e-Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach Phuket Thailand

The Rotary Club of Patong Beach – Phuket Thailand - Chartered 5th September, 2001

Volume 5 Issue 36 Page 1 of 6 29th March 2011

Meetings Tuesday 7.00pm for 7.30pm – Aloha Villa Hotel 145/2 Rat–U–Thit Road PATONG BEACH

http//www.rotarypatong.org Check out the website

DISTRICT 3330 MEETINGS

Next meeting – Tuesday 24th November 2009

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The Rotary District Assembly this year will be held in Phuket. This is a great chance to learn more about

Rotary and to do so here in Phuket. Location - Royal Phuket City Hotel http://www.royalphuketcity.com/ Location - Royal Phuket City Hotel

FRI 6 May 2011 13:00 – 17:00 hrs DISTRICT GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

14:00 - 17:00hrs DISTRICT IT SEMINAR

SAT 7 May 2011 08:00 - 17:00 hrs DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

18:00 - 22:00 hrs INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF 2011-12 DISTRICT GOVERNOR

SUN 8 May 2011 08:30 - 12:30 hrs JOINT INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF CLUB PRESIDENTS

SAT 2 June 2011 14:00 - 17:00 hrs DISTRICT AWARD PRESENTATION

18:00 - 22:00 hrs DISTRICT 20TH

ANNIVERSARY CELLEBRATION

Location - Nakorn Prathom. SAT 6 Aug 2011 09:00 - 17:00 hrs DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

09:00 - 17:00 hrs DISTRICT ROTARY FOUNDATION SEMINAR

09:00 - 17:00 hrs DISTRICT CLUB TRAINER SEMINAR

IN 2012 -- ROTARIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO BANGKOK Rotary International Convention will be held in Bangkok from - 6th to 9

th MAY 2012

Inside this issue Club program District 3330 meetings What’s on this week’s Meeting

What’s on next Meeting Birthdays At our last meeting LOVE – AID PHUKET for JAPAN District Conference – Kanchanaburi

Volume No 5- Issue No. 36

29th MARCH 2011

http://www.royalphuketcity.com/



This week’s meeting – 29th March 2011

MARCH - LITERACY

Mar 29 JOHN CONRAD - ILLUSIONIST LARRY

APRIL - MAGAZINE

Apr Sat 2 LOVE – AID GIVING 100% to JAPAN - Live concert Karon

Apr 5 DINNER OUT - IL PALAZZO – PATONG WOODY

Apr 12 CLUB ASSEMBLY MARK

Apr 19 RICHARD JONES: IT’S YACHTING NOT CRUISING ! THE RECOLLECTIONS OF A CRUISE DIRECTOR RICHARD JONES

Apr 26 NORMAL MEETING JOHAN

MAY - NO THEME

May 1 FAMILY DAY OUT and FISHING DAY MARK

May 3 DINNER OUT & VOCATIONAL VISIT TO HOLIDAY INN WOLFGANG

May 10 NORMAL MEETING ARNAUD

May 17 NORMAL MEETING JACK

May 24 NORMAL MEETING BOON

May 31 ROBERTO DAVID RUSCONI - PHUKET CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA RICHARD JONES

JUNE - FELLOWSHIP

June 7 DINNER OUT HEIDI

June 14 NORMAL MEETING PAT

June 21 CLUB ASSEMBLY PE - BEST

June 28 NORMAL MEETING WOODY

June 30 ROTARY CLUBS OF PHUKET JOINT INSTALLATION – PHUKET TOWN MARK/BEST

Illusionist Joe Conrad has had a lifelong passion for the art of magic. In fact,

he views his career not as an ultimate destination but as a constant journey to

share with his audiences throughout the world.

A somewhat controversial figure at times, he never settles for second best. The

quality of his show with the best, most original and latest illusions is what is im-

portant for him. Joe says himself "90% of the magicians do the same 10% of the

tricks, there is no reason for that!"

Born originally in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA, Joe Conrad relocated with his family in Orlando,

Florida in 1968. Joe Conrad was introduced to magic at the age of 13, through a friend of his fa-

ther's and then he was hooked. Between high school and college, he attended the acclaimed

Chavez College of Magic, the only school of its kind in the world, in Colon Michigan (studying per-

sonally under the famous Neil Foster). Many of magic's top ten are also graduates, giving Joe

some illustrious company! MORE INFORMATION @ --- http://joeconrad.com

Speaker arranged by Larry Amsden

CLUB PROGRAMME 2010 – 2011

http://joeconrad.com/



Next week’s meeting – 5th April 2011

A PHUKET FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR DISASTER RELIEF IN JAPAN

Dinner Out will be at Il Palazzo restaurant, in Pa-

tong. Very elegant Italian restaurant, above

Prabaramee Road. Starts at 7:00.

Il Palazzo Andaman Hill – Patong Beach 206/5-6 Prabaramee Rd. The food is excellent.

The head chef is working on a menu. Price will be

B 650, plus drinks.

I’ll take bookings, although I’ll be leaving for

Bangkok on April 1. Limit 30.

BOOK NOW WITH WOODY

A spectacular beachside variety performance featuring international acts is planned for 2nd April, 2011 at Karon Park to raise money to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. All involved in Love Aid Phuket are donating their time and resources free of charge under the Love Aid Phuket’s ethical code of “Giving 100% For Japan”, to ensure as much money as possible goes directly to those who need it.

All monetary donations are made to the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, which will channel the money to Rotarians in Japan who are on the scene of the disaster. Entry tickets for Love Aid Phuket are priced at 100 baht (not including food) and 1,000 baht (including all-you-can-eat food and drink). Food and drink items on sale at the event are each priced at 100 baht. If you would like to make a donation, please send it to the Rotary Club of Patong’s bank account.

