<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chiang Mai International Rotary Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are a small family-friendly group dedicated to child safety, health, and education through our various service projects.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/bulletin</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:34:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://cmircorg.wixsite.com/cmirc/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Well-Earned Lower Gear for PP John and Phijitra Schorr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few people have shaped the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club as deeply and consistently as Past President John Schorr and Honorary Member Phijitra Schorr. As they move into a well-deserved and much-earned “lower gear,” CMIRC takes this opportunity to recognize their extraordinary years of service, leadership, generosity, and commitment to Rotary.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0bf6a7475e016cb9428af</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Message From The Editor]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_593b362699a545c3aa79717ba334e905~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_909,h_511,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Lindley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Message For April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past two months have been active and rewarding, reflecting Rotary’s spirit of Unite for Good.  One of the highlights for me was a week-long fellowship trip to China, visiting Guangzhou and Guilin with members from four other Rotary clubs. It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen friendships, share ideas, and continue building meaningful connections across Rotary.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/president-s-message-for-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0bda47475e016cb942485</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Message]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_f8ad173235654ff69cfa4f2dcedd44c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_831,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Owen Hodgson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMIRC Recognized at Rotary Public Image Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club is proud to share that our club was awarded 2nd Place in the Best Rotary Public Image Campaign category at the Rotary Public Image Awards RY2025–2026, announced during the District 3360 Conference in Chiang Rai. With 69 Rotary clubs across 14 provinces, District 3360 is a highly competitive district. This recognition is therefore especially meaningful for CMIRC and reflects the strength of our club’s public image work. Our winning entry featured...]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-recognized-at-rotary-public-image-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0bc5c7475e016cb94219e</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_30a2355c6439464ab34a9761307850ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.K. Kee Patient House Update in April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the smoky season upon us, activities at B.K. Kee Patient House have moved into the new library facility that CMIRC helped build last year. The space is air conditioned, large enough to accommodate the patients and caregivers, and provides a more comfortable environment during the high-pollution season. ]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/b-k-kee-patient-house-update-in-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0bae35008475f26ae2217</guid><category><![CDATA[B.K. Kee Patient House]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_a664569702f64d5195d6ebd191a6b421~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Boud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMIRC Charity Golf Ball Drop 2026 - FUNdraising for a Good Cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CMIRC Charity Golf Ball Drop 2026 brought energy, excitement, and community spirit to January 31, 2026, as it took place during the Chiang Mai Expats Club Annual BBQ &#38; Family Picnic at Horizon Village &#38; Resort Chiang Mai.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-charity-golf-ball-drop-2026-combines-fun-and-fundraising-for-a-good-cause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3f64c7a6c583c59a6c762</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_87487678550445ec96c7cdec00ca02f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMIRC Scholarship Updates: Sandi and Mee Mee]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, CMIRC received encouraging updates from two of the young women supported through our scholarship program.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-scholarship-updates-sandi-and-mee-mee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0b933e1a06255b503fd7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Scholarship Initiative]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_bab0cad249684383a55a49042dd6030d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Lucero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Thailand’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Call for Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Thailand continues to face a serious air pollution crisis, with forest fires, agricultural burning, and PM2.5 pollution creating hazardous conditions across the region. For many families, this is no longer an occasional seasonal inconvenience. It has become a public health concern that affects children, older adults, people with health conditions, workers, schools, tourism, and the wider community.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/northern-thailand-s-air-pollution-crisis-a-call-for-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0b72d5008475f26ae1997</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_d2f79b3726d045429bfa1630c5b27ef2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_693,h_543,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe Road Save Lives and Helmet Heroes Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC is supporting Rotary International District 3360’s Safe Road Save Lives Project, an important initiative focused on road safety education and helmet protection for students. The project includes lectures on road safety and a helmet distribution ceremony for students. Its goal is to promote safe driving habits, raise awareness of responsible road use, and help protect young people from preventable injuries. Road safety is a critical issue in Thailand, especially for children and youth....]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/safe-road-save-lives-and-helmet-heroes-thailand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0b5187cb0726b2daa8315</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_847d822cc31b4a4eba26f2aeff640a4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_533,h_355,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai New Year Fellowship and Rod Nam Dam Hua]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC members joined in the beautiful Lanna New Year tradition of Rod Nam Dam Hua, paying respect to senior Rotarians and sharing blessings for the Thai New Year.