To the incredible members of the Best Club in the World – and both those statements
are seen as fact!
It’s a brand New Year folks and we’re already past the first month! It’s been a busy time
for everyone and I hope the New Year is going to bring happiness and abundance for
all our members.
Our January event was very successful and at the fabulous The View Eatery at Silvermist,
one of our Skål members’ venues. Wonderful to connect with Skalleagues after the
festivities and New Year celebrations.
Philip & Sandra Engelen from The View Eatery at Silvermist
The Committee had our Bosberaad on the 20th January at Ikwatthu – 6 hours of brain
storming and debate!!!
We have huge plans for this year – I’m sure you have all seen the “Save the dates “that have
already been circulated and posted. Part of the vision for 2022 was to make Skål and our
club more visible on a local, national and international level. The vision for 2023 is to expand
on that and ensure we are relevant and progressive.
The next event is the 7th February which combines our AGA with a networking breakfast at
the Century City Convention Centre. I urge all our members to attend – become involved in
your club. And on that note – please check your details on the Cape Town website are
updated. Please advise Anne Lamb of any required changes at anne@yebo.com
The National Bi-Annual is confirmed for 25th March, the Cape Town, Cape Winelands
and Cape West Coast committees will be getting together. The other club committees
will be attending via Zoom. Any members wanting to attend as spectators are more
than welcome.
WTM is around the corner, as well as International Skål Day. Most notably, it’s the Best Club
in the world’s Platinum Jubilee in October. We’re planning a fabulous celebration – details
to follow.
1st November is confirmed for the Skål Cape Town Annual Workshop, contact Carol Bayne
as soon as possible to confirm your space at the early bird rate. The workshop fills up really
quickly so make contact with Carol in order to avoid any disappointment at carolbayne963@gmail.com
There are also plans to do a few collaboration events with our tourism partners in this year.
In other news……
I was fortunate enough to attend the first Cape West Coast club event for 2023. The Cape Town
club gifted the newest club in South Africa with their Vice President’s regalia. Congratulations to
Shirley and her team on a wonderful occasion and a spectacular venue.
The Cape West Coast Committee
To submit your entries for the Skål Spectacular Staff Superhero of the Season!
Just a few of the reasons why we are all Skål Members and a few points members might not realise:
This is most definitely not the way I ever want to end a newsletter or start a new year. Our sincerest condolences to Guy Hawthorne’s family and friends. It is with immense sadness and disbelief that we say goodbye to another wonderful Skalleague.
He was a free spirited, colourful, friendly soul – always smiling and ready for a hug. We were fortunate enough to have Guy attend the January event – he will be dearly missed.
“Travel is emotional, it’s subjective, it’s sometimes confrontational, it’s educational, it’s inspiring, it’s rewarding, it’s unlike any other experiences of life (in our opinion) and we believe that whether you’re backpacking, or traveling in a limousine, staying in hostels or in the ultimate luxury money can buy, the experience of travel can only enhance your living experience.” – Guy Hawthorne
As always folks, my song that will never end even more so in light of the heartrending news – love, make contact, check in on each other but most importantly HUG!!!!
My wish for each and every Skål member worldwide
HAPPINESS daily
GOOD HEALTH by the second
FRIENDSHIPS that last beyond memories
LONG LIFE that inspires our successors
Skål
Dawn Smith
President Skål International Cape Town
