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Clavis Portae at Asian University: Freshmen’s Welcome Activities
The Asian University Students’ Union arranged the
Freshmen’s Welcome Activities August 30-31 for all the new students. On
the first night, an exciting campus tour was arranged in and around the
Academic Building. All the lights were turned out; then the freshmen had to
find their way around in the dark. It was very scary and more than a few
screams were heard.
 The
new students being painted.
On the second day the fun and games continued, the
second, third and fourth year students made-up and decorated the Freshmen
with paint and flowers. They all ended up looking like rainbow people. After
that, the Freshmen were entertained at five stations around the campus with
games, singing and dancing, dancing, dancing, at the same time meeting and
getting to know the “Seniors”.
Finally, everybody, including faculty members and guests
enjoyed a barbecue dinner together followed by a warm welcome at the “Buy
Sri Su Kuan” Ceremony.
Clavis portae, or key to the doors, is now a traditional welcome for the
new students coming into Asian University.
A raft
being prepared for launch on the lake.
Games in
the sports hall.
Last Call for Jesters Pub Night
Lewis Underwood
Following the huge success of our Jesters Children’s
Fair, although we are ecstatic, there is no time to relax, as we still have
to prepare for our second fund raising event, the Jesters Pub Night at
Jameson’s, on Saturday September 17 th.
 Tata
Young’s dress worn in concert will be up for auction, as will this signed
photo of her wearing it.
We are frantically collecting all the remaining Grand
Raffle prizes and Auction items and preparing them for display and
presentation. And still more prizes and auction items are being offered.
The latest excitement is Mike Axford’s most recent
contribution to our auction portfolio: Andrew Flintoff’s signature on the
front cover of the Sunday Times (Sept 4thedition).
This acquisition from the English Cricket Team’s hero for the Ashes 2005
has promptly gone to the top of our auction list. Complete lists of our
Auction items and Grand Raffle prizes are presented on this page.
Besides the exciting prizes and items on our lists,
there are some other novel ways that we will be raising money on the
evening. John Kennedy has once again offered Graham Macdonald a bit of
humility for a generous donation on his part. John will put up 30,000 baht
on the night if Graham prances around all evening in a pink chiffon fairy
frock complete with wings and wand. Of course, as Graham will do nearly
anything to raise money for the kids, he has heartily confirmed that it is
‘game on’.
Jameson’s
- The Irish Pub
Similarly, Ian and Pat Dickson have offered to donate
20,000 baht to our cause if Simon Philbrook will wear a ‘ravishing,
sequined’ evening gown on the same evening.
Along with these two colorful individuals strutting
their stuff on Pub Night, we will have DJ’s Andy Francis and Paul Jackson
spinning the discs and Auctioneer Eddy Henheffer doing his thing,
lubricated by ‘Rusty Nails’. All in all, it should be another evening
of revelry, fun, and entertainment with lots of spot prizes kindly
sponsored by Bussarin and Batik shop, and the Grapevine.
This
rosewood table set with 6 chairs will be up for auction at the 8th Annual
Jesters Pub Night Sept. 17 at Jameson’s The Irish Pub.
Regarding Erik and Robert, our Scandinavian push bike
riders, a bit of misfortune and irony took place last week. As they were
poised to depart early last Friday morning at 04.00 from Pattaya for the
beginning of their 412 km cycle ride, they stopped at a local convenience
store for a final fill up with water. With their bikes parked in front of
the brightly lit store, they went in for mere minutes and came out to find
one of their bikes gone. Police were quick to show up and though a frantic
search ensued the bike had disappeared and the trip had to be postponed for
a week. The up side is that they have had another week to collect
sponsorship for their ordeal. The thief, if caught, should be made to cycle
the return trip to Chanthaburi and enjoy the comfort of riding 412 km on a
narrow saddle on 140 psi tyres.
In the meantime, another special bike to suit the size of the rider and
the purpose was purchased in Bangkok and the two riders are hopefully en
route to Chanthaburi by the time you read this article. Their plan now is
to conclude their lengthy trip by showing up at Jameson’s on Pub Night
when they return to Pattaya. So be prepared to clear the way and offer them
your seats, some sustenance and a few drinks.
