Bulletin Issue 583 Volume 13  - No. 24  -  28th May 2019

(if you have any comments or questions, please contact Denis 
 
  Rotary Theme for May:  
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Meeting Information

Meetings Weekly 
 
Note Change 
 
 ALL YEAR Dinner Out 1st Tuesday of each month 7 pm at a restaurant

Meetings Tuesday  19.00 - 21.00 @ Millennium Hotel in Jungceylon
Rat-U-Thit Road Patong Beach
 
 
Visitors Welcome
registration mandatory
 
    Click for map
 
 
 
Dress code  
Members shall be dressed appropriately in a manner
                         that shows their respect for the club and its members                             
 
 
  • Upcoming Events   
 
          All meetings (Except Dinner Outs) @ - Millennium Hotel 
       
  • 1-5 June R.I Convention Hamburg Germany
  • 4th June Dinner Out - organized by PP Walter Wyler
  • 11th June Meeting Organized by PP O.B. Wetzell
  • 18th June Meeting Organized by PP David Arell
  • 25th June Meeting Organized by PP Sam Fauma 
 
  
 
Tuesday 28th  May 2019
 
 President Karen will get the ball rolling with the new procedure for     each member to organize the meeting.   
 
Please register today, to hear some very special music and understand the practice of Rai a type of Blowing Zen. 
Don't know anything about it? 
This will be a great opportunity to learn, as well as to catch up with your friends.
 

                                    

No one this week          
 
 
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Saturday the 18th of May we had a full day conversation about the RCoPB.         

Here is a summary of the day:

 
 Team building -- a lot of fun, even for those without musical ears.  Look out carolers at the next   Christmas party!
 
 Discussion on Why I became a Member of Rotary:
 
 Fundamentally it was to help give back to the community and meet new people.                                       There wasn't a lot about Rotary International except a general understanding that Rotary is a good   organization.  Some members were asked to join to set up the charter club.
 
 Discussion on Why am I still a member and what does the Club mean to me:
 
 
Most common reason why members stay in this Club: 
Fundamentally this is where Rotary really came into it. 
 
  • After learning more about Rotary and what it does on a local and global level members want to be part of that. 
  • Also, the fellowship with good people and friendships built up in the club.
 We all put forward our own elevator speeches. 
 There are too many to gather here but it is important that every member have their own, quick,
 way of introducing Rotary to people who are unaware of Rotary and our club.                                                                      Some of the vocabulary used included:
  • Global / World wide, 1.2 Million members worldwide, Business leaders / Professionals,100% funds raised by our club goes to the need, Polio eradication, Friendship / fellowship, Helping others, Alternative to giving to the temple, well respected NGO, respect in community, scholarships, Water Safety Project, Invite to the meeting
 Discussion about Membership started with outlining what would a perfect member be and where   therefore   could we look for them.  The vocabulary to define a   "perfect" member: Ying & Yang
 (ask Johan),  Charitable, Committed, Involved, Honest, Friendly, Open minded, Unselfish,Team player,   Humble, Enough money   and time, Smart, 35 and above, English speaking, Thai speaking, Working.     While few people have all these traits, keep them in mind when considering introducing the RCoPB  to     a  potential member.
 
 Places to find potential members:
  • Other organizations: Business Associates, Sundowners, AMCHAM, SKAL, Phuket Hotel Association
  • Hospital
  • Advertising at Immigration and other places expats visit
  • Walk in, sign by the hotel
  • Projects like a  Beach clean up and inviting public to join
  • Organize a Network event open to the public with interesting guest speakers
  • Own Club meetings
 Ideas to make meetings being more engaging:
  • Every Meeting: 10 Minutes about Rotary, 10 Minutes about specific Club projects
  • Some Meetings:Once a month a good speaker, Guest Speaker organized alternatively by each member
 How to get Members more engaged:
  •  Hands on Projects
  • Kids day out
  • Family day
  • BBQ at members home
 Service above Self
  • Weekly meeting organized by another member each week (in charge of the meeting) Scheduled and overseen by President (Secretary)
  • FUN
  • Joint Meeting with other Rotary Clubs ie. Sports Day
  • Trophy’s to be shown in special cabinets (OB organizing)
  • Flags of visiting Rotarians can be shown as PP during the start of meeting (need a volunteer to do the Power Point)
  • Working on a Rotary Calendar for the remainder of this Rotary year and the next Rotary Year for the month of July 2019 (Proposal to discuss with PE)
 Discussion on Projects:
 There were a lot of project ideas.  Fundamentally the members very much want more hands   on  projects  -     at least 2 per year. 
  • A kids day out / sports day with, Old Folks,
  • School for kids with special needs, PSV, Life Home and Child Watch, Baanya School incl.            repairs and repainting. 
  • Certainly continue the safe water project. 
  • Work with the schools for a kids day out.
 Other ideas
  • include traffic education / road safety / helmets, Marine Safety training, School Kho Sirae              (water system build by RCoPB) sewage clean up,  Single use Plastic project. Collection and re-use of Plastic for construction (machine),- Prosthetic 3D printer to print prosthetics for kids and adults - partner with hospitals/NGO, copying damn project from Kho-Samui-Phang Naan RC. Build mini-dam’s to hold water back and limit erosion on mountain sides,
 Increase RCoPB awareness:  
  • Sign / Banner
  • Benches at the Beach area
  • An Awning at the Immigration office Patong
  • Link up with Sports events, like the Phuket Open
  • PR Booth to use at Events
  A date was set for a Family Day out  at around THB 500 (or little more) on Saturday 31st of August
  2019 on Marks Boat (max 30 persons).
 
