EDITOR'S NOTES
This dispatch is coming to you from mid Wales, green and beautiful, where we are enjoying what is laughingly referred to as “midsummer”. A couple of nights ago it was down to a heady 1 C, with cold and rain very evident-until yesterday, when we entered 2 days of sheer bliss. But it won’t last, they say cheerfully, so what else is worrying the Brits?
Well, there is The Complete Fiasco over London Olympics ticket sales (footie in SA was perfect in comparison), the problem of lots of old red post boxes being dug out of village walls and sold to the US on eBay, and of course the certainty that Andy Murray will win Wimbledon. Nothing else of consequence really, except I did miss a train after the platform announcements were given in Welsh.
General news seems remarkably similar to that in SA, except that we are way better placed financially. Pictures of Michelle Obama with Madiba were very prominent, otherwise, happily, there is nothing much said or written about our corner of Africa.
See you soon
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BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
Many happy wishes to:
Andrew Cluver |
10 Jul |
John Mason |
13 Jul |
Jenny Kearney |
14 Jul |
Michele Aavang , Adrian Kaplan |
18 Jul |
Margi Biggs, Tim Straw |
20 Jul. |
Kate Morton |
27 Jul |
Pieter Rossouw |
30 Jul |
Chris Speirs |
01 Aug |
Chris Maltby |
03 Aug |
Penny Bannerman |
04 Aug |
Lorraine Levieux |
11 Aug |
Shirley Brown |
21 Aug |
Sabina Lisa Botti |
24 Aug |
Susanne Faussner-Ringer, Thana Nel |
26 Aug |
Nils Heckscher |
28 Aug |
Look out for your electronic Personal Birthday card from your President, Vernon Kirsten |
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OTHER CLUBS
Lunches of other clubs are scheduled as below, so if you are around these locations on due days, do join in.
| Cape Winelands |
last Thursday |
| Durban |
3rd Thursday |
| Garden Route |
3rd Wednesday |
| Johannesburg |
3rd Friday |
| KZN-Midlands Random |
best to contact Secretary,
Lynn Tungay (036)468-1031 |
| Nelson Mandela Bay |
2nd Tuesday |
| Pretoria |
3rd Tuesday |
As and when notices are received, these are sent out to you.
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SKÅL INTERNATIONAL
Skål, founded 1934, is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. Its members, the industry's managers and executives, meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest , AND doing business amongst friends. |
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NEW VENUES
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If you have an idea for an interesting venue for lunch or anything else, do please mention it to a Committee Member. |
We are spreading ourselves around quite nicely, but new venues are always welcome. We now also include Golf Course management as well as restaurateurs involved in the tourist trade-we are pleased to have a couple of the latter now joining us.
MEMBER NEWS
Jytte Ferreira, husband Craig and sons (Cruise, Storm and Wilder) will be on a grand sailing adventure for the next 12 months. We wish them safe travels and look forward to having their news from time to time.
Welcome to new member Paul Paley, Director, Found Travel Portfolio, who was inducted at our May meeting
BRANDING
The corporate BRANDING sales are going very well-the concept allows members to promote themselves at a low cost while helping to keep general subs down, so its all good. But, to make it successful, sponsors will need your support. Lunches are available right now for R1500 each-what a BARGAIN!!!
YOUNG SKÅL
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They had a good time at the Dutch Manor Hotel on 2 June and will be having a dinner at on 7 July at HQ, Bree Street. |
CHRISTMAS
NO!!!! Yes, really, time to get ready-our date will be the 9 December. Put in diaries.
MEMBERSHIP 2011
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Membership cards will be available shortly. We are standing currently at 139 total members, one of the larger Skål Clubs in the world, certainly the largest in S.A. and undoubtedly one of the most fun and successful!!
You would have received the email from Sumari Vorster-Stevens, noting that Steenberg Hotel has been nominated in the category of Best Summer Vacation and Resorts Destination. The link was included for you to cast your vote |
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MEETINGS
NOTE OF DOOM
Name Badges penalties will be commencing at lunches, we are a large club, and really, the whole point of networking is to know who the heck you are talking to!!!
You may just be asked to buy a duck, so, beware!!!
When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping" now I just chunky dunk. |
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JUNE
| Our June 14 gathering at Catherina’s at The Steenberg Hotel really was a win, especially given the superb weather. Skålleague Fiona Angelico arranged for Dollar Car Hire to brand this lunch, |
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| so thank you Fiona and team, and we hope that you obtained good mileage from the event. The food and service was tops-thanks to the Catharina’s team. |
Huge thanks to those who donated prizes viz:
Petra Onel, GRS Southern African Tours, Lorna Simone, Thompsons’s Touring & Safaris; Lucia Davados, Hout Bay Manor; Pixie Levesque, TIC Travel Insurance; Joy Strydom, Rovos Rail & Ellerman House; Fiona Angelico, Dollar Car Hire; Gaby Gramm & Ian Kennedy Steenberg Hotel
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
JUNE 8 - AMAZING RACE
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A great day was enjoyed by participants.
