Community Service minutes

Minutes of the Community Servive meeting held on Wednesday 6th June


1. Jo Willis – Funding for Peter Asbury

Peter is 10 years old and has been blind since birth. Looking for funding to send Peter on a specialist holiday where he can enjoy horse riding, climbing, sailing, Canoeing, rock climbing etc. The holiday costs £300.

The committee agreed to donate the £300.

2 Girl Guides requests

We have received 3 requests from Girl Guides requesting funding for trips abroad. 2 for trips to an International camp in New Jersey. And 1 for a trip to Botswana.

The Committee agreed to donate £200 for each request.

3 Anthony Nolan Trust

In the latest Tabler Magazine, Newport RoundTable has asked every table to donate £150 towards the Anthony Nolan Trust.

The Committee agreed to the request for £150.

4 Lane House Residential Care Home

We have received a letter from the Manager of Lane House Care Home requesting help in the form of manpower for clearing and tidying up their garden for the residents.

The Committee agreed to this request. Tabler Ash and Tabler Barton to go on Tuesday 12th June to meet the manager and to see the size of the garden and gauge how much manpower is needed.

5 Presidential Charity 2007-2008

In the latest Tabler magazine, the Association of Children’s Hospice was chosen as The Presidential Charity. It was hoped that each table would support the charity by undertaking a fundraising event this year to help out our local hospice. Our nearest one I think is Acorns in Selly Oak.

The Committee decided that this year’s BBQ at the Old Crown would be a good setting for this event. It was also decided that whatever was raised on the night after expenses would be split with half going to the Acorns Hospice and the other half donated to Round Table Children’s Wish.

STAND TO ATTENTION YOUR CHAIRMAN SPEAKS

Gents

Our 55th Charter is fast approaching and we need numbers confirmed ASAP. Could I ask that you all phone your contacts within Area and get their numbers to me, please? They promised FULL support for the event at the Vice Chairmen's forums that we attended, so we expect them to come!!!!

41 Club are up to about 15, then there's ourselves and any guests that you want to bring along, and nobody from Area yet.

As regards other Table stuff, I feel as though it may be best to split Table into Community Service and Money Making as in previous years. This does not exclude you attending the other committee's meetings should you so wish. The committees are set up as :

Community Service - Paul (Chair), Brian, Tim, Oggy, Neil, Steve

Money Making - Lee (Chair), Will, Simon, Chris, Richard, John
Jamie and I will be on both.

I'm calling a meeting this Wednesday (6th June) at my new house to discuss 55th Charter, Community Service and Money Making. Please come, if you can, for 8pm. This should ensure that Ashley is in bed and fast asleep. Jeanette's mum will be here, but there is plenty of room for us.

If you haven't got time to eat before coming then there are plenty of takeaways nearby. Please let me know if you're coming or not.

Speak to you all soon.

Rob

Lessons of life provided by Simon Hempsall

Lesson 1:

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A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.

Before she says a word, Bob says, “I'll give you $800 to drop that towel"

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob. After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"

It was Bob the next door neighbor," she replies.

Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"

Moral of the story?

If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

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Lesson 2:

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A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand.

But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"

The priest apologized "Sorry, sister, but the flesh is weak."

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129.

It said, "Go forth and seek, further up you will find glory."

Moral of the story?

If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

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Lesson 3:

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A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out.

The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish.

"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."

Puff! She's gone.

Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on theBeach, with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life."

Puff! He's gone.

OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.

The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."

Moral of the story?

Always let your boss have the first say.

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Lesson 4:

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An eagle was sitting on a tree, resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"

The eagle answered: "Sure, why not"

So, the rabbit sat on the groundbelow the eagle and rested.

All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story?

To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up!

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Lesson 5:

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A turkey was chatting with a bull.

"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."

Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story?

Bull **** might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

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Lesson 6:

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A little bird was flying south for the Winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by anddropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Moral of the story?

1) Not everyone who poo's on you is your enemy.

2) Not everyone who gets you out of the poo is your friend.