Account Name: Rotary Club of Patong Beach / Charity Account Number: 563-0-623642 Bank Name: Bangkok Bank Plc., Co., Ltd. Bank Address: 147 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong Beach, Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Wire transfer address, SWIFT code: BKKBTHBK



Last week’s meeting 22nd March, 2011

Meeting commenced at 19:35 - food consistently poor again –

SAA Andy asks President Mark to open the meeting and introduces visiting Rotarians and

guests.

Visiting Rotarians: Peter Davis - Stonehouse England. Peter thanked the club for

welcoming him. Peter’s club about the same size as RCoPB, he has

twice been President and twice SAA – aged seventy eight with

thirty two years as a Rotarian. Karl – Sweden ( resident guest)

Tony Jarraoush - Chinchilla Australia

three hundred and fifty klms from Bris-

bane – three & half hour drive – a town

of agriculture and now mining coal and

gas. Population 5,500 with RC of 35 with

30 active – with 5 long term members.

He is wearing a watermelon coloured shirt – Chinchilla produces 40%

of Australia’s watermelons. Tony said thanks for the warm welcome.

Warawat Daranunat – Dhonburi Bangkok.

Chartered in 1958 and the largest club in

Thailand with Past RI President Bhichai Rattakul (2003-4)

a member, Thanks for making him welcome – and to interpreter

PP David.

Visitors: Khun Kanyarat Daranunat, Andy Mc Call (brother of

George) leaves for England later this week – thanks for atten-

dance.

P Mark – apologies from Able, Best, Sam and Larry.

Johan Storck --- requests translator for our P. Mark.

SAA Andy --- new name tags and place cards available – see him

Brad – spoke about Japan and apologizes for not being in uniform – he will pay the fine. Love

Aid – Phuket only a few days to go. COMREL – US ships arrive today. Eight two COMRELS

so far. Ships on way back to Santiago. Not enough volunteers for Wednesday but will be full

compliment on Thursday at the home for thirty two troubled children who are motivated

through sport. Six dormitories to be painted . The children and the Navy Leaque have

prepared everything for tomorrow. Rotarian Boon will lead on Thursday.

Brad then discussed Love Aid Phuket – Phuket wide concert on Saturday 2nd April to assist

Rotary in Japan – ELEVEN days away. Our club has been selected to receive the total pro-

ceeds of the event to pass on to Rotary in Japan.

We are hoping to pass assistance in particular to fellow Rotarians who have assisted us with

bicycles. Lots of hard work and difficulties to overcome. Various Thai bands - Job 2 Do and

Rick Derringer and others hoping to come. ALL ROTARIANS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP AND

SUPPORT TO RAISE 2-3 MILLION BAHT. More details to follow – keep looking for more

emails. A way to show our appreciation back to Japan who have helped us in many ways. Brad

closes his remarks and was given generous applause.

P Mark advised there would be Board meeting at the conclusion of this meeting and thanked

Brad for a great effort. WOODY announces we are now open for donations for Japan.



(Carl gives 1,000 baht) and further advises Dinner Out is two weeks away tonight at the

Il Palazzo restaurant Patong - discussed whether set menu – check on menu.

P Mark – advised that Pareeya Jullaphong “ K Jum” has resigned from the club and has taken

on many duties with the Bangkok Phuket Hospital. Michael Massey has stepped forward to

take up her post for the balance of this Rotary year. Michael held a membership seminar

last weekend. Thanks to all attendees.

SAA Andy calls on PP David to introduce guest speaker Khun Sirirat Chotivechkarn – a prior

member – knows us well - and offered to speak on many occasions and an MBA in accounting –

Welcome K Sirirat.

Khun Sirirat thanked all for the very warm welcome. I want to share information about

personal tax saving. Personal Income Tax - RMF and LTF . Retirement mutual paid type of

investment deducted from taxable income. 15% of annual income to a maximum of 500,000

baht . Condition of RMF to invest at least 3% of annual income

minimum 5,000 baht. Penalties for non performance. LTF same

scheme 15% of annual income to a maximum of 500,000 baht not

have to invest every year – no penalties . Anyone requiring de-

tails can contact K Sirirat at www.thaicaccounting.com . Michael

Massey asks question - he is farang ! – no wife and two children

– can he get a deduction from tax for his children ? K Sirirat

gives advice. Go to any major bank for details. K Sirirat thanked

Rotary for the opportunity in speaking and said anyone can email

her at anytime.

P Mark gave vote of thanks and presented a banner to K Sirirat

SAA Andy – asks for all who are HAPPY

P Mark is happy we can return generosity to Japan - Michael Massey happy to receive

Accountant’s advice not to pay tax – David Arell happy we have a number of visitors –

Michael Noir happy to be here - Richard Jones not sure why happy but happy to be here -

Andy Mc Call happy to have lived another week in Patong and go home alive –

K Sirirat happy to be here – K Kanyarat happy to be here and meet all

Meeting closes with a toast by P Mark to the club and efforts made to send money to Japan

Night Reporter: George McCall - Photos: George McCall - Thank you Ed Denis

Attendance: members 10 - 29 % - Visitors 7

7TH APRIL

ADRIANO TRAPANI --- DAVID ARELL

BIRTHDAYS

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LAST PHOTOS FROM DISTRICT CONFERENCE 11-13 MARCH

HAPPY COWGIRLS IN CONGA LINE

GO ADELE SAM’S USUAL POSE

MISS COWGIRL &

MISTER COWBOY

HELLO LADIES PEACE PIPE KHUN DA?

GREAT SOUND GUYS ?? STILL GOT THE MOVES ?

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