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FERC elects new board member
Donna Dauenhauer has been
elected as a member on the board of directors of FERC.
Donna Dauenhauer was recently elected to membership on
the Board of the Foundation for the Education of Rural Children, FERC. Mrs.
Dauenhauer is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a major in
English and a minor in French. She taught high school in the United States
before she and her family moved to Thailand. Her voluntary activities in
both the U.S. and Thailand are vast, with many activities supporting the
work of the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides as well as the International School
of Bangkok. She co-authored A Thai Tapestry, a History of the International
School of Bangkok’s fifty years in Thailand, and was integral to the
planning and execution of the 50th year reunion in 2002. Since moving to
Chiang Mai, she has worked in several volunteer capacities for the
Foundation for the Education of Rural Children (FERC), most recently working
with FERC in the production of its annual fund-raising Gala. The Foundation
elected her to Board membership in recognition and appreciation of her
organizational and leadership skills, and her dedication to the education of
Thai and tribal children in need.
VIPS gather to discuss
Japan’s long stay residents
Wichai Srikwan (center), Governor of Chiang
Mai Province, Mrs. Junko Yokoda (left), Consul General of Japan in
Chiang Mai and Mr. Narong Tananuwat (right), President, The Chiang Mai
Chamber of Commerce held a press conference titled “The Opportunity of
Long Stay for Japanese” at the Imperial Room 3, the Imperial Mae Ping
Hotel.
Discover your true self
with Phil Morimitsu
Discover how you can better handle any situation that life throws your
way with guest speaker Phil Morimitsu at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara
Dhevi, Chiang Mai. The hotel has invited Phil Morimitsu to organize a
workshop on “Finding Your Inner Master” on Saturday, 15 September 2007
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Jum Ngern Room.
 Phil
Morimitsu will be in Chiang Mai to hold a workshop titled “Finding your
inner Master.”
Morimitsu became a training and management consultant for numerous
International Fortune 500 companies and is currently in the finance and
investment field. Following the publication of two books, “In the
company of ECK Masters” and “The Seeker”, Phil Morimitsu has traveled,
given talks, workshops and various media interviews in over 40 countries
spanning five continents.
Discover the deepest part of you by joining the workshop “Finding Your
Inner Master”. If identifiable and recognizable by you, your “Inner
Master” would know the right thing to do, say or think. Over the ages,
spiritual masters have been teaching this very art. Instead of living in
a constant state of tension, fear and pressure, Phil Morimitsu can help
you find a way to live from a place of peace, contentment and love. You
will be able to handle whatever life throws your way. The workshop will
teach you ancient skills and techniques adapted to fit today’s
individual.
The cost is 3,900 baht net per person, the workshop includes: 3 hours of
presentation and activities with breaks, Spa cuisine lunch and snack,
one complimentary spa voucher worth 3,400 baht.
The workshop is suitable for spa and health center operators, doctors of
alternative and holistic medicine as well as for those seeking to find a
perfect balance and harmony in their lives. The presentation will be in
English and Dr. Suchada Marwah will be on hand to provide translation
into Thai.
Please call 053 888 888 extension 8983 or 8985 for more information or
reservations. The workshop is limited to only 30 participants.
Hillside Charity Rooftop
committee organizes dinner at D2
A view of D2’s Moxie restaurant. Photo
courtesy of D2 Hotel
The Charity Rooftop Committee is arranging a buffet dinner at D2 Moxie
Restaurant on Saturday, the 8th of September starting 7pm. The D2 Hotel
in Chiang Mai has generously supported the Charity Rooftop party by
donating many gift vouchers that were raffled off to raise funds for
those in need.
The cost for the dinner is 600 baht per person net excluding drinks
(includes water, coffee, tea). Tickets can be bought at Hillside 4
Reception on the 2nd Floor or contact charityrooftopparty @gmail.com.
Limited tickets are available.
The committee will hold a raffle to raise funds for the ‘Foundation to
Encourage the Potential Development of Disabled Persons’ who are the
recipients of the 4th Annual Rooftop Party to be held on January 12th,
2008. For further details of the charity please visit their website at
www.infothai .com/disabled
With the support of the local community and businesses, the committee
aims to purchase wheelchairs and a vehicle so the foundation can provide
help to disabled people in rural areas.
If your business would like to assist in this noble cause by providing
gifts, vouchers or donations to help the Charity Rooftop event reach
their goals please email the committee at charityrooftopparty@ gmail.com
Bookazine moves
to Airport Plaza
The Bookazine store at Chiangmai Pavilion is moving from Chiangmai
Pavilion to Central Chiangmai Airport Plaza, Unit no. 458/2, 4th floor
on September 1st.
According to their manager, the new Bookazine will be 20% bigger than
the old store, providing more foreign-language books, newspapers and
magazines to Chiangmai customers than ever. Customers will find the new
location at the Central Plaza Airport more convenient with larger
parking space, more retail shops, product and services.
To celebrate the grand opening, Bookazine will offer 15% off all items
in store from 1-30 September.
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