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Without your seless service and dedication, we could not have achieved so much and so far for the benets of the new generations and their families. Thanks so very much for your lasting spirit of Service Above Self!

Reach Within to Embrace Humanity,

Supong Chayutsahakij

Governor Message Governor Message Dear Fellow Rotarians,

March is Literacy Month and the week that includes 13 March observed as World Rotaract Week. Rotarians are well aware that poor reading comprehensioncondemns adults to the lowest rungs of society. We are thus strongly committed to improving literacy and promoting early childhood reading. The ultimate objective is to hand over the torch of future and social responsibilities to the literate and healthy new generations.

Our service activities in this respect are myriad and vividly pertinent: building & rebuilding school libraries, handing out scholarships for students, making every mother and child count in our healthcare efforts, and administering anti-polio oral vaccines to children under ve in risk areas.

To enhance our service capacity we need increased membership. One helpful means to recruit new members is to rstly include volunteer-minded people in our community service activities and thereby enhance their understanding and appreciation of our Rotary movement.

Our 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok is fast approaching. We anticipate a record huge turnout of 33,000 delegates from around the world plus 5,000 from the host country. In addition to a wide variety of meeting programs, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and successful project exhibits, I would recommend that you invite your fellow overseas Rotarians to feel and touch the grandeur of the ticketed event Host Hospitality Night on Monday 7 May, 2012 @ IMPACT Exhibition Hall 1-4. Kitchen of the World is the theme and each ticket costs USD10 (actual cost is USD100), offering lavish world cuisines freshly prepared and cooked by leading hotel chefs on site.

I earnestly look forward to welcoming you and your families to our 2012 District Conference for fellowship and showcasing our service successes on Saturday 17 March at Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Centre near Vibhavadee Laksi.

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Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

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The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterpriseand, in particular, to encourage and foster

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarians occupation as an opportunity to serve society

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarians personal, business, and community life

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Object of Rotary

In the rst message I wrote for this magazine, last July, I quoted Mohandas K. Gandhi, who said, You must be the change you wish to see in the world. And in the months since, I have had incredible opportunities to travel the Rotary world and see how Rotarians everywhere are bringing those words to life.

Creating positive change means, at its simplest, using our knowledge and resources to solve a problem. But when we are talking about solving humanitarian problems in a real and lasting way, knowledge and ideas and resources are not enough to ensure results. We have to remember something else that is no less important: sustainability.

A sustainable solution is one that will continue to work even after the Rotarians who proposed and facilitated it are gone. This means that even though the project might have come from Rotary originally, the community will take ownership of it. That, of course, means that when a part breaks on a water pump, there will be a process in place to repair it and to keep that pump functional carried out by the community, and without further recourse to Rotary.

The rst step toward sustainability is understanding the need for example, the cooking fuel problem common in much of the developing world. In many regions, solar ovens are a wonderful solution: They are inexpensive; they rely on a source of energy that is free, nonpolluting, and inexhaustible; and they are simple to use and maintain.

But before we step into a community and attempt to solve its fuel problem with solar ovens, we have to fully understand its situation and look beyond the problem we see. Perhaps the local foods need to be cooked at a temperature higher than the solar oven can provide. Perhaps the area is windy, and the solar ovens would blow away. Perhaps its traditional in that area to begin cooking before dawn, which, of course, you cannot do with a solar oven. These are issues

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you simply might not have thought of, but that could soon leadto the solar ovens being used to patch roofs or keep animal feed dry instead of for cooking.If we are trying to bring about change, its not enough to say, My way is the better way. We have to be listening and watching, not just talking. We can only help others if we reachout with an open mind and with the knowledge, the commitment, and the perseverance to deliver on what we promise.

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Get ready for a simpler,more powerful Foundation with Future VisionGet ready for a simpler,more powerful Foundation with Future VisionMarch 2012March 2012

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I am still occasionally asked why we decided to develop ourFuture Vision Plan. The question is, if the Foundation wasntbroken, why x it? The truth is that our Foundation, which has served Rotary and the world so well for over 90 years,was becoming dated. We were reacting to a changing worldby adding yet another program or altering our rules, which made the Foundation increasingly complicated and expensive to administer. It was time to face the reality that we must change or see our impact on the world diminish.

We asked over 10,000 Rotarians what changes we should makeand then began to work on a Foundation that is simpler and easier to understand, that involves clubs and districts more in spending and stewardship, and that builds more sustainability into our activities.

Just as polio eradication has dened Rotary to the international community in recent years, in the future, our six areas of focus will dene us. We will have lifted ourselves above the multitude of little projects that felt good but addressed symptoms, not causes, and too often had a short-term impact. We have demonstrated through our polio efforts what we could do, and we will show the world that there are answers to other major issues, and that Rotary is prepared to lead the way. We cant do it on our own, but we can and will make a difference.

The pilot districts are saying that Future Vision is exciting, leads to greater engagement and enthusiasm, is more ecient, is creating more interaction between clubs, is making Rotarians more aware of opportunities, has scaled up the size of projects,and is leading to greater giving to the Foundation. As chair of our Foundation, I can only agree!

