HOT AROUND TOWN
ROTARY CLUB OF
ROYAL HUA HIN’S JUNE
INSTALLATION DINNER
On June 19th the Rotary Club of Royal
Hua Hin celebrated the turn of the
Rotary year. Rotarians, their families
and many friends of the club met at
the Amari Resort & Spa and enjoyed
a marvelous party with a delicious
cuisine, wine, beer, music and fun, and,
as always, the humorous moderation of
Past President Brian Anderson.
Two members were the focus of
the event: Richard Jones, the club’s
President of the Rotary year 110
(2014/2015), and the incoming President,
Christoph Leonhard. President Richard
gave a wonderful acceptance speech and
underlined the teamwork and success
of the past year, before he officially
passed the presidency to his successor
Christoph, the elected President for the
next 12 months.
Shortly after, the audience was excited
about the emotional maiden speech of
Christoph who expressed the motto of
Rotary Year 111: Be a gift to the world.
He explained this theme, which
will guide all Rotarians through the
upcoming year and beyond, with
quoting Rotary International President
Ravindran, who used many examples
why and how Rotarians should
give their passion, potential, talents,
expertise, and, above all, themselves to
those in need – by being a gift to them.
Rotarians and guests also welcomed
some special guests. There was District
Governor Quanchai Laohaviraphab who
got many invitations from other Rotary
clubs of his District 3330, and who chose
to attend the Installation Dinner of the
Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin. Assistant
Governor Larry Amsden came on a long
trip from Phuket, whereas Past District
Governor Alex Mavro of District 3350
came from Bangkok.
Presidents and members from the
Rotary Clubs of Bangkok South, Bang
Kapi, Pranburi and, of course, from the
local Thai Rotary Club Hua Hin joined
the event as well as members of the
Rotaract organization of France and the
Rotaract Club of Webster University.
Another long journey was made by
Rotarian Arwind from our sister club
RC Bandar Sungai Petani in Malaysia.
And last but not least: there was the
mom of Hua Hin, our well-known Lizzy
who brought many friends with her.
It was an unforgettable evening,
thanks to all attendees, and thanks to a
great organization and perfect service.
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July 15 - August 15 , 2015