Samui Expats Club in Koh Samui, Thailand

What is the name of this Organization/Club?

Samui Expats Club

In what city is your organization based?

Koh Samui

Describe your group.

The Samui Expats Club is a non-profit social organisation founded on Koh Samui in June of 2005 and is accredited by the national Association of Thailand Expat Clubs (ATEC).

The two goals of SEC is to bring together the expat and Thai communities at a 'First Friday of the Month' Expats Party and the 'Children's Charity' for children and youth in need. The monthly 'Expats Party' is held at 5-star resort/restaurant and includes 'welcome reception', presentation, dinner buffet and music/dancing. Membership is optional and all are welcomed. Annual SEC Memberhsip is modest at bt.300 through 2007; bt. 400 in 2008. Current membership is at 100+. Visit www.samuiexpatsclub.com; email [email protected]; call +66 (0) 81 894 5323.

What is unique about your organization?

SEC continues to draw the largest attendance of any club on the island. Mainly due to Samui Expats Club objective to simply 'bring together all interested in sharing expat resources and meeting other expats in a social & beautiful setting' at the monthly 'Expats Party' - without having to be a member. In addition, it feels good to know a portion of the modest entry fee goes to the 'Children's fund.

Membership is optional and expats and Thais can attend the monthly events; volunteer at SEC 'Kid's English Language Workshop Camps' and help with the 'Kid's Holiday Party' workshops regardless of membership. No other organisation

What kind of activities does your group sponsor?

Samui Expats Club sponsors the monthly Expats Party and 'Children's Charity' events which include English Language Workshop Camps, annual English Composition & Understanding Contest (with all government schools represented at a children's fair) and special 'Children's Holiday Parties' that entertain via 'The Family Samui' over 1,500 children and youth from government schools every year. Over 100,000 Baht has been donated in four ceremonies to children in need projects over the past two years.

How often does your group meet?

Monthly - the first Friday of each month at the 'Expats Party'.

Is there a membership fee?

300 baht through 2007; 400 baht in 2008

Approximately how many members does this organization have?

102 members

Is this organization specific to nationality? If yes, which nationality/ies. If no, what nationalities are represented in the membership?

No, SEC prides itself on the variety of heritage and culture represented at the monthly events. Membership is represented by the following nationalities: English, American, Thai, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Japanese and more.

What language(s) do member speak?

English, German, Thai, French & other

What is the age range of the people in your group?

all ages - from 20's through 70's

What is the name of the person new members should contact?

Linda Cartlidge

E-mail Address:

[email protected]

Telephone Number:

+66 (0) 81 894 5323

Street Address:

n/a

Street Address 2:

n/a

City:

Koh Samui

State/Province:

Suratthani

Zip/Postal Code:

84320

Web site address (please include http://):

http://www.samuiexpatsclub.com