Skal Bangkok, knowledgeable group of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2023, at Le Meridien Bangkok.
The assembly was effectively attended. A quorum was established with greater than 50% of its members in attendance; many additionally introduced friends alongside.
The occasion was expertly choreographed by President James Thurlby who introduced his President’s report and his detailed roadmap for the approaching yr. With the in a position help of membership Treasurer John Neutze, they introduced the financials of the membership which confirmed the membership was in good standing. John later introduced the finances for the membership and the price construction. Both the President and Treasurer’s report had been authorised by the AGM attendees.
Next got here the election of Board members. As all board members had been standing once more for his or her second yr of workplace, with one exception. Being a non-election yr all current board members have fortunately agreed to finish their 2-year time period 2022-2024.
The exception of the election was to formally ask for the AGM’s approval of President James invitation for Andrew J. Wood to rejoin the Skal Bangkok board, which was unanimously given.
The current board members had been subsequently joined by Andrew, who was appointed as the brand new Vice President 2. Wood, a 2-time previous membership president, brings with him 32 years of Skal expertise and recommendation to the present board members.
A outstanding member of the membership, Andrew is a well-respected member of the Bangkok enterprise neighborhood and has been a Skal International member for a few years. His experience within the hospitality and tourism trade shall be a invaluable addition to the committee.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew back to the committee.”
President James Thurlby added, “Andrew has been an active member of the club for many years and his knowledge and experience in the hospitality and tourism industry will be invaluable in helping us to continue to promote global tourism and friendship.”
The newly fashioned government committee is comprised of:
- President: James Thurlby
- Vice President 1: Marvin Bemand
- Vice President 2: Andrew J Wood
- Secretary: Michael Bamberg
- Treasurer: John Neutze
- Events: Pichai Visutriratana
- Young Skal: Dr Scott Smith
- Public Relations: Kanokros Sakdanares
- Membership Director: TBA
- Auditor: Tim Waterhouse
- Past President: Andrew J. Wood and Eric Hallin
The Skal Bangkok Executive Committee is answerable for overseeing the strategic route of the membership, in addition to managing its day-to-day operations. The Bangkok Club of Skal International was established in 1956 and has grown to grow to be one of the vital lively and influential golf equipment within the area.
Commenting on his appointment, Andrew J. Wood mentioned, “I am honored to have been appointed as the new Vice President 2 of Skal Bangkok. I look forward to working closely with the other board members to strengthen the club and to support President James and our members in these challenging times.”
President James gave an enormous shout-out to all of the Club’s sponsors; CoffeeWORKS, Move Ahead Media, Paulaner and Serenity Wines, whose help James mentioned is tremendously appreciated and by no means taken as a right.
The assembly additionally supplied networking alternatives prior and throughout the luncheon for members to debate varied points affecting the tourism trade in Thailand at this time and past. The pandemic’s influence on the trade was a key subject, and members exchanged concepts on how finest to help one another throughout these troublesome occasions.
The Skal Bangkok AGM was adopted by a scrumptious lunch, the place members and friends had the chance to catch up.
The occasion was effectively acquired by all and lots of expressed their appreciation for the membership’s efforts to deliver the tourism trade collectively.
Skal Bangkok President, James Thurlby mentioned, “I am thrilled with the turnout at this year’s AGM. Skal Bangkok is committed to providing a platform for tourism leaders to come together, share ideas, and work towards a common goal. I am excited to see what the future holds and feel that 2023 is going to be watershed year.”
Skal is a world group that brings collectively tourism trade professionals to advertise accountable tourism and improve the trade’s sustainability. The group has a presence in 86 in 308 golf equipment nations, with greater than 12,200 members worldwide.
Skal Bangkok is likely one of the most lively golf equipment within the area, with a robust give attention to neighborhood service and supporting native tourism initiatives. The membership additionally hosts common occasions, together with networking alternatives, seminars, and attendance at regional occasions and congresses.
Skal Bangkok will formally attend the Skal Asia Congress, which is able to happen in Bali, Indonesia 1-4 June 2023. The congress is anticipated to draw greater than 300-400 delegates from around the globe and can present a possibility for tourism trade leaders to debate key points affecting the trade and share finest practices.
For extra details about Skal Bangkok, please go to skalbangkok.com and bangkok.skal.org.
