proud to see how many dedicatedpeople are out there working together toachieve these common aims.

Through my ongoing involvement in RICSmatrics I have made excellent businesscontacts, strong friendships and found skillswhich are truly beneficial in my day to day workand continued progression as a CharteredSurveyor, and as such I highly recommendRICS matrics to you.

To find out more about what’s happening inyour local roup in the UK go to the events pageor contact your local Chairman go to the UKChairmen page, who you can also contact ifyou would like to volunteer to get involvedlocally with RICS matrics and help us achieveour 4 aims.

RICS matrics – Together we can make ithappen.

Charles FifieldRICS matrics UK Chairman: 2007/8

Welcome to RICS matricsAnnual Review of the 2007/8Session.

RICS matrics is the part ofRICS for members under 35,together with student membersand trainees of any age, and assuch acts as the voice for theyounger members.



Beds and Herts Matt Roberts

The year started with a tour of Stewartbybrickworks in Bedfordshire. This was anopportunity for attendees to be given a guidedtour of the site and an informative talk on theequipment and processes used in themanufacture of bricks that are distributedacross the UK.

On the evening of the 9 October, Beds andHerts committee organised a CPD tour ofBeaufort Court in Kings Langley. BeaufortCourt is the head office of Renewable EnergySystems (RES). It is a model of sustainablebuilding design and energy generation.Attendees were lucky enough to be given aguided tour of the “energy trail” and wereprovided with expert advice and information.Also in October RICS matrics Beds and Hertsheaded to the West Midlands to attend the UKspremier building show, Interbuild 07, at theBirmingham NEC.

Christmas saw the annual Beds and HertsChristmas Quiz Challenge. Quizmaster, JonLever, was on hand to adjudicate over theproceedings and impart useful advice andguidance in the APC process and resourcesavailable. A good time was had by all, despitesome liberal usage of the jokers’ card!

January saw the very popular Duxford APCForum built on the great success enjoyed lastyear. The event was extremely well attendedand was a great opportunity for some advicefrom the APC Doctors and also was a greatchance to network and to meet other youngsurveyors from a variety of differentbackgrounds and groups.

On Monday 18 February Beds and Hertsorganised a presentation on the RICS Rules ofConduct. The presentation covered the new rulesof conduct; the changes and how they fit intothe structure and governance of the RICS.

One of the greatest achievements for RICSmatrics Birmingham was the pilot of the

Regional round upRICS matrics has had another successful year witha good mix of activities ranging from the technicalknowledge sharing events mentoring schemes andfun social activities (over 310 in total –approximately 93 APC/ATC, 73 social, 70 career,32 sports, 21 charity and 20 inter-professional).

The 35 groups across the UK have been working hard andplaying hard. We are pleased to outline a taste of the activitieswhich have taken place over the past 12 months.



University Student Mentoring Scheme whichhas worked well. The students have madeinvaluable contacts in the world of work andsome have even gone on to receive job offers,so a real success. It is hoped that with such asuccessful start that this initiative can be rolledout nationally across the UK.

Another huge success was the RICSBirmingham Ball in November. It was theperfect kick start to the Christmas Partyseason. Over 250 surveyors and guestsentered into the spirit of the Hollywood themewith people choosing to go ultra red carpetglam!! Jack Nicholson and Marilyn Monroelook-a-likes added extra excitement to theevening.

Other events held throughout the year includeda very successful Pub Golf event with other120 participants, a Comedy Night and a QuizNight. Alongside the social programme anumber of career activities and school visitswere undertaken.

Chairman, Paul Arnell, sums the year up as“overall a vintage year and I look forward toseeing what the new leadership team comesup with the make the events bigger and bettergoing forward”.

Bristol and WestCountryClaire Stuckey

The 2007/08 year for the RICS matrics Bristoland West Country heralded yet another year ofgrowth and stability on the events held andmembers attending. Following the AGM, theyear kicked off with the RICS matrics barbequeand luck was in with the rain holding off andeveryone being graced with sunshine.

During October the fun filled and action packedPub Golf and Treasure Hunt event took place.This was once again over-subscribed withteams.

Next was the Pre Tox New Members Eveningwhich has now cemented itself as a successfulsocial event and attracts new members andpromotes the RICS matrics.

What may at first sound like an unwelcomecrash back down to earth after the Christmasholidays proved to be a huge success duringlate January with another APC evening held atUniversity of West of England. With threegroups split by their stage within the process alllistening to experienced surveyors, RICSmembers of staff and assessors. Also, helpingto make the evening a great success was thesocial time afterwards giving RICS matricsmembers and students networking and 121opportunities. This year’s APC event wasattended by the RICS President, David Tuffin,who addressed the 120 attendees.

Another now cemented event in the RICSmatrics Bristol and West Country diary is the ReTox, which is aimed at all members and acts as“standard issue” networking event following theChristmas break.

Finally was the RICS matrics Charity Ball, whichis without doubt the largest and most eagerlyanticipated event in the calendar. The emphasiswas on a quality event with no fancy dress ortheme.

CambridgeRobert Gould

In building closer ties with Cambridge YoungSolicitors and Professional Groups RICSmatrics Cambridge have held two excellentinter-professional events. Firstly the annual ballwhich looks to be gaining momentum for thefuture. Secondly a super evening of winetasting organised between solicitors,accountants and surveyors which sold outeasily with 65 attendees.

As a new group RICS matrics Cambridge heldtheir first “trading” event – a regional heat forthe RICS matrics Five A Side Competition. Itwas a great success with 94 attendees.



