The outgoing president of the Rotary Club of
Jomtien-Pattaya, Bruno Keller and his wife Erika, organised a
fellowship-party at the Art Cafe to say thank you to all the members and
especially to members of the community who have worked hard throughout the
years to help the underprivileged and the needy.
Two
boys from School #9 receive a backpack appreciation gift from Ta and David
Jeater, Mayor Pairat Suthithamrongsawat, Ju Wannasri and Erika and Bruno C.
Keller.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the
Paul Harris fellow to Pattaya mayor Pairat Suthithamrongsawat.
Pairat
Suthithamrongsawat being rewarded with an official Paul Harris Fellow pin by
Bruno Keller, outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya,
while Erika Keller shares the honorable moment.
Bruno Keller said, “Mayor Pairat works very hard to
promote Pattaya and has put in tremendous effort to improve Pattaya’s
image. Through his (Pairat’s) efforts, the city became cleaner, more
secure and more beautiful”. Bruno continued saying, “The mayor has
always supported the Rotary Club in all our charity programmes and we feel
that he deserves one of Rotary’s highest honours for service to the
community. This is a symbol of our thanks to a great man and a leader of
this city.”
Thai
tradition brought to life through a dance bringing forth smiles upon all.
The mayor thanked the club members in a moving speech and
promised to further do his best to help the club and to work for improving
the city even further.
Elfi Seitz executive editor of the Pattaya Blatt was also
presented with a plaque of appreciation for her incessant help to the Rotary
ideals and assistance in many of the club’s projects throughout the years.
Wannapa
“Ju” Wannasri and Sopin “Noi” Thappajug are intrigued by Bruno
Keller’s inspirational speech.
The fun-part of the event was the drawing of a picture in
which all guests had to participate with a few strokes of the paintbrush
followed by the next person, resulting in a very funny painting. The plan of
the club is to auction it at one of the next events.
Elfie
Seitz, executive editor of Pattaya Blatt, proudly accepts a plaque of
appreciation.
Students of Pattaya School No. 9 performed classical Thai
music dances under the watchful eye of Wannapa ‘Ju’ Wanasiri from the
education department of city hall.
David
Jeater, incumbent president of the Rotary Club in Jomtien-Pattaya, expresses
himself through the art of painting, connecting with appreciative onlookers
as well as himself.
Mr. Tuxedo and his team entertained the guests with his
unique magic show and the evening ended with a display of fireworks.
Andrew
Khoo, GM of the Hard Rock Hotel, personally showed his love and care for the
elderly.
Students
are taught the fine art of setting a dining table.
The
happy couple cutting their huge wedding cake.
Members
of the AFT-ERC gather for a group photograph with the elderly.