Skal International (SI)) India will become a member of the Skal’s Asian Area completing an amazing period of development for the region according to a statement released on March 12 by the Skal Asian Area, President Mr. Earl Wieman.
Mr. Wieman said, “For the first time in our history this will make us whole, as no clubs in geographic Asia will be outside our committee.“
“Our Indian Skålleagues decided at a meeting on March 8, 2008 to come into the Skal Asian Area. Skål India will be with us at the 37th Skal Asian Area Congress, 21-25 May 2008,†he added.
SI India is one of the largest National Committees in Asia.
Mr. Andrew Wood, Skal Intl Asian Area Director of Development said, “India has 713 Skalleagues and are set to increase dramatically as India gains increasing confidence in the global economy.â€
“Two years ago we set ourselves a target to double the members in the Asian Area. With India now confirmed, and new regional members such as Hong Kong; Singapore and Dubai, membership in the area has exceeded that target already by 12%,†he confirmed.
Wood also added “We are very hopeful that this year South Africa will also consider joining this vibrant and dynamic region.â€
“The Asian Area is set to be a rising powerhouse of the modern era and together our opportunities to develop Skal friendship and contacts will be second to none,†said the development director, Mr. Wood.
The Skal Asia Area, part of Skal International has a footprint that stretches from Mauritius through the Middle East, India, SE Asia, the Philippines, Japan and the Pacific Rim.
Report by Chitra Mogul
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