CumbriaJon McCosh

The size and geography of Cumbria cansometimes be a challenge for arranging eventshowever that said a very successful North West1938 Club Challenge took place in Cumbriawith a Clay Pigeon shoot that also attractednon-RICS matrics members. Manchester andLancashire put up brave opposition but thehosts Cumbria won. The shoot raised £226 forLionHeart.

Also a group of RICS matrics members fromCumbria successfully completed the ThreePeaks Challenge on 20 and 21 of June 2008,travelling from the foot of Ben Nevis theyscaled Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdonreturning to Pen-y-pass at the foot of Snowdonafter 23 hours 31 minutes. Their efforts raised£1,532 which has been shared equally betweenLionHeart and the Wasdale Mountain RescueTeam. The walkers were Andrew Holmes, JodyLauder and Jon McCosh supported by driversJohn Fausset and Eilidh Shearer.

DerbySally Lewis

RICS matrics Derbyshire has continued to growand develop over the past year; the committeeis strong with 12 members all taking activeroles and responsibilities to ensure that thequality and quantity of events are maintained,the profile of RICS matrics Derbyshire is raisedand new members continually attracted. This isdemonstrated through well attendednetworking and CPD events, a very successfulCharity May Ball.

The main event! The May Ball attracted 158young professionals and RICS matricsmembers to enjoy an evening of networking,socialising and entertainment. The evening wasan amazing success and raised in excess of£2,000 for the chosen charities.

The New Members Reception, held at theRendezvous Bar in Matlock, was attended bymore than 30 members, who enjoyed a free barand good food throughout the evening. ExistingRICS matrics members were joined byDerbyshire Local Association committeemembers and the RTA to welcome the newmembers aboard. The event was RICS matricsDerbyshire’s first social event in Matlock andwas hailed a success by all involved.

Devon and CornwallEmma Faraday

Another good year for RICS matrics Devon andCornwall for a region which is geographicallychallenged for event attendance. It seems thatthe variety and location of the events programis now proving to be a success with RICSmatrics being recognised as an excellentnetwork for meeting new people, socialising,learning and having fun.

In October the New Members Receptions provedvery popular at the Plymouth Gin Distillery. Anexcellent mix between a learning opportunityand fun. This built on the success of previousyears in boosting membership numbers andattendance at events throughout the year.

Steven Rea and the committee’s StudentLiaison Officer have continued to work with theUniversity to promote RICS matrics and to buildlinkages. There has been good attendance fromstudent at local events in Plymouth.

An APC afternoon and evening event was heldearly in the year which built on last year’s successand attendance with over 40 candidates and20 supervisors and counsellors. The event waswell structured combining breakout groups andgeneral question and answer sessions.Excellent feedback was received.

The main inter-professional activity was the KitleyHouse New Year Dinner and Dance. This waswell attended by RICS matrics members andother professionals from the property industry. Itis hoped that this will become a yearly event.This event raised £250 for LionHeart.

EssexNicky Calasse

This year the RICS matrics Essex in partnershipwith Birkett Long Solicitors organised an inter-professional networking summer barbeque on31 July. Those attended, over 60 in total, werea mixture of bankers, solicitors, surveyors,accountants, energy assessors, developers and



general managers. This event has generated afantastic amount of interest and off the back ofthis a number of other firms have come forwardto propose further jointly hosted inter-professional networking events.

In June 2008 RICS matrics Essex took to thewaters again with another enjoyable riverboatcruise. Attendance was good and memberswere given a brief summary of activities overthe past year and the new committee wasintroduced. £80 was raised for LionHeartduring the evening. There was positive interestfrom local members regarding the committee,getting involved and attending future events.

On Wednesday 23 July the RICS matrics Essexembarked upon a rematch of last year’s cricketfixture with Birkett Long Solicitors. The RICSmatrics Essex team was made up by a varietyof young surveyors both pre-qualification andpost qualification. In total the RICS matricsEssex posted a very impressive 153 for 5within their allocated twenty overs. Birkett Longposted a total of 126 for 7 falling 27 runs shortof the target. The fixture was rounded off withthe provision of a fantastic match tea by BirkettLong and a great opportunity to network withinthe professional environment.

Greater ManchesterRebecca Best

Another extremely successful year for RICSmatrics Greater Manchester with a repeat ofmany well attended events. The year startedwith the Pub Golf event sponsored by Judd Farris.

Surveyors, solicitors and accountants allattended the inter-professional Casino nightwhere there was a great deal of networkingand exchanging of business contacts. This wasfollowed by another inter-professional event inthe summer with a barbeque – over 500 inattendance.

In total over 1200 students were visited overthe year – 400 at the University of Salford, 300at St Mary’s Catholic High School, 200 atCheadle Hulme School and 300 graduates at

Liverpool John Moores University.

The autumn Life Long Learning programmeboasted fantastic numbers and included topicssuch as Introduction to Party Wall Surveying,APC: The New Rules of Conduct, PartnershipWorking and Framework Contracts and ImproveYour Presentation Skills.

Once again, one of the most successful andhigh profile events was the Moulin RougeCharity Ball held in October. 400 diners wereentertained by Can Can Dancers, Show Girls anda charity auction which raised over £12,000.

The events didn’t stop there! Other eventsthroughout the year included a Carol Service, apre-Paddy’s Day Social sponsored byMacDonald and Co, Five A Side Footballcompetition and Champagne Tasting.

Hampshire and Isle of WightMark Evans

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Group have beenvery active in 2007/08, particularly with careeractivity. October 2007 saw the first Meet andGreet event at Portsmouth University for 1styear students. An introduction was given toRICS matrics activity in the area and thesupport network available. Eighty new studentmembers were signed up. March 2008, secondMeet and Greet Event held at Portsmouth thistime for 2nd and 3rd year students. Thepresentation this time included different careerswithin the profession and APC guidance. Thiswas followed by a further opportunity tonetwork with academic staff and RICS matricsmembers.

