Thong Long Ngum is always there

Mr Deth Nhangnouvong (wearing red) from Thong Long Ngum with Khamsene (Vice Treasurer of Saychailaotai & also MC of the night).  TLN President Mr Pany Keomalavong and Mme were there too but they were too fast to capture them on photo.  Thank you TLN for always being there for Lao community.

Lao Buddhist Society in NSW support

 Lao Buddhist Society in NSW table, led by President Phanh Aryavong (wearing brown suit), his wife Mrs Chanthi Aryavong sat next him.

A strong force from Lao Buddhist Society, Public Officer, Mr Chanthanith Chittasy and his lovely and supportive wife Ramphay Chittasy.

Lao-Chinese Association support

 Mrs Kongchanh Sitou (wearing a Lao shawl) and her friends - the female force of Lao-Chinese Association. 

The table of Lao-Chinese Association - it is apparent that they loved to be there.  Here we have Mr Sing (R), Mr Sitou and another guest. Xia xia nee meun. 

Seniors tables

 Mr Toulanh Chounlamountry (Middle, wearing gray), President of Savanh Mutual Assistance and Mrs Chounlamountry were there among the earliest guests (Khob jai lai lai der).  A lot of Lao seniors sat at this table too - Mr Soukanh Souksamlane (wearing black suit) and another nice senior couple Mr Souvanhyong (profile) and Mrs Souvannaly Vongthevanh (next to Mrs Chounlamountry).

Another seniors table.  (2nd Left)  Mr Khamki Sourignavong, Mr Kath Ditthavong, Mrs Lien Sourignavong and Mrs Nouphanh Ditthavong were having a good time.

Support from Campbelltown

 Mrs Vongchanh Chanthavong (wearing floral blouse), President of the Lao Australian Group Service Association came all the way from Campbelltown to support Saychailaotai.  Thank you!

Mr Khamha Sitthirajvongsa (L), Coordinator of the Support Committee of the Forum of Lao Australian Organisations in NSW (ForLaoNSW) and Mr Viranbanja Phit-anong, broadcaster from FM100.3-2MCR appeared to enjoy the food over good discussion.

A new star is born

Introducing a new star (3rd from Left), Mr Phaythoung Kongxayasak who just released his 2nd album (next to him is Mrs Kongxayasak).  Phaythoun came with all the senior dancing group who didn't have to perform that evening.  Saychailaotai allowed them to enjoy themselves utmosly without having to worry about performing.  See, how generous we are!

And of course, our very own Siya Louie Siriphokha and Mme (wearing black) to give support.  Louie is a long-term SLFS member and is also the President of Lao Sports Association.  Good on ya Louie!

More smiling faces

 Mrs Rattanaphone Vongsy (2nd from Left) with Mrs Bounlay Vorarath (SLFS Vice Secretary) and Mr Phoupheng Vorarath (SLFS Welfare Committee and also Singer with new album).

Young people from the Lao Advancement Co-op stayed until the very end of the Party.  Big smile of their faces confirmed that the Party was much enjoyable.

Lao Lanxang Luang Prabang support

Mr Sounthone Mangkala (President of Lao Lanxang Luang Prabang) and Mme are always there for the community.  Good on you!

 President Bounnhing & Mme with Mr Somvilay Vongsouvanh (President of Lao Ex-Servicemen) and Mrs Phakaphanh Vongsouvanh.

Mr Nouane (SLFS Honorary Adviser) and Mrs Phila Manivong, congratulated the President and Mme for such a good work!

Smily faces

 President Bounnhing & Madame with SLFS members and friends - LtoR: Dr Sivixay Thammalangsy, Fongchanh Phoumindr, Mrs Phoukham Pholsena and Mr Reungsak Pholsena.

President Bounnhing and Madame took photo with SLFS seniors at the end of the successful Party.  LtoR: Mr Reungsak & Mrs Phoukham Pholsena, Dr Kaysone Phichith and Madame, Ajarn Khotamy Phothisaranasouk and Madame.  A lot of smile tells it all!

Time to go home

MC Khamsene had to tell people to go home - it was Midnight.  You all have made this evening a historic phenominon.  It's been such a long time we haven't seen a function that draws all people together.  Thank you all and good night.

(PS: SLFS Management Committee apologises if we have not included the photos of any group present at the Party.  We appreciate the presence of Mr Sychanh Chitdamrong from the Ex-Summanakone and Reps from the Families of Ex-Police, Sattri Lao and the Church organisations.)

