Gala Dinner 2025
MR. J.C. GRESSE INDUCTED AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF ROUND TABLE 79
February 22, 2025 – Upington
In an atmosphere filled with camaraderie, celebration, and pride, Mr. J.C. Gresse was formally inducted as the new Chairman of the Round Table 79 Upington during a prestigious induction dinner held on 22 Feb 2025 at Oasis Hotel in Upington.
The evening was attended by prominent members of the Round Table community, past chairmen, family, friends, and respected 41ers. The event served not only to welcome Mr. Gresse into his new role but also to reflect on the achievements of the outgoing chairman, Mr. Conrad Gresse, whose leadership was commemorated.
Mr. Gresse, a long-standing member of the Table, was recognized for his dedication, leadership qualities, and commitment to service. In his induction speech, he emphasized the importance of serving the local community.
“It is both an honor and a privilege to accept this role. I look forward to reaching out to the local community of Upington, that is the reason why we as a Table are here today.” said Mr. Gresse.
We were also saddened and overjoyed with one of our strongest tablers joining the 41ers club, Mr. Louis van der Walt. Louis’ solid imputs, good sense of humour and overall great presence will be dearly missed around the table.
The dinner program featured speeches, awards, light entertainment, and astrong sense of fellowship. Guests were treated to a three-course meal and by a celebratory toast to the new chairman. Laughter and shared memories filled the room as the Tablers reaffirmed their mission to serve and uplift their community.
Mr. Gresse’s term is expected to bring fresh energy and exciting initiatives, with an emphasis on development, outreach programs, fellowship, and strengthening bonds within the organization.
As the evening drew to a close, one message rang clear: with Mr. J.C. Gresse at the helm, the future of Upington 79 looks brighter than ever.
Upington 79, past and present Tabler’s and guests.
The better halves
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Mr Louis Vd Walt receiving his 41ers walking stick, keep walking Louis!
Chairman Mr. JC Gresse and Vice Chairman, Mr. Willie Burger
Round Table Upington 79
Upington 79 huldig twee nuwe Tafelaars in
Upington 79 het die voorreg gehad om twee nuwe lede te verwelkom in hul midde. Beide Ruben Nel en Johan Kuhn is na n goeie tydperk as pipeliners ingehuldig in Hartswater as volwaardige Tafelaars. Die twee nuwe lede is bevooreg gewees om ingehuldig te word deur beide die Presisent, Sean Trautmann, sowel as die Vise President, Alan Malan.
Baie geluk aan Hottie en Ruben, ons sien uit om saam met julle te Tafel in Upington 79 en weet julle gaan nog diep spore trap in hierdie organisasie!
Welkom!
WinterKnights Skenking
Upington Tafelronde 79 se Voorsitter, Conrad Gresse II oorhandig hier van die klere en nie bederfbare items wat ingesamel is tydens die #WinterKnights projek aan FAMSA wat seker sal maak dit maak ‘n verskil in ons plaaslike gemeenskap. Baie dankie aan die Upington Publiek vir jul ruimhartige skenkings.
Augrabies 273 se RV trip tot in Prieska
Augrabies 273 het die naweek van die 8ste en 9de Junie met hul RV na Prieska vertrek op n so genoemde “Boys Trip”.
Ons het Prieska 161 se Area gaan bywoon. Ons het Upington so rondom 12 uur vertrek en met n groot gees die pad aan gedurf.
20km voor Groblershoop het ons die RV afgetrek en n vuurtjie aangesteek om die bekende “Vleis haas ” te braai. Kort na ons gestop het Upington 79 se manne en vrouens ons ge join.
Na die braai het die pad na Prieska redelik lang geraak maar ons Augrabies manne het vasgebyt en veilig tot daar gereis.
Upington 79 & Augrabies 253 bou bietjie fellowship, inspekteer die RV, en braai haas. Nog so 250km om te gaan tot in Prieska
VOGES MAAK SKOONSKIP
Links, Tafelronde Upington 79 Voorsitter, Conrad Gresse, Regs – Chris Voges.
Tydens Upington Tafelronde 79 se onlangse inhuldigings dinee van Mnr Conrad Gresse as nuwe Voorsitter van Upington Tafelronde 79 het Mnr Chris Voges skoonskip gemaak onder die toekennings. Mnr Voges het nie net die Bywonings Troffee gewen nie, maar is ook bekroon as Upington Tafelronde 79 se Tafelaar van die jaar vir 2017/2018. Baie geluk aan Mnr Voges met hierdie puik prestasie. Mnr Voges sal ook hierdie jaar Upington Tafelronde 79 dien as Onder Voorsitter sowel as Tafelronde Noord Kaap op Bestuursvlak as Tesoerier. Sy mede Upington 79 Lede wens hom alle sterkte toe met sy nuwe portefeulje’s. Baie geluk Chris.
