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“Bhuvan”FOUNDATION SEMINAR - ICGF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor (RBITC) managed the ICGF International ICGF, we recognized some of the unsung heroes in sports - Paralympics Services “BHUVAN” - the first ever ICGF being managed since its Gold Winner in Swimming Ms. Dinal Jain, the Body Building World inception in 2006! We sincerely thank our District Governor Rtn Champion Mr. Balakrishna and Asian 100mtr Hurdle champion Ms Manjunath Shetty and Dist.Director for International Services Rtn Meghana Shetty. Jeetendra Aneja for giving us this amazing opportunity to connect with The Fairfield Marriott – a Five Star Hotel, in the heart of the city for both other Rotary clubs in our District 3190 and for the all the support rendered Rotarians in the city and outside to access was the perfect venue for the to RBITC in making this event a successful one. Our Club was also given occasion. In order to create excitement, we started inviting clubs early the chance of conducting the Foundation Seminar on the 15th November with 3 teaser invitations on ICGF, followed it up with printed invitations, 2014. calls to all the presidents & district officers followed by reminder SMS and The event started with a well done street play by the Rotaractors called provided online registration process for the delegates. The Agenda and "Sab Chalthaa Hai" which gave a social message on civic sense. After the Speakers was picked and chosen to ensure that the entire program Pediatric heart surgeries MY FLAG MY INDIA Rotary Pediatric Heart Surgeries the pleasantries by the President and District Governor, the speaker PDG was well balanced with good momentum. The program ended with a have been funded by rotary On 7th December, Rotary International and saved life of thousand of Rtn. Sam Patibandla who flew in all the way from Hyderabad gave a 'to lovely fellowship among the Rotarians who relished some lip smacking President Gary C.K. Huang visited Chennai, the point' lucid speech on Rotary Foundation connecting Public Image street food and to add an extra flavor , a melodious fusion music of Sitar kids whose parents cannot India for a Rotary Day event called ‘My Flag My and Rotary on the whole, which was followed by Recognition of major and Tabla was organized which was a treat in itself. afford to meet the expenses. India’. To celebrate both Flag Day and keeping On an average Rotary District India polio free, Rotary District 3230, led by Donors by DRFC. PDG Rtn.Nagendra along with Dy. RFC. The Thanks to all the above! The ICGF saw a full house of over 480 3190 has been supporting District 3230 Governor ISAK Nazar, brought International ICGF kicked off with a hip hop dance performance marking Rotarians. Our clear objective of providing an unforgettable experience nearly 350 pediatric heart together over 50,000 participants to form the the theme ICGF of the day. The key highlight of the day was a spectacular to the Rotarians was thus cherished. We thank all the members and surgeries . Thanks to the Indian National flag. New world record was set presentation by the team member of the Mars Mission, Shri Pichaimani, families of RBITC for making this event a memorable one! generosity of the Rotarians of for the worlds largest human national flag and who gave a presentation on India's successful completion of Mars Cartoon by: Sridhar Comaravalli District 3190. acknowledged by Guinness World Records. Mission with amazing Pictures and Videos. As part of the International
Edited and published on behalf of District Governor Manjunatha Shetty, Rotary District 3190, No. 136, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560 008 by Chief Editor Rtn.Harikrishna S. Holla and Editor Rtn. Rajeshwari Sunil, & printed at Bangalore press, #88, Chamarajpet, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 018. Visit www.rotarydistrict3190.org “WHATEVER ROTARY MAY MEAN TO US, TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE KNOWN BY THE RESULTS IT ACHIEVES.”