Organiser: Round Table Malta
Event Dates: 1st July 2006
The Annual Meeting of the European, Mediterranean, and Americas (EMA) Region of Round Table International (RTI) was held at the Suncrest Hotel, Qwara, Malta, on July 1, 2006. The meeting commenced at 10:50 AM under EMA Chairman Pierre Frank, who expressed gratitude to Maltese organizers and outlined the meeting’s objectives.
Business
Link to full minutes (Tabler.World)
Summary of Meeting Minutes: EMA Region Annual Meeting — July 1, 2006
Key Agenda Items and Outcomes:
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- Approval of Proceedings:
- The meeting’s notice and agenda were approved (proposed by Malta, seconded by Switzerland).
- Meeting protocols were established, including non-smoking, mobile phone usage restrictions, and voting rights procedures.
- Reports and Updates:
- RTI President Simon Cusens emphasized membership growth, strategic alliances, rebranding, and addressing gender-related legal challenges.
- RTI Vice President Arawn Johnson discussed information-sharing initiatives.
- RTI Treasurer Girish Ramanathan urged countries with outstanding dues to settle accounts.
- PACART and Indaba Reports: Updates on regional charters and Tsunami relief efforts.
- National and Sub-Regional Updates:
- Reports included highlights of events and initiatives from associations like Greece (charity efforts), Norway, Sweden, Hungary, Israel, Iceland, and Switzerland.
- Extensions and recharters in Bahamas, Bulgaria, Algeria, Spain, and Madagascar were noted.
- Future Meetings:
- Presentations for upcoming events included EMA 2007 (Lithuania), IRO Meeting 2006 (San Marino), and sub-regional meetings in Norway, Germany, and Morocco.
- RT Sweden was elected to host the 2008 EMA Regional Meeting.
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Elections and Awards:
- Pierre Frank was elected EMA Region Chairman for 2006/2007.
- The Swedish Dala Horse Award was presented to Demetris Shouer (RT Cyprus).
- €900 was raised for a school for physically and special needs children in Malta.
- Approval of Proceedings: