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International President
Holger Knaack
District 3330 Governor
Chalermchat Chun-in
President Patong Beach
Jonathan Russell
November & December Events
What is Rotary? How to join the team – 3rd November
Dinner out as open house event of the Rotary Club Patong Beach. Each area of the club will be present so that everybody interested in joining gets an idea of what the club does and how members benefit from the membership. Top10 reason to join a Rotary Club https://bit.ly/35SFBF4
"Water Safety – Learn to swim" - Instructor kick-off party – 17th November
For the third year in a row the community project "Water Safety - Learn to swim" teaches kids skills of survival in the water. All instructors, helpers and Rotarians enjoyed a BBQ to kick-off an even bigger program. This time in two schools in paralell with a total of 165 students.
Kalim School playground Painting – 28th November
After the roof replacement and installation of a water filter/dispensing unit the playground required a paint. With joint forces and great culinary support from Johan we painted all playground equipment. Remaining paint even beautified the concrete floor. We can't wait to see the faces of the kids when they see this change soon...
A DARK CHRISTMAS book launch – 28th November
Emmy-nominated Production Designer and Author Jim Newport will talk about his career in film and read excerpts from his new novel: A DARK CHRISTMAS – the fifth book in the popular Vampire of Siam series. Half of the book takes place on the island of Phuket.
Christmas Dinner 2020 – 12th December
A year of caring and giving-back is coming to an end. Rotary's Christmas Party brought together members and friends in a beautiful atmosphere of the Outriggger Resort Laguna. After a fantastic dinner buffet we got a surprise visit by Santa Clause that not only the kids amongst us enjoyed very much. In full swing the evening continued to surprise with dancing and all hands-on singing thanks to entertainment support from Mike Mitchell. Merry Christmas to everyone...
Scholarship ceremony @ Wittayalai school – 15th December
Rotary regularly sponsors scholarships and this time it is meant for children especially affected by the COVID crisis. Overall 15 student have been selected from the Wittayalai school to receive scholarships of which 6 have been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Patong Beach. We were all amazed to see the smiling faces and here the moving speeches of kids who now can continue going to school and receive a good education
Community Service - Our projects
Community service is Rotary's projects and giving back to the community.
 
  • Water safety - learn to swim
  • Scholarships
  • School roof replacement
  • Hospital equipment premature baby unit
  • Tongue-tied girl
  • FEED Phuket - COVID 19 
  • Work Camp - COVID 19
President's Message

Joining Rotary has changed my life and giving me more opportunities to devote time towards meaningful and worthy causes for the community.

Before I joined the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, a good friend of mine had commented that doing good does not need one to be involved in groupie setups and there are other ways that one can quietly contribute back to society. I had reflected on this point with another comment that joining Rotary is for camaraderie and fellowship. Whilst each of us could be having different reasons for being a part of this Rotary family, I feel that what makes us specials is our shared values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. The bond we forged from these shared values generates a positive multiplier effect all that we do.

To read the entire President's Message please follow this link.

Patong Beach
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
52 Thawewong Rd.
Patong, Phuket
Thailand
Rotary meets every Tuesday at 19:00 in varying locations. Most events are open for guest and friends of the club. Please check our event calendar for details.
Birthdays
Spouse Birthdays
Claudia Alessandra Dratwa
January 21
 
Yod Kongdoung
December 19
 
Anniversaries
Walter Wyler
Jani Wyler
December 16
 
Photo Albums
Scholarship ceremony @ Wittayalai school
Christmas Dinner 2020
Kalim School playground Painting
"Water Safety – Learn to swim" - Instructor kick-off party
A DARK CHRISTMAS book launch
Bulletin Editor
Dieter Dratwa

 Lets Have A Laugh

  As this difficult year of 2020 is closing - Christmas is coming. 
Have a wonderful Christmas & Great 2021   
 
 
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.
 
'In honour of this holy season' Saint Peter said, 'You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.
 
' The Englishman fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on.   'It's a candle', he said. 'You may pass through the pearly gates' Saint Peter said.
 
The Scotsman reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, 'They're bells.' Saint Peter said 'You may pass through the pearly gates'.
 
The Irishman started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties. St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, 'And just what do those symbolize?'
The paddy replied, 'These are Carols.' And So The Christmas Season Begins....
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
      Thank you to the Rotary Club of Kwinana Western Australia for the "borrowed" images.          
The Joke cupboard is :  5
         
Please Note:  
As Bulletin editor, I reserve the right to not publish anything considered inappropriate in the Joke section or elsewhere in the Bulletin -    Thanks to Denis  
 
Rotary Club Patong Bulletin Edition #616 of year 15 of our existence.
23th December 2020 (6th bulletin this year)