Spousal Program

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Spousal and Children’s General Sessions & Evening Socials Package

The 2016 GLC Spousal and Children’s General Sessions and Evening Socials Package is available for Registration. The Package includes attendance to Opening General Session on Friday, 13 May and Closing General Session on Saturday, 14 May and both Evening Socials. This year’s Package also includes entry to the GSEA Final Round on Thursday afternoon, 12 May, more details on GSEA below.

The General Sessions will be hosted at the Centara Grand. Friday’s Evening Social will be at the Centara Grand and Saturday’s at CentralWorld Square, please find the Socials descriptions below.

13 May 2016

Opening Dinner at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld

Thailand is rich in culture and flavor and one of the best ways to experience both is certainly through Thai cuisine. On the opening night of GLC, we will embrace the tastes of Thailand as we experience culinary traditions from the four main regions of the country. We’ll begin the evening with a Thai food parade—an endless sea of servers will float along showcasing mesmerizing dances while serving the first course from the four regions! Be sure to take the time to network with other EO members from across the world and prepare yourself for another full day of learning.

The evening will be a buffet dinner, with sit-down seating for all members and spouses. (Is your spouse registered? If not, sign up here.) (LINK)

Dress Code: From 45 countries, we’ll come together to celebrate EO. We invite you to proudly dress in traditional formal wear of your home country to display the diversity within EO.

14 May 2016

Farewell Party at CentralWorld Square

Experience an extra taste of Thailand as we celebrate the closing of GLC with a festival celebration. Indulge in typical Thai games, entertainment and other festivities while dining on local street food from various vendors. Just as the locals enjoy their community festivals, we’ll enjoy the evening outside under the moon. Enjoy this EO party in the heart of Bangkok and cheer to the end of a successful GLC! Central World is walking distance from all official GLC hotels.

Dress Code: Casual. Wear your pha khao ma that you picked up at EO Registration! We’ll be outside, so dress accordingly to enjoy this special Thai evening! (Shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops.)

Please see the Agenda for more information, including timing and locations. The Agenda will be updated periodically as details are confirmed.

Package Price: USD $183.98

Deadline to register is Friday, 29 April. Please register for the SPOUSAL PROGRAM HERE

The Children’s registration is free for ages 0-4 years old and USD$95 for children 5-18 years old. Please see here for more details and CHILDREN’S REGISTRATION

Friday À la Carte Spousal Activities

When: Friday, 13 May
Departure Times vary, please refer to each event
(Buses depart  from the Centara Grand at Central World)

We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with MyEO for the Friday Spousal Activities! The Local Members have put together a thoughtful, diverse and fun selection of events. We encourage all spouses to visit the MyEO Events Page here to sign up for your favorite activity on Friday only.  

The MyEO Events are hosted and planned by Members, so each are unique and have their own registration instructions. Please read the descriptions, logistics, timing and pricing carefully before signing up. The member will need to sign up for the activity and note their spouse’s name in the comments. Not all activities include lunch on Friday, based on the timing, so please plan accordingly.

Forward the link to your friends if you’d like to coordinate with other spouses!

Package Price: Varies based on Event

Deadline to register is Thursday, 5 May.

REGISTER HERE

 

Saturday Group Spousal Activity

When: Saturday, 14 May
9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
(Buses depart  from the Centara Grand at Central World at 9:00 A.M., please arrive 15-20 minutes in advance.)

All EO Spouses are invited to attend the Spousal Group Activity on Saturday. While on Friday, spouses have lots of options to individually explore Bangkok’s historic and cultural sites with MyEO, on Saturday, everyone will join together to meet one another or reconnect and bond over shared experiences at Sampran Riverside.

Sampran Riverside is just outside of Bangkok, set on 70 acres of riverside property with abundant vegetation and gardens. There are several themed packages focused on appreciating the authentic Thai way of life and historic culture. Spouses will choose one of the exclusive workshops: preparing traditional Thai cuisine with the Foodie Package, liquid balm and herbal compress making with the Creative Package or touring the countryside by bike with the Premier Active Package. After the exclusive experience, guides will lead the Groups through other themed workshops such as vegetable carving, silk processing and bamboo dancing before heading to a Group Lunch & Learn overlooking the beautiful river.