3) And when you're in deep poo, it's best to keep your mouth shut!

10 Myths women have about men

10 myths women have about men and responses to them by men

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1. Men are not interested in what women have to say "Men are interested in what women have to say," countered Chris, 27, "as long as it involves one of the following: Our favourite sport, our favourite activity or your naked body. For example, many men would find it extremely interesting if a woman said, 'A couple of years ago, I got so drunk that I showed up nude to a football match.'"

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2. Men want somebody who is just like their mother "Men do want somebody who will love them like dear old Mum," admits Eric, 42. "But sometimes Mum also annoys us; we don't want you to be like that. So love, nurture and spoil like her — just don't be her."

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3. Men only think about sex "Well, yeah," says Paul, 34. "Thinking about sex takes up a good portion of our brain power, but we don't spend all of our free time pondering when we'll make our next move." Paul also adds, "There are actually plenty of women who are more interested in sex than we are."

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4. He's spoiling me, so he must have plenty of money "No, I don't," assures Brad, 49. "I'm going a little outside my comfort level to woo you, but plan to return gradually to my normal level as you fall, hopefully, madly in love with me."

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5. If I sleep with him on the first date, he won't respect me "Not necessarily," suggests Juan, 21. "My impression of you is based more on how you treat me and how we connect than whether or not we're intimate on the first date."

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6. I can change him "No, you can't," replies Jacques, 30. "Oh, you might get us to behave differently for a while. We might wear some newer shirts or clean up after ourselves for a few weeks, but I'm only doing it because I want to do — at least that is what I'm telling myself."

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7. Men are interested in my dating history "I couldn't care less about your sexual history," says Thomas, 19. "I don't care if you've had one or 20 partners; just don't tell me about any of them."

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8. Men don't like women who make the first move. "Sure we do," returns Romero, 39. "It's less work for us and shows us you have good taste."

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9. Men prefer inexperienced women "That's one of the great myths," admits John, 52. "In reality, we'd rather be with someone who knows what they're doing."

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10. Men are strong "No," assures Michael, who just turned 40. "We're babies, especially when we've got a cold or you break our hearts.

Cool pic #3

Cool pic #2

Will Pete Mardling be copying this to attract business?

1st Community Service Meeting

Gentlemen

I invite you to the first community service meeting of the table year on Tuesday 22nd May at Samuel Barlows pub at the Alvecote Marina. Meet 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
We have a few issue to discuss.
The pub serves bar food till 9.00pm or a curry afterwards.

See you there
Paul Ash

Laserquest round up

Monday 14th May saw our first event of the new tabling year which was the Laserquest organised by Chris.

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A total of 16 Tablers, honoraries and guests arrived to duly run riot around the arena. The usual safety briefing was shortened to put the pack on, hold the gun up to energise and don't hurt each other. With that we were off running round (not allowed), lying down (not allowed), swearing (not allowed), physical contact (only wrestling guns out of the way but still not allowed) and jumping over obstacles (not allowed). The end result for the evening was a satisfying draw.

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With that it was off to the Titash curry house for an excellent curry.

HOAX EMAIL still doing the rounds

Found this in the table (Tamworth) email inbox it's an old HOAX that still manages to catch people out.

IT IS A HOAX just in case you're tempted.

ATTENTION REQUIRED:
DEAR FRIEND.
I MR: JABA BAKO. The director in charge of auditing and accounting section in Bank of Africa Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso in west Africa with due respect and regards I have decided to contact you on this business transaction that will be very beneficial to both of us at the end of the transaction. Please here is my direct contact call me on +226-78-84-21-34. Or email me at jaba_bako00@voila.fr

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During my investigation and auditing in the bank, my department came across a very huge sum of money belonging to a deceased customer, a foreigner who died on 2002 in plane crash, the fund has been dormant in his account with the bank without any claim of the fund in our custody either from his family or relation before my discovery to this development. Actually, the late customer MR. FREDERIC AARON was a big merchant who trades on Gold, Diamond, Elephant tusks and crude oil from Africa to Asia and Europe and this money he deposited in our bank to pay for his purchases.

