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Circular No. 16, series of 2015

To: Chief Commissioners International Commissioners Chief Scout Executives

11 May 2015

CANDIDATES FOR APR SCOUT COMMITTEE 2015-2021

Dear Colleagues,

Following Regional Circular No. 4 dated 20 January 2015 calling for nominations for the Regional Scout Committee for the term 2015-2021, we are pleased to announce that nine candidatures have been received by the deadline of 30 April 2015.

Names of candidates are listed below in order of the dates their nominations were received by the regional office.

1. Mr. Chay Hong Leng The Singapore Scout Association 2. Mr. Ahmad Rusdi Gerakan Pramuka/Indonesia 3. Mr. Pattaroj Kamonrojsiri National Scout Organization of Thailand 4. Mr. Joseph Lau Yee-Leung Scout Association of Hong Kong 5. Mr. Rajalingam Ramasamy Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia 6. Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku The Scout Association of Maldives 7. Shri Baidas Ishwar Nagarale Bharat Scouts and Guides 8. Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee Korea Scout Association 9. Dr. Ie-Bin Lian Scouts of China

Among the nine candidates, five will be elected to the Regional Scout Committee for the term 2015 to 2021. Attached is a summary of the significant professional and Scouting profiles of the candidates.

With best regards,

J. Rizal C. Pangilinan Regional Director

CHAY HONG LENG The Singapore Scout Association

Position in NSO

Deputy Chief Commissioner and International Commissioner Member, Scout Council Leader Trainer Served in NSO as Deputy National Commissioner, National Rover Scout Commissioner and in other positions since 1989.

Position in WOSM/APR Vice-Chairman, APR Finance Sub-

Committee Member, Finance Committee (WOSM) Served in the Global Support Task Group

2012-2013, APR Management Sub-Committee 2009-2012, and APR Marketing Sub-Committee 2001-2004

Scout Leader Venture Scout Leader (1994-2000) Rover Scout Leader (1998-2002) Group Scout Leader (1994-2012)

Scout Cub Scout (District Commissioner’s Award

1981) Scout (Chief Commissioner’s Award 1984) Venture Scout (President’s Scout Award

1986)

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 20 June 1969 Speaks English and Mandarin Position in Public/Business Executive Director, UBS Singapore Formerly First Vice-President, United Overseas Bank Director, American Express Bank Relationship Manager, Citibank N.A. Education Master of Management, Macquarie Graduate School of Management Bachelor of Science, National University of Singapore Participation in International Events World Scout Conference, Slovenia 2014 APR Scout Conference, Dhaka 2012 APR Scout Leaders Summit, India 2010 APR Scout Jamborees, Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 ASEAN Jamboree 2010 Other Scouting events in Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, Macau, Taiwan Awards and Decorations International Friendship Award, Philippines International Friendship Award, Malaysia International Friendship Award, Brunei APR Certificate of Good Service Award The First Class Boy Scout Citation Medal, Thailand Various awards from Singapore Scout Association including Star to Silver Distinguished Award, The Centennial Award (Gold) Medal, 100 Individuals (1910-2010), Long Service Award (20 years), Girl Guide Association Award, etc. Affiliation Donor Member, APR Scout Foundation Publications Concept paper on Formation of APR Specialist Panel adopted by WOSM Global Support Network Concept paper on Services from NSOs Guideline on Code of Ethics in Partnerships

AHMAD RUSDI Gerakan Pramuka/

Indonesia

Position in NSO International Commissioner Served as Commissioner for International Relations from 2003 to 2008.

Scout Leader Scout Leader, Indonesia, 1980-81 Scout Leader, Pakistan, 1993-1998 Scout Rank Cub Scout, 1968 Patrol Leader, 1970 Troop Leader, 1973 Rover Crew Council, 1974 Senior Rover Crew Council, 1979

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 2 August 1957 Married to Anita Rusdi; 3 Children Speaks English Position in Public/Business Director General of Protocol and Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Formerly Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic

of Indonesia to Athens, Greece Chief of Presidential Household Posted to the Indonesia Embassy UK, Pakistan and

Czechoslavakia Head of Information Division, ASEAN Public Servant officer for 32 years, with 20 years serving as

Protocol Officer for six Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia

Education Bachelors Degree in International Relations Senior Diplomatic Course, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Participation in International Events World Scout Jamboree, Sweden 2011 APR Scout Jamboree, Philippines 1972 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Sri Lanka 2014 APR Rover Moot, Taiwan 1981 SAARC Jamboree, Pakistan 1994 Awards and Decorations Melati Award, Indonesia Bintang Semangat Rimba, Silver, Malaysia Panca Warsa V Award, Indonesia Bintang Jasa Utama Satya Lencana Karya Satya XXX Years Satya Lencana Wirakarya Satya Lencana Karya Satya XX Years Affiliation Honorary Member, Special Olympics Indonesia (an organization focusing on aid for disabled people) Publication Handbook of Protocol, Manner and Etiquette 2005

