Firstly, let me Thank Past President Ben Burger for his leadership this past year and congratulate him on a great year. 

I am very Honoured to be elected as your President, I appreciate that it reflects your trust and recognition in me, and I commit to repaying that faith. 

Thank You to everyone that took the time to attend our AGM 2023. In light of the unfortunate tragedy that took place recently, my first message to the Association is about the importance of Family, Friendship, and Brotherhood and is dedicated to the Moffet Family. 

In a world that often seems increasingly disconnected, these bonds are our anchors, our sources of strength and joy. 

Family is the foundation upon which our lives are built. It’s the unconditional love and unwavering support Never take for granted. 

Friendship is chosen. It enriches our lives with laughter, camaraderie, and the comfort that we’re not alone on this journey. Friendships offer us joy in triumphs and solace in times of sadness.

Brotherhood is Both! It’s about a shared purpose, shared goals, and the unwavering commitment to one another. Brotherhood teaches us loyalty, resilience, and the profound strength that comes from standing together. It’s not limited by blood; it’s defined by shared values and experiences.

These connections remind us of our humanity. They provide a support system during life’s challenges. They shape our character, influence our decisions, and define our sense of belonging in the world.

But, like any treasure, they require nurturing. In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy overlook them…

Yet, the effort we invest in these relationships is a direct reflection of the richness and depth they bring to our lives. Family, Friendship, and Brotherhood are not mere words; they are the threads that weave the beautiful tapestry of our lives. 

May the hinges of friendship never rust, may the chains of fellowship that bind us together, remain unbroken. 

Yours in 41ers

Suren Packery

President 2023/24

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Hallo from the other side

By Ben Burger

Good day 41ers-to-be! (If you left Table at ARTSA in Weesgerus a few weeks ago, that is you).

For those of you who do not know me, I am Ben Burger, 41ers Association President. I Tabled at Bloemfontein 25 for 11 years and George 30 for two years before I left at 40. I had the honour of being an Honorary Member of Bellville 65 after I had arrived in Cape Town in 2015.

I have been a fully-fledged member of the 41er Association of Southern Africa since I left Table and I have served on the Exec for seven years, now as President.

As you have now left Table – a place that you love and that has played a huge role in your life – remember that there is life after Table. It is called the 41er Association of Southern Africa. It was formed in 1968, so we have been around for some time.

If you attended ARTSA 2023, I hope that you also attended the legendary 41er kuier hosted by Suren and Dellorin. I heard it was epic. There, amongst others, you would have learned more about our beloved 41ers Association.

The Association exists to keep the hinges of friendship oiled and to make sure that the chains of fellowship that bind us together remain unbroken. We do so inter alia by having regular gatherings and attending Table meetings because as 41ers we must give something back to Round Table, the organisation that made us the upstanding gentlemen we are today. Without Table we would not know each other, nor have become great friends. Your time in Table is now finished, but you can still make a difference.

Here at the 41ers you can be as formal or as relaxed as you want to be when it comes to meetings. Remember, we did our bit when we were Tablers, so now it is about fellowship and giving back to Table.

How we give back is up to each one personally, be it by attending Round Table meetings, or helping with their projects or just giving advice, but we must give back. 

If there is no official 41er club in your town or area, contact me (or any of the Exec members, we are on 41er World) and we will gladly assist you. You can also find us on Facebook (Yes, I know it is social media for old people, but …).

I invite each and every one of you to join as a fully-fledged member of the 41ers Association of Southern Africa so that we can ensure that the chains of fellowship that bind us together remain unbroken.

The 41er Association looks forward to welcoming you as fully-fledged members. If you have any queries, please contact me at president@41ers.co.za.

Yours in eternal fellowship

Ben Burger

President 2022/2023

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12 September 2022

Good evening fellow 41ers

I trust this letter finds you all well.

This is my first letter as President of the 41ers. After recovering from convening the conference and AGM and a bout of proper man-flu, I am up-an-running again.

Firstly, a huge thank you goes to everyone who attended the conference and AGM in the first weekend of September. It was one for the record books and by all accounts everybody enjoyed it thoroughly. Secondly thanks to my lovely wife who helped to organise the conference and AGM and to my fellow Durbell 41ers Tyrone Juul and Marius Taljaard (and his wife Amora) who ensured that this weekend was a huge a success. I must also thank John Rutherford of Durbell 41ers for his ample donation of goodies for the goody bags and my long-time friend Bruce McKay for the goodies he sponsored and for arranging the wine and beer for the conference. We are all looking forward to the next conference and AGM in East London in 2023.