—PAUL P. HARRIS TRUSTEE CHAIR'S DISTRICT RI PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE GOVERNOR MESSAGE In his inaugural address, U.S. President John F. POLIO UPDATE Kennedy made this often quoted exhortation: "Ask 27th November 2014. MESSAGE not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country." Dear All, CONGRATULATIONS! Rotary Year 2014-15 continues with a The same sentiments could be applied to the clean slate on Polio in India. membership of Rotary. New polio cases due to wild polio virus reported this week – 0 Whether Rotary will survive or whether it will falter, Total polio cases due to wild polio virus in 2014 – 0 whether our service will mean much to many or little to few, whether Rotary is known with respect or Total polio cases due to wild polio virus in 2012 & 2013 – 0 seen as a relic of days gone by, will be up to each NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION DAYS FOR PULSE POLIO If you take a look at the Rotary calendar, it's easy to see and every Rotarian. IMMUNIZATION: Government of India has finally confirmed where our priorities as an organization lie. The Rotary the NID dates as 18th January, 2015 and 22nd February, year begins in July; in August we mark Membership There is so much to be done in our world – to educate the illiterate, feed the 2015. Month, in September we celebrate New Generations, hungry, provide shelter to the homeless. Our world is still ill divided, and the gap Dear Rotarians, WHO statement - 14 November 2014 October is for vocational service, and so on, turning our is not shrinking between the haves and the have-nots. But to whom much has November , “ The Rotary Foundation month ” is considered as the giving month. attention to different topics that are important in Rotary. been given, much is expected. The third meeting of the Emergency Committee under the Rotarians take pride in contributing to TRF which is “ Our Foundation ”. It's a great idea to do this, because it reminds us to talk The most important people in Rotary are not the directors of the Board or the IHR (2005) regarding the international spread of wild poliovirus in 2014 was convened by the Director-General We had the Foundation Seminar on the 15th November, which was very well about subjects that we might otherwise overlook during trustees of our Rotary Foundation, but the individual Rotarians working quietly through electronic correspondence from 2 through 7 managed by the young and dynamic Rotary IT Corridor. President Rajiv Unni and our busy Rotary year. But we all know that every topic on in their clubs to assist those in communities who are less fortunate than his team toiled hard to give us a purposeful, informative and enjoyable ICGF. November 2014.1 The following IHR States Parties our calendar – from fellowship to our Foundation – is themselves, for whom they know the need is great. This is Rotary at its finest: Keynote speaker Sam Patibandla enlightened the audience about the good submitted an update on the implementation of the important. All of them are part of what makes Rotary what Rotarians identifying a need and responding to it. work being done by TRF and motivated Rotarians to participate in TRF giving. it is, and what makes all of us Rotarians. Temporary Recommendations since the Committee last For many, this is a special time of year. May it bring to each of you the blessings We understand that one of the smartest way to get big contributions to Rotary In Rotary, December is Family Month. Looking back on met on 31 July 2014: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Foundation through non Rotarians is through Term gifts from Corporates from my years as a Rotarian, I have seen how important family that it offers. Pakistan and the Syrian Arab Republic. their CSR fund. Quite a few corporates are looking for reliable partners to is in Rotary – and how important Rotary can be to our As we Light Up Rotary, let us remember that the future of our Foundation is in The Committee noted that the international spread of wild implement service projects of their choice to utilize their CSR fund. Kindly get in families. your hands. poliovirus has continued since 31 July 2014, with at least 3 new exportations from Pakistan into neighbouring touch with such corporates which will be a win win situation for both. If you require My wife, Corinna, chose to join Rotary just a few months John Kenny Afghanistan. There has been no other documented any help please get in touch with Dy RFC Anil Gupta. ago, after many years as a Rotary spouse. All three of our Trustee Chair 2014-15 international spread of wild poliovirus since March 2014. Shailaja and I had the pleasure of visiting many clubs on my GOV. It is always children are also Rotarians. All of them joined their own very pleasant experience. The enthusiasm of the rotarins, the pride in club, in their own time. All of them have found unique The risk of new international spread from Pakistan was interests in Rotary. As we have watched them find their showcasing the club projects and the festivities of the function is heartening to assessed to have increased substantively since 31 July own paths, we have been struck by how wonderful it is to participate. FIRST LADY SPEAKS! 