Well done to Cany Bugler (in pic) who masterminded the event with her clues, and thanks to Fiona Angelico for arranging with Dollar Thrifty, Budget and Hertz for the vehicles. Next year will be even bigger and better! |
Huge thanks also to those who donated prizes for the winning teams, viz:
Carol Bayne, XLOceanair; Fiona Angelico, Dollar Car Hire; Lucia Davadoss, Hout Bay Manor; Vernon Kirsten, ReservHotel International – Africa; Roger Newton, Commodore Hotel; Samantha Chatham, SomeWhere South; Adrian Kaplan, Map Studio
https://picasaweb.google.com - Click here to view pics from this Incredible Day |
JULY
Currently we are booked for lunch at Strand Towers on 12 July, and the invitation will follow. As Anne Lamb will shortly be going on hols, please note that replies are to be either faxed or emailed to Kate Morton (021) 488-5385 or kate@xloceanair.co.za |
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ECO Tourism Update
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Skål Cape Town has two entries, viz: TCD (Tourism Community Development Trust) and Uthando. Winners will be announced during the Opening Ceremony at the Turku Congress.
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SKÅL GOLF DAY
This will be on Bellville Golf Club, on Friday, 5 August and will be shared with Skål Cape Winelands. Di Dagh is currently sourcing prizes for this exciting day.
Booking forms have been sent out. If you’re not a golfer, then maybe you would like to sponsor a tee or put up your company banner or sponsor a Golfer or Corporate client.
Costs involved: R350 per player (R1400 per 4xball); Sponsorship per Wet Hole R750; Banner display on Tee Box/Club House R350. Di Dagh – dagh@mweb.co.za
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WORLD CONGRESS
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World Congress is hosted by Skål Turku, Finland. Details are on the www.skål@skål.org website re registration + pre & post congress tours.
Please advise Anne whether you will be attending congress in order that she can add you to the S.A. contingent list. |
Jan Sunde (past World President) has organised an excellent 6-day post-congress cruise of the Norwegian Fjords from Kirkenes (on the Russian border and high above the Arctic Circle) on Hurtigruten's newest ship, MS Trollfjord. Anne has the itinerary, cabin details and cost. The NOK/ZAR has a favourable rate of exchange.
NATIONAL MEETINGS
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The 2nd Bi-Annual meeting will be hosted by Skål Garden Route during 12-14 August. Venue: Turnberry Boutique Hotel, Oudtshoorn. Cost R1950 Single, R1750 pp sharing. The programme will be available shortly.
On National matters: Cape Town will be hosting the AGA/1st Bi-annual, which avoids ITB and will be on 16-18 March, 2012. |
The sub-committee is working on a venue and programme, and if any members have suggestions for the entertainment of our guests on the Friday, please let Anne know.
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TIR/SKAL ONLINE AUCTION
As always, huge thanks are due to TIR for helping out so much. It’s going great guns, and with Carol Bayne driving, we have raised over R30 000 so far. Well done to all concerned and thank you to those of you who have put in bids.
WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND OF BIDDING ON ITEM FIVE!
Enter your bids for a three-lodge stay which includes two nights' accommodation, B&B for two people, at each of the following: the five-star Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa in Muldersdrift; the four-star Askari Game Lodge in the Magaliesburg; and the four-star Umbhaba Lodge in Hazyview. This item is valued at R15,720.
Last week's highest bid was R4,950 so enter below to top it!
Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa is nestled at the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains in the Cradle of Humankind. This five-star property is a 40-minute drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria and is the essence of tranquility and luxury. Guests are greeted by a view of the mountains across an infinity pool which spills into the Kloofzicht Dam.
Askari Lodge is just over an hour's drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria and offers guests a memorable Big Five experience in a malaria-free environment. The main lodge overlooks the Elephant Dam and the interiors of the room hint at the history of the Magaliesberg area with South African decor pieces from the 1800's subtly included.
Umbhaba Lodge is an ideal departure point for excusions into Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Pot Holes. Its luxury accommodation in thirty rooms make it perfect for weddings and executive conferences. Minutes away from Kruger National Park.
WEBSITE
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NB READ THIS!! It's EASY-promise.
Easy way to log in: to find our website and the Cape Town information. |
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go to www.skålsouthafrica.org |
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Along top navigation bar - click on Skål Clubs |
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Drop down will appear - click on Cape Town |
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Further drop down appears with Committee, Functions, Newsletters |
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Click to read or link to lunches/events on the functions |
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See you soon
Until then, Skål!
Vernon Kirsten
PRESIDENT
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