Few people have shaped the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club as deeply and consistently as Past President John Schorr and Honorary Member Phijitra Schorr. As they move into a well-deserved and much-earned “lower gear,” CMIRC takes this opportunity to recognize their extraordinary years of service, leadership, generosity, and commitment to Rotary.

In Rotary, March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month, a time to reflect on one of the most essential areas of service and one that is especially meaningful for CMIRC.

As we turn the page to July, the rainy season has returned in full bloom, draping Chiang Mai in lush green canopies and breathing new life into our hills and valleys. After the long, dry months, the revitalized vegetation reminds us of nature’s power to renew and restore, much like the spirit of Rotary service that guides our club throughout the year.

I’m glad to be back in the editor’s chair this month and reconnecting through the stories that reflect who we are as a club. June is Rotary Fellowship Month, a time to celebrate not just what we do, but the relationships that make it all possible.