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Dear Members.As we are in the fourth quarter of this Rotary year and my time as Membership Chair draws to a close, I want to thankeach of you for your support. Time goes by faster than we can catch up with completion of our tasks. Our membership committee has not performed well. We fail in all categories. No new club has been found. Several clubs are still small and weak. Some clubs may have to pay the required dues just to stay alive. Not to mention the Districts ideal wish ofthe 25 member-minimum for each club. Special training program, so called STAR, has been successfully organized twice out of four times of the plan. And due mainly to the last year worst ooding in our region we did not have sucient time to do our recruitment and considered it as a failure. Instead of a membership gain as planned, we have lost 24members. We were not be able to do a district-wide surveyon profession, sex and age as originally planned. And, nally,due to immediate activities of the District, we may not be able to do any more membership programs except standing by, be ready to support the RI Convention which is scheduled in the second week of May.

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News from District SecretaryNews from District Secretary. PP.Duangta Attayadmavittaya. PP.Duangta Attayadmavittaya

District Rotaract representatives and sponsor Rotary clubs should encourage Rotaract club ocers, directors, and committee chairs to attend district-level leadership training meetings. In addition, the Board decided that it will not amend the age range for Rotaract members and will not collect annual dues from Rotaract clubs. These decisions grew out of recommendations from the 2011 Rotaract Council.

Want to have your next Rotaract or Interact meeting online? Recent changes to RI policy give Rotaract and Interact clubs more exibility in how to hold their biweekly meetings. The Standard Rotaract Club Constitution and Bylaws and the Standard Interact Club Constitution and Bylaws have been amended to permit Rotaract and Interact clubs to meet in person, online, or a combination of both. These recent board decisions offer all clubs exibility to connect with their members. Is your club considering an alternative meeting model? Do you want to try out an e-meeting during a school break? Whether your club holds most of its meetings face-to-face with an occasional e-meeting, or meets most of the time online, its following Rotaract and Interact policy. Discuss your plans with your sponsor Rotary club, and be sure to communicate any changes with fellow Interact or Rotaract club members.

A decade of promoting peace Since 2002, the Rotary PeaceCenters program has been preparing more than 600 future leaders to pursue peace around the world. The February edition of TheRotarian includes a prole of ten peace fellows.

Former Sudanese child soldier to speak at Rotary peace symposium Emmanuel Jal, former Sudanese child soldier turned advocate for international peace, will speak at the Rotary World Peace Symposium in May.

Would you like to meet and network with Rotary Peace Fellows, alumni, and Rotarians who share an interest in peace and conict resolution? If so, you will want to attend the Rotary World Peace Symposium and Rotary Alumni Celebration before the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok,Thailand. Get up-to-date developments from experts in the eld, and learn practical skills from practitioners.

Dateline for work of Reach Within to Embrace Humanity year 2011-12. In order to apply for awards and citations from RI,District 3350 and Rotary in Thailand.- The prestigious trophies within rotary clubs in Thailand Dateline is within 31st March 2012- The RIs Presidential Citation Award Dateline is within 6th April 2012.- The RI D.3350 District Governors Salute Date 30th April 2012.

Announcement : Change of DA date has been changed from 31st March 2012 to Saturday 27th June 2012 at IMPACT, Muangthong Thani.

PrePETS 2012 The Seminar Pre-President-Elect Training for year2012-13 Peace through Service was a success with warm andcordially feeling, led by DGE.Alex Mavro and District Training Leader Chairman-PDG.Kasemchai Nitiwannakun with the rotary club of Bangkok South as a host. Presidents-Elect have preparedthemselves for Multi-District PETS to be held in Phitsanulok province during 3-4 March 2012.

PETS/DA & DGs ocial visit Rotary Club in CambodiaCombined District Governors ocial visits for the year 2011-12 with District Assembly for the year 2012-13 of during 24-26 Feb 2012 in Cambodia. It was highly successful with Rotarians actively participated in order to learn more about rotary and planned to bring back the knowledge to improve their clubs, further better relationship, enhance peace and conict resolution for world communities.

Update from RI Board meeting At its January meeting, the RI Board of Directors weighed in on several topics related to NewGenerations. Here are a few of the Boards decisions: Club presidents and district governors-elect are encouraged to appoint New Generations committees to develop, implement, and support New Generations activities Because service is an essential component of all New Generations programs, clubs and districts should include a service learning dimension in RYLA and Youth Exchange, as well as in Interact and Rotaract, to promote leadership and team-building skills, tolerance, and commitment to social responsibility.

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Cost The registration fee for the Rotary World Peace Symposiumis US$120. The registration fee for the Rotary Alumni Celebration is US$40. Meals are not included in the registration fee.

