SKÅL INTERNATIONAL CAPE TOWN

MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

To The Members of The Best Club in The World,

Skål International Cape Town Club’s Annual General Assembly was held on the 7^th February at the Century City Conference Centre. Thank you to Glyn Taylor and his team for the exceptional hospitality and professional service in hosting us. Also to all the members that took the time out of their day to attend as well as the Incredible Cape Town Committee that attended, some even in business suits!

The minutes and reports from the AGA have been sent out to all members and to the National Committee.

Highlights from the AGA was the induction of 4 new members to the Club, the presentation of a 10-year membership and the Cape Town Club awards.

INDUCTEES

Left to Right: Paul Wolpert; Kevin Barry; Lorraine Schaefer; Mitcheala Valentyn

10 YEAR AWARD

Michelle Andrew

It is with utmost pride that the Committee Member of The Year was awarded to Louise Rohner, Louise did a sterling job in taking over the reins of the Santa’s Shoebox project. She is a dedicated Skålleague and an invaluable part of the Cape Town Committee.

Louise Rohner

Next up for fabulousness was the Cape Town Club Skålleague of the Year for 2022 – very well deserved and my utmost pleasure to have chosen Aimee Lentz. Aimee is and always has been a very active member of Skål, initially as one of our Young Skål Presidents and now a member of the Cape Town Committee. Aimee will be an integral part of revitalising our Skål Young Professionals.

Aimee Lentz

The Incredible Cape Town Committee - 2023

As you are all aware by now, we take the Best Club in The World to Greater Heights – to the Top of One of The Seven Wonders of The World - The Iconic Table Mountain.  The event includes a Pass, snacks and a glass of wine as well as for the brave hearted among us – Abseiling off Table Mountain!!!

The National Bi-Annual is confirmed for 25^th March, the Cape Town, Cape Winelands and Cape West Coast Committees will be getting together at The Peninsula Hotel in Sea Point. The other Club Committees will be attending via Zoom. Any members wanting to attend as spectators are more than welcome.

WTM is on the horizon.. as always the Skål Cape Town Club is the sought after cocktail event to be at and be seen at.

The event is confirmed for the 4^th April at The Southern Sun Waterfront – right around the corner from the CTICC – please make sure you book early if you want to attend as we generally end up with a waiting list for this event.

Planning for The Best Club in The World’s Platinum Jubilee in October are making progress. We’re planning a Fabulous Celebration – details to follow.

1^st November is confirmed for the Skål Cape Town Annual Workshop, contact Carol Bayne as soon as possible to confirm your space at the Early Bird rate. The Workshop fills up really quickly so make contact with Carol in order to avoid any disappointment. carolbayne963@gmail.com

There are also plans to do a few collaboration events with our Tourism partners in this year. One of which is Women’s Month which we will be celebrating with Women In Tourism.

As part of the celebrations for International Skål Day in April, we are planning a beach clean-up and sunset drinks in conjunction with Zoe from Save A Fishie. Zoe is also embarking on an incredible initiative to clean 100 beaches and shores around South Africa in 65 days.

As always projects as these require funds and sponsorships. There are numerous requirements in order to make this mammoth task a success. From accommodation, meal vouchers, fuel, cleaning supplies as well as technical equipment. Please reach out to Zoe or myself if any members can assist in anyway or require more information to establish where you could possibly help.    info@saveafishie.co.za

Last but not least, from the entrants nominated for the Skål Super Hero of the Season, we had 3 finalists and the Committee has voted for the winner. The announcement and prize handover will be On Top of Table Mountain!

As a reminder to all our members – the list of Skål categories as below.

More than 12 275 members of 308 Skål Clubs in 86 countries – for you to connect with, do business with and meet up with when travelling.

Accommodation • Holiday Camp • Hotel • Hotel Association • Hotel Chains • Motel • Tourist Apartments Attractions • Attractions • Golf Clubs • Restaurant • Spa • Sports Tourism Specialised Tourism Services • Congress & Convention Centre • Consultancies • Medical (Wellness Tourism) • Port Authority • Prof. Congress/events Organisers • Reservations System • Suppliers To Tourism (Goods, Services & It) • Travel & Tourism Education • Travel Brokers • Travel Insurance • Travel Media • Unaccompanied Baggage Agents Transportation • Airline • Airline Association • Airport • Autocar And Coach Company • Car Hire • Cruises And Sea Ferries • I.A.T.A • Inland Waterways • Railways Tourist And Travel Organisations • Destination Mgmt Company • Home Based Travel Agent • Inbound Tour Operator • Outbound Tour Operator • Tour Operator • Tourist Authority • Tourist Organisation • Travel Agents • Travel Agents & Tour Op. Association

And on that note – please check your details on the Cape Town website are updated. Please advise Wayne Bezuidenhout of any required changes: wayne.bezuidenhout71@gmail.com

In closing, 20^th March is International Day of Happiness – in case you needed an excuse to get together with people that make you happy, and of course that you want to hug.

My wish for each and every Skål member worldwide

Heights of HAPPINESS

Endless GOOD HEALTH

Far reaching FRIENDSHIPS

Love filled LONG LIFE

Skål

Dawn Smith
President Skål International Cape Town