The Wanderers Club

I don't know how often I will get the time (or motivation) to put something here, but let's see what happens. The idea is that my monthly Chairman's Corner in the newsletter will be focused on the big issues, so this blog is an opportunity to say something about other aspects of life around the Wanderers.

You will all know (or at least you should) that the Club cements its ties between the traditions of the past and the spirit of the future through the election of a President and Vice Presidents. These very worthy members get little acknowledgment for offering their wisdom and guidance, so we are delighted that we continue to host the annual President's Lunch, attended by the main committee and the chairpersons of the sub-clubs (well, those of them that are not tied up by work commitments).

The 2010 President's Lunch was held on Friday 20 August, and it was great to see Mike Rosholt in fine fettle.

If you have explored the new Wanderers Club web site, you will know that we rely on the book "The Golden Years" by Thelma Gutsche for much of the Club's early history. Mike has suggested that we must compile the next edition, while we still have the memories available. I think it's a great idea!

So, anyone who has a story to tell about the Club, please send it to us. You can "blog" it, email it, scribble it on the back of an envelope, or even record it on audio or video. We'll collect them all and start compiling the new book.

2010 - what a year! From the giddy heights of the successful FIFA World Cup to the challenges of a "free press", living in South Africa is hardly boring... As we face our own challenges at the Wanderers, we are reaching out to the connected generation - people who know more about thumbing and texting than they do about manuscript and pens.

122 years ago, we WERE the network. You wanted to know what was happening in business, sport or politics, you descended on the Club. You wanted to meet friends and family, you descended on the Club. You wanted a meal, tea or a tipple, you descended on the Club.

So what's different? The Wanderers Club is still the greatest place to do all of those things. The difference is that we no longer have to wait for news to filter slowly along the 19th Century grapevine - we can use Facebook, Twitter, this Blog, the web site and email to spread the word and invite new guests, new members to enjoy what we enjoy.

The hottest happening - the Discovery Soccer Park at the Wanderers! Check it out...

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