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Convention visitors guide : Preconvention meetings @ IMPACT cover: - World Peace Symposium on May 2-3 - Rotary Alumni Celebration on May 3-5 - International Institute on May 4-5 - Youth Exchange Ocers on May 4-5 - Rotaract Meeting on May 4-5 Pick up your name badge (SmartPass Card) at IMPACT Exhibition Halls 5-6, commencing Sat May 5. - Please present a copy of your registration conrmation (printed out from your Member Access), which contains a bar code that will expedite the process of picking up your badge. - If you have any guests included in your registration, this same bar code is shared by all. - Those who do not bring their conrmation and/or do not know their registration ID number, will be asked to register via the customer service counters. Your name badge will entitle you to plenary sessions, breakout sessions, paid events, and free shuttle service from all major hotels within RI housing block. First-Timers Orientation will be held on Sat May 5. World Premier of a boy and a TIGER Musical Play Concert on Sat May 5 at IMPACT Arena House of Friendship (May 5-9) Grand Opening will be held on Sat May 5 at 10:00 a.m. at IMPACT Challenger Hall 3 Grand Opening Ceremony on Sun May 6 at IMPACT Challenger Halls 1-2: - First Seating 10:00-12:30 a.m. - Second Seating 15:30-18:00 p.m.

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Rotary Convention 2012Has Thought of EverythingRotary Convention 2012Has Thought of Everythingby Kasemchai NitiwanakunBangkok Convention Promotion Chair, D-3350

Asia Breakfast on Mon May 7 at 07:00-09:00 a.m. at Royal Jubilee Ballroom Host Hospitality Night featuring Kitchen of the World on Mon May 7 at IMPACT Exhibition Halls 1-5 Plenary Sessions on May 7-9 at 09:00-12:00 a.m. at IMPACT Challenger Halls 1-2 Breakout Sessions on May 7-9 at 14:30-16:00 p.m. at IMPACT Exhibition Hall 9 Closing Session on May 9 at 16:30-19:00 p.m. at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2

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Communitys Education and Rotaract activity : There are some Rotary clubprovide and support the cost or learning equipment or some expense tothe youth volunteers, students, college students, or Rotaractors to performthis activity.Please help support or provide educational materials to children,youth, volunteers, students and rotaracts in doing service projects. It isas if you are to take part in activities by yourself. To provide educationof children and suggestion and support, this will benet the youth to thebenets and create a better future for them. Children are our future.

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Despite a stagnant global economy, Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more than US$200 million in new funding for polio eradication.The fundraising milestone, announced today at Rotarys annual International Assembly in San Diego, was reached in response to a $355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All funds have been earmarked to support polio immunization activities in countries where this vaccine-preventable disease continues to paralyze children.Well celebrate this milestone, but it doesnt mean that well stop raising money or spreading the word about polio eradication, Rotary Foundation Trustee John F. Germ told the annual conference of Rotary leaders. We cant stop until our entire world is certied as polio free.In recognition of Rotarys great work, and to inspire Rotarians in the future, the [Gates] foundation is committing an additional $50 million to extend our partnership, said Jeff Raikes, chief executive ocer of the Gates Foundation. Rotary started the global ght against polio, and continues to set the tone for private fundraising, grassroots engagement and maintaining polio at thetop of the agenda with key policy makers.Since 1988, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99 percent, from about 350,000 infections annually to fewer than 650 cases reported so far for 2011. The wild poliovirus now remains endemic meaning its transmission has never been stopped in only four countries: Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan. However, India on January 13 marked a full calendar year without a case, paving the way for its removal from the endemic list.But other countries also remain at risk for polio cases imported from the endemic countries. In Africa in 2011, Chad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo had signicant outbreaks. Alsoin 2011, a small cluster of polio cases in China, which had been polio-free for a decade, was attributable to a virus from Pakistan.

Rotary members not only reached into their own pockets to supportthe Gates challenge,but engaged their communities in a variety of creative fundraising projects, such as a fashion show in California that raised $52,000; benet lm screenings in New Zealand and Australia that netted $54,000; and a pledge-supported hike through Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, that brought in $38,000. Many events were planned around October 24, widely observed as World Polio Day.To date, Rotary club members worldwide have contributed more than $1 billion toward the eradication of polio, a cause Rotary took on in 1985. In 1988, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention joined Rotary as spearheading partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. More recently, the Gates Foundation has become a major supporter. In 2007, the Gates Foundation gave Rotary a $100 million challenge grant for polio eradication, increasing it to $355 million in 2009. Rotary agreed to raise $200 million in matching funds by June 30, 2012.Reaching children with the oral polio vaccine in the diseases remaining strongholds is labor and resource -intensive due to a host of challenges, including poor infrastructure, geographical isolation, armed conict and cultural misunderstanding about the eradication campaign.Promote the success of the US$200 million challenge in your community To help you publicize your club or district efforts to ward meeting the US$200 million fundraising challenge in support of polio eradication, a news release template will be available for download in eight languages by Wednesday, 18 January at www.rotary.org.In addition to distributing this news release to your local media, share it through social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and include it in your club or district newsletter.

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March is Literacy Month on the Rotary calendar, a time to consider what your club could be doing to boost literacy rates in your community and in communities around the globe.

Our Foundations Humanitarian Grants Program is at work throughout the worldhelping many disparate groups gain lifechanging literacy skills.