 In addition:
  • Weekly meeting the whole year around (registration by every Monday latest 16,00) Majority voted yes
  • To award a life time Honorary Membership of PP. Denis Carpenter -- Unanimous approval
  • Overall it was a great day and the members enjoyed a lovely dinner at the hotel. 
  • Special thanks to David, Walter, Sam, and Jaspal for organizing the event!
 
Photos of the above event BBQ at the conclusion of the event are shown later in this Bulletin.   
 
                                                                            ********************************
 Dear Members,
 
 PP, Emeritus member, Arnaud, requested the Board to accept his resignation as PE at Tuesday's
 board meeting due to health reasons.  The Board reluctantly agreed.
 
  After the meeting, the PP committee met and requested Jonathan to step up as PE for the 2019/20   Rotary year.  He accepted.  In addition, PP Best has agreed   to be the VP for the same year.
 
  It was really sad to have to accept Arnaud's resignation but at the same time, it was great to see our     members step up to support the club.  We continue to need   this active engagement in the club   and look forward to seeing members who aren't actively on a committee put themselves forward to   support  the 2019/20   Board.
 
 Thank you Arnaud, Jonathan and Best!
 
 YIR, Karen
 Karen Eidsvik Moody
 President 2018-19, Rotary Club of Patong Beach
 Kareneidsvik@gmail.com
 
 +66 90 236 8500
 
 

 
 
21st May, 2019   
 
 
 Attendees :
 P. Karen ; PP Sam ; PP. Walter ; PP David ; PP OB ; PP Best ; PP Denis, Rtn Sergio ;
  Jonathan ; Rtn Dr. Johann ; Rtn Jaspal
 
 
 
 
 
Visitor : Jens Clausen with partner Helmand;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 After another delectable 4 course dinner at the Millenium Resort with dessert and coffee, SAA PP   Sam called the meeting to order, with Dr. Johan   introducing Jens and Helmand, after P. Karen   opened the   meeting at 2000 hrs.
 
 
 
 PP David updated the treasurer report announcing : Bht 400,000 is the amount of   scholarships by RCoPB this year.  Watch for scholarships, and this 24th May will be the awarding   at PSU in Phuket town.
 PP Best will continue to handover scholarships to other schools in the next few days.
 Dr. Johan updated the swimming project, with details coming shortly.
 PP Walter updated resolution of RCoPB to rotate the organizing of weekly events by   each member,   and the meetings to continue on Tuesday nights. 
 PP OB updated re the charity White Gala event :  netted around Bht 576,000 for RCoPB   kids funds. LEME (Less Effort for More Effect )
 PP Sam as Foundation Chair updated grants available at our district level of around
 USD 58,000. 
 Also the District Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held in Nakhon Pathom on the 3rd of August,   attendees will include Foundation Chair PP Sam, P. Jonathan, Public Image chair and Club   Trainers.
 
 
 
 
 
P. Karen updated on RCoPB winning another award for helping set up the RC of Koh Samui - Phangan.
 
Since PE Arnaud has stepped down due to personal reasons, Rtn Jonathan has been selected as PE and will be anointed as President 2019-2020 with the installation on the 12th of July at the Holiday Inn Patong.
 
 After a small break for dessert and coffee, Dr. Johan introduced   our Speaker for today Mr. Helmand :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "After being in Thailand and Phuket for some 40 years, I decided to assist at the immigration office. We have 15 volunteers with 6 nationalities and 11   languages to help and assist people with Visa and Work Permit issues. Our payment are the smiles of all we can help".
 After a brief introduction, the floor was open to questions. SAA Sam made sure all relevant questions were sorted.                        All members present were very glad to hear about ideas and solutions that our speaker had. Sadly the time was just not enough.
 Mr. Helmand is usually at the immigration office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 
 A big round of applause for our speaker, followed by Happy Hundreds and P. Karen closed the meeting at 2102 hrs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Report: Rtn Jaspal   Photos: PP  O.B. Wetzell
 
Thank you ed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scholarships Special Presentation at Prince of Songkla University Thursday 23rd May  
 
 
 Another wonderful day at the presentation day for children receiving their   scholarship from many organisations that support the children & their   education.
 
 Present:  PP Best, Johan & PP Denis 
 
Photos by: Denis & Best  
 
 
 I do get a buzz each time I attend this presentation as the children are various ages from the tiny tots to seniors. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                       
  
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A few photos following the Rotary Day at Sea Sands Resort Saturday 18th May
 
An enjoyable end to a great learning day with a swim, BBQ & camaraderie - several members staying overnight.
 
 
 
 
 
What did you say Jono? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Don't move Best ! 
 
                       
                                                           Cheers Again 
 
 
 
   Many Photos provided by the F&B Manager of Sea Sands Resort  - Thank you Denis ed