The members of Round Table come from all walks of life and join for a variety of reasons - perhaps as a gateway to relaxation and to enjoyment, or as a way of participating in the local community. It is, of course, an ideal way for those who have moved into a new area to find new friends of a similar age.

After attending as a guest for 6 meetings, potential members are invited to join. There are no barriers regarding one's political, religious, occupational or marital status and the only qualification is to be male, over 18 and under 40.

In Sri Lanka, there is an annual subscription fee of about Rs 2,400/= and a joining fee of about Rs 5,000/= , but this varies between the clubs and is dependent on their location and activities. All members are required to attend at least 60% of meetings (these are twice a month and will often include a meal and drinks) and to support and participate in as many of the other activities as possible. As with any hobby the more you put in, the more you get out. This is the challenge of Round Table.

This is where being a member of Round Table really pays off. If you move elsewhere there will be a Round Table Club close by. Once a member of Round Table always a member. If you find yourself in an unfamiliar village, town, city or country then there will be a group of friends waiting to welcome you.. all you have to do is phone them and say that you've moved in. You then simply transfer from your old Table/Circle to the new one.

You can attend any meetings or events as a visitor without obligation or commitment.

Please feel free to call any one of the following for more information on Round Tabling:

Actually its more simpler that you think, and the returns and mental satisfaction outweigh the time spent in forming and administering a New Round Table.

You should first appreciate that the Round Table is very different to various other Social Service & Fellowship Organisations. One of the most important policies is that you join at 18 or above and leave at 40, which keeps the movement young forever.

Another feature is that no one is forced upon to do anything, therefore it is imperative that when selecting members you select such candidates that will enjoy an equal mix of community service, fellowship, family life, a desire for efficient administration and formality at meetings and dinner get-togethers be they hosted by Tablers or an Official Function.

Therefore if you can find members who would subscribe to these norms you can be sure that the Table will run very smoothly, also donŐt forget that the membership of a Table does not exceed about 20 to 22 which makes a good Table, and makes it very manageable too.

1. Gather about 5 to 6 young men within the stipulated age groups with Tabling Interest as described in this booklet.
2. Get a conveniently located formal meeting place to hold meetings, such as a function room of a hotel, or even a dining table of one of the members homes or an office will do.
3. Inform an Existing Table of your intentions to form a new Table, and you will see how all the support and advise will flow in.
4. VALUABLE TIP: Try not to bring in very close friends, as it will hamper disciplined administration, remember the essence of Round Tabling is to meet new people.
5. Get yourself a Book Of Round Tabling Rules and

Guides from your Sponsoring Table.

1. Let 1 member take charge of Secretarial Duties by recording and circulating to all members the full names, occupations, mailing address, telephone, and fax details of all other prospective members. - This is important.
2. You will have to conduct 7 contact meetings in which :

3. Choose your Inaugural Team of Office Bearers and Committee of Convenors who will administer the year ahead such as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer. You will also have to choose deserving candidates for following "Convenorships" like Fund raising, Fellowship & Social, Projects, Publicity, International Relations, Rules, Extension.
4. Also discuss a Low Cost Service Project that will benefit your Immediate Community, like unfortunate Children, or Elders, or Construction of a Drinking Water Well etcÉ., this will help the new Table in 2 ways namely to Help the community and create awareness of the New Table in the locality, and also most important it gives all the new members who have never met before an opportunity to "Think Together" and Align their Minds with each other.
5. Try to formulate plans for a Fund Raising Project (if possible and if time permits) but it is not important at this stage.
6. DONT FORGET TO INCLUDE FUN IN YOUR MEETINGS, AND DONT MAKE THEM BORING IF YOU WANT PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS TO RETURN FOR THE NEXT.
7. Formulate a Name for your Table.
8. The Name of you Round Table can simply take the name of your Town or City with no further additional notations if you are the first Round Table in that Town or City, however the Number of your Round Table will be indexed Nationally in relation to the number of existing Round Tables Chartered in the Country.
9. The Charter Ceremony is usually a very formal occasion held at a leading or respectable venue in the Town usually a Hotel and is attended by the immediate families of the Prospective Members, their Friends and Relations, and also important local dignitaries.
10. A respected member of the community or inspiring personality should be invited as a Chief Guest.
11. After a successful Charter you have to register your Table with and in accordance with the regulations of the Registrar of Companies.