Jesters Pub Night 2005 Auction
Items (order subject to change)
Andrew Flintoff signed front cover of Sunday Times (Sept
4 th) (Mike Axford)
Jonny Wilkinson framed signed photo (Mike Axford)
Arnold Palmer signed book and photos (Chuck Jensen)
Pele signed Brazil jersey (Mike Axford)
Michael Schumacher signed photo (Mike Axford)
Diamond earrings in 18K white gold settings (Robert Van Mol)
Tata Young dress worn in concert and signed photo of her wearing dress
Tata Young signed stuffed toy
Carabao guitar signed by band
Carabao guitar signed by band
Tibetan carpet (Ted Worcester collection)
Jack Nicklaus framed English 5 Pound note (Mark Gorda)
Amethyst/diamond ring (Thai Bijoux)
Jacques Villeneuve race cap and signed photo (Steve Ryser)
Peter Sauber signed photo (Steve Ryser)
Giancarlo Frischella race cap (Steve Ryser)
Felipe Massa race cap (Steve Ryser)
Martina Hingis signed shirt (Dusit Fitness Center)
Paradorn and Tammie signed shirt (Pattaya Mail)
Paradorn and Tammie signed shirt (Pattaya Mail)
Rosewood adjustable dining table set (full length 7 feet) w/ 6 chairs (FOL)
Rosewood 2 chairs and table (FOL)
Rosewood chest of drawers (FOL)
Rosewood wardrobe 2 m wide x 2m high (FOL)
Rosewood bed and 2 nightstands (FOL)
Rosewood audio / visual system cabinet (FOL)
Pebble Beach golf pkg (Jeff Paladeau)
Paintings of Thai scenes by handicapped artist (Pattaya Mail)
Michael Setter paintings (self)
Charles and Camilla Royal Wedding Package
Quilt (Our Home)
Semi-precious stones (Nong Tee)
Elkie Brooks signed CD/DVD (Tony Stevens)
Jesters 2005 Pub
Night Grand Raffle Prizes
• BA/Qantas Sydney BKK return for 2
• Travel Clinic Hong Kong BKK return for 2
• Cathay Pacific Hong Kong BKK return for 2
• DTC Travel domestic air/hotel package for 2
• SAS Singapore BKK return for 1 (Business Class)
• Judi Travel and Consultant 2 days, 1 night to River Kwai for 4
persons with meals, accommodation, transport and tour guide
• Swiss Air Singapore BKK return for 1
• Royal Cliff Beach Hotel 2 nights in mini-suite with sea view
• Logan’s Place in Koh Chang for 2 nights, 3 days
• Woodlands Hotel and Resort in Pattaya 1 night stay in deluxe
room for 2 persons with American breakfast
• Dusit Fitness Center 3 month family membership
• Satellite radio
• Mermaid’s Dive Center free PADI open water diver course (3 days)
• Mermaid’s Dive Center free PADI junior open water diver
course (3 days)
• Thailand Open, Men’s Final grandstand ticket (x 2) for 02/10/
05 (POV Media Group)
• Central Gems voucher (3000 baht)
• Bruno’s voucher
• Harley Davidson Ltd edition collectible: 1952 Ford Pickup
(Jammer)
• Jewelry box
• Symphony 1000 baht meal vouchers
• Symphony 1000 baht meal vouchers
• Pat’s Pies dinner voucher
• Yorkies dinner voucher (1000 baht)
• Greg’s Kitchen breakfast voucher
• Sunset Café breakfast voucher
• Au Bon Coin meal voucher
• Burmese antique (Deva)
• Tropical Bert’s meal voucher
• The Sportsman voucher
• Café Kronborg voucher
• Amari food outlet voucher
• Amari food outlet voucher
• Ben’s Beauty Salon voucher
• Estee Salon facial voucher
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht)
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht
• Mike’s Mexican Restaurant voucher (500 baht
• Bob’s BBQ meal voucher
• Bob’s BBQ meal voucher
• New Mode Tailors bolt of cloth
• Grapevine vouchers (x 4)
Directions To
Jameson’s - The Irish Pub
If you are new to Jameson’s, then here are two simple
ways to get there:
From 2 nd
Road turn right at Bangkok Bank, follow the road until it bears sharply
right and Jameson’s is just ahead.