The Group Lunch & Learn will be hosted in the Restaurant which has beautiful views over the river and serves a delicious buffet with fresh local cuisine. During lunch, there will be an enriching learning component. The Spousal Committee is finalizing a Dynamic Speaker, who will address the Spouses on topics such as balancing success and family, time management and building your own brand. After the lunch and learn, the group will return to the Centara Grand to attend the Closing Session.

Please find more information about the 3 packages below.

Foodie Package

Do you enjoy exploring global cuisines and learning about cooking traditions? If so, this is the package for you! Join other EO Spouses in a foodie experience at Sampran Riverside. With the Foodie Package, you will begin with an exclusive, interactive Thai Papaya Salad Workshop. This famous salad (also known as Som Tam) is seen as a Thai culinary treasure, found in nearly all Thai restaurants and in dedicated Som Tam shops, and even has several songs written about it! As you prepare the salad in small groups, you will learn from the Chef about its history, about the ingredients and all the varieties of add-ins – sweet, salty, sour, savory, spicy, as well as a basic introduction to Thai cooking. 

After sampling your final product, you will then be guided around the property to observe and experience various workshops led by local Thai specialists. The workshops are each dedicated to the foodie theme: Vegetable Carving, Herbal Compress, Grilled Banana Pudding and Rice Farming.

Package Price: USD $55.00, includes lunch & open bar

Deadline to register is Thursday, 5 May.

REGISTER HERE

 

Creative Package

Do you like working with your hands and have a fondness for creative arts? If so, consider joining other EO Spouses during the creative, artistic experience at Sampran Riverside. The Creative Package will begin with an exclusive lesson on how to make a traditional Thai Liquid Balm and Herbal Compress. Liquid Balm, similar to the well-known Tiger Balm, is an oil and herbal based ointment applied to the skin which relieves many things, including muscle tension or pain, symptoms of dizziness or nausea and insect bites. Herbal Doctors throughout Asia have been making the warm, comforting balm since the 1800’s as a cure for all ailments. An instructor will work with you to make your own liquid balm and herbal ball compress to take home and will guide you through the varieties of oils and herbs for many uses.

Once your liquid balm is “doctored” to your liking, a guide will walk with you through the property to explore other Thai crafts such as: Silk Processing, Umbrella Painting, Coconut Leaves Weaving, Clay Pottery and Garland Making.

Package Price: USD $55.00, includes lunch & open bar

Deadline to register is Friday, 29 April.

REGISTER HERE

 

Premier Active Package – SOLD OUT

Have you been itching to stretch your legs outside the bustling city and explore the rural Thai country? Get some exercise and take in the scenery while you enjoy a guided cycling tour through the lush countryside with the Premier Active Package. During the Active Package’s Cycling Tour, the local Bike Team will lead you through the property to organic fruit and vegetable farms and rice paddy fields. At each farm, the guide will share details of its operations and products. The farm will offer select samplings for the group.

After your return to Sampran Riverside, if there is time before lunch, a local guide will escort you through several of the active themed workshops: Sword Fighting, Muay Thai Demo, Thai Music & Dance or Bamboo Dancing. 

Package Price: USD $95.00, includes lunch & open bar

Deadline to register is Thursday, 5 May.

REGISTER HERE – SOLD OUT

 

 

Please join our Interest List for ongoing updates. 

We hope to see you and your Spouse in Bangkok this May!

 

 

EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)

Spouses are invited to attend the GSEA Global Competition’s Final Round on Thursday, 12 May. The entry is included in the Spousal Package. In addition, there is a GSEA Awards Dinner that Spouses are welcome to attend, entrance is sold separately. Please find additional information below.

 

Thursday, 12 May – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.:  The GSEA Final Round competition of the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) will take place at the Centara Grand Ballroom. While 50 student entrepreneurs from 50 countries compete in the semi-final round, this Final Round will feature the best of the best. Join to watch them share their journey with a panel of judges, and compete for more than US$100,000 in cash and services. Register here. Registration is included with the Spousal Package, however you must still register separately.

 

Thursday, 12 May – 6:30 p.m. – GSEA Awards Dinner – After three days of learning, networking and competition, the winners will be announced at this Awards Dinner, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel. The dinner will feature traditional Thai entertainment, including musicians, dancers and a kickboxing demonstration. It will also include a keynote speech by EO’s Global Citizen of the Year. Finally, the winner of the 2016 GSEA Global Finals will be announced!  Price is US$185.00 per person, registration is here, click on Get Tickets.

 

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