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Glossary

Local Terms

The Round Table Belgium Glossary is your comprehensive guide to understanding the terminology, acronyms, and organizational structure that define our community. Whether you're a new member exploring Round Table for the first time or an experienced Tabler looking to clarify specific roles and functions, this glossary provides clear definitions for all the essential terms used throughout our organization.

Table Leadership Functions 

  • Table President
    Leader of the local Round Table club
  • Vice President
    Deputy to the Table President
  • Table Secretary
    Responsible for local administration and meeting minutes
  • Table Treasurer
    Manager of local club finances
  • Past President
    Former Table President, advisor to current leadership

Specialized Local Roles

  • Community Service Officer (CSO)
    Local community service coordinator
  • Public Relations Officer (PRO)
    Local communications and publicity coordinator
  • Membership Officer (MO)
    Recruitment and membership development
  • Social Officer (SO)
    Event planning and social activities coordinator
  • International Relations Officer (IRO)
    Local international connections coordinator

Meeting Functions

  • Chairman
    Meeting facilitator or speaker coordinator
  • Speaker
    Guest presenter at meetings
  • Toastmaster
    Master of ceremonies for events

Events

 Meeting facilitator or speaker coordinator


  • Zone Meeting
    Quarterly meeting (3 times per year) to share good moments while staying informed about latest news and upcoming events
  • Presidents Meeting
    Bi-annual meeting (2 times per year) with the zone committee for exchange and collaborative work
  • Zone General Assembly​ (AGZ)
    Annual meeting (once per year) for voting, award presentations, and election of the new zone president
  • Ladies Night
    Special events including partners and spouses


  • Fun & Fellowship
    Social and recreational activities
  • Charity Project
    Local fundraising and community service initiatives
  • Statutory Meeting
    Recruitment and membership development
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    Yearly official business meeting

Local Terms

 The Round Table Belgium Glossary is your comprehensive guide to understanding the terminology, acronyms, and organizational structure that define our community. Whether you're a new member exploring Round Table for the first time or an experienced Tabler looking to clarify specific roles and functions, this glossary provides clear definitions for all the essential terms used throughout our organization.



Table Leadership Functions : 

P. - Table President

  • Leader of the local Round Table club

V.P. - Vice President

  • Deputy to the Table President

S. - Table Secretary

  • Responsible for local administration and meeting minutes

T. - Table Treasurer

  • Manager of local club finances

P.P. - Past President

  • Former Table President, advisor to current leadership

Specialized Local Roles:

C.S.O. - Community Service Officer

  • Local community service coordinator

P.R.O. - Public Relations Officer

  • Local communications and publicity coordinator

M.O. - Membership Officer

  • Recruitment and membership development

S.O. - Social Officer

  • Event planning and social activities coordinator

I.R.O. - International Relations Officer

  • Local international connections coordinator
 

Meeting Functions:

C.M. - Chairman

  • Meeting facilitator or speaker coordinator

S. - Speaker

  • Guest presenter at meetings

T.M. - Toastmaster

  • Master of ceremonies for events

Events 

 Meeting facilitator or speaker coordinator

Z.M. - Zone Meeting

  • Quarterly meeting (3 times per year) to share good moments while staying informed about latest news and upcoming events

P.M. - Presidents Meeting

  • Bi-annual meeting (2 times per year) with the zone committee for exchange and collaborative work

A.G.Z. - Zone General Assembly​

  • Annual meeting (once per year) for voting, award presentations, and election of the new zone president

L.N. - Ladies Night

  • Special events including partners and spouses

F.F. - Fun & Fellowship

  • Social and recreational activities

C.P. - Charity Project

  • Local fundraising and community service initiatives

S.M. - Statutory Meeting

  • Standard bi-monthly club meetings

A.G.M. - Annual General Meeting

  • Yearly official business meeting