Further to my last, and having had a think about it, just how far does the CS invitation extend? Bearing in mind the raison d'etre of the Club is for individuals holding commissions, has a cut off point been set? Without wishing to sound snobbish, the Club needs to be careful not to alienate existing members.
Working on the CS - military equivalency scales, a D-grade CS would be entitled to join, which is fine in its own right. But the Club needs to keep in mind the lengthy and demanding process invovled in getting through the commissioning programme vice the fact that anyone can apply for a D-grade job regardless of personal qualities (for that read officer qualities) as long as they meet the competencies set out in the job description. Membership of the Club is, rightly, a privilege and one of the few perks of being awarded a commission. We would do well to remember that and keep a watchful eye on the balance of CS / Military rather than just opening the flood gates on financial grounds.