It is a matter of College history that few Regional Divisions were at the starting post on Foundation Date, 16 June 1971. An immense amount of administrative work, organization, and discussion at both central and peripheral levels was completed under the terms of the transitional procedure, as determined by Section XXVI and the Appendix to the Bye-Laws, before the Divisions took up their unique roles. They are now emerging as dynamic assets within the Royal College structure, and their value in co-ordinating local and specialized interests is becoming clearer.