SSEAYP International Cambodia's Annual General Assembly

It seems just like yesterday that SIC was established, but it has been over two years now. Our two-year presidency term has come to an end by the end of 2006. To elect the new president for the second term, ex-CPYs and CPYs 06 were informed early to apply for the position. Three outstanding candidates were identified – Mr. Chan Sophal (NL ’04 and former 2nd Vice President of SIC), Mr. Kang Rithisal (CPY’03 and former Head of Social and Recreational Affairs of SIC), and Mr. Hor Samnang (NL’05). A date was set for the next General Assembly for ex-CPYs to cast their votes - Sunday, January 14, 2007.

Unlike its first election, for this second mandate election, the general assembly will only elect the president. Upon his/her victory, the president him/herself shall immediately convene and announce his board members; therefore, those who expect to win the election are advised to think of his/her board members in advance. Usually the board members are chosen among ex-CPYs who have been active in SIC activities.

The General Assembly successfully took place on the set date, presided over by H. E. Chey Chap, Under- Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and H.E Lak Sam Ath, Director of Youth and Sports. On the day, more than 70 ex-CPYs from batches ranging from batch 97 to batch 2006 attended the SIC General Assembly. It was a good time for reunion, but it was also a time to seriously think about all the three presidential candidates and their commitment and ability to lead SIC. CPYs enthusiastically voted for their preferred candidate and we finally found our new president – Mr. Kang Rithisal.

It should be noted that the president must win a majority voice of two thirds of the eligible members present, or he/she cannot take over the position. Mr. Rithisal, however, could get more than 70% of the votes on the first round, which amazingly turned him into the very trusted new president of SIC. Immediately following his nomination, Rithisal, announced his executive committee members comprising of those as follows:

- Batch 2003: Mr. Kang Rithisal, President
- Batch 2004: Ms. Ros Poeulida, Vice-President
- Batch 2000: Mr. Heng Chantha, Vice-President
- Batch 2004: Mr. Sreang Kimlee, Secretary General
- Batch 01 & 02: Ms. Thon Vimealea, Undersecretary General
- Batch 2002: Ms. Chea Visitheary, Financial Officer
- Batch 2005: Ms. Pen Sothea, Treasurer
- Batch 2005: Mr. Chea Visithyro, Media Officer
- Batch 2005: Mr. Srun Chanthol, Social Affairs Officer
- Batch 2005: Ms. Lar Sopheak, Public Relations Officer
- Batch 2005: Ms. Hav Monirath, Member Relations Officer
- Batch 2005: Mr. Chim Chamroeun, Training Officer
- Batch 2003: Mr. Moeun Morn, International Affairs Officer




Mr. SEANG Sopagna, former SIC President, handing over SIC 's stamp to Mr. KANG Rithisal









Ms. KONG Davy awarded a certificate of CPY of the year 2006 by H.E LAK Sam Ath












Time for photo session!