Yearbook 2012 - The Rotary Club of Bangkok South
Yearbook 2012 - The Rotary Club of Bangkok South
Yearbook 2012 - The Rotary Club of Bangkok South
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MESSAGE FROMTHE INCOMING PRESIDENTNICK PISALYAPUTRCBS President, <strong>2012</strong>-2013Dear Fellow Rotarians and friends, welcomed into our <strong>Club</strong> by President Nart Liuchareonas the youngest member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Club</strong>. I remember thenfeeling a little out <strong>of</strong> place, not quite knowing what the<strong>Club</strong> was all about despite having been thoroughlybriefed by my sponsor, former Rotarian Ian Fenwick.That said, even before becoming a member, I was truly contribute towards the betterment <strong>of</strong> those lessprivileged than ourselves … all the while having a greattime doing so. And, after several years <strong>of</strong> serving onthe <strong>Club</strong>’s Board, I continue to be impressed by thepr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and higher standards in which we asa club conduct our affairs – the level <strong>of</strong> transparencyand responsibility towards our stakeholders is a lessonto which both the private and public sectors woulddo very well to aspire. I am convinced these traits,combined with unrivalled fellowship, have formed thesolid foundation that contributed greatly to our <strong>Club</strong>’scountless successes for the past 50 years and musttherefore continue for our <strong>Club</strong> to excel well into ournext half century.Now, 5 years later, with a teensy bit more <strong>Rotary</strong>experience under my ever expanding belt, yet not(and, some may say, unenviable) position <strong>of</strong> beinghonoured with the opportunity <strong>of</strong> leading our <strong>Club</strong> inits 51st year. As most, if not all, Past Presidents willundoubtedly agree, saying that one’s year as Presidentwill be a challenge is an understatement. Yet it is ayear that I somehow look forward to with enthusiasm,especially in the knowledge that I am backed by thesupport <strong>of</strong> my enthusiastic and passionate Boardthat I have grown to increasingly rely upon as 1st Julydraws ever nearer. I hope, as the year progresses, Ishall also have the support <strong>of</strong> all our members whosecontributions, advice, and criticisms, however harsh,are always welcomed and sought – as the new DistrictGovernor, our very own Al Mavro, wisely reminds us: themost important people in any club are the members. Icertainly share that sentiment wholeheartedly and hopeit will be apparent to all through the actions <strong>of</strong> my Boardand myself.I cannot end without thanking the 2011-12 Board fortheir hard work in ensuring that the <strong>Club</strong> had verysuccessfully navigated an extremely eventful year. Inparticular, I am deeply indebted to President MarkButters for his constant advice and reminders in a yearthat has seen me abroad more than not, and I lookforward to continuing working with him on my Boardin his capacity as the Immediate Past President. Also,I would be remiss not to thank a very special manand a dear, dear friend, Gary White, whose growls<strong>of</strong> disapproval, threats <strong>of</strong> catastrophe <strong>of</strong> galacticproportions, outright screams and shouts <strong>of</strong> frustration– all done in the nicest possible manner with the best<strong>of</strong> intentions, I am certain – have only accelerated mypreparedness for the challenge <strong>of</strong> the year ahead.Lastly, on very personal front, I would like to bothapologise to and thank my partner for having put upwith me and my passions for all these tumultuous years.Perhaps I can make it up to her somehow …soon.Yours In <strong>Rotary</strong>,Nick PisalyaputPresident <strong>2012</strong>-2013<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bangkok</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Yearbook</strong> <strong>2012</strong> 13