Thirsty Thursday continued this year whichprovide an opportunity to meet other surveyorsafter work, sponsored by Hayes Recruitment.Hayes also sponsored the very successful GoKarting event in Winchester – this will becontinued next year and will be even morecompetitive as teams of 5 will be registeredrather than individual drivers.



KentClare West

RICS matrics Kent has grown from strength tostrength throughout the year and has proved tobe a real success. The number of attendees atevents has increased dramatically; this hasenabled the group to provide many chances fornetworking and opportunity for members to getadvice on the APC and the RICS in general.

RICS matrics Kent have developed goodrelationships with other young professionals inKent as well as more experienced surveyorsinvolved in the local association. A number ofexcellent events have been held in the yearfrom smaller events such as bowling to bigevents such as the Spring Function. This was acasino-themed reception which incorporated acharity auction/raffle and presentation on theChatham Maritime development, with £416raised for LionHeart.

A very successful APC Workshop was held inJuly 2008 aimed at candidates taking their finalassessment in autumn – over 50 attendees intotal. Three focus groups were held to discusscritical analyses and answer questions.

RICS matrics Kent held an inter-professionalclay pigeon shoot competition in DetlingShowground. A large number of surveyorscompeted as well as other professionalsincluding a group from TSP Solicitors, whodonated the prizes.

RICS matrics Kent hope to have just as muchsuccess in 2008/09 and will focus onincreasing awareness in universities to increasestudent numbers and providing a full range ofCPD and APC lectures in conjunction with theregional team.

RICS matrics Kent have received someexcellent feedback from those who haveattended events:

“A good way to network with surveyors ofvarious disciplines and keeping abreast oncurrent matters. Kent matrics providesinvaluable support to those sitting the APC aswell as help towards building up hours to putdown for CPD”.

“Kent matrics has been a great experience. Ihave met so many new people and made lotsof new friends. The numerous networking andsocial events have introduced newopportunities, both in and out of work and Ihave really enjoyed getting involved”.

LancashirePaul Simpson

2007/08 was a busy year for RICS matricsLancashire. Members attended an inter-professional networking event organised andsponsored by C Turner Solicitors, in April 2008.This was a great chance for local members tomeet up and network with members fromequivalent local groups in the legal profession.

One of the most memorable events in thecalendar was the Morecambe Walk that wassponsored by Mitie and organised inpartnership with the University of CentralLancashire. Money was raised for the HarrisBursary Fund, the North West Air AmbulanceService and LionHeart. This was an excellentday attracting over 500 people.

Another good afternoon event was the DarwenRugby League match. Inviting guests from theaccounting and environmental professions RICSmatrics members enjoyed some fine hospitalityfrom the Lions both during and after the game.

LincolnshireCharlotte Smithson

On the whole RICS matrics Lincolnshire had afantastic year hosting its first ever Charity event,raising £750 for LionHeart, and becoming anever increasing group in terms of its members.

There was a very active programme throughout2007-08 which included

APC workshops held at Brown & Co Offices inGrantham quarterly on the 1st Wednesday ofthe month. Topics included:-

■ Environmental Issues ■ Rules of Conduct■ Planning Issues and new Local Development

Framework and Strategic Planning■ The APC Interview Process and how to be

prepared



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Leicestershire,Northamptonshire andRutlandMatt Wallace

A very successful year for RICS matricsLeicester, Northants and Rutland with theirsocial events ranging from Wind Farm Site Visit,RICS matrics on Ice and a golf day in aid ofLionHeart and Rainbows Children’s Hospice.The group has also succeeded with runningCPD events that have been well attendedencouraging the programme to grow. One ofthe events which received excellent feedbackwas a visit to the Space Centre in Leicester.

The group has received good promotionalopportunities with a regular Chairman’s Columnin the East Midlands newsletter, articles in Enews and on the website.

The group can boast a fantastic relationshipwith the regional staff team and this has helpedtowards the successes achieved in 2007/08.

Some testimonials received include:

“RICS matrics is a great opportunity to networkwith fellow professionals. It offers a wide varietyof events; all of which are excellently presentedand well attended by members of variousprofessions within the business community.”

“I have been involved in RICS matrics since Igraduated from university in 2001. I havepersonally found the RICS matrics very helpfulin my careers progression with networking andbuilding friendships with like-minded individuals.I have also gained support and advice from thepeople that I have been involved with on thecommittee. My advice is to get involved”.

LondonRichard Russell

RICS matrics London continued to build upon theestablished number of sub committees in orderto address the main functions of RICS matrics.

This year RICS matrics London organised 22lectures Life Long Learning lectures betweenOctober and May. Positive feedback was onceagain received from the delegates at the highquality of the lectures. Many speakers havesubsequently requested to lecture for RICSmatrics again.

The Members’ Reception in November 2007 washeld again at the Loop Bar in the West End. Theevent was well supported with between 250-300 members attending. This event continuesto bring new members from various disciplinesof the profession together and in particularstudent members and APC candidates.

The Annual Dinner was held at the LondonMarriot in Grosvenor Square in April 2008. The“Around the World” theme was warmly receivedand the black tie event was extremelysuccessful and raised £1,850 for LionHeart.

Autumn 2007 saw the long awaited return ofthe RICS matrics London Go Kart EnduranceRace at Kings Cross. The event broughtmembers from various surveying companiestogether and provided a perfect environmentfor team building and healthy competition.