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Although personally, I kept this information secret within myself to enable the whole plans and idea be profitable and during the time of execution ( Two is secret). The amount involved is(USD$40m). FORTY MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS. Meanwhile all the whole arrangement and directives needed to put claim over this fund as the beneficiary next of kin to the deceased, will be forward to you upon your acceptance. Information will be relayed to you as soon as you indicate your interest and willingness to assist me and also benefit your self to this great business opportunity.

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In fact I could have done this deal alone but because of my position in this country as a civil servant,we are not allowed to operate a foreign account and would eventually raise eye brow on my side during the time of transfer because I work in this bank. This is the actual reason why it will require a second party or fellow from a foreign nation who will forward claims as the next of kin with affidavit of trust of Oath to the bank and also present a foreign account where he will need the money to be retransfered into on his request as it may be, after due verification and clarification to designated bank account.

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I will not fail to inform you that this transaction is 100% risk free. On smooth conclusion of this transaction, you will be entitled to 30% of the total sum as gratification, while 10% will be set aside to take care of expenses that may arise during the time of transfer such as telephone bills etc, while 60% will be for me. Please,you have been advised to keep top secret as I am still in service and intend to retire from service after I have concluded this deal with you.

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I will be monitoring the whole situation here in the bank until you confirm the money in your account and ask me to come down to your country for subsequent sharing of the fund according to percentages previously indicated and further investment, either in your country or any other country you may advise me to invest in. All other necessary information will be sent to you when I hear from you. I suggest you get back to me as soon as possible stating your wish in this deal and asking any questions that are not cleared by you for a good follow-up. Call +226-78-84-21-34.

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Thanks with best regards,
MR: JABA BAKO.

Lazerquest directions - C Sheldon

Gentlemen

Final details for Monday as follows

We have 14 confirmed attending including a few guests, still a few not confirmed yes/no so we may get some more - 20 would be good!!!

Meet DMP 6pm, depart 6.10pm
Arrive 6.45pm
Book in etc. 7pm latest
First game 7.20pm
Second game 7.40pm

Depart asap , booked in at the Titash Indian for 8.30pm. Put your loo paper in the fridge / freezer gents!

Directions - A45 heading into Birmingham from the airport / M42 / Stonebridge island , at the big junction at Yardley turn LEFT for Acocks Green, the A4040 . At the junction with the A41 Warwick Road turn left and the almost immediately right to continue on the A4040. The next junction is an island - take the first exit, this is Westley Road and Quasar is along there. The postcode for those with SatNav is B27 7UH and their telephone if you get lost is 0121 764 4764 .

The Titash is back on the A45, we drove past it on the way in !! After rejoining the A45 at Yardley , its about a mile further on , on the left - we park outside. Only postcode I can find is simply 'B26'.

See You Monday

YIT

Chris

Life of a (typical) Tabler?

Life's not a journey to the grave intent on arriving in a well preserved & perfect body, rather we should skid in sideways, beer in one hand & crisps in the other, body used up & screaming "Wey hey what a ride!"

Chairman's message # 1 Mon 7th May 07

Gents

Just a quick reminder about forthcoming events.

Firstly, I hear that there will be quite a turnout tomorrow night at 41 Club. I look forward to seeing you there if you're going.

Secondly, Lazerquest next Monday. Chris has told me that only 8 have booked in, but we need about 20 to be there if we are to pay the same as last year. Please bring along friends, relatives, work colleagues, etc. so that they can see Tabling at it's best (fun, fellowship, and a damn fine curry afterwards!!).

Finally, may I thank you all for contacting the Chairmen within Area about our 55th Charter Evening on June 12th. May I now ask that you chase up your contacts over the next week so that we can get a good idea of numbers. I could do with the numbers by our next Business Meeting (May 29th) at the latest, please.

Thanks, again for your continued help and support,

YIT

Rob

Cool Pic # 1

Busy?