2014, as cases have escalated during the current high have so many members of our family involved in Rotary transmission season and there has been no significant So far we received charter for 3 new clubs in this year with Rotary Greater service. November month was quite busy with many GOVs and improvement in the underlying factors that are driving Bengaluru being the latest. I am aware of the many more in the anvil. Now is the Rotary gives us something good that we can all do the presence of so many First Ladies and Presidents transmission in the country. The risk of new international time for fast pacing. In the Membership front we are faring well with addition of together. With Rotary, we always have interesting things make it very exciting. I eagerly look forward to meet them spread from the other 9 currently infected States appears to more than 500 new rotarians . We need to add another 1000 to reach our goal of to talk about at dinner. We are all involved in different in every GOV. Foundation Seminar and ICGF on have declined, with only 2 of those States having reported 5K to Light Up Rotary in a unprecedented way which I am sure is happening. service, in different clubs, so when we sit down together, International Service was a well attended function. It was new cases since 31 July: Somalia (1 case) and Afghanistan Friends , I would like to draw your attention to the Raffle scheme of ours to we are talking about humanitarian needs of every kind, in set in an unusual venue. Rotaractors presented a thought (7 cases, most of which were due to imported virus). augment support to TRF. We are going to have the lucky draw on 21st December every part of the world. There is always something new to provoking skit on “Sab Kuch Chaltaa Hai.”. We all at the Community Service ICGF at Tirupati. I request Rotarians to make this a learn. enjoyed the enthralling Sitar and Tabla . POLIO'S RETREAT success by selling it and remitting the money before 15th December. Thank you Our conversations are also a wonderful way to teach our very much for the co-operation and support. children, through our own actions, what is really important We are looking forward for the trip to Tirupati on 21st December. I am sure it is going to in life. They learn about what life is like in different parts of be a big gathering. Who wants to miss the opportunity of a divine darshan of Lord The last of the ICGFs for the year is going to be held at the temple city of Tirupati, the world, and how all of us have an obligation to help Balaji and that too with a big group of Rotarians. It will be fun as well as devotion. coupled with VIP Darshan of Lord Balaji. This is going to be an amazing others when we can. I can think of no better lessons to In many house holds of our friends Christmas preparations are already started. Let us experience. Please register early to help the organizers, Rotary Tirupati Greater teach our families than the lessons of Rotary service. City to make adequate arrangements. all celebrate the Christmas Spirit with an act of kindness of bringing joy in the life of I hope that in this Rotary year, many of you will encourage someone who is in need. Let the end of the year 2014 give way to a joyous beginning As we draw closer to the half way mark of this Rotary year, let us pledge to your family members to join Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact. of the New Year 2015. dedicate ourselves to our commitment of Light Up Rotary and making the world a Months of physical therapy have allowed Samir to keep active with his Bringing your family into Rotary doesn't just Light Up Manjunath joins me in wishing every Rotarian and Family Merry Christmas and Happy siblings. He loves to play outside, and his favorite game is chase. Since better place. Rotary – it lights up your own lives as well. New Year 2015. 1995, when India held its first national polio immunization campaign, 2.3 Manjunatha Shetty Gary C.K. Huang million vaccinators have visited 209 million households to immunize 170 Shailaja Manjunath, million children every year. Their efforts will help provide a polio-free District Governor, RID 3190 RI President 2014-15 First Lady, RID 3190 future for generations to come throughout Southeast Asia By Megan Ferringer Adapted from a story in the August 2014 issue of The Rotarian 28-AUG-2014 "No matter where you come from, your path to the convention is always full of surprises." -- “Enter to Learn — Go Forth to Serve.”- The Unofficial Motto of Rotary's International Assembly 2 3 Clemens Witt, Rotaractor and scholar District 3190 MALALA YOUSAFZAI WINS THE 2014 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Rotary Bangalore Bharathi Nagar Central Rotary Bangalore Cantonment Rotary Bangalore E-Club Malala Yousafzai was shot in October 2012 for defying the Taliban by speaking out for girls' education. Photo Credit: ©Niall Carons-PA Wire.
