Round Table Border Area

Massive congratulations to James Snelling on being selected as a finalist for the 2026 Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year competition. 👏

At just 32 years old, James is proudly representing the Tylden Farmers Association and continues to build an impressive farming enterprise with Dohne Merino sheep, Angora goats and Fenfield cattle.

We are especially proud to see a fellow member of Round Table Cathcart 75 representing Border Area on such a grand stage. Your hard work, dedication and passion for agriculture are an inspiration to the next generation of South African farmers.

Wishing you all the very best for the competition. 🇿🇦🌾🐑

Meet the Tabler Series

The strength of Round Table lies in the people, the friendships and the shared experiences that leave a lasting impact.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Robin Rütters
📍 Gonubie Round Table 182
📍 Border Area Constitutional Adviser

Best part of being a Tabler:
“The connections you make with people and fellow Tablers. Everyone has similar interests and yet different experiences which we all can learn from. I’ve never been to any event that wasn’t fun or walked away from an experience that wasn’t worthwhile.”

Mottos he lives by:
“Legacy is planting seeds in a garden whose shade you will never enjoy.”

“Willingly give and graciously receive; what you do to or for another, you do to and for yourself.”

Round Table is more than meetings and events—it’s about building meaningful connections, learning from one another, and leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Meet the Tabler Series

Every Tabler has a story, and every story reflects the spirit of fellowship, service and brotherhood that defines Round Table.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Murray Thompson
📍 Stutterheim Round Table 103
📍 Border Area Secretary

Best part of being a Tabler:
“Being able to give back to your community and knowing that what we do, no matter how big or small, to someone it means everything. And forming lifelong friendships and brotherhood along the way.”

Motto he lives by:
“We are never given more than we can handle in life.”

Making a difference in our communities while building friendships that last a lifetime — that’s what being a Tabler is all about.

Meet the Tabler Series

Getting to know the men who make Border Area what it is — built on fellowship, service and lifelong friendships.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Liam O’Hagan
📍 East London No. 1
📍 Border Area Vice Chairman

Best part of being a Tabler:
“Round Table is about people. The best part about being a Tabler is the people you meet.”

Motto he lives by:
“Do everything you can while you still can.”

At the heart of Round Table are the connections we build and the memories we create. It’s the people that make the journey truly special.

Our Area Chairman raiding season kicked off two weeks ago with a visit to Fort Beaufort 62, followed by Stutterheim 103 this week, with EL No.1 on the cards next Monday.

It’s always great to see Tablers enjoying fellowship and conducting constructive meetings while sharing the same values and goals. Ultimately, it’s all about bringing much-needed service to the communities we serve.

Looking forward to an exciting few weeks ahead as we build up to our first Area Conference, Midyear, hosted by Stutterheim in the first week of August.

Meet the Tabler Series

Celebrating the personalities, values and brotherhood that make Round Table what it is.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Frank Winterton
📍 Cathcart 75
📍 Current Border Area PRO

Best part of being a Tabler:
“Two things that stand out is first the friends that become family, both locally and internationally, and second knowing all what we do as Table, even if small, is making a big difference in someone’s life.”

Motto he lives by:
“You only live once so make the most of it.”

From fellowship to service, it’s the people and the impact that continue to make the Round Table journey worthwhile.

Meet the Tabler Series

The men behind the tables, the stories they carry and the values that shape them.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Devan Sternberg  Treasurer
📍 Stutterheim 103

Best part of being a Tabler:
“There is someone greater than all of us and that is God. Having been truly blessed to be part of such an incredible Round Table community, I believe it is a privilege and a responsibility to give back far more than we take.”

Motto he lives by:
“I will sleep when I’m dead.”

Driven by purpose, service and giving back — the spirit of fellowship continues to grow stronger through men willing to make a difference.

Meet the Tabler Series

Getting to know the men behind the tables, the stories, the friendships and the values that drive them.

This week’s featured Tabler:

Chris Jacobs I.R.O
📍 East London Number 1

Best part of being a Tabler:
“The fellowship. The brothers you get to meet along the way. Nothing beats the camaraderie of Tablers.”

Motto he lives by:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Brotherhood, fellowship and building lifelong connections — that’s what Round Table is all about.

TAKE ACTION WEDNESDAY

It’s midweek, gents — that moment when the weekend is waving, but your to-do list is still giving you dirty looks. 😅

Today, don’t overthink it — take action. Send the message, fix the thing, start the task. Small steps, big impact. 💥

Remember: Motivate yourself and others daily! 🫵🏼

Let’s make Wednesday count in true Round Table spirit.

Congratulations to Mr.Big Chair Rüters chairing a successful and well run meeting hosted by Round Table Stutterheim 103 this past weekend. It’s always great to see the various members of our clubs attending to the goals and values to which our organisation prescribes 👏🏻 The phenomenal impact the organisation drives was on display this weekend and the community at large is better off for it.🏆Well done to all those who put in extensive man hours and donations across the board. A massive thank you to those sponsors who are aligned with our community outreach goals which without the task would be immensely more challenging. Your continued support has not gone unnoticed ! To the Tablers, Wives,members of the ladies circle, 41ers, guests and RTSA ‘s own Border Tabler Wessel Dreyer Thank you for you presence, input, advice and patient support,may you end this year as strong as you have started!

Until next time,

Adopt-Adapt-Improve

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