Gilt Metal & Enamel National Association of Round Tables Medal

Round Table is a non-political, non-sectarian association open to men between the ages of 18 and 45, from any profession or trade.

The objects of the association are the encouragement of high ethical standards in commercial life, the promotion of fellowship amongst young professional and business men, and to "empower each individual to make a positive impact at home, work and in his community."

The association was founded in Norwich, Norfolk, in 1927 by Louis Marchesi.

Membership to association is open to all men between the ages of 18 and 40 (45 in the UK and Ireland) and provides its members a selection of social and community service related opportunities.

The name "Round Table" is not drawn from Arthurian Legend, as is its common misinterpretation; rather it has taken both its title and its maxim comes from a speech made to the British Industries Fair in 1927 by the then Prince Edward, Prince of Wales:

"The young business and professional men of this country must get together round the table, adopt methods that have proved so sound in the past, adapt them to the changing needs of the times and wherever possible, improve them."

The phrase "adopt, adapt, improve" is the slogan of the organisation, and is often seen on Round Table literature and regalia.