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.