Move Forward AIT: 52nd AITAA Governing Board Meeting (GBM) Highlights

The 52nd AITAA Governing Board Meeting, hosted by the AITAA South East Asia Chapter, took place successfully at the AIT campus from November 24 to 26, 2023. This year's GBM theme, 'Move Forward AIT,' came to life through the collective engagement and enthusiasm of our alumni.

Event Highlights:

- Campus Reunion and Walking Tour (Nov 24): The alumni gathered for a memorable reunion at their alma mater, culminating in a walking tour of the AIT campus.

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to *Regional Dialogue Session #2* [OPEN FOR PUBLIC], with interesting discussions in : 

*“The Transformation of Future Sustainable Livelihoods and Beyond”*

*SUNDAY, 12 NOV 2023*
10 am WIB // 11 am SGT // 4 pm NZ, via Zoom 

*OBJECTIVE of the session*
To highlight experiences and opportunities for AIT Alumni (and the general public) to connect with each other around the globe. Create new connections to collaborate with in the future.

*REGISTRATION:  https://tinyurl.com/AITAADIALOGUE2*

Greetings, AIT Alumni!

We held a meeting this morning at the AITAA Headquarters to discuss the preparations for our upcoming 52nd Governing Board Meeting (GBM). The meeting included attendees: Mr. Taweechai Termkunanon (AITAA President), Dr. Duminda Jaya Ranjan (President of AITAA Southeast Asia Chapter), Dr. Donald Ugsang (Finance Officer), Ms. Janette Ugsang (Membership Committee Officer), and Mr. Win Myint Thein (Program Officer).

Dear Alumni,

I am pleased that two distinguished alumni accepted to be the election officer. They are Susanto Halim from Singapore and Mei-Yen, Chung (Joanne) from Taiwan.

Election Committee is very pleased to announce that we have received two very strong nominations for the position of next AITAA president. They are Mr. Pramod Sagar Singh Pradhan (Computer Applications, 1982) from Nepal Chapter and Dr. Donald M. Ugsang (NRM, 1995 and ERM, 2000) from SEA Chapter. Election Committee accepted these as valid nominations. Nominations can be viewed, as per Election By-Law 3, here. 

The manifestos of the presidential candidates:

Dear AITAA Chapter Presidents,

Warm greetings!

We kindly request your cooperation in submitting the chapter annual report and delegate nominations for the 52nd GBM, using the formats, on or before November 2, 2023. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any inquiries or require assistance.

We eagerly anticipate your response.

Thank you sincerely.

AITAA HQ

Dear AIT Alumni,

We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the position of AITAA President for the term 2024-2025, as per Article V, Section 4 of the AIT Alumni Association Statutes. The President's term will span from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2025.

AIT Graduation Ball (May 2023)

AITAA Executive Committee Members joined the AIT Graduation Ball (May 2023) on 15 May 2023.

AITAA supported 10,000 THB for the Graduation Ball.

Candle Lighting Ceremony was also done by AITAA.