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
FELLOWSHIP SPOON doen sy maandelikse skuif
Upington 79, het soos meeste ander Tafels ook `n huisreel wat seker maak dat Tafelaars elke maand mekaar sien en beter leer ken. Party Tafels het bekers, party het boekies, maar ons het n Fellowship Spoon.
In kort, moet die lepel een keer skuif tussen vergaderings vanaf een Tafelaar na n ander. Hierdie skuif kan slegs plaasvind deur middel van n braai of kuier aan huis van die tafelaar wat in besit is van die lepel. Dus dis nie n tafel social nie, maar eerder n geleentheid vir een tafelaar om n ander tafelaar en sy gesin beter te leer ken.
Sou so n oorhandiging nie plaasvind nie is daar maatreels in plek. Hierdie maatreels is van so n aard dat dit nooit toegepas hoef te word nie en die lepel maandeliks mooi sy skuif maak.
Op die foto ontvang Ruben Nel die lepel vanaf AJ Bloem.
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!
