As the name suggests, the 100+ Club is made up of those
Modern Livery Companies numbering 101 and above. As there are currently 110 of
us it is a very select (and youthful) group and we celebrate this by holding an
annual luncheon of Masters and Clerks. And so it was that the Clerk and I found
our way to the Information Technologists’ Hall to meet our friends and
colleagues.
Kindly hosted by the Master World Trader we joined with many
other members of the Worshipful Company and with other Masters and Clerks for a
drink’s reception before luncheon. Unfortunately, one or two Masters could not
be there but nonetheless there were representatives from the Worshipful
Companies of World Traders (101), Water Conservators (102), Firefighters (103),
Hackney Carriage Drivers (104), Management Consultants (105), Tax Advisors
(107), Security Professionals (108), Educators (109) and Art Scholars (110).
And what a jolly bunch we all were! The conversation flowed and many new
friends were made as well as reacquainting with old ones.
We were then called into lunch by the Clerk of the World
Traders and the team from the Cook and the Butler served us a marvellous meal
which was well enjoyed. After the Loyal Toast the Master World Trader, Dr
Edwina Moreton bade us welcome and proposed a toast to all the guests. I was
honoured to make the response on behalf of the guests and took the opportunity
to once more underscore the important and significant work that us Modern
Companies do in the industries that we serve and in the provision of charitable
support. My speech was well received.
And then it was time to say farewell as a Bank Holiday
weekend beckoned. Our thanks must go to the World Traders for hosting and to
the caterers for such a lovely meal. A great way to end the week.
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