January 26th meeting with Edward Saunders – respected historian

Edward SaundersPrepared by: Dominique Lambert

On 26th January the AS100 Club held its first luncheon at our new home the splendid Table Bay Hotel. 

New Chairman Suzette Raymond, has assumed the role (succeeding past Chairman Jackie Lange who, with brief intervals, had successfully guided the Club over the past 10 years) warmly welcomed speaker Edward Saunders, Members and Guests and introduced those Committee Members present. The Committee consists of the following Chairman Suzette Raymond,  Vice Chairman Chantelle Paans, Jackie Lange, Maureen Hargraves, Natalie Jaffe, Vivienne Morkel, Karina Briars Louw,  Karin Leusink, Dominique Lambert,  Roule Eloff who replaced Anet Vosloo.

It was a well attended luncheon and we were delighted to have Balu Nivison, eldest daughter of our founding Member Adele Searll and her grandson in attendance,  together with Balu’s personal assistant who too had been Adelle’s PA. 

The Gauteng Business Class Airtickets and stay at a luxury hotel was won by Member Pamela Wainwright.  Edward Saunders drew the kaftan donated by Committee Member Karin Leusink and kindly requested same be redrawn.

Our next luncheon is on Wednesday 22nd February with guest speaker Richard Calland. 

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