World Bureau, Asia-Pacific Regional Office Bureau Mondial du Scoutisme, Bureau Régional Asie-Pacifique

ODC International Plaza Building 219 Salcedo Street Legaspi Village, Makati City Metro Manila PHILIPPINES Circular No. 16, series of 2015

Phone (+63 2) 818 09 84 (+63 2) 817 16 75 To: Chief Commissioners Fax (+63 2) 819 00 93 International Commissioners Email [email protected] Chief Scout Executives Web scout.org

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 profiles of the candidates.

With best regards,

J. Rizal C. Pangilinan Regional Director

CANDIDATE APR Scout Committee 2015-2021

Born 20 June 1969

Speaks English and Mandarin

Position in Public/Business Executive Director, UBS Singapore

Formerly CHAY HONG LENG First Vice-President, United Overseas Bank The Singapore Scout Association Director, American Express Bank Relationship Manager, Citibank N.A.

Position in NSO Education  Master of Management, Macquarie Graduate School Deputy Chief Commissioner and of Management International Commissioner Bachelor of Science, National University of Singapore Member, Scout Council

Leader Trainer Participation in International Events

World Scout Conference, Slovenia 2014 Served in NSO as Deputy National APR Scout Conference, Dhaka 2012 Commissioner, National APR Scout Leaders Summit, India 2010 Commissioner and in other positions APR Scout , Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 since 1989. ASEAN 2010

Other Scouting events in Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Position in WOSM/APR Philippines, Macau, Taiwan Vice-Chairman, APR Finance Sub-

Committee Awards and Decorations Member, Finance Committee (WOSM) International Friendship Award, Philippines Served in the Global Support Task Group International Friendship Award, Malaysia 2012-2013, APR Management Sub- International Friendship Award, Brunei Committee 2009-2012, and APR APR Certificate of Good Service Award Marketing Sub-Committee 2001-2004 The First Class Boy Scout Citation Medal, Thailand

Scout Leader Various awards from Singapore Scout Association including Venture (1994-2000) Star to Silver Distinguished Award, The Centennial Award Rover Scout Leader (1998-2002) (Gold) Medal, 100 Individuals (1910-2010), Long Service Group Scout Leader (1994-2012) Award (20 years), Girl Guide Association Award, etc.

Scout Affiliation (District Commissioner’s Award Donor Member, APR Scout Foundation 1981)

Scout (Chief Commissioner’s Award 1984) Publications Venture Scout (President’s Scout Award Concept paper on Formation of APR Specialist Panel 1986) adopted by WOSM Global Support Network

Concept paper on Services from NSOs

Guideline on Code of Ethics in Partnerships

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 AHMAD RUSDI of Indonesia to Athens, Greece Gerakan Pramuka/ Chief of Presidential Household Indonesia Posted to the Indonesia Embassy UK, Pakistan and Czechoslavakia Head of Information Division, ASEAN Position in NSO Public Servant officer for 32 years, with 20 years serving as International Commissioner Protocol Officer for six Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia Served as Commissioner for International Relations from 2003 to 2008. Education Bachelors Degree in International Relations Scout Leader Senior Diplomatic Course, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scout Leader, Indonesia, 1980-81 Scout Leader, Pakistan, 1993-1998 Participation in International Events , Sweden 2011 Scout Rank APR Scout Jamboree, Philippines 1972 Cub Scout, 1968 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Sri Lanka 2014 Patrol Leader, 1970 APR Rover Moot, Taiwan 1981 Troop Leader, 1973 SAARC Jamboree, Pakistan 1994 Rover Crew Council, 1974 Senior Rover Crew Council, 1979 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

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 PATTAROJ KAMONROJSIRI National Scout Organization Formerly of Thailand Secretary to Vice Chairman of KPN Group (Yamaha Motorcyle) Deputy Mayor of Kaeng Khoi Municipality Position in NSO Saengvitthaya School Director and Owner Member, International Sub-Committee Member, Financial Resources Education Sub-Committee Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University Master in Educational Administration, Kasetsart University Served in NSOT as Deputy National Doctoral in Educational Administration, Kasetsart University Commissioner and supported national events, i.e. Top Scouts and various Participation in International Events international events World Scout Jamborees, Thailand 2002, UK 2007 World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Brazil 2011, Position in WOSM/APR Slovenia 2014 Member, Regional Scout Committee APR Scout Jamboree, Thailand 2005 APR Scout Conferences, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Served as member APR Scouting Profile Bangladesh 2012 Sub-Committee 2007-2009, and APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010 Management Sub-Committee 2012 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

