Name of Nominee:

RUNCHA BORIBALBURIBHAND

Position Nominated for:
District 17 Lt. Governor
Member of the Zonta Club of:
Bangkok IX
Classification:
Education Managers (1293)
Date Joined:
January 4, 1993

Present positions in Zonta

Club:
  • Appointed: SOM Chair ZC of Bangkok IX (2012 – present)

Prior positions in Zonta

District:
  • Elected: D17 Nominating Committee members (2014 – 2016)
  • Appointed: D17 Chairman for Women in Technology (WIT) (2020 – 2022)
  • Appointed: D17 Vice Chair for Women in Technology (WIT) (2018 – 2020)
  • Appointed: D17 Vice Chair for IT & Web Master (2016 – 2018)
  • Appointed: D17 Secretary (2004 – 2006)
Area:
  • Elected: Area 6 Director (2008 – 2010)
  • Elected: Vice-Area 6 Director (2006 – 2008)
  • Appointed: Area 6 Foundation Ambassador (2010 – 2012)
  • Appointed: SOM Committees for ZC Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Maehongsorn, Khonkaen, Bangkok VII,VIII, XI,XII
Club:
  • Elected: President Zonta Club of Bangkok I (2000 – 2002)
  • Elected: Vice President ZC of Bangkok I (2018 – 2000)
  • Appointed: Secretary ZC of Bangkok I (2012 – 1014)
  • Appointed: Advisor to ZC Bangkok I,III,IV,V,VIII,IX,XI,XII, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ratchaburi, Pitsanulok, Maehongsorn,

Participation and attendance in Zonta events

International Conventions attended:
  • Hamburg, Germany (2020)
  • Yokohama, Japan (2018)
  • Nice, France (2016)
District conferences attended:
  • Bangkok (2021), virtual attendance
  • 2015 Bangkok (2015)
  • 2013 Hong Kong (2013)
Area Meetings/Workshops attended:
  • Area 6 Officers’ Training - IT Webmaster Trainer to access My Zonta website
  • Area 6 Loyalty Day / Rose Day - Committee for Rose Award on Rose Day
  • Area 6 Launch 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence against Women - Advisor
  • 1st and 2nd Asian Inter-District Meeting (AIDM) at Philippines and Kaohsiung Taiwan respectively
  • Attended Workshops at Conventions and Conferences in Germany Japan France Thailand and Hong Kong

Achievements as a Zontian

  • Membership Recognition Award for excellent membership achievements of recruit 10 or more new members 2016-2018 Biennium
  • Membership increase of 100% ZC of Bangkok IX 2014 - 2016 Biennium
  • Help Chartering 6 Z Clubs during 2020 - 2022 Biennium
  • IT / Webmaster, Vice Chair Area 6, 20th District Conference (2018 - 2020)
  • Women in Technology (WIT) Scholarship Committee Chair, 21st District Conference (2020 - 2022)
  • Credential Chair, 21st District Conference (2020 - 2022)
  • Organizing Committee Advisor, 21st District Conference (2020 - 2022)
  • Length of membership award for 29 years (1993 - 2022)
  • SOM ZC of Bangkok IX, VIII, XI, XII, Maehongsorn

Business / Professional Information

Current Company/Organization:

Plengprasiddhi Sailom Kindergarten / Hans Geyer Ltd., Part.

Nature of business:

Education / Import-Export / Real Estate

Position/Title:

Owner/ CEO / Finance Manager

Responsibilities of position :

I managed two family-owned businesses. One of them is a Kindergarten where I ensure young brains get a head start in a good education.

I also run a Real Estate business. I hope that through my Real Estate business, I can create a better and more vibrant Bangkok.

Contribution of business/professional experience to the effective performance of positions:

I am in an education related business with a Master's Degree in Computer Science, If I have been elected as the District 17 Lt. Governor, I have a vision for the following 2 achievements:

  1. I firmly believe that education is the best way to pull any family out of poverty, I hope to educate more unfortunate families so that they can arm themselves to pull out of poverty.
  2. To educate and encourage more Zonta members to use our Zonta website more efficiently and frequently. I will also streamline the Zonta website so that it is more user friendly.

Involvement in other organizations

  • The Old England Students Association under Royal Patronage of HMK – President (2018 - 2022)
  • Rotary Club of Siam Erawan – President R116 (2020 - 2021)
  • SOS Foundation – Directors / Advisor (1995 - present)

Having worked in the above-mentioned associations has improved my ability to manage Zonta missions. Furthermore, having been elected as president in numerous organizations has enabled me to understand the need of my fellow Zontians.

What are your goals for advancing the objects of Zonta International in District 17 and concrete programs to accomplish?

My Key strengths that will support my success in the position as Lt. Governor-elect

  • Proficiency in IT to help all members to access ZONTA website effectively and efficiency
  • Excellent problem-solving skill
  • Fair, Firm and Friendly
  • Open-minded style leadership
  • Focus on Member growth with quality
  • Training all club’s President, Officers and members to increase their understanding in the Visions and Mission of Zonta International
  • Believe in Teamwork for all levels- District, Areas and Clubs

With so many years of invaluable working experiences under my belt, I am confident that I can bring District 17 to the top in Zonta History.

What special competencies and attributes do you possess which qualify you to serve in the position you are nominated for?

I received my higher education in UK and USA and attained my Bachelor and Master Degree in Computer Science (Remote Sensing reading Satellite Data) with Honor (CUM LAUDE)

I’ve also worked as Associate Judge in The Pathumthani Juvenile Court for more than 15 Years. I’ve helped in the upgrading, modernizing and development of the Court Computer System.

With more than 30 years of experiences in Zonta, I am well equipped and confident that I can lead Zonta District 17 to a new height.