(From left to right), Andrew J. Wood, GM of Chaophya Park Hotel, Suwanthep �Tony� Malhotra, tournament media director, Ingo G. Raeuber, director of operations of Pinnacle Grand Jomtien Resort & Spa, Mike Franklin, tournament director, Pratheep �Peter�, Malhotra, managing director of Pattaya Mail, Gerry Germenis, GM of the European Security Concept (ESC), Ronakit Ekasingh, Pattaya Deputy Mayor, Itthipol Kunplome, Chief Advisor to the Mayor, Cindy and Byron Bishop, Steve Ryser, President of Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, and Chaiwat Charoensuk, Director TAT Central Region 3.

Mike Franklin
The Chaophya Park Hotel Driving Range was the venue, kindly hosted by GM Andrew J. Wood on a fine sunny June 7th Morning. Tony Malhotra, the tournament media director, eloquently emceed the proceedings with a panel that included Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, Itthipol Kunplome Chief Advisor to the Mayor, and Khun Chaiwat Charoensuk, TAT Director Region 3.

Andrew Wood welcomed the press and all attending.
Andrew Wood welcomed the press and all attending, before Peter Malhotra MD of the Pattaya Mail and the Chiangmai Mail spoke about how in 15 years of the media group�s operations, his family and staff have been engaged in the development of the eastern and northern communities in Thailand through, business, social and charitable involvements.
He explained the reasons for the inaugural Pattaya Mail Golf Classic honoring Mike Franklin and Pattaya Mail�s commitment to the two major sports on the Eastern Seaboard, Sailing with the Pattaya Mail PC Classic Royal Cliff Beach Resort International Regatta, and now Golf with the Pattaya Mail Mike Franklin Classic Charity Golf tournament. The representatives from Pattaya City Hall and the TAT Region 3 confirmed their support for such events and the promotion of sport and charitable activities on the Eastern Seaboard.

Tony Malhotra eloquently emceed the proceedings
Gerry Germenis GM of the Title sponsor European Security Concepts, re-affirmed ESC�s support for charity events that were for the benefit of children, although this was the first occasion that ESC had sponsored a golf event. Steve Ryser, newly elected President of Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, expressed his gratitude that the Club had been invited to administer and control the tournament funds and be part of the Organizing Committee. Tony Malhotra, while talking about the beneficiaries, invited Cindy Burbridge former Miss Thailand World and well known personality to express her thoughts about her visits to the Camillian Social Center and how funds raised from this event would help. That left just two speakers, and in my own remarks I emphasized the importance of giving as much credibility and exposure to the valued sponsors, at whatever level they had agreed to support the tournament and its objectives. Their support, with the participation of the players, was foremost in achieving the best possible financial result to benefit the charities.
The session closed with a review by Ingo Raeuber, Director of Operations of Pinnacle Grand Jomtien Resort & Spa, of the events and activities due to take place at the Awards Ceremony & Party at Pinnacle Grand Jomtien at sunset after the tournament at Eastern Star on Friday 29th June.
ESC Pattaya Mail Mike Franklin Classic
Charity Golf Tournament
Pattaya Mail is nearing its 15th Anniversary and, after many years of widely reporting local golf tournaments, is confirming its commitment to golf by announcing the inaugural Pattaya Mail �Mike Franklin� Classic charity golf tournament to be staged at Eastern Star Country Club & Resort, on Friday 29th June 2007.

Ingo Raeuber at the Pinnacle of his swing on the Chaophya Park Hotel driving range.
The proceeds raised will be shared by six beneficiaries: Rotary Foundation�s work with children, Jesters �Care for Kids� Water Purification project. Thirdly via Diana Group Foundation presentations of Scholarships to Pattaya Schools. Ban Dorntuapab Pattana Primary School in Korat, Pattaya Young PR Ambassador Program and the Camillian Aids center joint project with Cindy Burbridge.
The proceeds as they are committed and spent on the six beneficiary projects will be reported in the Pattaya Mail group of media and on Pattaya Mail Television.
The Tournament and Award ceremony will be covered by Pattaya Mail Television and a DVD of the televised feature will be provided to all the sponsors.
The golf tournament will feature two shotgun starts at 06.45am and 12.30pm, playing a Four-ball Team Scramble format. Both shotgun starts will be limited to 25 teams of 4 players. Tournament scoring will be by �System 36� that calculates team handicaps on the day, based on performance. As individual player handicaps are not a requirement for entry, the tournament is open to all golfers.
Entry is 10,000 baht/Team or 2,500 individual. There will be performance trophies for the winning teams & technical prizes to be won on every hole. A perpetual trophy will be kept at Pattaya Mail and inscribed with the names of the Champion team. The Award ceremony, BBQ buffet dinner & entertainment will take place at sunset by the beach at the Pinnacle Jomtien Resort & Spa.

Cindy receives a gift from the deputy mayor Ronakit Ekasingh.

Gerry Germenis GM of ESC re-affirmed the support for charity events.

Cindy Burbridge expresses her thoughts about how funds raised from this event would help the Camillian Social Center.

For more information or ways to support this inaugural Pattaya Mail tournament please contact the organizing committee; Mike Franklin: Tel: 08 1861 8036, Tony Malhotra: Tel: 08 1514 8584, Ingo Raeuber Tel: 08 1949 9433, Fax: 038 427 596, E-mail: [email protected], www.pattayamailgolfclassic.com