Stressed out?

Put things into perspective by looking at the picture. Your problems are suddenly not as big.

Funny Signs # 1

Joke # 6

2007 New Employee Rules & Regulations
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Dress Code: It is advised that you come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing £350 Prada shoes and carrying a £600 Gucci bag, we assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise. If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise. If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.

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Sick Days: We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.

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Personal Days: Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturday & Sunday.

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Bereavement Leave: This is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for deadfriends, relatives or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend to the arrangements. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.

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Toilet Use: Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offence, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the "Chronic Offenders category". Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sectioned under the company's mental health policy!

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Lunch Break: Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy. Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure. Fat people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.

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Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments,concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.

Joke # 5

EU PRESS RELEASE - NEW TERROR THREAT LEVELS

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats that have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance". The last time"A Bloody Nuisance" warning level occurred was during the great fire of 1666.

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Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide". The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate". The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

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It's not only the English and French who are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased its alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing". Two more levels remain:"Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides".

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The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs". Two higher levels remain:"Invade a Neighbor" and "Lose".

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Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

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The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish Navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish Navy.

Things that make you go hmmm.....

• Can you cry under water?
• How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
• Why do you have to "put your two cents in".. . but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?
• Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?
• Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
• What disease did cured ham actually have?
• How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
• Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?
• If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
• Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
• Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
• Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.
• Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural
• Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
• Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
• If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
• Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
• If Wiley E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
• If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
• Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
• Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
• Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

Joke # 4

The Ferrari Formula 1 Team fired their entire pit crew yesterday.

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The announcement followed Ferrari's decision to take advantage of the UK Government's Youth Opportunity Scheme and employ people from Dudley (a deprived area in the West Midland of England).

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The decision to hire them was brought on by a recent documentary on how unemployed youths from the Dudley area were able to remove a set of wheels in less than 6 seconds without proper equipment, whereas Ferrari's existing crew can only do it in 8 seconds using millions of euros worth of high tech, state-of-the-art equipment.

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Tony Blair went on record as saying this was a bold move by the Ferrari management, which demonstrated the international recognition of the UK under New Labour. As most races are won and lost in the pits, Ferrari now has an advantage over every team.

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However, Ferrari may have got more than it bargained for... At their first practice session, the Dudley pit crew successfully changed the tyres in under 6 seconds, and then within 12 seconds, they had re-sprayed and re-badged the vehicle and sold it to the McLaren team for 8 bottles of Stella, a kilo of speed and some photos of Coulthard's bird in the shower.

Joke # 3

Age Prevails.
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A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful aged poodle named Cuddles, along for the company.
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One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles discovers that he's lost.. Wandering about, he notices a leopard headingrapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.
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The old poodle thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!" Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap the old poodle exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here?"
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Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!", says the leopard, "That was close! That old poodle nearly had me!"
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Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it forprotection from the leopard. So off he goes, but the old poodle sees him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard.
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The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!
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Now, the old poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back a nd thinks, "What am I going to do now?", but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old poodle says.
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"Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another leopard!
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Moral of this story....
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Don't mess with old farts...age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.

Joke # 2

Billy was at school this morning and the teacher asked all the children what their fathers did for a living. All the typical answers came out, fireman, policeman, salesman, chippy, captain of industry etc.
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But Billy was being uncharacteristically quiet and so the teacher asked him about his father.
"My father is an exotic dancer in a gay club and takes off all his clothes in front of other men. Sometimes if the offer is really good, he'll go out with a man, rent a cheap hotel room and let them sleep with him."
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The teacher quickly set the other children some work and took little Billy aside to ask him if that was really true.
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"No" said Billy, "He plays cricket for England but I was just too embarrassed to say."

Joke # 1

Three women die together in an accidentand go to heaven.When they get there, St. Peter says, "We only have one rule here in heaven: don't step on the ducks!"
So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one. Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw. St. Peter chains them together and says, "Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!"
The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man. He chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman.
The third woman has observed all this and, not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps.
She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on ... very tall, long eyelashes, muscular, and thin. St. Peter chains them together without saying a word.
The happy woman says, "I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eternity?"
The guy says, "I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck!"