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/thai-new-year-fellowship-and-rod-nam-dam-hua</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0b8447475e016cb941826</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_7dea7591ff3549e48da276a62c70527c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACIS Interact Club's Sustainability Pilot Reflects Rotary Values in Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Interact Club of Americana Chinese International School (ACIS) has launched a Plastic &#38; Paper Waste Collection Pilot Program that gives students a practical way to support sustainability while serving their school community. ]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/acis-interact-club-launches-student-led-waste-sorting-pilot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3e879a0626dd19009d7ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Programs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_915096e43da1423a93b368ffb0978a0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Warm Visit to the Rotary Club of Zentsuji, Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a warm and memorable visit to the Rotary Club of Zentsuji, Japan. Sincere thanks go to President Yamashita, Secretary Takagi, Secretary Ozaki, and all members of the Rotary Club of Zentsuji for their kind welcome and generous hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/a-warm-visit-to-the-rotary-club-of-zentsuji-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0b2a224f9d3e5cd704ab2</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_f669cdc1e4cd4b4aa7074251a7862bc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Usar Suragarn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Rotary, March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month, a time to reflect on one of the most essential areas of service and one that is especially meaningful for CMIRC.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c40b87043183ace6e044f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Message From The Editor]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_d31e73a73ba64137a284e58c3e48de49~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Message For March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the beginning of the year is often a quiet time in many places, CMIRC began the year at full speed with leadership, service, partnership, and hands-on project work across northern Thailand. As reflected in the President’s March message, the club has remained active on multiple fronts, continuing its commitment to meaningful Rotary service from the very first weeks of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/president-s-message-for-march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c40637149f4fed5652283e</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Message]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_1ab07503512c4fd09e95b417d63bcc4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Owen Hodgson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMIRC Celebrates 12 Years of Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[On February 21, 2026, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club celebrated its 12th anniversary with a warm and joyful gathering at My Vietnam Restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-celebrates-12-years-of-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3f88dd2e55f64fe07a59b</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_d2fcc120057b4de7925ea192c190737a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Water Safety &#38; Drowning Prevention Program: Ten Years of Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club’s Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program marked its 10th year of helping protect children through life-saving swim and water safety education. What began as a practical response to a serious local need has become one of CMIRC’s longest-running and most meaningful service projects.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/children-s-water-safety-and-drowning-prevention-program-ten-years-of-saving-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3edcfd2e55f64fe078ea0</guid><category><![CDATA[Children's Water Safety]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_a3cec0f21a8e46dc9fe9dbc193e7dae9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_810,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Schorr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Vision Screening Program: Five Years of Changing Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club’s School Vision Screening Program completed its 5th year of service, continuing its work to help children in local government schools see more clearly and learn more confidently. What may seem like a simple pair of glasses can make a life-changing difference for a child struggling to see the board, read clearly, or participate fully in class.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/school-vision-screening-program-five-years-of-changing-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3f06d36a1fdc193c13472</guid><category><![CDATA[School Vision Screening]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_cf9bc30e13994be581eeec14651fa362~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Schorr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program of Scale Site Visit: Connecting Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last week of January, CMIRC welcomed the Rotary Foundation Programs of Scale Site Visit Team for a three-day visit to northern Thailand, offering a firsthand look at collaborative efforts to improve access to clean water and strengthen livelihoods in hill-tribe communities. ]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/program-of-scale-site-visit-connecting-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3eb5778ed17abe1fc8959</guid><category><![CDATA[Water & Sanitation Project]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_d65f8635c8df494bb5214bb8fd67462f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glenn Pfaff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Our Sponsored Practical Nurse Graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC is proud to celebrate the success of three sponsored practical nurses who graduated with honors at the Practical Nurses Graduation Ceremony held at Chiang Mai University on January 26, 2026. Even more impressively, one of the graduates completed the program at the top of the class.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/celebrating-our-sponsored-practical-nurse-graduates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3ea5ba0626dd19009dc17</guid><category><![CDATA[Scholarship Initiative]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_e16034977eff4992a35b7953aa414981~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_822,h_548,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Lucero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kindness Across Generations at Dok Kaew Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of UCIS’s “100 Ways to Show Kindness” initiative, members of the INTERACT Club and Early Act Club visited Dok Kaew Gardens at the McKean Senior Center for a meaningful day of service, connection, and compassion. The occasion was made even more special as it also helped mark the 12th anniversary of CMIRC, their sponsor club.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/kindness-across-generations-at-dok-kaew-gardens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3e53c653657f03d5cc918</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Programs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_a2220fc1bd614e2788fc5661ea31fb24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_964,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myrna Muyana</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Clothing Drive Brings Warmth to Mountain Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful winter clothing donation drive led by the Unity Concord International School INTERACT Club and Early Act Club, in collaboration with CMIRC, brought practical support and heartfelt encouragement to communities in need.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/winter-clothing-drive-brings-warmth-to-mountain-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3e30cdbf1d5b601315250</guid><category><![CDATA[Children's Winter Clothing Appeal]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_6b37ed9b69ad4be88d06c134075568f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_983,h_655,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myrna Muyana</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>