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head for speaking out against the Taliban in support of girls' education, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014. Conducted free on going eye camp examining Vocational Training in progess at Bannikuppe Village Conducted maiden Rotary E club Rolling Shield 200 patients English Debate competition Yousafzai, whose father is a Rotarian, shares the prize with Kailash Satyarthi, a native of India who has worked to combat the exploitation of children for financial gain, according to an announcement in October from the Norwegian Rotary Bangalore Highgrounds Rotary Bangalore Kalyan Rotary Bangalore Metro Nobel Committee. In announcing the award, the committee praised Yousafzai for demonstrating that "children and young people, too, can contribute to improving their own situations." It noted that "through her heroic struggle she has become a leading spokesperson for girls' rights to education." Yousafzai's father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, a member of the Rotary Club of Mingora Swat, has taken part in a number of the club's projects to improve the Swat We distributed 550 Dictionaries to Govt High Conducted World AIDS Day Awareness Campaign - 29 Comfort Station Project along with Rotary Valley. He was instrumental in creating a nonprofit group called the Swat Relief school students of Gowribidanur taluk & schools and collages participated, 7000 posters exhibited, Wigan,UK.Dist.1280 under MG.78317 Initiative, which purchased new equipment for a local hospital, built a water Shidlagatta taluk 46 drawings displayed, Prizes distributed to youth filtration plant, and established a mobile prosthesis clinic for people who had lost limbs to bombs. Rotary Bangalore South Parade Rotary Bangalore South West Rotary Tumkur Now in Birmingham, he serves as an adviser to former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a UN special envoy for global education. Malala Yousafzai's story was featured in the January issue of The Rotarian.
ROTARY BLOOD BANK, GERMAN NGO TO START STEM CELL REGISTRY IN CITY
Rotary – TTK Blood Bank, the flagship project of Rotary Club of Bangalore apart from assisting in running the set up. This stem cell registry would be At GHPS, Manjunathnagar School in Peenya: fabricated Launch of Pandurang Potnis Memorial Scholarship to Joint meeting with Rotary Udhampur and Rotary owes its existence to the relentless endeavors of several of our Rotarians, national-level registry and the new venture, once its becomes functional, and built a New gate, Donated 5 Computers, Built a the eligible students Katra(vaishnodevi) under the able leadership of Rtn. PDG P.T. Kasturi. will recruit about one million donors in eight to 10 years. Latha Computer lab and Secured Water filter storage facility Jagannathan, medical director and managing trustee of BMST, who A voluntary blood bank started by the TTK group and managed by Rotary Udyog Rotary Bangalore Vidyapeetha Rotary Bangalore South enterprising ladies from the office of TTK group joined hands with the explained the importance of having such a registry, said India needed Rotary Club of Bangalore and thus the Rotary TTK Blood Bank came to be about one million donors. “In about 30 per cent cases, the sibling's cells are established in 1984. found to match. For others, we will need a voluntary donor.” Such a registry with a large reach would address the need. Apart from a registry in Bangalore Medical Services Trust (BMST), popularly known as Rotary Mumbai and Datri (an NGO), the proposed one in Bengaluru will be a boon Bangalore TTK Blood Bank, on Monday signed a 'term sheet' with for patients with blood-related problems. Rotary Club of Bangalore is DKMS—the German Bone Marrow Donor Centre—to establish a non- celebrating 80 years this year and BMST its 30th years. The new project profit, joint venture company to start a stem cell registry in India, which will