RICS matrics London organised the nationalRugby 7s team and hospitality tent at the eventin May 2008. Tickets for admission to the RICSmatrics marquee were sold in advance and onthe door with the proceeds going to LionHeart.Participation in the event continues to promotethe RICS to the members and otherprofessionals in the industry.

RICS matrics London has had a verysuccessful year and has made positive steps instrengthening their position within the socialnetwork of the construction industry.



MarchesStephen Armstrong

A very successful year with excellent eventsand a keen committee which goes fromstrength to strength after a couple of quieteryears. RICS matrics Marches raised £687 in2007/08 for LionHeart.

The New Members Reception for the RICSaccredited REALM course at Harper Adams isalways a social highlight for the RICS matricsMarches group, In 2007/08 there were over100 students in attendance many of whomcompleted their RICS student membershipapplications and had the opportunity to discussthe RICS and RICS matrics. Ongoing work withHarper Adams University College, Shropshirecontinues to highlight the role of RICS matricsto pre APC students. A number of studentrepresentatives have been invited to sit on theRICS matrics Marches committee to promoteand further strengthen the links.

The local association has developed a supportgroup to offer support and advice to APCcandidates. Recent (successful) APCcandidates have also provided mentoring/buddy systems for future APC candidates.

RICS matrics Marches has been able to host 3CPD/LLL events during the past year drawingon a wide range of professional speakers andoffering CPD/LLL opportunities for RICSmatrics members and non-members alike.

The social side of RICS matrics Marchescontinues to improve and the group has managedto develop a well enjoyed and well attendedrounders tournament; an inter-professionalevent which also raised money for LionHeart.Members have also enjoyed various socialevents including visiting some of Shrewsburyand the surrounding areas fine public houses.

Merseyside and Isle of ManFred Slater

In general it has been another busy year forRICS matrics Merseyside and Isle of ManCommittee. Numerous events have been heldthroughout the year which have helped todevelop student membership, provide valuableAPC advice and perhaps most importantlyencouraged people to network and relax afterwork in the company of RICS matrics. Visits toschools and universities continue to be a largepart of the programme.

The New Members Reception held in

November in Liverpool City Centre was a greatsuccess with over 120 people in attendance.The second reception held in April was alsowell attended with 80 new members.

RICS matrics Merseyside and Isle of Man havebeen liaising with the local association in anattempt to visit as many secondaryschools/colleges as possible to give valuableadvice to school leavers and college studentsabout a career in surveying. In Octobermembers of the group attended Liverpool JohnMoores University to present an RICS matricsBenefits talk to the first year students.

In April Merseyside and Isle of Man held theirfirst annual Spring Ball in Liverpool. Variousprofessionals from around the North West werein attendance for what was a great night ofentertainment. A live band played and a DJkept the dance floor full all night. £465 wasraised for LionHeart and Heart UK.

Each year the group holds an annual inter-professional Five A Side tournament. Teams ofsolicitors, accountants and architects take part withthe winning team being put forward for the RICSmatrics National Finals. This year 25 teams took part.

NorfolkJon Nelson

Since RICS matrics Norfolk was re-establishedfour years ago there has been steady growth.Norfolk is geographically diverse and alsosurveying discipline diverse, which the groupactively responds to. RICS matrics Norfolkcommittee takes an active involvement with theRegional Board through the Chairman. This hascertainly been useful in establishing the presenceof RICS matrics both internally and externally.

The New Members Reception was a positiveand well received event again and proveduseful for both old and new members,sharingtales of the surveying profession, buildingworking relationships and finding supportforthose undertaking the APC/ATC routes.

Behind the Scene Tours have been arranged



around local historic and modern buildings/places of interest. These are bespoke tours forRICS matrics members, which so far havereceived a great response and are frequentlyover-subscribed.

Northern IrelandAndrea Forsyth

Our Chairman for a second year was AndreaForsyth, ably assisted by Vice-Morgan GarethMorgan with Andy McKeown representingNorthern Ireland on the UK Council andLeadership Team. The highlight of the year wasthe Belfast Treasure Hunt, where six localteams were joined by five visiting teams for theRICS matrics UK Council and guests includingthe UK Chairman Charles Fifield and YCSChairman Colin Cleary. The aim of thechallenge was to navigate across Belfast citycentre via watering holes, pick up a number ofobjects (including boxer shorts, sparkly itemand something with a shamrock on it) andanswer some general knowledge questions.

The winners were “Gin’ll Gix It”, a local teamfrom Whelan Property Consultants. £270 wasraised for LionHeart from Local entrants with afurther £170 from the National Teams.

North StaffsCatriona Banks

During the year RICS matrics North Staffs haveactively provided support and advice to APCcandidates and also offered work experienceopportunities for students. In September 2007the RTA attended the New Members Receptionand provided valuable advice to APCcandidates. Attendees were a mix of new andexisting members.

Events throughout the year included Ten PinBowling, Fast Lane Karting, and attendance atthe Local Association annual dinner. Asponsored bike ride around the canals andgreenways of Stoke on Trent took place in May

2007 and raised money for LionHeart and theChildren’s Cancer Ward at the UniversityHospital of North Staffordshire.

North WalesArwyn Jones

RICS matrics North Wales established an APCSelf Help Group which has been supported bythe RTA within the region. Although numbershave been low to date it is hoped that this willdevelop in future years. On 12 September asuccessful Life Skills Coaching event was heldwith over 40 attendees; this focused on twoareas – Time Management and SelfConfidence.

