Tabling is a non-political organization that offers professional networking opportunities for men ages 21-40. It aims to develop fellowship through business connections and community service activities while promoting civic responsibility and international understanding. Tabling began in India in 1957 and has grown to around 200 local clubs called Tables with approximately 2350 members. Tables meet regularly and are organized into Areas and governed nationally by Round Table India. The movement supports projects and leadership development through annual dues and fundraising efforts.

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2. Tabling Why Join ?

3. What is Tabling ? Tabling is a non political and non sectarian organization Offers young men between the ages of 21 to 40, an opportunity to develop the acquaintance of men in all vocations ,and by stimulating individual interest in everything affecting public welfare

4. What is Tabling Aims & Objects - To develop the fellowship of young men through the medium of their business and professional occupation and community service activities - To encourage active and responsible citizenship, by cultivating the highest ideals in business, professional and civic traditions - To promote and further international understanding, friendship and civic tradition - To promote the extension of the association

5. What is Tabling ? Tabling was started in the year 1927 by a Rotarian Louis Marchesi, who felt the need for a club of younger men who could get together round the Table to exchange ideas. Tabling started in India in 1957, by John Barton of Hastings Round Table . Madras Round Table 1 was inaugurated on Nov 14 th 1957… and since then the movement has grown to around 200 clubs with approx 2350 members

6. What is Tabling ? The Round Table Badge is in its essential elements a copy of the reputed Round Table badge used by King Arthur and his knights…. They met around the Table so that no one was either greater or lesser than each other…. It is a badge of equality…. The motto of the Table is ….. .. ADOPT , ADAPT , IMPROVE.. taken from a speech by the Prince of Wales in 1972 Adopt methods that have proved sound in the past Adapt them to changing needs of times Improve them wherever possible…

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8. Structure & Organization Table Area National International

9. Structure & Organization – Table The most important unit Approx 200 Tables in RTI… Elected office bearers Convenors Meetings minimum 24 for the year Socials Table Council Own Logo

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11. Structure & Organization – Area Their main role is to facilitate individual clubs.. 10 Areas Office Bearers / Conveners AEX meetings AGM’s

12. Structure & Organization – National Round Table India –Association main role is in direction setting and facilitating individual clubs.. Office Bearers / Conveners NEX meetings AGM’s Jewel Change …

13. Structure & Organization – RTI Secretariat Perhaps the only movement that has a permanent secretariat.. based in Nungambakkam Road on land donated by Sq Leg Bob Chandran. All association accounts/ supply house articles and other documents are maintained there Circulation of Table Talk , C-forms, directories and circulars are part of the work undertaken by the staff Manned by an Administrative secretary and other secretarial staff who are fully paid for, from the administrative account They report to the NEX

14. Facets Of Tabling Fellowship Projects Fund Raising Individual development International relations

15. Fees Table level subscription Area Level – D Form National level – C Form All are payable annually Auditing & passing of accounts Importance of paying on time… Projects – no overhead costs-separate account is maintained

16. Rules Table Handbook Tabling year Quorum Attendance Election to Area/ National Retirement

17. Area Events Area AGM Mid Term Meet Area Trek Area Sports Meet Area HRD programs Mass Tours AEX meetings

18. National Events National AGM Mass Tours NEX meetings--- jewel change RTI Week National Fellowship Day

19. RT International 5 regions - easy administration ASPAC / ARTAG /Africa / Europe/RTBI RT International AGM – annual event Atsumari – Regional meeting of ASPAC Number club meets ……

20. RTI Foundation Current corpus – approx 2.5 cr Meant to fund projects of Tables Max limit Rs 50000 Louis Marchesi Fellow – LMF – 5000rs Golden LMF – 25000 Rs

21. RTI Trust Greeting Cards income Other monies received from donors, routed thro RTI Trust Matching Grant for Table projects along with RTI Foundation

22. Key differentiators Passport to Friendship Bottom up movement Power of the floor Need for Travel Family involvement Leadership in Tabling

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24. Conclusion Tabling ! It’s your movement ! Live it .. Love it….

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