SKÅL INTERNATIONAL CAPE TOWN

JANUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

To the incredible members of the Best Club in the World – and both those statements are seen as fact!

It’s a brand New Year folks and we’re already past the first month! It’s been a busy time for everyone and I hope the New Year is going to bring happiness and abundance for all our members.

Our January event was very successful and at the fabulous The View Eatery at Silvermist, one of our Skål members’ venues. Wonderful to connect with Skalleagues after the festivities and New Year celebrations.

Philip & Sandra Engelen from The View Eatery at Silvermist

The Committee had our Bosberaad on the 20^th January at Ikwatthu – 6 hours of brain storming and debate!!!

We have huge plans for this year – i’m sure you have all seen the “Save the dates “that have already been circulated and posted. Part of the vision for 2022 was to make Skål and our club more visible on a local, national and international level. The vision for 2023 is to expand on that and ensure we are relevant and progressive.

The next event is the 7^thFebruary which combines our AGA with a networking breakfast at the Century City Convention Centre. I urge all our members to attend – become involved in your club. And on that note – please check your details on the Cape Town website are updated. Please advise Anne Lamb of any required changes at anne@yebo.com

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

WTM is around the corner, as well as International Skål Day. Most notably, it’s the Best Club in the world’s Platinum Jubilee in October. 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 at carolbayne963@gmail.com

There are also plans to do a few collaboration events with our tourism partners in this year.

In other news……

I was fortunate enough to attend the first Cape West Coast club event for 2023. The Cape Town club gifted the newest club in South Africa with their Vice President’s regalia. Congratulations to Shirley and her team on a wonderful occasion and a spectacular venue.

The Cape West Coast Committee

REMINDER

To submit your entries for the Skål Spectacular Staff Superhero of the Season!

Any Cape Town Skål member can nominate a staff member that has gone the extra mile and made THAT difference
1 nomination per member or establishment
The Staff member does not need to be a Skål member
Cape Town Committee members cannot be nominated as the
Committee will be doing the judging
Please email 5 lines of motivation to president@skalcapetown.org
Closing date 15 February 2023
Winner to be announced at the 14th March Skål Cape Town event
Winner has to be at the event to accept the prize

Just a few of the reasons why we are all Skål Members and a few points members might not realise:

Skålleagues locally and around the World are ready to help you make connections with other members and showcase their best experiences and practices.
Members are available to help you make meaningful business connections and help expand your professional network.
When traveling, discover local hospitality, attractions, social events, unique explorations, and a true Skål welcome whenever you visit members. You are never alone when you travel for business or leisure.
Discover the best of landmarks, attractions, outdoor adventure, nature tours, sustainable tourism ventures and a vast array of cultural and historic experiences that are yours to discover!
Plus enjoy the ‘personal touch’ of members who are ready to welcome you with warm friendly greetings, sharing events, gatherings with local members, personal tours and so much more!
Network on a platform of like minded people.
Skål International has enduring partnerships and affiliations with several like-minded organisations who are eager to help drive global change and cooperate closely on matters of mutual interest in order to achieve common objectives. UNWTO, UNEP, PATA, IIPT, THE CODE.ORG,ECPAT ICPT, SUSTAINALBE TRAVEL INSTITUTE.
Be part of an exclusive club and “Do Business among Friends”

This is most definitely not the way I ever want to end a newsletter or start a new year. Our sincerest condolences to Guy Hawthorne’s family and friends. It is with immense sadness and disbelief that we say goodbye to another wonderful Skalleague.

He was a free spirited, colourful, friendly soul – always smiling and ready for a hug. We were fortunate enough to have Guy attend the January event – he will be dearly missed.

“Travel is emotional, it’s subjective, it’s sometimes confrontational, it’s educational, it’s inspiring, it’s rewarding, it’s unlike any other experiences of life (in our opinion) and we believe that whether you’re backpacking, or traveling in a limousine, staying in hostels or in the ultimate luxury money can buy, the experience of travel can only enhance your living experience.” - Guy Hawthorne

As always folks, my song that will never end even more so in light of the heartrending news – love, make contact, check in on each other but most importantly HUG!!!!

My wish for each and every Skål member worldwide

HAPPINESS daily

GOOD HEALTH by the second

FRIENDSHIPS that last beyond memories

LONG LIFE that inspires our successors

Skål

Dawn Smith
President Skål International Cape Town