A cross-regional networking event was heldwith Merseyside and Isle of Man in February2008 in Chester. This was well attended andbenefitted both local groups.

NottinghamJenny Walkerdine

Early November saw RICS matrics Nottinghamhosting another very successful Annual Dinnerwith over 350 attendees and £640 raised forLionHeart and £1,000 When you Wish Upon a Star.

Early May saw East Midlands RICS matricsgroups swapping green fields for greenscreens in the regional heat of the NationalRICS matrics Golf Tournament. In a twist fromtradition, and in an attempt to beat the weather,the event was staged at the NottinghamCybergolf venue, where competitorsexperienced 1 ½ hours “virtual” course timefollowed by a cold buffet. A capacityattendance of 16 male and female playerscompeted in a doubles event with the top twopairs facing a sudden death putt-off to find theoverall champion.

One of the highlights for RICS matricsNottingham was being able to help visuallyimpaired teenager Tamzin Orr. The 15 year oldsuffers from a brain tumour which affects hervision and makes watching a small tellyimpossible. She can now watch television againafter RICS matrics Nottingham raised £1,000to grant Tamzin’s wish. The Wish presentationwas organised by the children’s charity WhenYou Wish Upon A Star. Delighted Tamzin said“This is fantastic; I am so pleased that I canwatch my favourite programmes again – Icouldn’t watch the telly before because our oldset was too small and it hurt my eyes and gaveme a headache. I really want to thank RICSmatrics Nottingham”.



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ScotlandMichael Jones

Another extremely successful year for all fiveregional groups in RICS matrics Scotland.

There have been some excellentcommunication and promotion opportunitiesincluding several successful e-news bulletins,improved event reporting and population of theRICS matrics Scotland dedicated web pages.

All events have been well attended and haveincluded West Region Ceilidh and BurnsSupper, East Region ball (which raised £2,185for LionHeart and a local children’s charity) andactive involvement in the Aberdeen andHighlands & Islands dinners.

RICS matrics Scotland have also been instrumentalin supporting the raising the ratio initiative inpartnership with RICS Scotland Chair Janey Milligan.

South WalesScott Mayled

During 2007/08 RICS matrics South Waleshas grown from strength to strength. There hasbeen an influx of new members joining thecommittee, all of whom have shown a greatamount of commitment to increase the profileof RICS matrics in South Wales.

The events calendar for the year has seen agood number of attendees at the variousevents. The year started with the first of twofootball tournaments, where eight teams fromthe surveying industry and the wider businesscommunity took part. This event was thenfollowed by the annual New MembersReception where recently qualified graduatesand trainees just starting out on their APCcame together to network and learn about theRICS through a fun and interactive quiz.

The high profile event, annual Dinner Dance,took place in November, which saw over 200

people in attendance enjoying the fine food,wine and good company. An amazing £8k wasraised for charity - £4k going to LionHeart.

In the summer months there was a flurry ofsporting events across South Wales startingwith the inaugural Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot.The shoot saw over 30 surveyors of all agestaking part and the day was enjoyed by all.

For 2008/09 the group is looking to grow onthe success even further, with increased eventactivity to include CPD, APC events and topromote RICS matrics South Wales to morestudents and the wider business community.

SussexMarlise Robinson

A steady year for RICS matrics Sussex with agood variety of social and technical events held;these included RICS matrics London Come tothe Seaside, Curry Night and Wine Tasting atHotel Du Vin.

The group can boast of having excellent contactswith the University of Brighton as it has one ofthe Senior Lecturers on the Committee.

Yorkshire andHumbersideChris Harrap

Around 300 young surveyors and propertyprofessionals attended the Leeds UnitedStadium for the 2008 Annual RICS matricsYorkshire and Humber Ball, in aid of YorkshireAir Ambulance. A great night was had by all atthe Venetian Masquerade event, preceded by achampagne reception in boxes overlooking thepitch, fire breathers, stilt walkers and humanstatues. Dinner was served to the showing of ablack and white 1920s film of Phantom of theOpera, followed by a live band, casino tablesand some serious dancing!!

Other well attended social and networkingevents included Pub Golf, wine tasting, a currynight and sporting events.

RICS matrics Yorkshire and Humber arepleased to report that 2007/08 CPDprogramme has been another great successthanks to the breadth of topics covered, theexcellent quality of speakers and the support ofRICS matrics members for attending. The onehour programmes ranged in subject fromPreparing for the APC to The Trouble withNeighbours. These seminars provide animportant source of learning for APC candidatesand qualified surveyors alike fulfilling theirongoing professional development.




Chairman’s Challenge &Charity Round upDuring 2006/8 RICS matrics ran an appeal in aid of LionHeart: “Under35’s Raising £35,000” and this target was achieved on Friday 4 July,ahead of the 31 July 2008 end date.

The Appeal total currently stands at £38,596although we expect the final amount to reach£41,000. This has been achieved by themembers and local groups of RICS matricsworking together at specific charity events,sporting challenges, social and educational events.RICS matrics dinners and balls, which often

raise money for more than 1 charity, raisedalmost £25,000 for LionHeart alone as part ofthat Appeal and a further £43,000 for otherlocal and national charities, giving a combinedtotal of £68,000 raised at charity balls and dinners.The combined total for the Lionheart Appealand balls/dinners is £84,000 as shown below:

RICS matrics dinners andballs usually attract a goodmixture of surveyors and otherprofessionals and are a goodplace to network. They are alot of fun and usually raisemoney for charity. Dependingon the local group theattendance can range from100 – 500 guests althoughthe average is around 200.

Each event is the highlight ofthat local groups’ annualcalendar.

For further details contactyour local Chairman viawww.rics.org/matrics.


