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I was fortunate enough to be awarded tabler of the year for Gauteng area, and with that got to take the prize
of a trip to attend the Seychelles AGM in June 2022. Well, what a learning curve it was, and I am certain it has
already improved the way I table.

SO what can 7 tablers, one club and one association achieve? Well, a hell of a lot! When it comes to a
reputation whereby the rondel may be proud, these guys take that to a new level. A legacy has been created
whereby anywhere you go in the country, if you are wearing a rondel, the entire country knows who you are
and what you about. Talk about Impactful change.

They welcomed me into their AGM weekend with open arms, and it was great getting to build relationships
(albeit in very casual attire), and build friendships that will last a lifetime. To see how these guys table, the
distance they drive to attend meetings, and the impact they have on their communities, all while having fun
and making a difference. It is probably the only association I have heard of where the president (of the
country) wants to know the president of the association. That is when you know you have made a difference.

Although they are not the same size they used to be, it was amazing to see what goes into their projects
through the year, and then finally, their Regatta. When there is talk of over 100 000 raffle tickets sold, and an
attendance on a weekend of over 50 000 people, on a group of islands with just over 94 000 people, it makes
for great memories, and a lot of newly found excitement to join them for Regatta 2023 – this will be the first
one held since lockdown.

So just remember, it is not always about having a lot of members, it is about coming together as a team and
making an impact that an entire country can look up to.

Hope to see you at Regatta 2023

Yit

Chris Oldacre
Northridge 117 Chairman
Seychelles Regatta International Pre-tour Co-convener 2023

/ˈtrav(ə)l/

verb

Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length. – “the vessel had been travelling from Libya to Ireland”

(of an object or radiation) move, typically in a constant or predictable way. – “light travels faster than sound”

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