Dear AIT Alumni,

Exciting news! We're thrilled to share the second issue of the AITAA e-Gazette, connecting our alumni community with inspiring stories and updates.

On July 6, the AIT Alumni Association held its 3rd meeting with Chapter Presidents and Executive Committee Members during 2024. Chapter Presidents and Representatives from 17 Chapters and Headquarters joined the meeting. Led by the AITAA President, the meeting featured reports from the AITAA Headquarters, Fundraising and Resources Mobilization, Loyalty Program, and Alumni Recognition Committee Chairs. Mr. Somphone, President of the AITAA Lao Chapter, shared updates on the preparations for the upcoming Governing Board Meeting in Laos. The meeting concluded after productive discussions.

Exciting News!

AITAA Laos is gearing up for the upcoming 53rd AITAA Governing Board Meeting. On June 26-27, 2024, AITAA President Dr. Donald M. Ugsang visited Laos to collaborate with the Lao Chapter on the preparations.

Dear AIT Alumni,

Exciting news! We're thrilled to share the inaugural issue of the AITAA e-Gazette, connecting our alumni community with inspiring stories and updates.

We are thrilled to announce Mr. Gem Tshering's appointment as Minister of the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan. Mr. Gem Tshering, a proud graduate of AIT in 1994, brings his exceptional leadership and expertise to this significant role.

Not only is Mr. Gem Tshering serving his country with distinction, but he also serves as the esteemed chapter president of our AITAA Bhutan Chapter. His dedication to excellence and commitment to fostering connections within our AIT community are truly commendable.

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.