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Keith Downie, Class of 1979 Marc Brandon, Class of 2004 Philippe Boissiere, Class of 1969 Ross McAuley, Class of 1995
I joined Heriots in P6 leaving after I’m a Herioter and Foundationer I attended Heriot’s between 1955- I was a pupil from 1989 to 1995,
8 years in 1979. I qualified as a from the class of '04, currently 1969 and I’m a retired GP. The FP my sister is also an FP. The school
Chartered Surveyor spending over working as a Senior Cyber Security President should coordinate FP and foundation provided a
30 years in the construction Analyst. Many in my year agree, we talent to Distribute Cheerfullie. supportive and stable environment,
industry, mostly with Historic were born into interesting times. All FPs have something to offer especially after our father died
Scotland, helping maintain The advent of the internet, whether it be time, expertise or whilst we were pupils. Heriots
buildings such as Edinburgh Castle. smartphones and social media has money. Teamwork, communication became the first choice for our own
Since retiring, I have used my shown a clear before/after in how and presentation skills will be children, both my daughters and
time to support others through the world interacts. Yet on both essential to foster good nephew are current pupils. Having
volunteering. This is a fundamental sides of this shift, the FP relationships with our partners and lived and worked abroad at a senior
ethos of Heriots - giving something community has always been active increase FP participation. My aim is level in different global
back. I would build on and continue and welcoming to those who have to encourage FPs to participate organisations, it made me realise
the work of the current President come through the school. My through expanded technology and that the power of a strong
and tap further into the breadth intention if elected, is to continue social media contact using the community is not to be taken for
of knowledge the FP community merging this strong tradition with Development Office. Increasing granted. My focus will be on
has, to seek out areas to provide digital outreach to make sure all awareness among all FPs and helping FP’s build new connections
a greater understanding of the FPs know that they have a existing clubs is crucial to the domestically and internationally.
opportunities that are available community here. Foundation400 goal being attained Supporting each other is in our
for Herioters. in 2024. We can close the virtuous nature and Distributing Chearfullie

circle created when we became has rarely been more needed.

Herioters.

How to vote
Former pupils are eligible to make one vote each in this election. The election will close on Victoria Day, Monday 24 May, 2021,
Please fill out your details on the voting slip below and send it with the results published on the school website on Wednesday
back to us in the envelope enclosed with this copy of Quadrangle. 26 May, 2021.
This information will not be shared out with the Development The nominated President will serve for a fixed term of 2 years,
Office and will be destroyed once the final count has been verified. commencing on Wednesday 9 June 2021 - the day after the
Founder’s Day holiday.
If you would prefer to vote online, please visit www.george-
heriots.com/PresidentVote. You can also phone the Development Good luck to all our nominees!
Office on 0131 221 6716 to vote for your chosen candidate.

Name: Maiden name:

Year left Heriot’s: Class year:

Email:

Phone: Voting for:

Thank you for your vote