At the beginning of this month there will be Multidistrict PETS at PhitsanulokProvince and there will be nearly 300 clubs from Thailand participate in the trainingto be President of Rotary Club for the year 2012-13. Staffs from the Rotary Centerwill be helping to assist in arranging various documents and registration, translatingthe Presidents Manual and RI leaets to be distributing at the meeting. Those who are interested can download from Rotary website www.rotarythailand.org.

Flood relief money from Japan had been distributed in to Clubs in Nakornsawan,Lopburi, Ayutthaya and Nakorn Pathom areas. So far the committee had approvedalmost THB10 million toward the ood relief projects and details can be seen onour website as well.

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Dear Fellow Rotarians,In publishing and delivery of the District Governor Newsletter, the purpose is mailing it to every Rotarian at his club through the address of the club president that was given. If you do not receive it, pleasecontact your club president or notify our edition team. The newsand materials in the newsletter are mostly written by District Governor, District Secretary and District Committee who want to communicateand keep all Rotarians informed of activities of the clubs, district coming events, rotary news all over the world. If you have any articlesor interesting events that you want to share, please send your articleto us. We have enough space to print it on and we are ready to communicate via E-book online to anywhere in the world. If you wishto publicize your club activities to the world, please also provide Thaiversion together with photos (if you could). Not only for English speaking clubs will see but also Thai speaking want to know yoursas well.You can see - read all the material of Governor newsletter pass issuuefrom the rst edition of PDG Suchada Ithijarukul untill present by E-Book online at http://issuu.com/sompolissuu/docs.Also including access to various hand-books such as Club President, Club Secretary and Club Committee as well as Regulations of Rotary International. Those are good media and information for new club members or interested rotarians to learn about rotary, just click link with your nger tip.

However, we still continue printing books in hard copy for distribution to you but the E-Book online helps saving costs dramatically, quickly and preserve the world environment. Its very easy to open to read and forward or send to everyone at the same time. So please help persuading each other to use E-Book online to make it even more.

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Please accept my personal invitation to join me and our fellow Rotarians in Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May 2012, for the 103rd Rotary International Convention an incredible event in one of the worlds most fascinating cities.

Thailand is a spectacular destination, truly the Land of a Thousand Smiles. I would particularly urge Rotarians who have never visited Asia before to consider this your chance. Bangkok is a fantastic gateway to explore Southeast Asia and a wonderful experience on its own for a shorter trip. For those who hail from countries closer by, take the opportunity for a great getaway with all the dining, shopping, and sightseeing opportunities of a major cultural capital. Indeed, for those who have been there already, you know that you can never get enough of Bangkok.

But the best reason to visit Bangkok, of course, will be the Rotary convention itself: the highlight of the Rotary calendar and an opportunity not to be missed.

All through the year, we reach out to Rotary communities across the globe. At the convention, we have the chance to see all those communities represented in one place to hear all the languages, see all the people, and learn about all the projects of the past year. Nothing brings home the internationality of Rotary like a Rotary convention, and nothing else has the same power to inspire.

Every year, I go to the RI Convention excited to see old friends and make new ones, to celebrate our successes and learn from our experience. And every year, I leave with a sense of pride in Rotary, eager to continue my commitment to Rotary.

This year promises to be the best convention yet. I urge you to register now and to begin planning for our 103rd Rotary International Convention in Bangkok!

Sincerely,

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The cultural splendors of BangkokBangkok is an ideal host city for a Rotary International Convention. Known as the City of Angels, Thailands vibrant capital attracts millions of international visitors annually, who are drawn to its rich cultural heritage, delectable cuisine, and unsurpassed hospitality. Join thousands of fellow Rotarians in Bangkok to celebrate the international accomplishments of the 2011-12 Rotary year.

New adventures and experiences await you in Bangkok. A cultural and business center of Southeast Asia, Bangkok is a study in contrasts. Modern hotels, restaurants, and banks stand next to ancient shrines and sacred temples. Busy marketplaces some on water bustle with activity while Buddhist temples offer a moment to reflect in quiet reverence. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing meal on the Chao Phraya River or watch an exciting kickboxing match while sipping cold Thai beer. Whatever your inclination, Bangkok will leave an impression and memories to take back home and share with your club.

Top attractions

Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is considered the most important temple in Thailand and the spiritual home of Thai Buddhism. With its shining spires and a Buddha image carved out of a single block of jade, Wat Phra Kaew is a must-see among several stunning wats in Bangkok. Adjoining the temple is the former residence of the royal family, the Grand Palace. Tour the grounds for stunning architecture and a glimpse of the culture of Thailands monarchy.

The Floating Markets

Floating markets, such as Damnoen Saduak, have become the symbol of Bangkok. Although they now cater mostly to tourists, floating markets provide a glimpse of how the city uses waterways to deliver food and other products to residents. From your vantage point on the canal sidewalk, youll also find goods such as traditional straw hats, coconuts, and sweets available from merchants floating by in narrow boats.