has been taken up to mark the occasion. Sakshi 31-10-2014 be based in Bengaluru. DKMS, the world leader in the field of stem cell registry, co-ordinates many transplants every day the world over. It has Conducted seminar at Udyog Bhavan - Joint meeting The highlights of Rotary saving many lives through Many News papers published Reunion of 12 Street decided to join hands with BMST for setting up this project in Bengaluru for with Laghu Udyog Bharathi ( NGO ). Dr. Vaman Blood Donation Camp, was published in various children with their parents in association with Acharya - Chairman, Karnataka state Pollution Control newspapers – collected 633 units of blood “SAATHI” an NGO at Yeshwanthpur, railway station the Indian-origin patients. After months of discussions and mutual visits by Board (KSPCB ) was the chief Guest DKMS executives and BMST trustees, the joint venture company was proposed to be set up in Bengaluru subject to clearances from the Union Gifts are sponsored by: 1. In how many photographs District Answers to quiz may be mailed and State governments. Speaking to Deccan Herald on the occasion of the to Rtn Harikrishna S. Holla at signing of the term sheet, TTK Blood Bank chairman K N Prabhashankar G o v e r n o r c a n b e s e e n i n Email: [email protected] said setting up of the registry was the need of the hour. “We have already Spot to December issue of GML? Watsapp/SMS to 9844036895 established the Rotary TTK, a full-fledged blood bank. This additional Win 2. What is the name of Malala's Note: facility will help more patients,” he hoped. DKMS would take the father? 1. First Ten winners will be given responsibility of donor recruitment, medical department, IT infrastructure prizes. and customised DKMS software, provide interface with Winners of Quiz - 5 3. RI President in his message says 2. Rotarians who have already national/international registries and laboratories and staff training. BMST won the prizes in the previous 1. K.V. Adiga, (Rotary Hanumanthnagar) that December in Rotary is the would take the responsibility of donor recruitment, communication with the month of………… Quiz competition are not 2. Rtn. Shweta Anand (Rotary J Nagar) eligible. stakeholders, staff support, follow up with Indian regulatory authorities www.cafeudupiruchi.com
“Friendship is a natural and willing servant….There is no reason…why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do 1912-13 Glenn“The thingsC. Mead that - “A are business worthwhile house take should time, andbe as it ispublic-spirited not the I's of asthe a world citizen…. but the Business We's who is not achieve a beast them.” of prey, 4 “It is well that there is nothing in Rotary so sacred that it cannot be set aside in favor of things better.”- PAUL P. HARRIS 57 its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President, 1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA. but the handmaid of civilization and progress.” — CodeTHE ROT or Creed?,ARIAN, THEJuly ROT1952ARIAN, July 1921. District 3190 Rotary Bangalore Banashankari Rotary Bangalore Basaveshwarnagar Rotary Bangalore Cubbon Park Rotary Bangalore RR Nagar Centinial Rotary Bangalore Sahakarnagar Rotary Vijayapura
Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations at Health check up camp held at Ambedkar Park in School Building Bhooma Pooja was done by DG Conducted Blood Donation Camp in association 8th Blood Donation Camp Honoured three persons for their service to Kuvempu Park, Banashakari Basaveswaranagar and 200 residents were checked Manjunath Shetty at Sai Vrindavan – Tavarekere with Rashtrothana Blood Bank in RRNagar - 136 Community and Society for BP and diabeties Magadi Taluk units collected
Rotary Bangalore Down Town Rotary Bangalore E-Club Rotary Bangalore Hanumanthnagar Rotary Bangalore Spandana Rotary Tiptur Rotary Tumkur East
Presented National Builder Certificate to Ms. Nirmala, Conducted maiden Rotary E club Rolling Shield Conducted Dental Camp and distributed 250 note Books to 2000 Paper Covers were distributed at Kadlekai District Level Chess Competition was organized Presented Nation builder Award to two Teachers Principal, Kadusonnappanahalli Govt School, English Debate competition Orphan Children at Suraksha Charitable Trust, J.P. Nagar Parishe to create awareness among the people wherein 148 students participated. Hennur Road, Bangalore to use paper covers instead of Plastic covers
Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor Rotary Bangalore Junction Rotary Bangalore Kolar Gold Fields Rotary Bangalore West Rotary Bangalore Yelahanka Rotary Bangalore East