From North Road turn off to Big ‘C’, follow the road
to the end, turn left and Jameson’s is just ahead.
Either way, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you at
Jameson’s, and especially on Jesters Pub Night. Parking for over 60 cars.
Pupils’ work on display
at Pattaya School 9 exhibition
Suchada Tupchai
Deputy Mayor Weerawat Khakai was honored guest at Pattaya
School 9 students’ work exhibition on September 2.
 Students
presented what they had learned in such areas as English, Art and Science.
Chairman of the school’s education committee Urit
Nantasurasak, who is also a deputy councilor for Pattaya, said that the
purpose of the exhibition was to illustrate the progress of the pupils on
the instruction they had received in the classroom. The event united
teachers, students and the education committee in the common goal of
developing the intellectual expertise of the children.
 Students
put their full attention into the exhibition.
Weerawat said this exhibition was a result of the hard
work of many departments and that he believed the teachers and students
benefited from taking time to prepare all the materials needed.
City hall, said Weerawat, supports all the schools in
Pattaya to reach the standards and levels of achievement as the best schools
in Thailand.
The exhibition was divided into separate groups such as English, Art and
Science, and at each booth the work was introduced and presented by teachers
and students.
Lovely
students put on a Thai dance show.
Ice cream and a show add up to a fun lunch for the kids of Ban Thung Kha
Suchada Tupchai
Former president of YWCA (Bangkok-Pattaya Center) Nittaya
Patimasongkroh along with more than 20 members of Pattaya Sports Club
brought food, desserts and ice cream as a special treat for the children at
Ban Thung Kha School, in Huay Yai sub-district, as part of the Warm Family
project.
 Nittaya
Patimasongkroh, former president of the YWCA, led the presentation.
School director Thitichai Juthapannachat, teachers and
pupils gave a warm welcome to the visitors, who served a slap-up lunch for
470 students and donated computer equipment to the school.
Included in this memorable lunch party was a show staged
by Tupphaya Biker that included Thai boxing, fire eating, and a stunt man,
which greatly impressed children and teachers alike.
Thitichai said that many of the pupils are from other
provinces, their families having traveled to the district in search of work,
so the school has a diversity of students.
Ban Thung Kha School teaches children from kindergarten to secondary
class 3. The school has 470 students and 19 teachers.
The
children happily eating.
Puan Rak Nong group presents scholarships
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
The Phuan Rak Nong (friends caring for young friends)
group, led by Narit Sirisri and with Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn
presiding over the ceremony, distributed scholarships at city hall on
September 2.
Mayor
Niran Wattanasartsathorn presides over the presentation.
The project is an on-going initiative in which Phuan Rak
Nong awards scholarships to the 10 Pattaya schools.
Total amount pledged is 30,000 baht for 30 scholarships,
divided into three scholarships per school at 1,000 baht each. Teachers from
each school select the recipients based on their school results. The
scholarships are available to all children from primary school class 1
through to secondary school class 3.
Mayor Niran said this project increases education
opportunities for children studying in Pattaya. The city council has
developed an educational structure with an emphasis on personal development
and building construction, he said.
Many people come to the city each year in search of work and their
children attend the local schools. As most of these families are from an
underprivileged background, it is extremely beneficial to have scholarship
support from groups or organizations in the area.
All good sports as
10 Pattaya schools take part in the games
Suchada Tupchai
All 10 Pattaya schools came together for a joint sports
event that culminated on August 26, with more than 1,000 students taking
part in a colorful musical parade at Pattaya 7 School, in Nongpangkae.
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn presided over the event,
with school directors and teachers leading the cheering throng of parents
and public.
The various competitions included field sports, discus
throwing, hop, skip and jump, high jump and long jump, and running events.
Mayor Niran said that sport competitions benefit all
children by developing healthy living, physical attributes, intelligence,
and attitude and social skills. Sports help foster the notion that taking
part is important and how to show the right spirit, win or lose.
Above all, the mayor said, sport is fun and this was
certainly reflected in the enjoyment of those participating in the games,
the parade and the cheering-on of their teams, even though the heat was
sweltering.
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