The delights of Thai food

Bangkok provides countless culinary choices. Food is deeply engrained in the culture, and a common way to say hello in Thai is Have you eaten rice yet? Thai cuisine is renowned for its delectable use of fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices. Snack on chicken satay or fresh coconut water from a street vendor, dine in a converted teak house at Ruen Mallika, or enjoy the city vistas from the rooftop restaurant Moon Bar at Vertigo.

Nightlife, arts, and entertainment

Whether you raise a toast and view the lights of Bangkok from one of the citys many rooftop bars or sip wine over quiet conversation at a local inn, there are many opportunities to unwind after a day at the convention. Music aficionados can enjoy live performances of pop, jazz, and blues in area clubs. Considered the art capital of Southeast Asia, Bangkok also boasts several galleries that are open until the early evening hours for your browsing pleasure. For an unforgettable evening of traditional art, dont miss the Thai masked dance drama at Sala Chalermkrung.

Family fun

Bangkok offers activities for the entire family, including water parks such as Siam City and Dream World. For an up close experience of Thailand wildlife, take a short cab ride just outside the city and visit the Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo. Reptile enthusiasts may enjoy a visit to the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo.

Discovering Thai culture

Thailands monarchy

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. His Royal Highness King Bumiphol Adulyadej, the worlds longest reigning head-of-state, is greatly revered and respected by the Thai nation. Negative commentary about the king or the monarchy is a social taboo.

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Greater BangkokJust outside Bangkok, youll find many opportunities to explore and enjoy Thailands unique culture.

Ayuthaya, the ancient city

A UNESCO World Heritage site just north of Bangkok, and the former seat of the Siamese Kingdom, Ayuthaya offers a glimpse of what Thailand was like hundreds of years ago.

Samut Prakan

View reproductions of the greatest monuments from throughout Thailand at the worlds largest open-air museum, Ancient City theme park in Samut Prakan.

Ko Samet

For a quick island getaway, head south to Ko Samet. Visitors can rent a quiet bungalow or enjoy exciting nightlife on a variety of beaches suiting every taste.

Green experiences

For a break from Bangkoks bustling streets, make an expedition to one of the regions green spots, such as Kaeng Krachan National Park or Khao Yai National Park, to admire the countrys tropical flora and fauna.

Visit www.tourismthailand.org for more travel ideas.

Thailands great templesBuddhism has been practiced here for centuries and more than 90 percent of Thais are Buddhists. Offering more than just views of stunning architectural wonders and beautiful relics, Buddhist temples, or wats, are a window into the spiritual heart of the country where non-Buddhists are welcome to visit. When entering a wat, dress respectfully (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or skirts above the knee) and remove your shoes. Dont miss these Bangkok temples:

Wat Arun

The Temple of the Dawn, facing the river, is known for offering sublime views at dawn and sunset.

Wat Pho

Adjacent to the Grand Palace, Thailands oldest temple is home to a giant reclining Buddha statue.

Wat Suthat

Renowned for its beautiful rooflines, this wat features colorful murals depicting the life of the Buddha.


The wai

Make friends with Thai Rotarian hosts by greeting them with the traditional wai. Place the palms of your hands together in front of your chest and bow your head gently until your nose is level with your tallest fingers, keeping your elbows tucked to your side. Traditionally, Thais wai each other based on social structure. For example, children always wai an elder first. It is polite to return or acknowledge a wai. For more on Thai customs, consult your travel guide.

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Choose your travel datesCheck the preliminary schedule on the back page of this booklet and select the preconvention activities you wish to attend. Its best to determine your travel dates before you start the registration process.

Quick tip: For the most up-to-date schedule, go to www.rotary.org/convention.

Register for the convention and RI-ticketed eventsUsing Member Access at www.rotary.org to complete your registration online is convenient and secure. Within two business days, youll receive an e-mail acknowledgment with your registration number; and within a week, youll receive your registration confirmation. If you dont yet have a Member Access account, creating one is quick and easy.

Quick tip: Find information on visa requirements and the tourist visa exemption at www.mfa.go.th.

Register for host-ticketed eventsLocal Rotarians on the Host Organization Committee have arranged several cultural excursions and host hospitality events to help visiting Rotarians enjoy their stay in Bangkok. For details and to register for host-ticketed events and tours, visit www.rotaryconvention2012.com. To enjoy more Rotary fellowship, consider taking a host-sponsored tour before or after the convention.

Quick tip: E-mail questions about host-ticketed events to [email protected].

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Enjoy the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok!

Discounts are available on select airlines for Rotarians traveling to Bangkok for the 2012 convention. Visit www.rotary.org /convention for information and discount codes.

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The 2012 convention will take place at: Impact Exhibition & Convention Center99 Popular Road, Banmai Subdistrict, Pakkred District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand

The Impact Center, one of Asias largest convention centers, will be the main site for all plenary sessions, the House of Friendship, booth exhibits, and most RI-related official meetings. Located approximately 30 minutes from Bangkoks city center, the convention center offers modern amenities such as the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, where special luncheon events will be held.