Organised CXO Power mile run with more than 150 Celebrated Children's Day for the specially challenged students Distributed 50 Blankets to Old age people at Initiated and Inaugurated its First Public Image Swatch Bharat Campaign was organized by Rotaract Club of of 60 Units of blood was collected at a Blood invitees. Hoardings and banners put across the race route of Class VI to VIII students, of Bhavan Bangalore Press School. Kolegala Myrada Camp Project of Uplifting of BBMP Ideal Park NSM, NCC, NSS, NITTE MBA in association with Pollution control Donation Camp Organised a session with Laughter Guru Dr Madan Kataria. Board and BBMP work staff at VenktalaVillage
Rotary Maddur Rotary Mandya Rotary Nelamangala Rotary Kengeri Upanagar Rotary Tumkur Central Rotary Madanapalle
Conducted Swachha Bharath Abhiyana and Hygiene Distribution of Dictionaries Conducted Joint Club Meeting with Bangkok Rotary Construction of 3 class rooms under TEACH Project at Conducted eye check up camp and blood check up Donated 24 dual Desks, to Govt MPUP School, Awareness Program in association with Mt Carmel Club, and celebrated “Deepavali and Kannada adopted Govt Higher Primary School, Kolur Village, at Panchamikhi Badavane Kotha Indlu, Madanapalle College Bangalore and Koppa Degree College Rajyostsava" with Thai Kannada Balaga, in the gracious Bangalore South presence of Mr. Ramanujam, Indian Ambassy at Bangkok
Rotary Bangalore Peenya Rotary Bangalore R.T.Nagar Rotary Bangalore Rajajinagar Rotary Tumkur City Rotary Bangalore Ulsoor Rotary Bangalore Vijayanagar
Attended Inter District/Club Meeting with Rotary Rotary Bangalore R T Nagar, Rotaract club of R T Nagar, Part of the dialysis global grant project 3190 - Totally Vocational Award was presented to Mr Ugama Srinivas Honored Mr. SP. Harish Kumar for his dedicated Honoured Dr. T Gangadharaiah, retired IITian and Dr. Rotaract Club IIBS,Interact Club Florence Public High School Club of Hospet, RI Dist 3160 Amounting to US $ 111000 . Being one on the lead club leading journalist and State Journalist awardee service rendered to the community in Murgub Hussain, retired Veterinary Doctor, with Service and Karate Students of Rtn Shanmugam took up Swatch for this project they have contributed US $4500 the field of education Extra Ordinary Award Bharath Abyan at R t Nagar area
“Friendship is“This a natural is not and a time willing for servant….Thereus to say, 'Somebody is no reason…whyought to do that.' the greatOur words power must of friendship be, 'We will should do it.'” not be harnessed to do 1912-13“Good Glennperformance C. Mead properly - “A business appreciated' house isshould the goal be ofas apublic-spirited public relations as program.a citizen…. The Business deed must is not precede a beast the of word.” prey, 6 7 its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President,—THE ROT 1912ARIAN, Rotary July Convention, 1961 Duluth, Minnesota, USA. but the handmaid of civilization and progress.”—1968 Rotary — Code Convention, or Creed?, Mexico THE CityROT,ARIAN, Mexico July 1921. District 3190 GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS
Rotary Kolar 6.11.2014 Rotary Vaibhav Malavalli 7.11.2014 Rotary Whitefield Central 8.11.2014 Rotary Cubbon Park 22.11 2014 Rotary Nelamangala 24.11 2014 Rotary Pavgada 26.11.2014
Inaugurated the newly built Bus shelter donated Newly sponsored club by Roatry Mallavalli. Unique privilege of visiting the club of which I am The visit to their flag ship project Sai Vrindavan , Back from a group travel to Thailand , Rotarians The Gov started with a visit to the famous Shani by President Nagashekar and his family. Major GOV was combined with Charter Presentation. the GSR. President Ajay Bhansal is planning to a well maintained old age Home as well as the are totally charged up for bigger activities. temple. Had good Darshan and blessings. This project planned is to conduct Eye surgeries in The function was well organized at the Farm introduce some prominent new members to school for Deaf and dumb was a great President Munirajaiah and secretary Vanaraj is a senior club and is preparing for the co-operation with Kolar Muncipal corporation. house of GSR Nemamba at the foot hills of take the membership of the club above 40. experience. It is in projects like this where we are putting lot of efforts to increase membership celebration of Silver Jubilee in 2015. The club is Secretary Ramachandra is actively involved. mountains. President Dr. Mahesh, very dynamic Secretary R G Bhat is volcano of energy and is realize the true potential of Rotarians and the by inducting good new members. Their flagship well known in the community because of their leader leading a group of enthusiastic