PATTAROJ KAMONROJSIRI National Scout Organization

of Thailand

Position in NSO Member, International Sub-Committee Member, Financial Resources Sub-Committee Served in NSOT as Deputy National Commissioner and supported national events, i.e. Top Scouts and various international events

Position in WOSM/APR Member, Regional Scout Committee

Served as member APR Scouting Profile Sub-Committee 2007-2009, and Management Sub-Committee 2012

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 23 February 1970 Speaks English and Thai Position in Public/Business Director of Saengvitthaya School Secretary of Educational Committee, Senate Adviser of Scouting Committee, Senate Member of Sarabuti Educational Region 2 Committee Formerly Secretary to Vice Chairman of KPN Group (Yamaha Motorcyle) Deputy Mayor of Kaeng Khoi Municipality Saengvitthaya School Director and Owner Education Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University Master in Educational Administration, Kasetsart University Doctoral in Educational Administration, Kasetsart University Participation in International Events World Scout Jamborees, Thailand 2002, UK 2007 World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Brazil 2011, Slovenia 2014 APR Scout Jamboree, Thailand 2005 APR Scout Conferences, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Bangladesh 2012 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010 ASEAN Scout Jamboree, Singapore 2010 ASARC Conference, Thailand 2012 Various seminar/workshops around the region Awards and Decorations The First Class of Boy Scout Citation Medal International Friendship Award, Philippines Member of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhron Member of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand Member of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Affiliation Chairman of Saraburi Province School Association Executive Board, Suankularb College Alumni Association under the Royal Patronage Executive Board, Private Elementary School Association of Thailand

JOSEPH LAU YEE-LEUNG Scout Association of Hong Kong

Position in NSO Deputy Programme Commissioner

• Leader Trainer

Served in the Hong Kong Training Team and in the areas of programme, Scout supply, Venture Scout Board and Scoutcraft.

Position in WOSM/APR Chairman, WOSM Finance Committee Chairman, APR Finance Sub-Committee Member, Programme Sub-Committee,

2007-2012

Scout Leader Venture Scout Leader, 1981-85 District Badge Secretary, 1981-85 Assistant Scout Leader, 1977-80

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 1 November 1958 Married; One child Speaks English, Cantonese, Putunghua Position in Public/Business General Manager and Zone Manager Chengdu Branch, The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited Formerly Vice-President & Branch Manager, Hang Seng Bank Manager, Business Banking Centres, Hang Seng Bank Education Master of Business Administration in Finance, Murdoch University, Australia Diploma of Business Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic College Participation in International Events World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Slovenia 2011 World Scout Jamborees, UK 2007, Sweden 2011 APR Scout Conference, Japan 2007 APR Scout Jamboree, New Zealand 1995, Thailand 2005 Course for Leader Trainers, Australia Course for Assistant Leader Trainers, New Zealand Awards and Decorations International Friendship Award, Scouts of China International Friendship Award, Philippines Various awards from the Scout Association of Hong Kong including: Long Service Medal with 2 stars Hong Kong Scout Centenary Silver Medallion Special Contribution Medallion Silver Lion Chief Commissioner’s High Commendation Long Service Medal with 1 Star Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Long Service Medal Chief Commissioner’s Whistle Certificate of Good Service

RAJALINGAM RAMASAMY Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia

Position in NSO Assistant National Chief Scout Commissioner Served as Secretary of King Scout Brotherhood Malaysia, Asst State Scout Commissioner Kuala Lumpur, and National HQ Commissioner.

Position in APR Chairman, APR Adult Support Sub-Committee

Deputy Secretary General, ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation Served as Member of APR Programme Sub-Committee 2007-2009, Vice-Chairman of APR Programme Sub-Committee 2009-2012

Scout Senior Scout, Troop Leader, 1973 King Scout, 1975

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 23 August 1957 Speaks English, Tamil and Bahasa Malaysia Married to Batmawathy; 3 Children Position in Public/Business Businessman in Property Administration and Food and Beverage Management Education Diploma in Electrical, Degree in Electrical Engineering, Federal Institution of Technology Participation in International Events World Scout Jamborees, Australia 1988, UK 2007, Sweden 2011 World Scout Conference, Korea 2008 APR Scout Jamborees, Korea 1982, Philippines 2009, Korea 2010, Taiwan 2011, Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 APR Scout Conferences, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Bangladesh 2012 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010, Sri Lanka 2014 APR Workshops in Cambodia, Bhutan, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, Myanmar Awards and Decorations King Scout of Malaysia 1975 Awards bestowed by Sultan of Perak – Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

and Pingat Perketi Terpilih Awards bestowed by Yang Dipertuan Agong Malaysia – Ahli Mangku Negara International Friendship Award, Scouts of China Bronze USA Award, Philippines Green Jade Lion Award, Scouts of China Golden Satyawira Award, Gerakan Pramuka President Award, Philippines Other Scout decorations from PP Malaysia: Pingat