Host eventsThai Rotarians will warmly welcome visitors to the Land of a Thousand Smiles. A series of host events planned by the Host Organization Committee will foster greater fellowship, networking, and fun for visiting Rotarians. Visit www.rotaryconvention2012.com for the latest details about the Bangkok host events.

Peace symposiumThe third Rotary Peace Symposium will offer an opportunity for current and former Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotarians, and friends to discuss ways in which RI and the Foundation work to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through diverse initiatives. The meeting will spotlight the work of the six Rotary Peace Centers, including the center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

Electronic badges to facilitate accessNew electronic badges will allow attendees easy access to all RI events for which they have registered.

Online registration will remain open until 1 May 2012 at the on-site registration rate. The cancellation deadline is 1 April 2012.

At the 2012 RI Convention

Networking opportunities. Looking for an international partner for your service project or Matching Grant? The RI Convention offers an ideal opportunity to network in person with fellow Rotarians who have similar goals and a commitment to Service Above Self. Visit the Projects Exhibition to view Rotary projects and gather ideas.

Fellowship and groups. Every RI Convention features several Rotary Fellowships and Rotarian Action Groups, and this year will be no exception. Browse these booths and get involved in an international group, based on hobbies, profession, or service interests.

Make new friends. At a Rotary convention, you will have an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from every continent. Many Rotarians also use the convention as a chance to see old friends. Your district or region could even sponsor its own event, such as a meeting, breakfast, or luncheon (see Expand your horizons opposite).

Plenary sessionsDuring five plenary sessions, youll be inspired by the RI president and other leaders, who will share success stories that highlight how fellow Rotarians are setting examples of Service Above Self globally. The Rotary Foundation will also present the latest news about club and district efforts in polio eradication. Guest speakers and lively entertainment will round out the plenary sessions. Simultaneous interpretation will be offered in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai. Go to www.rotary.org/convention to learn more as the program develops.

Breakout sessionsHeld on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons, breakout sessions offer an excellent chance for Rotarians to share best practices and project ideas. Make the most of your club experience by participating in sessions ranging from literacy projects around the world to public relations grant information.

House of FriendshipMeet and mingle with fellow Rotarians while sampling Thai food in the House of Friendship. While there, you can visit service project booths, learn about fellowships, and check out the latest Rotary publications. There will also be a chance to buy souvenirs, check e-mail at an Internet caf, and register for next years convention.


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Make plans earlyFollow these tips to better enjoy your experience of the RI Convention.

1. Register early

Take advantage of special preconvention pricing by registering early. Dont delay: The early registration deadline is Thursday, 1 December 2011.

2. Apply early for visa

Do you need a visa to enter Thailand? Upon registration, RI automatically sends a letter of invitation to those who are residents of countries requiring a visa. RI processes all forms on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early and apply for your visa well in advance to allow adequate time to complete the visa application process. To check if you need to have a visa to enter Thailand and to get related information, visit www.mfa.go.th.

3. Sign up for first-timer orientation

If youre new to RI conventions, dont worry. RI has organized two orientation sessions on Saturday, 5 May. Hosted by the International Fellowship of Rotarian Convention Goers, the session will give you insider tips for getting the most out of your convention experience. Its also a great opportunity to meet new Rotarian friends from around the world.

Getting around townBangkoks residents use a wide variety of options to navigate the city, including a modern underground railway line, the MRT, as well as the BTS Skytrain and an elevated line running from the airport to the new City Air Terminal in the city center, operating daily. Taxis abound, offering a cool, clean ride. However, travelers should be prepared for delays in traffic; in a city of 16 million, traffic jams are hard to avoid. Bangkokians have invented some ways to beat the traffic, including river ferries, which are inexpensive, run frequently, and offer a great way to experience the city. A short ride in a tk-tk or motorized rickshaw can also be fun, especially at night when traffic is lighter.

No public transportation is available to get to the Impact Center. Check www.rotary .org/convention as more details on shuttle buses and other transportation during the convention become available.

Expand your horizons

You can enhance your convention experience in many ways. Here are a few:

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Experience Thailand

Make the most out of your visit to Southeast Asia by planning a vacation before or after the convention. The cultural heritage and experiences within Bangkok offer only a glimpse of Thailand's splendors. Bangkoks central location makes it an ideal base for exploring beautiful island beaches, World Heritage sites, and national parks.

Thailands beachesTo the south, Thailands beaches and coastal resorts offer stunning natural beauty and an unparalleled opportunity to relax. The beach resort town of Pattaya, in the Gulf of Thailand, is only about two hours from Bangkok. To the southwest, head to Ko Chang and enjoy the white sand beaches of Had Sai Khao. In the extreme southern tip of Thailand, visit Phuket for world-class resorts or Phang Nga Bay for snorkeling and coral reefs. On Khao Phing Kan island, explore marine parks and enjoy the bay views of Ko Tapu, an islet jutting out of the sea.

IsanVisit the northeast region of the country, Isan, to experience rural Thailand and local Laos and Khmer cultures. The Khmer temple at Phanom Rung dates to the 10th century, while the wat at Khon Kaen is situated on a lake, offering spectacular views. Isans natural scenery can be enjoyed during a hike in the Phu Phan National Park or on a boat ride down the Mekong River along the Laos border.

