Induction Procedure

HOW IS A MEMBER INDUCTED?

A prospect would need to be approved by unanimous consent of his Table after having attended the required number of meetings as per your Table's rules. Once inducted by the Table, the member is automatically recognised as member of Round Table Malta, and Round Table International.

It is recommended to prepare a membership certificate for the inductee, this would be signed by his Table's Chairman and Secretary. One should have a a number of pins ready which will form the start of the inductee's collection.

There is no obligatory procedure for the induction of a new member. But every induction is a unique occasion for the incoming member and should be conducted in keeping with this most important moment for a Tabler. The following simple procedure is suggested as suitable: -

Induction Procedure

The procedure is chaired by the highest ranking Tabler at the event. Typically this would be the Chairman of the Table or the National President. There could be situations where this would be a regional or RTI Council member.

Make sure that the Chairman has the attention of the attendees, and they have a drink in hand ready to toast.

The Chairman should invite the proposer and seconder to present the prospective member to the Chair. The Chairman, or his nominee, should carry out the induction ceremony using the following text:

(ADDRESSING THE PROSPECT)

“(name), you have been chosen for membership of Round Table Malta number … (x) … because you are believed to be a worthy representative of your vocation, possessed of qualities which can be of service to our Movement and your fellow men. Your Acceptance of Membership implies that you will carry into your public and private life the Aims and Objectives for which this Movement stands. Your membership will involve you in an obligation to make regular attendances at our meetings and to support in every possible way the various activities of the Table."

(PIN IS PREPARED IN HAND)

"In the name of Round Table Malta number … (x) … I welcome you … (name) … most sincerely into the fellowship of our Movement and the presentation of this badge is a symbol of your connection with a world-wide Movement of thousands of like-minded men. Wear this badge at all times and remembers as your wear it that you carry the good repute of the Round Table in all your affairs, for the Movement is judged by those who recognize you as a member."

(THE CHAIRMAN TURNS TO THE FLOOR AT THIS POINT)

"FELLOW MEMBERS, please be upstanding:-

I would remind you that the obligations he has today assumed towards you and his fellow men are obligations of which you should be equally mindful. I commend to you … (name) … and ask you to drink a toast to him. ”