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

JOSEPH LAU YEE-LEUNG Formerly Scout Association of Hong Kong Vice-President & Branch Manager, Hang Seng Bank Manager, Business Banking Centres, Hang Seng Bank

Position in NSO Education Deputy Programme Commissioner Master of Business Administration in Finance, • Leader Trainer Murdoch University, Australia Diploma of Business Management, Hong Kong Served in the Hong Kong Training Team Polytechnic College and in the areas of programme, Scout supply, Venture Scout Board and Participation in International Events Scoutcraft. World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Slovenia 2011 World Scout Jamborees, UK 2007, Sweden 2011 Position in WOSM/APR APR Scout Conference, Japan 2007 Chairman, WOSM Finance Committee APR Scout Jamboree, New Zealand 1995, Thailand 2005 Chairman, APR Finance Sub-Committee Course for Leader Trainers, Australia Member, Programme Sub-Committee, Course for Assistant Leader Trainers, New Zealand 2007-2012 Awards and Decorations Scout Leader International Friendship Award, Scouts of China Venture Scout Leader, 1981-85 International Friendship Award, Philippines District Badge Secretary, 1981-85 Various awards from the Scout Association of Hong Kong Assistant Scout Leader, 1977-80 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

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

RAJALINGAM RAMASAMY Education Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia Diploma in Electrical, Degree in Electrical Engineering, Federal Institution of Technology

Position in NSO Participation in International Events Assistant National Chief Scout World Scout Jamborees, Australia 1988, UK 2007, Commissioner Sweden 2011 World Scout Conference, Korea 2008 Served as Secretary of King Scout APR Scout Jamborees, Korea 1982, Philippines 2009, Korea Brotherhood Malaysia, Asst State Scout 2010, Taiwan 2011, Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 Commissioner Kuala Lumpur, and APR Scout Conferences, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, National HQ Commissioner. Bangladesh 2012 APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010, Position in APR Sri Lanka 2014 Chairman, APR Adult Support APR Workshops in Cambodia, Bhutan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sub-Committee Australia, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, Myanmar

Deputy Secretary General, ASEAN Scout Awards and Decorations Association for Regional Cooperation King Scout of Malaysia 1975 Awards bestowed by Sultan of Perak – Pingat Jasa Kebaktian Served as Member of APR Programme and Pingat Perketi Terpilih Sub-Committee 2007-2009, Vice- Awards bestowed by Yang Dipertuan Agong Malaysia – Chairman of APR Programme Sub- Ahli Mangku Negara Committee 2009-2012 International Friendship Award, Scouts of China Bronze USA Award, Philippines Green Jade Lion Award, Scouts of China Scout Golden Satyawira Award, Gerakan Pramuka Senior Scout, Troop Leader, 1973 President Award, Philippines King Scout, 1975 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

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 AHMED ALI MANIKU and Social Security The Scout Association of Maldives Managing Director, Maldives Airports Company LTD Board Chairman, State Electric Company Limited

Position in NSO Education Vice-President, The Scout Association of Government Operation Officers Course, Civil Aviation Maldives Training Center, Philippines Supervisory Management Course, CATC, Philippines Served as Chief Commissioner for two Airport Management Course, Civil Aviation Training Center, terms, member of National Training Singapore Team, National Commissioner for Cub Civil Aviation Management Course, Philippines Scouts, Prominent Member of National Scout Council, among others. Participation in International Events World Scout Conferences, Korea 2008, Slovenia 2014 Past Position in APR APR Scout Conferences, Indonesia 1992, Singapore 1995, Member, APR Governance Task Force Brunei Darussalam 2004, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, 2006-2009 Bangladesh 2012 Member, APR Scouting Profile APR Scout Jamborees, Malaysia 1997, Australia 2001, Thailand Sub-Committee (2007-2009, 2005, Philippines 2009, Sri Lanka 2012 2009-2012) APR Scout Leaders Summit, Nepal 2009, India 2010, Sri Lanka 2014 Scout Leader Various Scouting workshops and events in Brunei, Japan, Unit Leader, 3rd Male Scout Group Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Scout Awards and Decorations Member of First Scout Group of Maldives 15 Years Long Service Award, Maldives (1st Male Scout Group) 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

