To The Awesome Members of The Best Club EVER
First and foremost – I would like to thank every single one of the Cape Town Skål members for their contribution toward winning the Skål South Africa Club of The Year award for 2023.
This award belongs to the Cape Town Club – that is each and every single member that without realizing it contributes via raffles / sponsorship / visibility / paying of membership subs / participation and enthusiasm. The criterion for winning the award is not just a great video – there are very strict rules and criteria that need to be fulfilled for a Club to even enter as running for the award. Thank you to each and every one of the Cape Town members for your incredible loyalty and dedication to this amazing Club we are a part of – SKÅL CAPE TOWN!
Secondly to the unbelievable Cape Town Committee – President of The Year would not have happened if not for my Vice Presidents – Johan & Aimee our Committee members, Carol Bayne, Anne Lamb, Colleen Rens, Kevin Robinson, Mandi Jarman, Imike Crouse, Martie Malan and Karin Schmidt. It would be hugely remiss of me not to mention the incredible contributions made by Louise Rohner, Nicci Fourie and Heinrich Herboth for the time and effort they put into the Club and its activities in 2023.
I know as members you arrive at an event, sponsor amazing prizes and do what we do best – Business amongst Friends. But the amount of work, time, effort, and dedication that goes into running a Club of this size and stature is no mean feat. The events, ongoing activations and collaborations don’t just happen – it takes a group of very passionate individuals to put it all together. So, to the fabulous Cape Town Committee – my heartfelt and unending gratitude!
I am incredibly humbled and flattered to have been the recipient of these very prestigious awards, I cannot describe the overwhelming emotions. Thank you to all of you!
Networking Event at Silvermist Wine Estate
We had a wonderful time learning how to play the drums with Drumstruck, and enjoyed a fabulous wine tasting session hosted by Wine Maker Gregory Brink Louw. The Drumstruck show is a one of a kind event and a must see for locals and visitors alike.
2024 Cape Town Committee
Congratulations to our fantastic Skål International Cape Town Committee Members for 2024
THE BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD IS GROWING
New Members
Let’s give a big round of applause to our newest inductees
L – R: Lyanne Naiker, Alison Coughlan (welcome back!), and our newest Young Skal Cape Town Professionals, Jihad Adams and Ruvarashe Zimuto.
L – R: Jnr Vice President Young Skal Aimee Lentz, Skal Cape Town President Dawn Smith, our newest Skal Cape Town Member, Leigh-Ann Davis and Snr Vice President Johan van Schalkwyk.
New Members
More About Our Newest Members
83rd Skål International World Congress
Izmir, Türkiye 🇹🇷
Special thanks to Onur for sharing insights about the 2024 Congress in Izmir and giving us a glimpse of what to look forward to in October at the 2024 Skal World Congress 2024.
Challenge Accepted
We have accepted a challenge to have at least 50 South Africans at the Congres in Izmir 2024. I don’t think anyone can fully understand the magnitude and reach of the Skål International network until you have attended an International Congress.
Skalleagues Across The World
Skalleagues meetup in Berlin after ITB Berlin 🇩🇪
L-R: Jamie-Lee Ackerman, Skal Cape Town Johan L-R: Skal Cape Town Snr Vice President Johan Van
van Schalkwyk and Charalize Craill Hendrie Schalkwyk with President Mauritz of Skål Berlin and
President Johannes of Germany
Skal International Australia 109th National Assembly
As always supporting our Twin Clubs and making sure they feel the Cape Town love
Carol Bayne, our Membre d’ Honneur, recently attended the Australia National AGA in Perth.
She met up with our Twin Club Presidents in Perth, Australia — Michael Collins from Skål International Perth and Tara Strickland from Skal International Melbourne and she surprised both Presidents with Skål Cape Town Jackets.
Skål International Day Celebrations
The Glen Clean Up
Skal International Cape Town celebrated Skal International Day in collaboration with Love our trails and South African National Parks.
Love our Trails is an environmental organisation committed to protecting nature, with a goal of building a trail culture that encourages people to get out in nature.
The organisation arranged a volunteer clean up of The Glen trail which has been compromised with destitute inhabitants, litter and crime, with the support of local crime prevention and SANparks the area was secured, and inhabitants relocated. The Love our Trail volunteers and Skal International Cape Town club came through and cleared waste and litter. CPUT students completing their final year of Tourism & Hospitality qualifications joined to volunteer their time to making a small difference to restoring the natural beauty in The Glen area.
A very special note of thanks to Beiersdorf– NIVEA who gifted suncare products in appreciation to all the volunteers dedicating their time to such an amical cause.
Living up to values with time dedicated to our community, our natural environment and our future industry.
Thank you to the incredible individuals who made this day possible.
Dream Job
#NetworkingMagic
Here’s to the power of networking and the magic of opportunity!
“A huge shoutout to Skål Cape Town for curating incredible networking events where dreams become realities. Grateful for the journey from fun employment to landing my dream job with the amazing team at Media Xpose. Here’s to Skål, to new beginnings, and to the exciting adventures ahead!” – Milou Staub (One of our newest members).
L-R: Milou Staub, Hester Kleynhans, Elroy Van Heerden Mays and Shaun Van Heerden Mays.
Birthdays
CELEBRATING MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
May Networking Breakfast
Skål International Cape Town club committee is excited to invite its members and guests to the Garden Court Victoria Junction for a membership drive & networking breakfast. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to bring along a non-member to discover more about Skål Cape Town. It’s the perfect chance to introduce someone new to our community and enjoy a great morning networking together.
Date: Tuesday 7 May 2024
Location: Garden Court Victoria Junction
Time: 08:30am for 09:30am
Parking: Parking is limited, but you can find additional parking at Gallowhill and behind Mr Price/Mambos.
Sponsors
THANK YOU STELLENBOSCH HILLS
Stellenbosch Hills is an award-winning wine cellar with 15 producer members representing a broad spectrum of terroirs in the famed heartland of South Africa’s greatest wines. Drawing on age-old heritage and multi-generational farming know-how, we apply our passion at our winery in the Vlottenburg district to carry the story of our vineyards across the world.
THANK YOU WILD HORIZONS
Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures is perched on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town.
The turquoise ocean begs exploration, so under sail or power our scenic cruises navigate the sea to uncover the beauty of Cape Town from a stunningly unique perspective.
My wish for each and every Skål member worldwide,
HAPPINESS based on Pure Joy
Blessed GOOD HEALTH
FRIENDSHIP for life
LONG LIFE in abundance
Skål
Dawn Smith
President Skål International Cape Town
