IN MEMORIAM
Karl Twiggs was a Skål man to his core, rising from President of Cape Town club, right through the ranks to World President in 2003. He was a great guy, a gentleman, and we will all miss him.
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EDITOR'S NOTES
Hallelujah! That was from a young American couple I met recently in the bush who had encountered what is currently the hardest to spot of the Big 6, a bathroom door!!! (these are now heading for extinction, and should be gazetted under the Cites Convention)
Why, oh why, do we make tourists go through all the open bathroom, open loo bit? Answers to Anne in triplicate. Apart from that, my recent wanderings once again illustrated what wonderful tourism products exist in Southern Africa, and what wonderful people live here. We are truly blessed.
Even SAA joined the act-the travels involved many flights, and all the experiences were excellent. I met several visitors from Europe who always come here for holidays, as they are treated so much better than back home-that’s really cool, don’t you think? In general, I think we have a tendency to worry about how bad we are, when we should be shouting very loudly how GREAT we are.
See you around
Tim Sale |
BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
Many happy wishes to:
Lucia Davadoss, Alan Romburgh |
01 Jun |
Yolandé West |
02 Jun |
Helen Turnbull |
03 Jun |
Sharon Fergusson |
08 Jun |
Frank Dwyer, Paul Osborne |
09 Jun |
Hans van Heukelum |
11 Jun |
Jill Wagner |
13 Jun |
Judi Buikman |
16 Jun |
Michelle Whitehead |
17 Jun |
John Watson |
24 Jun |
Gary Leibov |
25 Jun |
Janet van de Vijver |
26 Jun |
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 |
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 |
3rd Thursday |
| Nelson Mandela Bay |
2nd Tuesday |
| Pretoria |
3rd Tuesday |
As and when notices are received, these are sent out to you.
The National AGA and 1st Bi-Annual meetings will be hosted by Skål Cape Winelands during 25-27 March. Programme details will be sent out as soon as we know them. |
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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.
WORLD CONGRESS
World Congress is hosted by Skål Turku. 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.
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!!!
MEMBERSHIP 2011
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Membership cards will be available shortly. |
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MEETINGS
MAY
The Indaba Lunch seemed to go off well this year, with the Hilton remembering to cook the food, always a plus. While back at the ranch, a group of 23 hardy souls enjoyed themselves at The Cape Milner. Young Skålleague Niall Bruyns, F & B manager of the hotel, pulled out all stops and offered excellent fare. Paul Paley was also inducted – Skål welcome!
At the lunch we handed Gary Pinchen food hampers for those staff members who were victims of the fire that raged the Straightway Inn to the ground. |
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Vernon Kirsten, President, handing over food hampers to Gary Pinchen for the staff who were victims of the fire at Straightway Head Guesthouse” |
Inductee Paul Paley
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JUNE
On June 14 many Skållies will gather at Catherina’s at The Steenberg Hotel. We haven’t been there since Pa fell off the Bus, or even earlier, and we are really benefiting from moving lunches around. Skålleague Fiona Angelico has arranged for Dollar Car Hire to brand this lunch, so let's give her the support and encouragement she deserves.
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SKÅL GOLF DAY
This was due to be on 03 June at Bellville Golf Club - but has been postponed to Friday, 05 August. This 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.
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Costs involved: R350 per player (R1400 per 4xball); Sponsorship per Wet Hole R750; Banner display on Tee Box/Club House R350. If you have mislaid the previous correspondence, please contact Anne to resend same to you. |
ECO Tourism Update
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Skål Cape Town has again submitted two entries for this year’s Responsible Tourism Awards. Uthando Tours and the TCD Trust are both leaders in the field when it comes to working tirelessly to support community-based initiatives.
The concept of ethical tourism is growing, and guests from various responsible tourism organisations around the world gathered at Indaba for the first time as a collective and attended a one day conference hosted by FEDHASA and City of Cape Town on the Friday before the exhibition opened.
Serendipity Africa is about to launch a new initiative called ‘Trees 4 Tourism, aimed at securing pristine forest eco systems. We encourage the Skål network to get involved.
Entry forms can be found online for the 2011 ‘Imvelo’ Awards, which are addressed to sustainable development issues. Go to www.imveloawards.co.za. After 9 years, Imvelo gets many applications from neighbouring African countries, as these issues are becoming increasingly important in a wider context. And we want to congratulate Helen Turnbull who has been appointed one of the judges for the Imvelo Awards. |
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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.
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| 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. |
YOUNG SKÅL
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Young Skålleague, Silvia Labuschagne has been promoted to Hertz Regional Sales. |
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Welcome to Young Skålleagues:
Aimée Kimmel, P.R. The Diamond Works; Stiaan Kleynhans, Flight Operations Assistant, Civair.
Welcome back to Mark Stoffberg, Tour Operator Executive, Hertz Southern Africa and, not be outdone, congratulations to Wendy Fisk on the birth of baby Alexandra! |
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Natalie Wolf and Catherine Biggs – Young Skål Chairperson |
Young Skålleauges Adrian Kaplan,
Yasemin Goekalp & Moira Mdakana
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INCREDIBLE FRIENDSHIP RACE
The Skål Incredible Race on 8 June was a huge success – Thank you to everyone involved, those who participated, donated prizes and just enjoyed the day together!
WINNERS:
1ST PRIZE
Winchester Mansions Team – headed by Nils Heckscher and Mandia Balmer
2nd PRIZE
Lodewyk de Klerk, Pixie Levesque, Anne Lamb and Stefan van Wyk
A VERY BIG Skål THANK YOU to Cany Bugler without you this day would not have been such a huge success – Thank you Cany!
TIR/SKAL ONLINE AUCTION
WELCOME TO THE FIRST ROUND OF BIDDING ON ITEM FIVE!
THE fifth item up for bids is for stays at three different lodges. It 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.
The opening bids for this item start at only R3,000
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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