Question 1

Do I have to be a man to join Round Table?

Accepted Answer

We are not anti anyone... As modern, inclusive organisations both Round Table and Ladies Circle provide safe environments for all individuals.

Round Table Great Britain & Ireland is open to everyone ages 18-45 who identifies as being, or lives as male. This includes people who are cisgender, transgender, and those assigned male at birth who are nonbinary.  Our sister organisation Ladies Circle is open to individuals who identify as being or live as female of the same age. 41 Club and Tangent represent the interests of members over 45 years old.

Question 2

Why have single sex / age specific organisations in a modern world?

Accepted Answer

Round Table is age and gender identification specific, we are not anti anyone, we exist to accomplish very specific goals, which include the promotion of friendship amongst those who identify as male, in an age where male suicide is the #1 cause of death in men 18-45. The main issue for this is loneliness.

Round Table gives men an opportunity to build friends through shared experiences. Doctors have proven that strong male friendships reduce the suicide rate in this demographic.

Why such a specific age? When we were founded in 1927 young men felt they were not being listened to within their community, older established men were calling the shots. It's not so different today. Our movement allows men to develop leadership skills and innovate within their communities to bring about positive changes.

The Round Table Family is open to all, no matter how they identify and we encourage anyone interested in membership to talk to us and find the club that best suits their needs.

Question 3

How old do I have to be to join Round Table?

Accepted Answer

Our members are 18-45 years old.  If you are male and older than 45 we recommend reaching out to 41 Club via https://www.41club.org.  If you are female and older than 45 please reach out to Tangent via https://www.tangent-clubs.org.  If you are older than 45 and identify as neither male or female please contact either organisation, who can introduce you to see which you feel is most appropriate.

Question 4

How much does membership cost?

Accepted Answer

Membership (we call it capitation) is £95 a year.  This covers membership of the National Association.  Local Round Tables then use different methods to cover the cost of event attendance etc.

Some might have you pay whenever you come along for the evening, others might suggest a direct debit to cover events and saves you paying on the day.

Have a chat with your local Table to find out more. Search for your nearest Round Table here

Question 5

Are there any membership discounts?

Accepted Answer

Members of the armed forces get their first year free. Read more here

Question 6

When do you meet?

Accepted Answer

Meetings and Socials are organised by individual clubs so meeting days and times vary. But in general meetings are held on Weekday evenings at least twice a month. Find your local Table and ask them directly.

Question 7

Is there a dress code to attend meetings?

Accepted Answer

Not often - your average Table night out will be an activity or experience much like going out with your mates.  However, some local Tables like things to be a little smarter for a quarterly business meeting.  Every now and then there might be the opportunity to attend a dinner or gala ball in your tux.  Or who knows, you might find yourself in fancy dress at a charity event.

Most importantly though - you won't find yourself feeling uncomfortable or out of pocket at events.

Question 8

What to expect at your first meeting?

Accepted Answer

Anything!

Seriously - it could be absolutely anything depending on the fantastic programme put on by your local Table...

* Axe throwing
* Football
* Hill Walking
* Indoor Climbing (or outdoor rock climbing)
* Charity event planning
* Beach BBQ
* Bike ride
* Film night
* Retro Gaming

The list goes on and on.

What you can be sure of though is a warm welcome, good banter and the potential for lifelong friendship.
Check out this preview on our YouTube Channel

Question 9

Who runs Round Table?

Accepted Answer

Round Table is a National Association of local clubs.

Your local Round Table will be run by a group of guys just like you.

Each local Table is part of an Area, which has its own volunteer committee.

Each Area is part of a Region, which makes up the National Council who are run by volunteer Regional Reps.

The National Council feeds into the volunteer National Board, who run Round Table Great Britain & Ireland on a day to day basis.  All committee, council and board positions are filled through elections.

The current National Board is:

* National President - Steve Eccles
* Immediate Past President - Chris Bush
* National Vice President - Jon Clark
* National Secretary - Col Devitt
* National Treasurer - James Black
* International Relations Officer - James Edwards
* National Communications Officer - Rob Menown
* National Community Officer - Sheraz Shahid
* National Membership and Extension Officer - Mark Farrell
* National Events Officer - Dan Robertson
* National Programme and Retention Officer - Marc Drury
Read more about them in this blog article here

Question 10

Are you part of Rotary?

Accepted Answer

No, Round Table has no direct affiliation with Rotary. 
However, our founder Louis Marchesi was once a member and many local Tables collaborate with their local Rotary clubs from time to time. However, our age limit of 45yo sets us apart from Rotary and is one of the things we were founded on. 
Giving young men the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in an environment where adaptation and improvement are key to staying relevant and of our time and generation.

Question 11

Are you part of the Masons?

Accepted Answer

No, Round Table has no direct affiliation to Masons / Masonic Lodges.

Whilst there are Lodges that bear the Round Table name these are not under Round Table GB&I influence or control and the members of these lodges associate on the basis that they were once or are current members of Round Table.

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