Perkhidmatan Baik 1990, Pingat PerkhidmatanSetia 2006, Pingat Perkhidmatan 2009, Pingat Peringatan Sambutan 100 Tahun PP Malaysia 2009, Pingat Jasa Pengakap 2010, Bintang Semangat Rimba Perak 2010, Pingat Peringatan Pengakap Negeri Kuala Lumpur 2012, Pingat Peringkat Pengakap Negeri Selangor 2014

Affiliation Member of the Discipline Committee, Panel Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board

AHMED ALI MANIKU The Scout Association of Maldives

Position in NSO Vice-President, The Scout Association of Maldives Served as Chief Commissioner for two terms, member of National Training Team, National Commissioner for Cub Scouts, Prominent Member of National Scout Council, among others.

Past Position in APR Member, APR Governance Task Force 2006-2009 Member, APR Scouting Profile Sub-Committee (2007-2009, 2009-2012)

Scout Leader Unit Leader, 3rd Male Scout Group Scout Member of First Scout Group of Maldives (1st Male Scout Group)

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 6 February 1951 Married to Salma Mohamed; One Daughter Speaks English and Dhivehi Profession Board Director, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority Member, National Awards Committee, Office of the President Formerly Deputy Minister, Ministry of Higher Education, Employment and Social Security Managing Director, Maldives Airports Company LTD Board Chairman, State Electric Company Limited Education Government Operation Officers Course, Civil Aviation Training Center, Philippines Supervisory Management Course, CATC, Philippines Airport Management Course, Civil Aviation Training Center, Singapore Civil Aviation Management Course, Philippines Participation in International Events World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Slovenia 2014 APR Scout Conferences, Indonesia 1992, Singapore 1995,

Brunei Darussalam 2004, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Bangladesh 2012

APR Scout Jamborees, Malaysia 1997, Australia 2001, Thailand 2005, Philippines 2009, Sri Lanka 2012

APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010, Sri Lanka 2014

Various Scouting workshops and events in Brunei, Japan, Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Awards and Decorations 15 Years Long Service Award, Maldives International Friendship Award, Japan The First Class of Boy Scouts Citation Medal, Thailand The Silver Lion for services of the Most Exceptional Character, Sri Lanka International Friendship Award, Korea Medal of Excellent Service, Malaysia APR Chairman’s Award, Asia-Pacific Region 2nd Class Meritorious Award, Brunei Darussalam Affiliation Founder Member, Maldives Scout and Guide Fellowship Member, Friends of Guiding Member, International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians Charter Member, Rotary Club of Male, Maldives

BAIDAS ISHWAR NAGARALE Bharat Scouts and Guides

Position in NSO Chief National Commissioner Since 1971, served in various capacities as Asst District Commissioner, District Commissioner, Headquarters Commissioner, Asst State Commissioner, State Commissioner, Member of National Council and presently as State Chief Commissioner of Maharashtra State.

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 1 May 1947 Married to Shobhana; 3 Children Speaks Marathi, Hindi, and English Position in Public/Business Worked in different capacities in various Government Departments since 1967. For the last 40 years, served as: Regional Deputy Director of Education Deputy Secretary, School Education, Mumbai Collector, Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority Joint Secretary, Urban Development Department Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra State Mumbai Commissioner, Small Savings & State Lottery Secretary, Tribal Development, Maharashtra State Education B.A., Pune University, Pune M.A., Dr Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad B.Ed., Bombay University, Mumbai LLB, Naqpur University, Naqpur Participation in International Events World Scout Jamboree, UK 2007, Sweden 2011 World Scout Conference, Slovenia 2014 World Scout Conference of WAGGGS, Hong Kong 2014 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Sri Lanka 2014 Awards and Decorations Silver Elephant Award, the highest National Award of the

Bharat Scouts & Guides Satyen Maitra Literacy Award from the Minister of India for

best literacy work in the country 1st State Award for Consumer Protection work Bronze Tamaraw Award from Boy Scouts of the Philippines

