Having served on various Skal Boards as a director for the past 12 years, I feel that I honestly have something to bring to the table. I am and have been, on the Skal International Asian Area Board for the last 6 years – and currently serve as Secretary for both the Bangkok Club and the National Committee (this for the last 8 years).

My posts on the Board have been quite diverse –
Secretary - Pattaya, the Asian Area, the National Committee and Bangkok,
Director of Membership – Pattaya and currently for the Asian Area
PR, Communications and Events Director – Pattaya and East Thailand
President - Skal International Pattaya & East Thailand.

I have had the good fortune to represent Skal and our six Thailand Clubs at five International congresses and at more than 15 Asian Area Meetings so I do feel that I have my finger on the pulse as far as Skal matters are concerned. I had the pleasure of being involved with the re-founding of the Pattaya Club in 1999 – where we went on to successfully bid to hold the World Congress here in Thailand. Being instrumental in the formation of our Samui and Hua Hin Clubs was a great experience too.

Having had over 35 years of experience in the hospitality Industry (in South Africa and Thailand) has been a great advantage when dealing and speaking with Skal members within the Association.

My goals for Skal International Bangkok?
After the enthusiastic, energetic, well-informed and extremely well-traveled past President, Andrew Wood, I have quite a hard act to follow. But with the help of my new board of officers anything (and more) is possible. I see an even greater future for Skal Bangkok and its members. I have high hopes of introducing more tangible benefits to all members within Thailand and broadening our International outlook through “doing business with friends.”

Yes, it is going to be an extremely challenging 2 years, but I am confident that WE CAN soar to even greater heights.

And as always, I intend to continue to impart and wish Happiness, Good Health, Friendship and Long Life to all within our glorious association.

Skal!
Robert John (Bob) Lee
President Skal International Bangkok