Welcome to the Adele Searll 100 Club
For over 40 years the Adele Searll 100 Club has been focused on Networking, Business and Philanthropy.
Led by an energetic team of committee members the Club has transitioned from hosting regular lunches with great speakers to organising professional webinars and interesting talks on line.
The famous raffle with incredible prizes continues to assist in raising funds for the Club’s philanthropic projects.
Join us for a future talk or apply to become a member.
Support our Blanket Drive!
With winter here and so many in need, all raffle proceeds from our events will be donated to support community charities with our 2021 Blanket Drive. “Pledge a Blanket” for R100 each and keep our community warm.
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A Very Special Outing with a Very Special Person
The remarkable Adele Searll 100 Club held their latest meeting at a private viewing of the gardens of icon Ina Paarman’s home. This was without a doubt one of the best Adele Searll’s events where we were all treated to a fascinating trip down memory lane where the modest Ina spoke of her journey and path to success and how she, her late husband, and her son Graham have built the Ina Paarman brand.
Congratulations to our amazing Chairperson Rebecca on a very special award!
Congratulations to Citadel Partner, Rebecca Harvie, who was awarded second place in the positive role model category at the recent Gender Mainstreaming Awards.
Simply wonderful!
The last few weeks have been bitterly cold across the country and winter is not over yet! The Adele Searll Club 100 Blanket Drive came at just the right time. With the help of our members in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town we were able to deliver strong, warm and soft blankets to many deserving institutions.
Helen Zille chats to the Adele Searll 100 Club
Helen Zille’s discussion of “wokeness”, “critical race theory” and her book “#Stay Woke: Go Broke” made for a really interesting talk.
This month we celebrate the birth month of our founder Adele Searll
This month we celebrate the birth month of our founder Adele Searll. Still fondly remembered by many members of the 100 Club which she founded in 1979. An inspirational woman and a legacy which we are proud to continue, with the ongoing support of Bursars through...
Tim Harris sheds light on the Western Cape economy
A vote of thanks from all who attended the enlightening talk by Tim Harris. Great to know and see in figures just how strong the economy of the Western Cape is – a good basis to start from in the post COVID era, hopefully soon.
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm, surrounded by olive trees and a tasting by Alvi’s Wines to complement the delicious food. Just perfect! Members and friends were treated to a wonderful experience by Brenda and her husband as the secrets...
High Tea and Talk by Liz Biden at La Residence in Franschhoek
What a special event this was, a very special venue and a very special lady. Thank you, Liz Biden, for sharing the Royal Portfolio story and for the delicious High Tea. We could not have wished for better weather, to stroll through La Residence and admire the...
Natacha Bercowitz addresses the Adele Searll 100 Club
Natacha took her audience through the timeline of the pandemic in South Africa to date. She effectively compared the first and second waves we have all experienced and showed how different geographical regions all showed a fairly similar pattern with more infections in the second phase.
Vintage with Love
We are proud to again be supporting Vintage with Love by asking members and friends to donate gently worn clothing. Vintage with Love organises the sale of the clothes and all proceeds go to fund educational projects.
The SHINE organisation
In 2020 the Committee agreed to make SHINE a special Charitable Project and we have already funded and set up the first of hopefully a number of small libraries at SHINE reading centres
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen joins Adele Searll 100 Club from France
What a fantastic talk it was with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. We heard how he loves to create, that many women had influenced his life and that his grandmother's china tea service and her name had given him the inspiration for MARIA, his restaurant just opposite...
NEW! The Adele Searll Connect Conversation Hour
Grab a cup of coffee and zoom in for a chat. Last week with Teri Kruger, founder of Synergetics Sustainable Solutions who gave us tips and advice on becoming more sustainable.
Our First Online Speaker
Our first online speaker was a great success and well attended. A big thank you to Bongi (Bonginkosi Madikizela) for taking time out to talk to us about himself and how he got into politics and also for answering a number of questions on the current situation of lockdown and Covid-19, particularly in the Western Cape.
In times of lockdown
Donations in time of need It has been widely reported that a number of our fellow South Africans are suffering badly during this lockdown and are especially struggling to put food on the table. Many organisations have stepped up to the challenge and are extending...
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Join Ina Paarman as she shares her business journey and her magnificent garden
Join Ina Paarman as she shares her business journey and her magnificent garden
Join us in person with Ina Paarman, as she shares her business journey and we celebrate her magnificent garden
Penguin Town – our own Netflix stars!
Penguin Town – our own Netflix stars!
Join us for an interesting and fun talk with Cayley Christos owner of Red Rock Films International and Head of Production for the award-winning and heart-warming film Penguin Town, staring our very own African Penguins in all leading roles! They are now Netflix supersta...
Conversation with Helen Zille on her new book – Stay Woke Go Broke
Conversation with Helen Zille on her new book – Stay Woke Go Broke
Well known South African Politician, former journalist and author Helen Zille is passionate about South Africa and discusses how America’s cultural wars have far-reaching effects also here.
Tim Harris on what next for the Western Cape
Tim Harris on what next for the Western Cape
You have certainly heard of Wesgro, but did you know that in the last six years they have delivered R15 billion in investments into the Western Cape?
More Past Events
Simply wonderful!
The last few weeks have been bitterly cold across the country and winter is not over yet! The Adele Searll Club 100 Blanket Drive came at just the right time. With the help of our members in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town we were able to deliver strong, warm and soft blankets to many deserving institutions.
Helen Zille chats to the Adele Searll 100 Club
Helen Zille’s discussion of “wokeness”, “critical race theory” and her book “#Stay Woke: Go Broke” made for a really interesting talk.
Tim Harris sheds light on the Western Cape economy
A vote of thanks from all who attended the enlightening talk by Tim Harris. Great to know and see in figures just how strong the economy of the Western Cape is – a good basis to start from in the post COVID era, hopefully soon.
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm, surrounded by olive trees and a tasting by Alvi’s Wines to complement the delicious...
High Tea and Talk by Liz Biden at La Residence in Franschhoek
What a special event this was, a very special venue and a very special lady. Thank you, Liz Biden, for sharing the Royal Portfolio story and for the...