My theme for this year is Giving Back. We as 41ers must give something back to Round Table, the organisation that made us the upstanding gentlemen we are today. Without Table, we would not know each other, nor become great friends.

How we give back is up to each one personally, be it by attending regular Round Table meetings, or helping with their projects or whatever way you choose to do it, but we must give back. We are not allowed to just leave Table and forget where we come from. 

We must also be visible. Make sure that the Table in your town or city knows that there is a 41er club close to them and that club must belong to our Association. Table has given us so much, so it is time to return the favour.

The Executive Council also wants to build on the great work that was done by my predecessor, Nico McNamara, with getting new members. Our focus is firstly to retain the 224 members on 41er World and then to increase our membership. As Nico always says: “more means less” – the more members we are, the less the membership fee per 41er will be.

I am in the process of creating a WhatsApp group where one member from each club (the chairman or secretary) will be a member of the group. This will be for administrative purposes only and to ensure that every club receives all the information that the Exec distributes.

We have also divided the country into sections and Exec members will be responsible for the 41er clubs in their region. Tyrone Juul (treasurer) and I will look after the Western Cape and Garden Route up to George; VP Suren is responsible for the Eastern Cape/Border; VP Elect Dellorin and webmaster Bruce will look after all clubs “north” of Bloemfontein; Nico (IPP/IRO) and secretary Marc will look after Drakensberg and parts of KZN. There are certain parts of the country where the Exec is not represented, but we will not leave you guys behind (looking at you Northern Cape and northern parts of KZN). We are always up for a “kuier” so just tell us you miss us and we will be there.

We have our second annual golf tour in March 2023 in Stellenbosch and it promises to be epic. The convenor is Rikus Badenhorst and he will be ably assisted by Stuart Hunter.

Go here to register: https://forms.gle/9wWXzrcBJR8BKTp49 For the non-golfers, we are working on a hunting weekend in the winter of 2023.

Gentlemen, as in any Club it is important for members to contribute to the running of it, the 41ers Association is no different. For 2022/2023 the membership fee was set at R650 for the financial year, with certain rebates for those older than 65. This year we will be utilising 41er World to send invoices, so be on the lookout for your invoice. It should reach you before the end of October. 

I am really looking forward to my year as President, but in the end, it will mean nothing if the Exec did not meet our mandate of connecting with you and retaining and growing our membership. 

I also invite you to please contact me or any member of the Exec if you think that we are not doing our jobs or if you have any ideas you would like to share to make 41ers the Association of choice for Tablers leaving Round Table. 

We oiled the hinges of friendship at the conference and AGM we had 10 days ago, so let’s ensure that those hinges do not rust and that the chains that bind us together remain unbroken.

Yours in eternal fellowship

Ben Burger

President 2022/2023

For those of you who could not attend the conference and AGM, meet the Exec on the next page.

Ben Burger from Cape Town (President), Suren Packery from East London (Vice-President), Dellorin Bornman from Pretoria (Vice-President Elect), Marc Powell from Pietermaritzburg (secretary), Tyrone Juul from Cape Town (treasurer), Bruce McKay from Johannesburg (webmaster and regalia) and Nico McNamara from Pietermaritzburg (Immediate Past President and international relations officer).

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They all voisited with their hosts and enjoyed a relaxing day and evening. there was alcohol involved. The End.

On behalf of the 41ers Association of Southern Africa, we would like to thank all the YAPS for visiting our beautiful country and trust hat you all had a great time.

Be good and see you again sometiome soon!

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Once again a great day of fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

 

 

 

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From there they went on to visit the shipwreck museum in Bredasdorp.

After the museum they stopped off at Peter Albertyn’s farm Zeekoevlei dating back to 1804, of the oldest farms in the Overberg. 

Light lunch was next and then, clay pigeon shooting and viewing Alpacas on the farm.

The evening’s entertainment included a fish braai with salads at Struisbaai Backpackers hosted by L’Agulhas 41ers and Tablers.
Nation’s day- Cornelia from Austria presented her food and drinks and Laura Noergaard celebrating her 20th birthday!

A great day for all

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