27/03/2021
SKAL Hua Hin AGM and Chef Huto’s Table Lunch hosted by Khun Kai the GM of Putahracsa Resort Hua Hin
A great turnout and a very successful event! Below the Minutes of the meeting and photographs of a lovely day had by all SKAL Members and guests!
Location: Putahracsa Resort Date: 26th March 2021
Time: 11.30 to
EGM SKAL
In Attendance:
Mr. Stacey Walton Mrs. Jintana Borin Mr. Andy Harris Mrs. Yui
Mr. Sam Sheriff
Newly elected:
Khun Kai
Mr. Stephan Rohrer Mr. Richard Mehr
1. WELCOME
Meeting Minutes Agenda items
President
PR & Events Membership Membership Marketing
Vice-President Treasurer Club Secretary
President Stacey Walton greeted all the Excom and thanked the visiting guests and attendants for joining the luncheon. Special thanks were also extended to:
• Khun Kai, General Manager of Putahracsa Resort Hua Hin for hosting the venue
• Mr. Andrew Wood President of Skal International Bangkok for his unconditional support
and presence
• Mr. Willem Niemeijer, CEO of Yanna Ventures, Khiri Travel, Founder of HMP, Open
Thailand Safely
• Executive Chef Huto presenting a Tate of Prachuap today for us all to experience authentic
Thai cuisine if you would like to learn more you can visit the website mydiningchef.com
The Journey of Skal Hua Hin Cha Am began in 2008 as a founder member together with Stuart Daly, President Bernd Schneider, Thomas Hoeborn and Justin Strachan in starting the Skal Hua Hin Cha Am Chapter.
In 2010, President Richard Mehr stepped in with a new committee and lead Skal Hua Hin & Cha Am until 2013. In 2015, there was some discontinuation of the club due to movement of GM’s and other social clubs starting.
Skal Hua Hin Cha Am was reformed in November 2018 with President Richard Mehr to whom I assisted as Vice President until being elected President by our members since 13th March 2019 at Take 5.
We have come a long way since then getting through the pandemic and COVID – 19 effecting us all and the most challenging time ever in our careers. Crisis brought solidarity, friendship and I am delighted to have experienced business being made amongst members to assist each other through these difficult times.
I am pleased to see a full house today and that we were 28 paid members yesterday, and this morning Khun VP, GM of Chivasom joined taking us now to 29 – welcome to SKAL, and like to congratulate our membership as being one of the most active clubs in Thailand and Asia. There’s potential for more and will come to membership development later. We have also had some good times with great events at fantastic venues and look forward to many more to come.
About Skal International Founded in 1934, Skal International is the only professional organization promoting global tourism and friendship uniting all sectors of the tourism industry There is 12,606 members in 333 Skal Clubs along 99 countries.
Skal in Thailand (SIT) monthly zoom meetings with fellow presidents (Bangkok, Samui, Krabi, Phuket, Chiang Mai) to discuss local updates, membership, social plans. National Congress – More details to follow.
Our Vision
To be the trusted voice in Travel and Tourism
Our Mission
Through our leadership, professionalism and friendship, work together to achieve our vision, maximize networking opportunity and support a responsible tourism industry
The Agenda
In order to support our mission, I would like to bring to your attention the main agenda points
1. Appointment of Khun Kai as Vice-President
2. Appointment of Mr. Stephan Rohrer as Treasurer
3. Appointment of Mr. Richard Mehr as Club Secretary
1. Continuation of other members of the Executive Committee
➢ Jintana Borin – PR & Events ➢ Andy Harris – Membership ➢ Khun Yui – Membership
➢ Sam Sheriff – Marketing
2. Current financial status of the club is that we have 45k in the bank account and we have contributed towards today. We still need to apply for MDF which will credit account to offset the costs of reforming the club in 2018.
3. The next Skal gathering was announced by Mrs. Jintana Borin – on 23th April, 2021 at Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin at 17.00hrs onwards (Sky Bar)
4. Membership development was discussed and the goal for 2021 would be to have 40 members.
5. Skal fees for 2021 were approved as follows:
Jan to June @ THB 3,200 for the year 2021
June to Dec @ THB 2,200 for the remaining year 2021
Event mark-up price unanimously approved fixed at:
Non-member: + THB 500 Skal Partners: + THB 300
6. Can we set a membership goals and objective for 2021?
• Secure the growth of our Club to 40 members by end of 2021
• Promote and support the hospitality and travel industry in the region & Kingdom
• Hold events with guest speakers from the hotel and travel industry
7. In closing, during lunch I would like to issue all our members with a new lapel pin and at the next gathering your SKAL certificates will be printed and ready for collection.
8. Mr. Willem Niemeijer, CEO of Yanna Ventures and co-Founder of HMP introduced a state-of- the-art hospitality management system, fully cloud-based and integrated platform, tailored to boutique, independent hotels and lodges. The Yaana Venture group themselves use HMP (360) internally.
For further information: https://www.hmpmaster.com/ or contact Mr. Willem Niemeijer at: [email protected]
Next gathering: Friday 23th April, 2021 at 17.00hrs - Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin
