World Scout Bureau, Asia-Pacific Regional Office
Bureau Mondial du Scoutisme, Bureau Régional Asie-Pacifique
ODC International Plaza Building
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Legaspi Village, Makati City
Metro Manila
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Mr. Chay Hong Leng
Mr. Ahmad Rusdi
Mr. Pattaroj Kamonrojsiri
Mr. Joseph Lau Yee-Leung
Mr. Rajalingam Ramasamy
Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku
Shri Baidas Ishwar Nagarale
Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee
Dr. Ie-Bin Lian
The Singapore Scout Association
Gerakan Pramuka/Indonesia
National Scout Organization of Thailand
Scout Association of Hong Kong
Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia
The Scout Association of Maldives
Bharat Scouts and Guides
Korea Scout Association
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
CANDIDATE
APR Scout Committee 2015-2021
Born 20 June 1969
Speaks English and Mandarin
Position in Public/Business
Executive Director, UBS Singapore
CHAY HONG LENG
The Singapore Scout Association
Position in NSO
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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 SubCommittee
Member, Finance Committee (WOSM)
Served in the Global Support Task Group
2012-2013, APR Management SubCommittee 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)
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
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
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
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
CANDIDATE
APR Scout Committee 2015-2021
Born 23 February 1970
Speaks English and Thai
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, ViceChairman of APR Programme SubCommittee 2009-2012
Scout
Senior Scout, Troop Leader, 1973
King Scout, 1975
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
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
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)
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
CANDIDATE
APR Scout Committee 2015-2021
Born 1 May 1947
Married to Shobhana; 3 Children
Speaks Marathi, Hindi, and English
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.
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
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
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 SubCommittees, 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
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
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
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 SubCommittee 2004-2007; Member, APR
Programme Sub-Committee 2009-2012
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