Introducing the new Management Committee of SLFS (2011-13)

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Mr Boungninh Onemany, new President of SLFS (2011-13).  Mr Bounghinh is definitely not a new face in whatever way you put it.  He has been involved with SLFS since its birth.  He is also a man with many talents - a DJ and Panel Controller of Champa Radio SWR FM99.9, a professional photographer, an adventurer and a singer.  His relaxing but assertive attitude has earned him acceptance and respect in Lao community.  SLFS under his leadership is anticipated to be a very interesting and unforgettable chapter! 

Mr Phongsawatt Souvannalay, a quiet achiever.  Probably, not many people have heard about Phongsawatt.  But his great contribution to SLFS in a quiet manner was noticeable and led to the nomination as Vice-President, where the Management Committee accepted unanimously.  The President elect indicates that he is very happy to have Phongsawatt, a man with dignity, as Vice-President.

New Management Committee

 Left: Viengsamay Thepsourinthone, Co-ordinator of Event Organising & Fund-raising Committee.  Viengsamay is a very busy man with work and with his sound promotion activities.  However, that has never stopped him from being very active with SLFS.  He is the greatest force when it comes to event organasing.  Here he is discussing seriously with Ajarn Khotamy about organising an upcoming event.

Right:  Mr Khamsing Inthapangna, many-terms Treasurer.  Unarguably, Mr Khamsing is one of the most effective Treasurers in the history of SLFS.  He remembers the names, addressess, Unit Nos of SLFS members by heart.  He also knows precisely who has or has not paid the membership fee etc.  Here he is seen providing a receipt to Soukanh (Leader of Unit No 8).

The female force in SLFS

 Solicitor Sengdeuane Do, Public Officer of SLFS.  Sengdeuane has just joined SLFS Management Committee but she has been a very supportive member.  Sengdeaune is well known in the Lao community, not only for her good solicitor service but also for her generosity with donation and great contribution in every possible way to Lao community.  

Bounhom Souvannalay, 2nd term as Secretary and has brought in SLFS a lot of new ideas.  Bounhom is currently doing a Diploma in Interpreting at Granville Technical and Further Education.  Back in Laos, she studied Law and Medicine and has worked in the Public Health Ministry in Laos.

Bounlay Vorarath, 2nd term Vice-Secretary.  Bounlay has been very active accessing the members of SLFS to find out what their needs are.  With her constructive and pro-active approaches, she will definitely prove to be a great asset to SLFS.  Bounlay was graduated as Mathematics teacher in Laos and has taught for a while.  She is currently doing a Diploma in Interpreting at Granville Technical and Further Education.

New Management Committee

Mr Nikone Sibounheuang, Ex-President, Executive Advisor and one of the Founders of SLFS.  Mr Nikone is very active in developing the community.   He is current one of the major force in the construction of Phatthasima at Wat Pah Buddhalavarn in Wedderburn.

 Mr Reugsak Pholsena, Promotion and Welfare Committee.  Mr Reungsak newly joined the Management Committee but has shown great interest in SLFS.  He studied Medicine in Laos although he does not practise here.

Khamsene Sychampanakhone, Vice-Treasurer.  Khamsene is also new with the Management Committee but he comes with very useful skills and knowledge.  Khamsene is the team leader of Lao Champa Media where they broadcast at Champa radio SWR FM99.9 every Sunday from 10 to 12 pm.  He is also ex-President of Lao Artists Association in NSW and has been very pro-active when it comes to developing the community.

New Management Committee (2011-13)

Mr Bounta Chanthalusy,  Internal Financial Auditor, a Senior and one of the Founders.  Mr Bounta is well known for his strict financial auditing.  The treasurer and his team have to work hard before the financial report is accepted by Mr Bounta.  Therefore SLFS fiancial report has always been flawless.

 Dr Kaysone Phichit, Promotion and Welfare Committe, also a Senior and one of the Founders.                  Dr Kaysone was SLFS Vice-Treasurer for many terms.  Dr Kaysone is now retired from his job in the operation room in the hospital.

Ajarn Khotamy Phothisaranasouk, Promotion and Welfare Committee Co-ordinator.  Ajarn Khotamy was Ex-President, Public Officer and one of the Founders of SLFS.  He is therefore one of the prominent icons of SLFS.  He was a Math/Chemistry teacher in Laos and is usually referred to as "Ajarn Kho" by his ex-students at Lycee de Pakse.

