Round Table is a social networking and charitable organisation for men founded in Norwich, England, in 1927. Membership of Table provides a selection of social and community service related opportunities for its members, who come from all parts of the community. The founder, Louis Marchesi, was a young member of Norwich Rotary Club who felt there was a need for a club aimed more at the younger bus
inessmen of the town. His vision was for them to exchange ideas, learn from the experiences of their colleagues, and together contribute to the civic life of the town. Again it was a Rotarian who launched Round Table in South Africa. Dr. David Smith had been a Round Tabler in Bath, England, but after the war he settled in East London and joined the local Rotary Club. David was himself below the 40 year age barrier and his vigor and enthusiasm were reflected in the first East London Table established in November 1948. In January 1951 the Association of Round Tables in South Africa (www.roundtable.org.za) was established. For administrative reasons the Association was divided into Areas and the pattern of Table, Area and Association and International Association was developed. The Round Table Mpumalanga Area (http://www.facebook.com/ #!/groups/136210576389074/) is one of the 14 Areas of Round Table Southern Africa, with 5 Tables making up the Area:
Nelspruit 49
White River 64
Barberton 67
Middelburg 126
Secunda 231
Retiring Round Tablers have their own club, 41 Club. Aims and Objects
To develop fellowship among young men through the medium of their professional and business occupations;
To emphasise the fact that one’s calling offers an excellent medium of service to the community;
To cultivate the highest ideals in business, professional and civic traditions;
To recognise the worthiness of all legitimate occupations and to dignify each his own by precept and example;
To foster responsible citizenship and loyalty to their Country;
To further the establishment of peace and goodwill in international relationships;
To further these objects by meetings, lectures, discussions and other activities
