At the Rotary International convention in Seoul, I had the distinct honor of meeting many of you.   Your energy, compassion and wisdom are truly inspiring.   I hope to see you in Atlanta!  
 
  Steve, Sue, Maliwan, Jerry & Nick at the Power of Play Booth.
 
Of course, when you visit Chiang Mai Thailand, you are cordially invited to make Chiang Mai International Rotary Club your home away from home.  See our website.  
 
The CMIRC Bulletin will come to you approximately once a month.   We hope you are inspired by our projects.  We are a club of just over 20 members and as one of our charter members so eloquently puts it: “We are fighting above our weight”.  All of our projects have a dedicated champion have a dedicated champion and are positioned to protect children.  Editions of In this bulletin will provide information about CMIRC:  
 
  1. Children's Water Safety, Champion is Rotarian John Schorr, Ph.D - Featured in the August  
  2. Children's Eye Clinics; Champion is Rotarian Dr. Peter Bell - Featured in the July 
  3. Mae Tao Clinic, Champion is Rotarian Jerry Nelson
  4. One Word Play, Champion is Rotarian Jerry Nelson
  5. Babar, Champion is Rotarian Christian Bollier
  6. Winter Clothing Appeal, Champion is Past President Joe Evans.
Northern Thailand has more need than we can satisfy, but we can and will make a positive difference.  With your support we can do anything!      
 
 
Just two of the precious children we protect through our support of the Mae Tao Clinic
 
 
Abundant Blessings,
 
Jerry Nelson
CMIRC Foundations Chair