<?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>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:53:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://cmircorg.wixsite.com/cmirc/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[President's Message For June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As my year as President comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on what we have achieved together. The Rotary theme for this year, “Unite for Good,” resonated strongly with me. From the beginning of my presidency, my goal was to strengthen unity within our own club while also building closer relationships with Rotary clubs across Northern Thailand. I believe we have made real progress towards that goal.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/president-s-message-for-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a1b66f7b480551f11a47f</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Message]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_6d9530255bb04bb1b66f735ceba273a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_232,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Owen Hodgson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMIRC Wins International Award for Best Rotary Public Image Campaign 2025–2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiang Mai International Rotary Club is proud to announce that CMIRC has been named Grand Winner for Best Rotary Public Image Campaign 2025–2026 at the Rotary Public Image Awards for Zones 10B &#38; 10C.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-wins-international-award-for-best-rotary-public-image-campaign-2025-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4321ee51416e35e7848dc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_3469bfcd182f468ea8ad9290aa083724~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foundation Update: Global Grants Continue to Support WASH and Community Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC’s Foundation work continues to move forward through partnerships with Rotary clubs in the United States and South Korea, along with implementation support from the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation (ITDF). Several Global Grants are helping extend CMIRC’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene work and support broader community development and health goals.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/foundation-update-global-grants-continue-to-support-wash-and-community-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43939a3c06bdad5428ed80</guid><category><![CDATA[Water & Sanitation Project]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_8848226d1ce44846bb349f2a0a69c456~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[CMIRC Prepares THE ONE International Humanitarian Award Nomination for Yoshimi Horiuchi]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC is pleased to share that the club is currently preparing a nomination for Yoshimi Horiuchi and the Bookworm Foundation for THE ONE International Humanitarian Award 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-prepares-the-one-international-humanitarian-award-nomination-for-yoshimi-horiuchi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a431ea7c19ca7d97f2c8fa1</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_d7d7756e11d7465581d54a9e2895d6f5~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[B. K. Kee Patient House: Indoor Activities and Playground Plans Move Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bi-weekly activities at the B. K. Kee Patient House have moved indoors to the library, a change that has been warmly welcomed by residents. The library provides a more comfortable setting during both the smoky season and the rainy season.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/b-k-kee-patient-house-indoor-activities-and-playground-plans-move-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a431e003c06bdad5427c8fe</guid><category><![CDATA[B.K. Kee Patient House]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_e314b49a13534b4ea9a1a71d5b6d86c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Boud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[85 Sets of Desks and Chairs for Local Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suksawat Company, eight Rotary Clubs of Chiang Mai, friends, and volunteers collaborated to assemble and donate 85 sets of desks and chairs for schools. The project brought together the Rotary Clubs of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Nawarat, Chiang Mai Phuping, Nakornping Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai International, Saraphi, Doi Suthep, and the Chiang Mai Regional Office.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/85-sets-of-desks-and-chairs-for-local-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43d9be2481452f72d9e478</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_9c596a77ba74498d93ee08afc23b83d3~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[CMIRC Scholarship Student Mon Reflects on Field Training in Chiang Saen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mon is a final-year Public Health student at Mae Fah Luang University and a grateful recipient of Rotary scholarship support. In a recent letter to Rotary donors, she shared reflections from a semester dedicated entirely to field training. ]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/cmirc-scholarship-student-mon-reflects-on-field-training-in-chiang-saen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4242e251416e35e782b5a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Scholarship Initiative]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_a2f6376dfcef4594b68ccfad474d2341~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_702,h_487,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Lucero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partner Spotlight: HFA-BCMF Expands Access to Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burma Children Medical Fund, together with its sister organization Health for All Foundation, supports access to healthcare and human rights for vulnerable people from Burma and Thailand. ]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/partner-spotlight-hfa-bcmf-expands-access-to-healthcare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4241e3e974dff1a139955d</guid><category><![CDATA[Children's Developmental Screening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_c2d8fa1856bc475ebe483bffad067753~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore CMIRC’s 2025–2026 Project Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC has put together its 2025–2026 Project Portfolio, bringing together highlights from another busy Rotary year.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/explore-cmirc-s-2025-2026-project-portfolio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43dde72481452f72d9ed32</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_1595ee95f0574038bb45a0d9f81af323~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Viki Thomason</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary Friendship in Tokushima: CMIRC Thanks Rotary Club of Tokushima, Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMIRC extends heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Tokushima, Japan, for the warm hospitality and friendship shown during a recent visit by CMIRC representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/rotary-friendship-in-tokushima-cmirc-thanks-rotary-club-of-tokushima-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42401a45fef714ad45c891</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_82d2724e63f14517bc81b3b6f9cb34ab~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[Agape Home Children Enjoy Summer Activities with Keiraview Uniting Church Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer has been memorable and full of activity at Agape Home. After the school break began, a visiting team from Keiraview Uniting Church in Australia helped organize fun experiences for the children, including crafts, games, and outdoor trips.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/agape-home-children-enjoy-summer-activities-with-keiraview-uniting-church-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a431c6a69b2dfbbf129f7cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Nikki's Place - Agape Home]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_17246af0b38f452a84230375f79647df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ginger Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary Club of Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai Prepares for 10th Anniversary Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rotary Club of Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai, led by President Jompol Khatithima, held its Club Assumption meeting for the 2025-2026 administrative year on May 28, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/rotary-club-of-nakhon-ping-chiang-mai-prepares-for-10th-anniversary-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a423f3d3c06bdad5425f1a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_4bc34a2091e84998a283cbdc8d5e790a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being CMIRC: Where Our Story Began]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we look back on CMIRC’s early years, we are reminded that our club was built through friendship, service, and the determination of members who believed that an English-language Rotary club in Northern Thailand could make a meaningful contribution to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.cmirotary.org/post/being-cmirc-where-our-story-began</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a423dc73c06bdad5425ee70</guid><category><![CDATA[Misc Club Activities]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb5f4_ed17fc94dfd64603bfd3b492d6d1880d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_677,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clarence Shettlesworth</dc:creator></item><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></channel></rss>