Sep 23 - Discover Round Table Gibraltar
Fresh from representing Gibraltar at the Round Table International World Meeting in Gotland, Sweden, Round Table Gibraltar held its first meeting following the summer recess.
In celebration of Discover Round Table month, the local Table threw open its doors to host a special members and guests evening giving those present the chance to find out more about the club.
Commenting on a successful evening, President for Gibraltar Round Table, Derren Vincent, said: “We are always looking to welcome new members who can add fresh ideas and vitality to our Table and were delighted with the attendance and interest in our club.
“Round Table is open for guys aged 18-45 to #DoMore with their social lives. We are a worldwide organisation that allows our members to experience new activities; help their community and create new trusted contacts. We have fun, offer unconditional friendship and we make a difference.”
The most recent example of Round Table’s service to the Gibraltar community saw the opening of a sensory room earlier this year at Tangier Views. Funded completely through the activities of the local Table, the facility creates both a stimulating or calming haven for children depending on their needs.
Immediate Past President, Chris Gabay said: “Funds were raised across two years and credit should go to Clive Crisp who had the original idea, and also to my predecessor, Paul Collado and his Council during whose term we held some great fundraising events which contributed massively towards our target.”
As for new members, Mr Vincent responded: “Ask five members of Round Table why they joined and you will get five different answers. It is initially the social side, but the real attraction of Round Table goes beyond this, because once you're involved, there is a belonging, which does not exist elsewhere.
“We will definitely give you, new local friends and contacts, new life skills to help your personal and professional development, and new opportunities to really contribute to your community in the way we have with the Sensory Room project for example.”
Mr Gabay said there is also the fantastic opportunity for travel to, and hosting of other Tables, after having visited Round Tables in Sri Lanka and Germany this year. He added: “Round Table is a truly international organisation with over 34,000 members in 60 different countries. Together we all stand for fun and friendship, service in our communities and unique and everlasting friendships which have no borders.”
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