As well as all the existing RICS matrics groups,2007/08 saw the introduction of three newgroups in Suffolk, South Wessex and Somerset.Berks, Oxon and Bucks also gained newenergy after the previous group disbanded.Although these groups are still very new andhave very little funding some really good ideasare being made and enthusiasm shown. A hugethanks and good luck wishes goes to thosemembers who have supported these groupsand particularly those who have volunteered tobe chairmen. Thanks are also due to the staff

who have put a lot of time and effort in gettingthese groups off the ground and sourcing theinterest – particularly Charlotte Barratt in RICSWest and Kate Sumpster in RICS East.

It is great that RICS matrics is able to providesimilar opportunities to younger membersacross the UK and that coverage is growing.Volunteer committees giving up their time andenergy to support fellow members are trulyfantastic and proves that RICS matrics is thelifeblood of the organisation.

Welcome to new groups

National Five A Side FootballCompetition 2007/08

The venue for this year's tournament wasBrunel University in Uxbridge, this was also thevenue for the 2006 competition.

Teams from all over the UK as far as Belfast,Bristol and Edinburgh competed for the titleand the rare August sun beat down throughoutthe day as the teams battled it out.

The two leagues played for well over five hourswith the matches being refereed by RICSmatrics Sports & Social Secretary, Fred Slaterand RICS matrics UK Chairman 2008-09,Ashley Cooper. Despite a handful ofcontentious decisions, they seemed to show allthe integrity and resolve required of a PremierLeague referee.

As the group stages reached an end, the toptwo teams from each league progressedthrough to the semi-finals. The teams to make itthis far were London’s Copping Joyce,Edinburgh’s Graham & Sibbald, Essex’s Stace

and Alder King of Bristol.

As the day drew to a close, Graham & Sibbaldbeat Stace in the hard fought final to becrowned champions of 2008 at the post-tournament celebrations.

A big thank you to all teams who took part inthe competition, your involvement helped theevent to continue to be an enjoyable one for allconcerned.

Andrew MuckleRICS matrics & UK Co-ordinator

Saturday 30 August saw the returnof the RICS matrics National 5-a-side Competition.

RICS matrics Assembly:Cardiff 200750 delegates from all over the UK and Ireland met inCardiff on 30 November and 1 December 2007 toattend the second RICS matrics Assembly.

The delegates comprising RICS matrics UKCouncil, Local Chairmen and guests wereassembled to discuss and debate topical issuesaffecting the younger members of theorganisation and their inclusion and purposedriving the profession forward.

The Assembly fulfilled a need to share experiencesand disseminate information to delegates whowould normally be isolated in regional/localframeworks and was a vital element within therecent restructuring of RICS matrics nationally.

Major items for discussion included raising theprofile of RICS matrics, improving the RICSwebsite, proposed changes in RICS Regulations& Bye-Laws. Specific workshops were held onhow RICS matrics can help ensure studentsprogress to full membership, better preparingAPC/ATC candidates for the final assessment

and broadcasting the benefitsof RICS matrics.

Not only were the delegates were also able totake advantage of a tour of Cardiff Castle butalso managed to raise a further £315 forLionHeart during the dinner in the evening togo towards the Chairman’s Challenge “Under35’s raising 35k”.

Support was gratefully received from PeterMiller (RICS Director), Jim Allan (RICSHonorary Secretary), Cathy Mclean (RICS WalesDirector) and Emma Georgiades (RICS Wales).

RICS matrics UK Chairman, Charles Fifield said“I am delighted that RICS matrics continues toattract so many dedicated and enthusiasticmembers to take part across the UK in acommon cause, of working together for thegood of the membership.”



RICS matrics UK Council

■ RICS matrics Marketing Plan discussed inJune and finalised in September

■ Hard copy Student Membership Forms re-introduced alongside website applications

■ Issue of Age Limit discussed, legal adviceacknowledged and accepted to move RICSmatrics from Under 35 Years to 10 yearsPQE after EGM 2008.

■ Call for more volunteers to become APCAssessors

■ Issue of Corporate Responsibility raised atGoverning Council Assembly in November,RICS matrics work in relation to raisingmoney for Charity highlighted

■ RICS matrics Assembly Workshops discussedhelping students’ progress to membership,better preparing APC/ATC candidates andBroadcasting the Benefits of RICS matrics.

■ Annual Report for 2006/7 completed &distributed

■ Coverage in Regional Newsletters

■ Coverage in Property Week sponsoredpublication - “Elevate Surveying”

■ RICS matrics E-News: Oct’07, Jan’08 andMay 08

■ Encouraging greater use ofwww.rics.org/matrics

■ Local Networking Events

■ Schools Careers Evenings & University Visits

■ National Chairman: Letters to those enrollingon the APC and to congratulate thosepassing the APC

■ RICS matrics Business Cards.

RICS matrics only achieves what it does throughthe dedicated volunteer members and RICS staffworking together thanks should be conveyed toall the local groups, volunteer members and staff,together with our many generous employers whoallow members the time to contribute and to thevarious sponsors across the UK.

Here are some examples of what RICS matrics UK have achieved overthe past 12 months by working together:



RICS matrics RepresentationAcross the OrganisationInternationalGoverning CouncilInternational Governing Council has 2places for members of RICS matrics,which in 2007/8 were Chairman, CharlesFifield and Vice Chairman, AshleyCooper. Like other parts of RICS, a largeproportion of Governing Council originallygot involved through RICS matrics (andits predecessor the Junior Organisation).The 2007 AGM also saw 3 of our recentpast Chairman Michelle Bernhardt(2006/7), Fiona Grant (2003/4) andJohn Williams (2000/1) step down fromGoverning Council and past ChairmanJustin Armstrong (2005/6) re-joinedGoverning Council representing theSouth West.

