Local Name: RT 5 Tallinn NORD
Association: Round Table Estonia
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Table Number: 5
Current Status: Active
Charter Date: 25 April 1992
God Parent Club: RT Finland 106 Kokemäki
Meeting Location: No fixed meeting venue
This is the club that understands basics and values on Round Table. A member of RTEE5 Tallinn Nord, recalls how the club set a common goal prior to winning the RTEE Club of the Year title in 2023.
In the summer before the season started, RTEE5’s board gathered for a pre-season planning meeting. Everyone was asked to think about what they would like to achieve in the coming year. The table was bursting with ideas. It became clear that even completing half of them would result in an awesome season for the members. From that discussion came a proposal: rather than just talk, let’s set a tangible goal — to pursue the RTEE Club of the Year award. This would give direction and purpose to all their efforts.
At the opening meeting of the season, this goal was officially voted in. From then on, all club activities were planned with this aim in mind. One requirement was that every brother actively attend meetings. Attendance percentages were tracked, and members who seemed at risk of falling behind were encouraged to re-engage. The result wasn’t perfect, but the club improved its attendance rate by about 20% compared to previous years.
Key Strategies Behind the Success
1. Stronger Internal Engagement: Members were encouraged to be more present at meetings, and attendance tracking helped drive up participation.
2. Cross-Club and Event Visits: A target was set for every member to visit at least one other RTEE club and one national event. By season’s end, they had achieved this. RTEE5 members were present at every single RTE event from September onward, often in groups.
3. Organizational Activity: Despite many members being involved in organizing RTI HYM 2023 Tallinn, Estonia and the club’s annual “Otsa School” tradition, they added more:
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- A pop-up New Year’s party
- The RTEE Disc Golf Championship, which they reactivated
4. Stronger Club Brotherhood: As part of a 3‑year internal strategy, the club started organizing monthly “Sunday Gatherings”, where brothers and their families came together for shared activities. By the end of the season, they had significantly strengthened their internal unity and contribution to RTEE. As the AGM 2023 began, they already felt like winners. Winning the Club of the Year title was just the cherry on top.
Club Projects and Traditions
RTEE5 is best known for the annual charity concert-competition for young talented musicians named after Georg Ots. It showcases the instrumental and vocal talents of students from MuBa (formerly G. Ots Music School).
In the 2022/2023 season, RT5 revived the RTE Disc Golf Championships, which have now taken place five times.
Awards and Recognition
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- 2022/2023 – Club of the Year
- 2022/2023 – Best Community Service Project (support for young musicians)
- 2016/2017 – RTEE Eurocup
- 2015/2016 – Old Boys’ Trophy aka “Vanakeste Toop”, Best Community Service Project
- 2014/2015 – Club of the Year
- 2011/2012 – Old Boys’ Trophy aka “Vanakeste Toop” (average age 36)
- 2010/2011 – Old Boys’ Trophy aka “Vanakeste Toop”
- 2009/2010 – Old Boys’ Trophy aka “Vanakeste Toop” (average age 36)
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