SIMON HANG-BOCK RHEE Korea Scout Association

Position in NSO International Commissioner Korea Scout Association Adviser of the Scout Association of Mongolia Emeritus President and various positions for Tiger Scout of Korea Life Member of Korea Scout Association Also served as National Task Force Member, National Board Member, and National Vice President Position in WOSM/APR Member/President of APR Scout Foundation 2001- present President of Association of Top/Achiever Scouts – ATAS Dec 2003 – 2011 and present

Served as Chairperson of World Scout Committee 2011-2014, Vice Chairman of World Scout Committee 2008-2011, Member of various APR Sub-Committees, and Chairman/Member of APR Scout Foundation Scout Leader Scout Master/Commissioner and various

positions for District/ Local Councils of KSA

Wood Badge Holder Leader Trainer

Scout Scout/Venture Scout Tiger Scout, highest rank of KSA

CANDIDATE

APR Scout Committee 2015-2021 Born 28 October 1954 Married to Glara Min-Young KIM; Two daughters Speaks Korean and English Present Position in Public/Business Senior Director of Hanmi Global Co., Ltd, leading Construction Management Specialist Firm in Korea Formerly Executive General Manager, Samsung C&T Corporation Project Manager, HanJin Heavy Industries Lecturer of Construction Management for Chungang University and Korea Institute of Construction Technology Education Education Bachelor of Science, Chung Ang University Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Chung Ang University Doctorate in Construction Management, Chung Ang University Participation in International Events World Scout Conferences, Greece 2002, Tunisia 2005, Korea 2008,Brazil 2011, Slovenia 2014 World Scout Jamborees, Korea 1991, Thailand 2003, UK 2007, Sweden 2011 APR Scout Conferences, India 2001, Brunei 2004, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Bangladesh 2012 As Chairperson attend other Regional Conferences in Africa, Europe, Inter America and Eurasia APR Scout Leaders Summit held in Philippines 2006, Nepal 2009, India 2010, Sri Lanka 2014 APR Scout Jamborees, Korea 2000, 2010, Thailand 2005, Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 Awards and Decorations Certificate of Good Service, APR Chairman’s Award, Asia-Pacific Region Silver World Award, USA Silver Tiger Award, Bangladesh Medalha Gratidao Ouro and Medalha Fraternidad Mundial, Brazil Distinguished Service Award, Brunei Darussalam Green Jade Dragon Award and Green Jade National Flower Award, Scouts of China Silver Elephant, India Lencana Melati Award, Indonesia SAJ Friendship Award and Silver Hawk Award, Japan Silver Falcon Award, Mongolia President’s Award, Philippines Distinguished Service Silver Award, Singapore First Class, The Boy Scout Citation Medal, Thailand Various awards from KSA, ie. National Excellent Achiever Award, Bronze Class Mugunghwa Service Award, National President Award, Meritorious Tiger Scout Award, Silver Class Mugunghwa Award, Distinguished Service Award Affiliation BP Fellow/ Ex Officio Board Member, World Scout Foundation O.B.P.S Fellow of Olave Baden-Powell Society Life Member for Kandersteg International Scout Centre Publications Mega Truss Installation Study using Travelling Method Study for 6 Sigma Strategy on Construction Management

IE-BIN LIAN Scouts of China

Position in NSO International Commissioner Served as Deputy International Commissioner 2011-2013

Position in WOSM/APR Chairman, Youth Programme Sub Committee

Served as Member, APR PR Sub-Committee 2004-2007; Member, APR Programme Sub-Committee 2009-2012

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 20 January 1963 Speaks English and Mandarin Position in Public/Business Distinguished Professor, National Changhua University of Education (NCUE), Inst. of Statistics and Information Science Formerly Dean of General Affairs, NCUE Dean of Research and Development, NCUE Chairman of Dept of Mathematics, NCUE Director of General Education, NCUE Education PhD of Statistical Science, University of Iowa, USA Participation in International Events World Scout Jamborees, Sweden 2011, UK 2007, Thailand 2004 World Scout Moot, Taiwan 2004 World Scout Conferences, Tunisia 2005, Greece 2002, South Africa 1999 APR Scout Conference, Bangladesh 2012 APR Scout Jamborees, Japan 2013, Sri Lanka 2012, Taiwan 2011, Korea 2004, APR Scout Leaders Summit Sri Lanka 2014, India 2010, Nepal 2009 Various Scouting events in Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Maldives and Czech Awards and Decorations Bronze Lion, Bronze Deer, Silver Wolf, Scouts of China Distinguished Professor Special Outstanding Talent Award, National Science Council, Taiwan Outstanding Faculty Research Award, NCUE Research Excellency Award, NCUE Henry L. Rietz Award, The University of Iowa, USA Affiliation Founding Committee, Society of Wilderness, Taiwan Regional President, SOW Taichung Office, Taiwan