Chairman Charles Fifield (Leadership Team)

Vice-Chairman Ashley Cooper (Leadership Team)

Junior Vice-Chairman Sam Cowley

Past Chairman (Ex-officio) Michelle Bernhardt

Regional RepsEast of England Nicky Calasse

East Midlands Gavin Smith

London Richard Russell/Fiona Small

North East Daniel Hasler

Northern Ireland Andrew McKeown (Leadership Team)

North West Helen Loney/Rebecca Best

Scotland Michael Jones (Leadership Team)/Ewan Galloway

South East Mark Evans/Adam Dodd

South West Mark Humphries (Leadership Team)

Wales Simon Lloyd (Leadership Team)

West Midlands Lucy Preston

Yorkshire and Humber Adam Varley

Eire Emma Daikin

Co-opted SeatsCouncil of England Genevieve Mariner / Rebecca Rowsell

Local Liaison Officer Richard Parry

Sports and Social Secretary Fred Slater

RICS matrics UK COUNCIL COMPOSITION

RICS matrics UK Council, in a national/worldregional contact, develops strategy, debatesnew initiatives, influences RICS as a whole andacts as a driving force for young members. Inthe 2007/08 session the Council focussed oncompiling and implementing a marketing plan.This formed the basis for all areas of theorganisation to work to a compiled activityprogramme, from local and regional to national.This evolving document will continue to keepRICS matrics across the UK working towardsthe same aims and sharing good practices.

In March 2008 the RICS matrics UK Councilvisited Belfast for its meeting. A full day ofbusiness and discussions was followed by anevening Treasure Hunthosted by RICS matricsNorthern Ireland. A goodevening was had by alland there was still plentyof energy left afterworking the grey matterhard during the day!

Councils of England, Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland

RICS matrics is also very fortunateto have two allocated seats on theCouncils of all the UK NationalAssociations, ensuring the voice ofthe younger professional isconsidered.

In 2007-08 the RICS matrics representatives on the EnglandCouncil were Mark Humphries from the South West and RebeccaRowsell from the North East. Michael Jones and Ewan Gallowaywere invited to the Scottish Council, Simon Lloyd to the WelshCouncil and Andrew McKeown to the Council of Northern Ireland.

RICS matrics representatives are also invited to the followingRICS Boards/Councils:

UK Education Standards Board – Michelle BernhardtConstitution Sub Group – Nick RidleyStrategy and Resources Board – Phil Cooke/Charles FifieldLionheart Board Trustee – Ashley Cooper



1913 Wilderness Club AwardsSpecial Award: (voted byRICS matrics UK Council):

The Special Award was presented toSimon Lloyd of South Wales. He wasnominated in recognition of all the hardwork he put into helping to organisethe 2007 National Assembly in Cardiff,together with his work in encouragingSouth Wales to raise over £8,500 for the

Chairman’s Challenge Appeal, his work on RICS matricsLeadership Team and his long service on National Council.

Branch Award: (awarded by1913 Wilderness ClubChairman):

RICS matrics Derbyshire (Chairman:Sally Lewis) had made great stridessince becoming independent fromNottinghamshire 4 years ago, organisinga varied programme of events and theircrowning achievement being the inaugural

Derby Inter-professional Dinner in May this year. Thisevent attracted over 150 attendees and raised £2,000for charity, split between LionHeart and a local charity.

IndividualAward:(awarded byRICS matricsUK Chairman)

Frank Malcolm ofRICS matricsScotland: Glasgow &West Region wasawarded theindividual prize. TheNational Chairman attended the Glasgow Burns Supperin January this year, a traditional event which Frank hadreinstated back on the calendar following a year’sabsence. This event calls for the Local Chairman to actas MC for the entire evening, a very arduous task forany member and one that despite his own reservationsFrank excelled in. Under Frank’s Chairmanship Glasgowhave since doubled the size of their Committee, andwhilst he now works in Edinburgh he remains a memberof Glasgow and has since become the Scottish NationalSports Secretary.

RICS matrics Vice Chairmen’s BriefingOn Friday 9 April, the incoming local Chairmen for theforthcoming 2008/09 session all met up in Leicesterfor a series of presentations and networking to preparethem for their term of office. The Friday afternooncommenced with all the Chairmen introducingthemselves and their current and forthcoming roles, pluslisting and interesting fact about themselves. This ‘broke’the ice for the day and we all found out that CharteredSurveyors are in fact quite interesting people outsidethe professional arena. Some most interesting includedfree climbing, a national kayaker, a collector of old LandRovers, plus someone who could put a strawberrybootlace up one nostril and down the other!

A presentation skills seminar, which was helpful forvarious public speaking engagements the newly elected

Chairmen would have undertake over the next year,finished off the afternoon for the first day.

Day turned to night and the Leicester, Northants andRutland’s incoming Chairman, Will Newman, arranged atreasure hunt across the newly face- lifted centre ofLeicester. The group started with a meal at an ‘eat asmuch as you like’ buffet Chinese restaurant and thenproceeded in teams to wobble around the city centre ingroups of four on the treasure hunt. Much fun was hadby all and it was an opportunity for all to see the sitesand local hospitality that Leicester had to offer – plusessential networking within one’s peer group. Thewinning group were richly rewarded the next morningwith a presentation of Melton Mowbray pork pies andsome cheap bubbly to accompany!

