Bulletin Issue 583 - 2  Volume 13  - No. 24  -  28th May 2019

(if you have any comments or questions, please contact Denis 
 
  Rotary Theme for May: Youth Service Month 
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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
 
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Dress code  
Members shall be dressed appropriately in a manner
                         that shows their respect for the club and its members                             
 
 
 
 A special day on Saturday 18th May was held to have a full day of conversation about the Club.
 
 
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  was provided by RCoPB   for scholarships this year. 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.
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                       
  
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**********************************************************************
 
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