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. BAIDAS ISHWAR NAGARALE Bharat Scouts and Guides For the last 40 years, served as: Regional Deputy Director of Education Deputy Secretary, School Education, Mumbai Position in NSO Collector, Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Chief National Commissioner Development Authority Joint Secretary, Urban Development Department Since 1971, served in various capacities Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra State Mumbai as Asst District Commissioner, District Commissioner, Small Savings & State Lottery Commissioner, Headquarters Secretary, Tribal Development, Maharashtra State Commissioner, Asst State Commissioner, State Commissioner, Member of National Education Council and presently as State Chief B.A., Pune University, Pune Commissioner of Maharashtra State. 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

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 SIMON HANG-BOCK RHEE Lecturer of Construction Management for Chungang University Korea Scout Association and Korea Institute of Construction Technology Education

Education Position in NSO Bachelor of Science, Chung Ang University International Commissioner Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Chung Ang University Korea Scout Association Doctorate in Construction Management, Chung Ang University

Participation in International Events Adviser of the Scout Association of World Scout Conferences, Greece 2002, Tunisia 2005, Korea Mongolia 2008,Brazil 2011, Slovenia 2014 World Scout Jamborees, Korea 1991, Thailand 2003, UK 2007, Emeritus President and various positions Sweden 2011 for Tiger Scout of Korea APR Scout Conferences, India 2001, Brunei 2004, Japan 2007, Malaysia 2009, Bangladesh 2012 Life Member of Korea Scout Association As Chairperson attend other Regional Conferences in Africa, Europe, Inter America and Eurasia Also served as National Task Force APR Scout Leaders Summit held in Philippines 2006, Nepal 2009, Member, National Board Member, and India 2010, Sri Lanka 2014 National Vice President APR Scout Jamborees, Korea 2000, 2010, Thailand 2005, Sri Lanka 2012, Japan 2013 Position in WOSM/APR Member/President of APR Scout Awards and Decorations Foundation 2001- present Certificate of Good Service, APR Chairman’s Award, Asia-Pacific Region President of Association of Top/Achiever Silver World Award, USA Scouts – ATAS Dec 2003 – 2011 and Silver Tiger Award, Bangladesh Medalha Gratidao Ouro and Medalha Fraternidad Mundial, Brazil present Distinguished Service Award, Brunei Darussalam

Green Jade Dragon Award and Green Jade National Flower Award, Served as Chairperson of World Scout Scouts of China Committee 2011-2014, Vice Chairman of Silver Elephant, India World Scout Committee 2008-2011, Lencana Melati Award, Indonesia Member of various APR Sub- SAJ Friendship Award and Silver Hawk Award, Japan Committees, and Chairman/Member of Silver Falcon Award, Mongolia APR Scout Foundation President’s Award, Philippines Distinguished Service Silver Award, Singapore Scout Leader First Class, The Boy Scout Citation Medal, Thailand Scout Master/Commissioner and various Various awards from KSA, ie. National Excellent Achiever Award, Bronze positions for District/ Local Councils Class Mugunghwa Service Award, National President Award, Meritorious of KSA Tiger Scout Award, Silver Class Mugunghwa Award, Distinguished Holder Service Award Leader Trainer Affiliation Scout BP Fellow/ Ex Officio Board Member, World Scout Foundation O.B.P.S Fellow of Olave Baden-Powell Society Scout/Venture Member for Kandersteg International Scout Centre Tiger Scout, highest rank of KSA

Publications Mega Truss Installation Study using Travelling Method Study for 6 Sigma Strategy on Construction Management

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 IE-BIN LIAN Chairman of Dept of Mathematics, NCUE Scouts of China Director of General Education, NCUE

Education Position in NSO PhD of Statistical Science, University of Iowa, USA International Commissioner Participation in International Events Served as Deputy International World Scout Jamborees, Sweden 2011, UK 2007, Commissioner 2011-2013 Thailand 2004 , Taiwan 2004 Position in WOSM/APR World Scout Conferences, Tunisia 2005, Greece 2002, Chairman, Youth Programme Sub South Africa 1999 Committee APR Scout Conference, Bangladesh 2012 APR Scout Jamborees, Japan 2013, Sri Lanka 2012, Served as Member, APR PR Sub- Taiwan 2011, Korea 2004, Committee 2004-2007; Member, APR APR Scout Leaders Summit Sri Lanka 2014, India 2010, Programme Sub-Committee 2009-2012 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