On June 30th, ROCKS members with 120 guests assembled at Imperial Boathouse in Choengmon, to celebrate the Installation of the incoming President, Adèle Smith.  The weather was a little unsettled, but Imperial Boathouse decided to go ahead, and set up in their beautiful garden area behind reception.  Guests arrived, to be greeted by Adèle, and the ladies were offered a corsage.  Among the guests welcomed were members of ROCKS sister club from Makati South (Manila) in the Philippines, and sponsor club, Patong Beach in Phuket.
They then passed through a triumphal arch to an upstairs sala where they were offered a welcome cocktail, and a chance to preview the fabulous raffle prizes that ROCKS had been donated.
These prizes ranged from an impressive Buddha Head mounted on a plinth, to romantic dinners for 2 in top class resorts and restaurants, to a one year subscription for the soon to be completed Royal Golf and Country Club in Lamai.  With 21 prizes in all, guests knew that their chances of winning were more than good, and they happily bought many tickets.
An excellent meal followed the reception, courtesy of Imperial Boathouse, with guests’ only problem was in choosing between many dishes from Thai and International cuisines.  Diners were serenaded by a saxophone and guitar, which along with beer, wine and soft drinks flowing freely, added to the festive atmosphere.  After the meal, the ceremony of Installation was performed by Khun Sriya Siriweg representing the Governor of Rotary District 3330. She herself was the first lady District Governor of 3330, which was in keeping with the Installation of Adèle, the first lady President of ROCKS. A slide show presentation demonstrated to the audience all that ROCKS had achieved since 1st July 2006, an impressive list indeed.