Chiang MaiNorthern Thailands largest city, Chiang Mai, sits at the foot of the Himalayas. For a scenic adventure, trek in surrounding parks and countryside. There, you can view waterfalls, ride on an elephant, or take a trip on a whitewater raft. Enjoy the regions unique culture and delicious cuisine, and shop for silk products and handicrafts of the indigenous hill peoples of the region. Chiang Mai also features many ancient temples to explore and golf courses to play.

Gateway to Southeast AsiaA major hub in Southeast Asia, Bangkok can serve as your base to extend your trip to regional attractions such as the stunning temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia or the bustling cities of Singapore, Hong Kong, or Kuala Lumpur. There are daily flights to major regional destinations from Bangkok.


Thai etiquette

According to Thai culture, the head is considered to be the residing place of the soul. Touching or reaching over anothers head is considered highly offensive. On the other hand, feet, being farthest from the head, are considered dirty and foul. Visitors should be mindful not to prop feet up on desks or show the bottom of their feet while crossing legs. Be prepared to remove shoes when entering a home.


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2012 Rotary International ConventionPreliminary Program

Wednesday, 2 May 15:00-19:00 Rotary Peace Symposium Registration

Thursday, 3 May 08:00-12:00 Rotary Peace Symposium Registration09:00-17:00 Rotary Peace Symposium 13:00-22:00 2012 International RYLA (by invitation only) 15:00-19:00 Registration: Preconvention, International

Institute, Convention 17:30-19:00 International Institute Welcome Reception 17:30-19:00 Youth Exchange Officers Welcome Reception

Friday, 4 May 08:00-18:00 Registration: Preconvention, International

Institute, Convention 08:30-17:00 International Institute 09:00-17:00 Rotary Peace Symposium 09:00-17:00 Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention

Meeting 09:00-17:00 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting 09:00-22:00 2012 International RYLA (by invitation only) 12:00-13:45 International Institute Luncheon

(RI-ticketed event) 12:00-13:45 Rotary Peace Symposium Luncheon

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Saturday, 5 May 08:00-18:00 Registration: Preconvention, International

Institute, Convention 08:30-12:30 International Institute 09:00-17:00 Rotary Alumni Celebration 09:00-17:00 Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention

Meeting 09:00-17:00 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting 09:00-22:00 2012 International RYLA (by invitation only) 09:00-10:00 Orientation for First-Time Convention

Attendees 10:00-10:30 House of Friendship Grand Opening 10:00-18:00 House of Friendship 14:00-15:00 Orientation for First-Time Convention

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Sunday, 6 May 08:00-18:00 Convention Registration 08:30-09:30 Interfaith Service 09:00-17:00 House of Friendship 10:00-12:30 Opening Plenary Session (first seating) 13:00-15:00 Paul Harris Fellows Event 15:30-18:00 Opening Plenary Session (second seating)

Monday, 7 May 08:00-18:00 Convention Registration 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship 09:00-09:25 Preplenary Entertainment09:30-12:00 Plenary Session 2 12:30-14:00 Presidents Recognition Luncheon

(RI-ticketed event) 14:30-16:00 Breakout Sessions 18:00-19:00 Host Hospitality

Tuesday, 8 May 08:00-18:00 Convention Registration 08:45-09:10 Preplenary Entertainment 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship 09:15-11:45 Plenary Session 3 12:15-14:00 President-elects Leadership Luncheon

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Wednesday, 9 May 08:00-16:00 Convention Registration 08:45-09:10 Preplenary Entertainment 09:00-16:00 House of Friendship 09:15-11:45 Plenary Session 4 12:15-14:00 Officers Reunion Luncheon

(RI-ticketed event) 14:30-15:30 Convention Bidding Workshop 14:30-16:00 Breakout Sessions 16:30-19:00 Closing Plenary Session

This program schedule was current at the time of publication. All events are considered tentative and subject to change. See www.rotary.org/convention for the most up-to-date information.


Learning Thai

Sawasdee HelloSabai dee mai How are you?Kawp kun Thank youMai bpen rai Youre welcomeKhaw toht Excuse me/sorry

To be polite, men add krap and women add kha to the end of their sentence, e.g., khaw toht krap (excuse me; male speaker) or kawp kun kha (thank you; female speaker).





