DGE.Chatchawal Telavanich

Rotary Club of Samutsakhon

Dear readers,

Last week, while I was on my way to visit the venue, DTA in Trang, I received a call from PDG.Paikit Hunpongsimanon, Co-editor of Rotary Thai;amd Magazine, asking me to write an introduction about District 3330 governor-elect.

I have been thinking about what and how to write. Firstly, let me introduce myself to readers. My name is Chatchawal Telavanich. I am a native of Samut Sakhon province and now own business of exporting orchids, fresh fruits, and vegetables in Samut Sakhon as well. My house is in Ban Phaeo district, but I am a chartered member of Rotary Club of Samutsakhon. Don't get confused since I had the opportunity to become a member of the Rotary Club because of my mother, PP. Pojanee Telavanich. She is a member of Ban Phaeo Rotary Club which was the founding club of Samutsakhon Rotary Club in 1999. My mother advised me to join the Rotary Club of Samutsakhon. I considered it was good to go to Mahachai district every week. Becoming a Rotarian gave me the opportunity to get to know brothers and sisters from a variety of professions. 4 years later, I was honored to serve as the President of the Rotary Club of Samutsakhon and an Assistant Governor in the following year. Since then, I've worked in several positions alternately at the club, but primarily as the chairman of the club's foundation.

This year, I was once again honored to serve as the District Governor of D3330 Rotary International Year 2023-24. I expected that in my capacity as Governor, I would receive the cooperation and support of all fellow Rotarians in serving the community as the motto of Rotary “Service above Self”. In this year, RI President’s theme has focused on mental health, peace, polio, women's rights, and equity. So, I’d like to invite fellow Rotarians to conduct Rotary theme, “Create hope in the world” through Rotary services and projects together