The First Meeting of the New Management Committee

The first Management Committee, since the new Committee was elected in November last year, was held at the backyard of the newly elected President, Ms Phayvanh Phoumindr (middle, sitting at table). The Management Committee, for the first time in Saychailaotai history, consists of female President, Secretary (Ms Bounhom Souvannalay, 1st on Left) and Vice Secretary (Ms Bounlay Vorarath, missing from photo, on holiday). Saychailaotai is well-known for its strong bond and harmony among the members. Lao Tai people are also well-known for their straightforward speech with strong South accent - "Qon Tai paak kub jai tong kun".

The Meeting at President's Place

(L to R) Khotamy Phothisaranasouk (Public Officer), Phongsawatt Souvannalay, Soukanh Phoumindr (Leader of Group No 8), Phoupheng Vorarath (Welfare & Promotion Committee) and Nouphit Vi-Aphay (Welfare & Promotion Committee Coordinator) during the meeting.

The Mighty Vice President

The Mighty Vice President! Who else but Boungninh Onemany - the man with many talents. Boungninh has been one of the Major Force of SLFS ever since. He also has Voice (with South accent also!) ... he is a broadcaster of Radio Champa, SWR FM99.9 - a Lao language program which is broadcast every Sunday from 10-12 noon (Sydney time). Boungninh is also a professional photographer and a talented singer who can "lum Saravanh and lum Siphandon", but he surprised Lao community by singing Elvis Presley's rock and roll song at a Lao function. How's that? Well, needless to say more ...

The New Secretary

Bounhom Souvannalay, the newest Member of our Management Committee. Bounhom was newly appointed as the Secretary of SLFS. She has background in law and medicine from Laos. With her versatile background, she will certainly prove to be an asset to SLFS. Welcome to SLFS Management Committee, Bounhom!

The Real Force

Khammao Xayarath has been with Saychailaotai Management Committee as Secretary and Welfare/Promotion since its birth more than a decade ago. Khammao has shown that he possesses true Lao Tai blood through his support and his outstanding talents as an MC for Saychailaotai functions (and due to his talents he is also a much well-sought MC by other Lao organisations). Thank you ai Mao!

The Internal Financial Auditor

Pheng Khounphithak (SLFS senior member), Bounta Chanthalusy (Internal Financial Auditor) and Samly Phimavong (previous President & current Executive Advisor) appeared to enjoy their "Khao poon Pakse".

The Treasurer Committee

Khamsing Inthapangna (Treasurer), Dr Kaysone Phichit (Vice Treasurer) and Ajarn Khotamy Phothisaranasouk (previous President & current Public Officer) engaged in an interesting conversation.

Welfare & Promotion Coordinator

Nouphit Vi-Aphay (Welfare & Promotion Coordinator) and Khamsene Sychampanakhone (new member) enjoying their dinner and their discussion.