RT 15 EuroMeeting

The Euro15 is an international meeting of Round Table clubs that share the number 15. It is part of the tradition of so-called “Numbers Meetings”, where clubs with the same number meet across national borders. These meetings have existed since at least the early 1960s and are an established part of informal international exchange within Round Table.

The main purpose of Euro15 is to build and maintain friendships between members from different countries. Unlike official Round Table events, it focuses less on formal business and more on social activities, cultural exchange, and personal connections. Meetings are usually held over a weekend and often include local excursions, shared meals, and social events. Former members (“Old Tablers”) are also often invited, which creates continuity between generations.

In general, the meetings have a very family-like atmosphere. Many families meet regularly from year to year within this format. Often, the children are of a similar age, which allows them to share common interests. Through the annual meetings, they grow up with the Round Table spirit and gradually adopt its values.

History and Locations

Euro15 has no central organization. Each event is planned and hosted by one of the participating clubs. Because of this, the format can vary, but the general spirit has remained the same: friendship, exchange, and shared experiences.

The location of Euro15 changes from event to event, depending on which club takes on the role of host. The first known meeting took place in Couvin, Belgium, in 1961.

From the first meeting in 1961, the event was held every two years. Between 2003 and 2007, no meeting took place. The exact reasons are not known, but it is likely that the tradition, as with other Numbers Meetings, was temporarily lost because no club volunteered to host the event.

From 2008 onwards, the format was revived and continued on a yearly basis. There were two exceptions in 2020 and 2021, when the meeting did not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meetings have been held in different European cities, often returning to places that have hosted before, such as Holbæk, Lund, Linz, and Bolzano. The choice of location depends mainly on the host club and its ability to organize the event.

Each meeting reflects the local culture of the host region. This most of the time include traditional food, regional activities, and cultural programs.

In 2019, it was decided that Tables 115 and 215 would also be invited to the Euro meetings. This was an important decision to keep the meeting attractive, to visit new cities, and to bring in fresh ideas from other tables. It also helped to pass on the spirit of Round Table travel to clubs with higher table numbers.

Character and importance

Euro15 is an informal but long-standing tradition within Round Table. Its importance lies in the strong personal connections between members of different countries. Many participants attend regularly, creating long-term friendships and a shared history.

Because of its rotating locations and stable group of participants, Euro15 combines continuity with local variety. It is seen as a social and cultural tradition rather than a formal organizational event.