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The first Round Table was formed in Norwich, England, in 1927. The founder, Louis Marchesi, was a young member of Norwich Rotary Club who had the idea of starting a new organisation exclusively for young businessmen between the ages of 18 - 40 who could gather on a regular basis.
At their meetings they could exchange ideas, learn from the experiences of their colleagues and play a collective part in the civic life of Norwich. Within a year the membership of this Round Table had grown to 85 and interest was being shown in establishing Round Tables throughout the country.
The first Constitution and Rules of Round Table were drafted in 1928. Right from the beginning it was agreed that Round Table would be a non-religious, non-political club and this has continued to this day.
Round Table proved it had international appeal with the first Table formed in Continental Europe, Denmark, Copenhagen in 1936. During the war years Round Table continued to expand, although in the British Isles activity was restricted and was in the nature of a holding operation.
After 1945 the pattern of growth was rapidly re-established with Tables being 'chartered' all over the UK and elsewhere. Round Table now flourishes in the majority of European countries, throughout Africa, the Middle East, Asia, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the Americas and several countries of the former Soviet Union (Moscow Round Table 2002).
In fact Round Table has expanded to cover more than 70 countries with representation in every continent by now.
Louis Marchesi
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Name and Emblem
'The young business and professional men of this country must get together round the table. ADOPT methods that have proved so sound in the past, ADAPT them to the changing needs of the times and wherever possible, IMPROVE them'.
These were the words pronounced in the speech made by the then Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII, The Duke of Windsor. Louis Marchesi and his founding friends listened to this speech broadcast by BBC (1927 – History of BBC) on the occasion of the opening of the British Industries Fair, Birmingham. The phrase ADOPT, ADAPT, IMPROVE is a key facet of the organization and is often seen on Round Table literature and regalia.
Aims and Objects of Round Table
1. To develop the acquaintance of Young Men through the medium of their various occupations.
2. To emphasize the fact that one’s calling offers an excellent medium of service to the community.
3. To cultivate the highest ideals in business, professional and civic traditions.
4. To recognize the worthiness of all legitimate occupations and to dignify each his own by precept and example.
5. To further the above objects by meetings, lectures, discussions and other activities.
6. To further the establishment of peace and goodwill in international relationships.
The design of the Round Table emblem is associated with the mythical King Arthur and His Round Table. There is no denying the fact that the legend of King Arthur and His Knights have survived the centuries until today and are deeply rooted in the memory of a nation (or of the nations involved). No surprise at all to find the design in a replica of the Round Table in Winchester Castle, traditionally identified with Camelot, the fabulous Court of King Arthur. The artefact is widely believed to be the original, but it was constructed in the 13th century, adapted in the 16th century (Henry VIII) and repainted in the 19thcentury.
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