Round Table Italy

Status Active, Full Member
Chartered 1964
Alias Round Table Italia
RTI Acronym RTIT
RTI Region SEM
Mother Association Round Table France
Website Official Site🔗 Tabler.World🔗

Italy, known for its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture, is home to one of the dynamic Round Table associations, chartered by Round Table France. Round Table Italia (RT Italy) stands out from many other national Round Tables due to its strong regional structure, deep-rooted traditions, and active involvement in both national and international service projects.

As opposed to more centralized models, Round Table Italy thrives on a highly autonomous regional framework, fostering strong local identities while maintaining a unified national presence. With a passionate membership spread across the country, Round Table Italy blends the spirit of camaraderie with a distinctly Italian approach—where community, heritage, and hospitality play a crucial role in shaping its activities and events.

The Association

Areas and Tables

Round Table Italy has four areas: Prima Zona, Seconda Zona, Terza Zona, Quinta Zona. The Quarta Zona is defunct.

Prima Zona logoPrima ZonaQuinta Zona logoQuinta ZonaSeconda Zona logoSeconda ZonaTerza Zona logoTerza Zona

RTIT does not reuse table numbers, unless a Table is rechartered in the same city. The Association is formed by over 40 active clubs.
Full list of RTIT Tables.

Interesting Facts

    • The charter of the first Round Table in Milan was attended by Pope Paul VI.
    • RTIT publishes an annual booklet called the “Annuario”,  containing the contact information of every member, the constitution of the Association, and other useful information.
    • In addition, it publishes a comprehensive annual report called the “Relazioni Morali (RTIT)”, with reports from all Table Chairmen, and National Board members.
    • Besides a chairman’s chain of office, each Table has a bell, as well as a big standard with the club coat of arms, which is to be displayed at every official meeting.
    • There is only one IRO within the Association: the National IRO. At the club or area level, this equivalent role is called the “Corrispondente”, and has the responsibility to handle correspondence with the other tables and the National Board.

National

Typical Events

National Events

    • Annual General Meeting; typically around the first half of June.
    • Chairman’s Conference; RTIT’s equivalent to a Half-Year Meeting, typically in the second half of October.
    • Annual Padel Tournament; organised by Round Table Italy.
    • Motoraduno; Bikers weekend, hosted by a different table every year.
    • Bierfest; Each year in May, organised by RTIT 25 Alto Adige — Südtirol
    • Gran Ballo in Accademia in Siena; organised by RTIT 41 Siena
    • Fischessen; organised by RTIT 9 Trieste

Table Events

Many RTIT tables hold annual events for fundraising and fellowship. Most relate to particular foods or drinks that their locality is renowned for.

RTIT Service Projects

Ongoing Projects

    • Banco Allimentare; National food drive.
    • Banco Farmaceutico; Similar to banco allimentare, with medicine.
    • Ciclamino per la ricerca; Flowers are sold in different towns, with proceeds going to fund cystic fibrosis research.
    • I Bambini in festa; A luna park-style event that raises funds for various service projects, hosted by RT11 Ravenna.

History

Past National Events

    • Anniversary Meetings
    • AGMs are hosted by different Tables Full list of past RTIT AGMs
    • Used to host a well-renowned Annual International Carnival of Venice, currently paused.
    • Upcoming host of the first Side by Side World Meeting with LCIT in Piacenza in September 2026.

International

Past International Events

Rondel

Round Table Italy adopted the newest version of the International Rondel in 2023. The centre figure is a capital “I” for Italia in the form of an Ionic column, in white, on a blue background.

Previous Versions

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