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by Kasemchai NitiwanakunBangkok Convention Promotion Chair, D-3350

If you are a food fanatic wanting to taste everything the world has to offer or give visiting Rotarians from overseas the rare opportunity to celebrate the best international cuisines, the Host Hospitality Night on Monday 7 May 2012 is a culinary event not to be missed.This ticketed event dubbed Kitchen of the World at only USD 10 is guaranteed to tease your taste buds with a long list of tempting international cuisines passionately prepared by world-class chefs from leading hotels in Bangkok. Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Rotary International will be spending over USD 1 million to bring the best of global cuisines to the dining tables at the Host Hospitality Night, according to Host Organizing Committee Vice Chair Dr Saowalak Rattanavich.Highlighting creativity in culinary arts, live cookery demonstrations on site let you watch and learn while chefs take you on a cooking journey of multinational cuisines you have fancied but never tasted.Other highlights include Thai cuisines, cultural shows, fruit & vegetable gardens, fruit carvings, food on parade, kitchen percussion band, and two performance stagesOnly 10,000 Rotarians and family members will have access to this ticketed event on a rst book, rst served basis. For every 10 tickets bought in one lot, one complimentary ticket is given. What a great opportunity to invite members from your sister clubs to savor this unseen event or to meet with your batch-mates!Host Hospitality Night is one of the highlight events of every RI Convention. Rotarians from around the world immerse in a night of fellowship with Host Rotarians to enjoy a "one-of-a-kind" experience prepared by Host Organizing Committee.

Food on Parade @ 2012 Bangkok ConventionMonday - May 7, 2012 18:30 Venue: IMPACT Hall 1-5 (Convention Venue) Transportation: Shuttle bus providedBooking: PP Pattama Tel: 08 1848 9517

Pad Thai Kung (Stir-fried Thai noodles with shrimps)

Indian Gujarati Thali

Classic ItalianSpaghetti alla carbonara

German Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle)

Korean Bulgalbi(grilled marinated beef)

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Passionate dancers and your partners are cordially invited to Dinner Dance Party, a fabulous entertainment evening of 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, featuring a live music band, western set dinner, and dance shows in a relaxed, easy atmosphere on May 6, 2012 at Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, Wat Arun, Bangkok.

Chaopraya, the venue ballroom, is located on the second oor of the Convention Hall, with a total oor space of 1,632 square meters (28.85 x 56.50).

Kawee Virojsailee, Organizing Chairperson of Dinner Dance Party, says ve solid hours will be devoted to nothing but dancing with the popular Sensation Band. There will be no Rotary protocol and the only interruption allowed is four eye-opening dance shows by three couples of award-winning dancers.

To prepare Rotarians for this grand entertainment event, Dance Coach Phadungsak Talaengkarn has been appointed to train them on both ballroom and Latin dance moves and dance gures. The course includes such basics as timing & rhythm, body lines & poses, holding & movement, footwork, and oor craft.

Dance training is scheduled on every Monday and Thursday between 17.00-20.00 hours at Charoen Sport Club, 179 Soi Intamara 12, Suthisarn. Please contact Phadungsak on 08 1421 1885 for an appointment (course fee is 1,000 baht/month).

Date: Tue May 8, 2012 18:30-24.00 hours Venue: Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, Arun-Amarin Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600Transportation: Free shuttle service from 58 hotels inside the RI housing block Booking: PP Pattama H/P: 08 1848 9517 (USD60 or equivalent)

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1. Youth Exchange Ocers (YEO) Preconvention Meeting

Fri-Sat, 4-5 May (Free admission for RI Convention registrants; US$50 for non-Convention registrants; US$50 for YEO Banquet on Fri, 4 May)Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong ThaniThe YEO Preconvention Meeting brings together Rotarians involved in the Rotary YE program. The meeting provides an opportunity for volunteers new and old to join friends, discover new ideas, and make connections for future exchanges. A welcome reception will be held on the evening of Thu, 3 May.2. Rotaract Preconvention Meeting

Fri-Sat, 4-5 May (Free admission for RI Convention registrants) (Rotaractors who register for both events by 1 December and individuals are eligible for an early registration rate of $50)Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong ThaniThis event is to strengthen your Rotaract club, learn more about sustainable service projects, and build lasting friendships with Rotaractors from around the world.Rotaractors and Rotarians will have the opportunity to experience Fellowship through Service, exchange ideas, hear from informative speakers, and connect with the global network of friendship, engagement, and action that is Rotaract. The meeting will feature sessions to recognize Outstanding Rotaract Project winners and to train incoming district Rotaract representatives.3. International Institute Fri-Sat, 4-5 May (US$100 inclusive of the welcome reception; you are not required to register for the RI Convention in order to attend this Institute)Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong ThaniWelcome reception: Thu, 3 May, at InterContinental BangkokTicketed luncheon: Fri, 4 May, at IMPACT, US$35This event will bring together past, current, and incoming RI ocers for two days of learning and friendship. Its an opportunity to hear inspiring speakers and exchange ideas. Past and future ocers will learn about new developments in Rotary policies and programs and engage in discussions designed to make them better resources for their clubs and districts.

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Preconvention Meetings& Ticketed Events

( ) Thai YEOs at the Youth Exchange Ocers Preconvention Meeting in Montreal, Canada, 2010

RI President John Kenny speaks at the YEO Preconvention Meeting in Montreal, Canada.

YEO At the YEO preconvention meeting, Youth Exchange ocers learn through plenary sessions, discussion groups, networking opportunities, and social gatherings with new and old friends.

Rotaractors Rotaract group photo @ 2010 Rotary International Preconvention Meeting, Montreal

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