SLFS Management Committee

Mr Bouakham Souriyavong, Promotion and Welfare Committee.  Bouakham is a long-term and active Management Committee member of SLFS.  Bouakham is doing a Diploma of Interpreting at Granville Technical College.

Mr Phoupheng Vorarath, Promotion and Welfare Committee, one of the pioneers with a true Lao Tai spirit.  He has been a continuing force in progressing SLFS.  Phoupheng loves singing and has one album with some old and new Lao songs.  The album has been well received within the Lao community.

 

Soukanh Phoumindr, Leader of Unit No 8, a young force in SLFS.  Soukanh has shown new ideas and initiatives in the meetings.  Some of his proposals make the senior management stop and think, and many times the seniors say: "that sounds like a good idea umm ...".

Congrats to new President of Saychailaotai!

The new Management Committee of Saychailaotai elected their President on 12/11/2011 @ 11.00 am. We are proud to present our new President: Mr Boungning Onemany.  Ai Boungning was Vice President during last term and has acted as President many times during the absence of Ex-President Phayvanh Phoumindr due to her overseas trips.  Congratulations ai Gning!  We wish you a very successful term and lots of fun! 

 Mr Boungning Onemany “ໜຸ່ມໃຫຍ່ໄຟແຮງ” with many talents - professional photographer, DJ, Radio broadcaster, skillful skier, parachuter, singer (he can sing pop songs, morlum and yes ... Elvis's songs!) to name a few.  He is Lao Tai boy from the Southest of Laos - Muang Khong, Siphandone Province.  Back home, he was a sangkaliwat. Therefore he is very closed to Buddhism.  Ai Gning is well-known for his straighforwardness - a true Lao Tai blood.  Sounds like Saychailaotai is going to have heaps of exciting activities and fun.  Good on you ai Gning!

Sangkaliwat by profession, ai Gning is receiving the blessings from Phra Raskru Ajarn Thongsavanh Chanthathirath, the Abbot of Wat Phra Yortkeo Dhammayanaram in Sydney, Australia.

SATU!

Congrats to new President of Samosone Silapin Lao NSW

Saychailaotai would like to congratulate the newly elected President of ສະ​ໂມ​ສອນ ສິລປິນ ລາວ ຣັດ NSW, 

Mrs.Rattanaphone Vongsy (wearing black) who will run the term for 2 years from 2011.  Mrs Rattanaphone is a dedicated artist and has greatly involved in Lao community.  Apart from being a well-known singer and an ex-band leader (Crystal Band) ,she has organised a number of successful concerts.  We wish you a very successful and productive term during your leadership. ສສລຕ ຂໍ​ສະ​ແດງ​ຄວາມ​ຍິນ​ດີ​ນຳ​ເດີ​!

Mr Chansamone Vongsaphay, SLFS Honorary Adviser handed a Gold Certificate of Appreciation to Mr Samly Phimavong, Founder, Ex-President and Executive Advisor of SLFS, for his effective leadership and continuing support to SLFS.

<= Mr Chansamone Vongsaphay congratulates Mr Khamki Sourignavong, one of the Principle Founders of SLFS which was established 15 years ago.

  => Mr Nikone Sibounheuang is congratulated for his continuing support to SLFS as Ex-President.

A very active Ex-President of SLFS, Mr Thongdam Sourignavong deserves a big congratulation.  Maha Thongdam also earns a lot of respect from Lao Community due to his rare talents as "Mor Phone" (ໝໍພອນ) and his dedication to Buddhism ant to the Temples.

Saychailaotai AGM 5/11/2011

Saychailaotai Members enjoyed talking @ the restaurant.  1st photo:  Soukanh Phoumindr (L) & Khamsene Sychampanakhone (R); 2nd photo:  Boungninh Onemany is perusing the new Members Directory and is probably wondering who would be the new President (?); 3rd photo:  Reungsak Pholsena (L) and Khammao Xayarath (M) catching up with each other, the two went to High School (Lycee de Pakse) together when they were young while Ajarn Khotamy Phothisaranasouk (R) was talking to the next table.

Lunch together

The Founders, the Elders, the Advisors and the Members of SLFS had lunch together before attending the Annual General Meeting on 5/11/2011 @ Bonnyrigg Sports club.

Commemorating minute

Before commencing the meeting, SLFS Members stood up for 1 mn to commemorate the late members who have left us forever - leaving only the fond memories.  After the 1 minute of silence, President Phayvanh declared the meeting open.