It does exist

LAZER QUEST

This is now booked for 14 May.

We have the whole arena to ourselves, and in order to make this viable we need 20 people to attend..... this will bring the price down to less than we paid last year.

So guests, relatives, hangers on and anyone else you can drag along will all be welcome! If we can get 20 to attend the cost then works out at £7.50 each.

We are booked for 2 games, and the timing is as follows:

Meet DMP 6pm, depart 6.10pm
Arrive 6.45pm
Book in etc. 7pm latest
First game 7.20pm
Second game 7.40pm

Finish 8pm and depart for nearest curry house / pub etc.

Star Wars costumes optional. Table tops mandatory.

Area 35 AGM

The Area 35 AGM was held on Monday 30th April at Grounds Farm Wishaw.

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Approximately 65 people attended what was an excellent evening of good food, great beer and excellent company.

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Rob Wilkie, Pete Wilkie and William Bryan attended for Tamworth and not one of them were tempted to stand for the three vacant posts on the Area exec.

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Rob Wilkie was out of the starters blocks faster than a hurdler with the trots to get Tamworth & District onto the minutes first, almost taking John Hoyland's eye out in the process!

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Your new Area exec is as follows:

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Chair - Peter Norman, Coleshill

V.C. - John Hoyland, Redditch

Secretary - Geoff Stokes, Coleshill

Treasurer - Kev Johns, Knowle & Dorridge?

President - Mel Williams, Coleshill

Sports - Dave Bush, Redditch

Membership - Nigel Mulholland, Solihull

Media & PR - Mike Everard, Bromsgrove?

IRO - John Curtis, City of Birmingham

Fellowship - Vacant

CSLO - Mark Stait, Moseley

IPC - Kev Johns, Knowle & Dorridge?

Sales - Vacant

National Councillor - Howard Smith, Coleshill

Assistant Secretary - Vacant

Webmaster - Jonathan Till, Bromsgrove

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Unfortunately when it came to handing out trophies there were few and far to be seen. Most were languishing in peoples garages. Shame.

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Apologies if the exec list isn't quite right but I'd had a few pints of church end by then

55th Charter - Date set

The next tabling year will be the 55th year for Tamworth & District Round Table. We will be having a 55th charter night which Rob and his merry team are busily organising at this very moment.

The date for the charter is:

TUESDAY 12th JUNE 2007

Rob will be in contact with you all to explain what the night is and what he will need you to do. In order for this to be a great night it will require us all working together as a team.

Forthcoming events 12th March 2007

Wine event now booked, 10 different wines to be tasted – I have had some booking/apologising – to keep the costs down I would be grateful if you could book in.

This Saturday family event – it has been suggested that we make it 12 midday until about 4ish. Let’s meet at the main entrance to Conkers at Midday – then Steve and I will get one family each in and I (the honorarium) will pay for other Tablers (Guests welcome – but will have to pay the standard rate). There are facilities on site, but we will be taking our own lunch – so hopefully the weather will be OK for a picnic. If the weather is bad – then we will call it off, please call me in the morning if you are in doubt.

After Conkers – people are welcome to come back to our house for coffee & biscuits/cake and I have arranged for us to be able to watch the Wales in England in a Pub (Shoulder of Mutton) which is run by an Irish Feller and don’t forget it will be St Patrick’s day and he says it’s going to be a good day !

So please book in to either/both events.

Climbing up the walls

A brilliant turn out for the climbing last night at Creation Climbing. If my memory is right there were 20 of us there virtually taking the place over.

After the climbing it was on to Imrans for a much needed curry.

A very brief report on a very good night which was enjoyed by all (even the non-climbers).

Calling all protential Spidermen!

Good news,

I have managed to secure 3rd instructor (1 per 6 people) for the Wall Climb on the 19th of February

Neil – we are now committed to £165 – so £10 per head, please have Table cheque book with us. I suggest we pay for the climb out of Table funds – then put £2 towards food later, Tablers on standing order will then be able to have their £12 towards the meal (bit complicated – but I’m sure you will cope).