A very productive interactive session followed until lunchwith the groups being advised on how to run a localgroup and what sort of events they may wish to put onin their local area. After lunch an open session from thefloor followed which gave the delegates an opportunityto quiz both Karen Rogers, RICS matrics and UKOperations Manager and Ashley Cooper, RICS matricsChairman 2008-09, on RICS issues – plus a finalopportunity for Ashley to remind the delegates of hisobjectives as National Chairman for the year ahead.

A well received weekend and a great fresh andenergetic start to the 2008/09 session.





Acknowledgements and thanksI do hope you have enjoyedreading the Annual Review anddiscovering examples of whatRICS matrics has been able toachieve over the 2007/8 Session.This is only a brief snapshot of whatRICS matrics does across the UKand to find out more contact yourlocal group at www.rics.org/matrics

It has been a great honour for me to serve asChairman of RICS matrics and have theopportunity to see how RICS matrics isadapting itself to the ever-changing workingenvironment across the UK as my diary shows:

The role of Chairman is a difficult one at timesand cannot be done without the support ofothers, in addition to the local chairmen, localgroups and National Council of RICS matrics Iwould specifically like to thank the following:

Jim Allan, Justin Armstrong, Louisa Brown, MikeCarter (LionHeart), Phil Cooke, EmmaGeorgiades, Andrew Guest, Catherine Hible,Ken Morgan, Richard Moxon, Andrew Muckle,Tim Richards, Philip Tarris, David Tuffin, PeterWain, Chris Wall (LionHeart) and John Williams.

Like all RICS matrics members I could not givethe time and effort without the support of myemployers and for that I thank my fellowDirectors at Fifield Glyn, Richard Smith, RodWelfare, Edward Fifield and my father JohnFifield who first encouraged me to join the “JO”as it was 10 years ago.

My biggest thanks go to my wife Vickie and mysons William and James for their understandingand patience when I have been away so oftenover the past 12 months.

I have time for 2 last specific RICS thank you's.Firstly to Karen Rogers, RICS matrics & UKOperations Manager, whose support andencouragement has exemplified the “staff-member partnership” – and finally mysuccessor, Ashley Cooper. I can whole-heartedly say that I could not have hoped for abetter Vice-Chairman and successor than Ash,who has been constant in his support andadvice. I am sure RICS matrics under Ash’sleadership will continue to flourish as we worktogether for the good of the membership

It is with great pride that I see the 2007/08Session come to an end and I wish AshleyCooper and the 2008/9 RICS matrics teamevery continued success for our 120th Session.

Thank You

Charles FifieldRICS matrics UK Chairman 2007/8

Chairman’s Commitments 2007-08Date Event Venue Attendance8 June 2007 RmUKC: AGM London RmUKC13 June IGC Regulation Q&A London Governing Council14 June LionHeart AGM London Chairman29 June Diploma Ceremony London Past Chairman29 June Greater Manchester LA Dinner Manchester Chairman30 June RmUKC Leadership Team Manchester RmUKLT14 July 5-a-side Football Finals Manchester Chairman16/17 July Governing Council AGM London Governing Council18 July Yorkshire Charity Ball Leeds Chairman25 July Conference Call On holiday Chairman16 August RmUKC Leadership Cheshire RmUKLT

Team Conf Call18 August Cumbria Charity Boat Cruise Windermere Chairman (Apologies)21 August Legal Update Age Regulations London Chairman6 September 1913 Wilderness Club London Chairman

Meeting & Dinner7 September RmUKC Meeting London RmUKC13 September RmUKC Golf Conference Call Cheshire Chairman25 September LionHeart Property Quiz London Chairman27 September Diploma Ceremony London Chairman6 October RmUKC Leadership Team Bristol RmUKLT9 October RICS UK Meeting London Chairman10 October RTA Meeting London Chairman19 October Greater Manchester Charity Ball Manchester Chairman26 October Diploma Ceremony London Chairman9 November Nottinghamshire Charity Ball Nottingham Chairman12 November RICS Remembrance Service London Chairman14 November Student Member Recruitment RAC Cirencester Chairman18-20 Nov’ber IGC Assembly Bath Governing Council23 November Education Department Coventry Chairman23 November Birmingham Charity Ball Birmingham Chairman30 Nov’ 1 Dec RmUKC Assembly Cardiff RmUKC + Local Chairs7 December Diploma Ceremony London Junior Vice Chairman10 December UK Business Conference Call Cheshire Chairman14 January UK Operations Manager London Chairman24 January Glasgow Burns Supper Glasgow Chairman26 January RmUKC Leadership Team Birmingham RmUKLT31 January Diploma Ceremony London Chairman6 February IGC Regulations and Bye-Laws London Chairman

Planning29 February Diploma Ceremony London Chairman7 March RmUKC Meeting Belfast RmUKC3 April London Charity Ball London Chairman6-8 April IGC Meeting Poland Governing Council15 April 1913 Wilderness Club London Chairman (Apologies)

Anniversary Dinner19 April RmUKC Leadership Team Liverpool RmUKLT19 April Merseyside IOM Charity Ball Liverpool Chairman24 April 1938 Club Dinner Liverpool Chairman1 May Bristol Charity Ball Bristol Chairman9/10 May Vice-Chairmans Briefing Nottingham Vice Chairman23 May Diploma Ceremony London Chairman30 May Derbyshire Charity Ball Derby Chairman31 May 1938 Club Challenge Cumbria Chairman3 June 1913 Wilderness Club AGM London Chairman6 June Diploma Ceremony London Chair (VC also attends)12 June LionHeart AGM London Chair (VC also attends)13 June 2008 RmUKC AGM London RmUK

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