I have allocated these extra spaces to Pete Mardling (additional 2 places), Martin (1 additional place), Andy Vaughan (1 additional place), Steve Peace (1 additional place) – making 17 people in total (still awaiting to hear from John Roe). Pete/Martin.Andy/Steve – let me know if you don’t need the additional places – because I’m sure we will

Chris – they are happy for us to take photo’s for inclusion on Staffordshire Life, and you might want to let Imrans know we might be 20+ strong (Pete H – we are going for a Curry – not your bag, but it would be great for you to be there)

Will/Tim/Robin – they are happy for us to have as many spectators as we like (Rob please confirm with your Dad). Paul/Lee/Jamie – I know you have apologised but let me know if there is change of plan

The location of the Wall is in Moseley, and we have been asked to turn up 15 mins early so e can get togged up. Therefore we need to arrive there at 8pm. So I suggest we meet at Drayton at 7:00pm to leave by 7:15. Let me know if you are going directly and I will let you have directions.

Dress code will be casual – climbers I suggest that you wear loose clothing !!

Looking forward to this !!
Regards
Idris

NSW 2007

This years NSW (National Sporting Weekend) is to be held in Edinburgh. Or to be more precise the Heriot Watt University and will take place 7th to 9th September. Costs at the moment are £170 for the Fri / Sat night package but only if booked BEFORE 31 / 03 / 2007.

Why go?

• An excellent weekend
• Cheap beer
• Excellent entertainment
• Cheap beer
• Excellent sports
• Cheap beer
• A chance to get to know more Tablers from outside of Tamworth and feel invigorated about Table in general
• Cheap beer

Recent attendees to NSW's have been

• 2004 Keele - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Richard Kingstone
• 2005 Brighton - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Lee Sweet
• 2006 Warwick - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Martin Hall

Tablers interested in going to Edinburgh are Rob Wilkie and William Bryan. Will anyone accompany them as Rob will need a drinking partner after he's drunk William under the table?

Click HERE to go to the NSW 2007 website

update: 5 Tablers from Area 35 already booked in!

Area 35 membership stats

As of early January 2007 the state of play for Area 35 for active Tablers is as follows:

• 13 active clubs - City of Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Bromsgrove, Stratford-upon-Avon, Moseley, Tamworth & District, Shirley, Coleshill & District, Droitwich Spa, Alcester, Knowle & Dorridge and last but not least Sutton Coldfield & District.
• 3 clubs have closed - Birmingham Edgbaston, Atherstone and Lapworth & District.
• 158 members in total
• An average of 12.2 members per club
• An average age of 38.7 across Area 35.

The state of play for honoraries is:

• 33 honoraries in total
• An average of 2.5 honoraries per club
• An average age of 51 across Area 35

Tamworth & District Round Table has the following stats

• 16 active members with an average age of 35.9
• 3 honorary members with an average age of 57.5
• The official stats will not show our two unofficial PIG's (Permenantly Invited Guests)
• 21 people in total associated with Tamworth & District Round Table

Mandatory retirement ages will mean that:

• 1 will reach retirement age within this Table year and there will be 17 across Area 35
• 1 will reach retirement age by 03/2011

National membership statistics

The National Membership Statistics are now available on the National website, the link can be found at the bottom of this article. I would urge you to go and download the PDF file… it's only 1MB, even without broadband it'll only take a few minutes. Click HERE to go to page in question

Points of Interest:

• Increase in Members 71 New Members since last report - net increase of 21 for month.
• Still 702 Clubs
• Average number of members per club increased to 10.7
• Average Age dropped again to 39.7

We must all look to further increase our membership numbers to outweigh the number of retirements at the end of the year.
Please notify us early of any resignation that you become aware of.

Yours in Table
Brad Parkes

Membership & Development Officer 2006-07National Association of Round Tables

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