the force behind the various Cycling expedition extent of impact it can make in the community. It project of running regular dispensary with free projects like 200 housings and the 3 check youngsters. The club plans to do all the rotary of the district. Charter president Poornachandra is quite inspiring. I also performed the dams built in the recent few years. President Rotary Health City 9.11.2014 activities including foundation by participating in Rao contributed for the major donor. The club Foundation laying for the expansion of the medicines is a popular project rendering great Lokesh and Secretary Arjun Varma are the Raffle scheme. They are already in the has major plans for all round development of school building and toilet facilities. The entire service to the poor in the community. With the providing good leadership. The club has process of extending another club near their adopted village in collaboration with club rallies around president Sudhakar vision of Past presidents the club has acquired decided to address the membership issue by Srirangapatna Mercedes Benz with CSR participation Madhyastha and secretary Shobha Murali to land and built a good corpus for constructing increasing it to 30 in this year. make it a very vibrant club with host of projects. their own building. District level Cricket tournament “ Cubbon Cup” Rotary Midtown 14.11.2014 Rotary South Parade 18.11.2014 Rotary Bangalore South 30.11.2014 was agrand event. The family is growing with Rotary Highgrounds 29.11.2014 good addition of membership in the year.
Rotary Bangalore Orchards 25.11.2014
President Nagaraj and secretary Madhusudan are actively involving the local Bommasandra Industries association in various rotary programs. The building up of the local auto stand and also few bus shelters would give good public image for Rotary. They are also planning a major Drinking water project in the community. Very vibrant club with repeat president A struggling club few years back with dwindling A large club professional and very meticulous in Ravishankar determined to bring in membership is a power house today with all its activities. I had the privilege of Actively working on building membership by Year started with a bang with 13 New members inducting more local industrialists. professionalism in the club. Ably assisted by substantial growth with quality members having inaugurating their new premises at Jain Heights to make up for some of the loss in membership. A Commendable participation in Raffle project. Secretary Gyan Bhandary and dynamic fantastic fellowship and camaraderie. President and conducting the club assembly. It was indeed president elect Sathish Manandi , the club is in Gopal Addanki and Secretary Srinivas are A large club with good membership is doing well dynamic club with many good projects. Unique a pleasure for me to go through their array of the fast mode to implement a unique project to driving the literacy projects in their adopted interact club at St. Martin's school with Rotary Tumkur City 19.11.2014 school at Manjunathnagar ,Peenya. in all activities. They have taken up a permanent projects. The first club to give extension this year set up a skin bank at St. Johns Hospital with Recognized the service rendered by teachers project Chaitanya Senior citizen Home, a multi multiferous activities and also at Sai Vidyalaya. by chartering Rotary Spandana. President Term Gift Contribution from Rtn Podar and and also presented the Nation Builder award to crore project. On completion this will be one of The annual multidistrict Badminton tournament Sridhar ably supported by secretary Balaraj family. Their flag ship activities like Manasi a deserving teacher. Highlight was honoring of the land mark projects of our rotary district. Book is an event all sports loving clubs look forward to. have ventured into some very unique projects. project, Gottigere dispensary and Gottigere Dr. Srivats Bharadwaj , a dental scholar who bank at Malleswaram PU college is also a great Organising outings to children from 100 schools school continue to render yeomen service to the also offered to take preventive dental care with Literacy initiative. President Sathyanarayana President Basavaraju and secretary to Balbhavan and planetarium in the next 4 community. The club has also given 4 major latest technique of all the students in their Murthi is leading the way by becoming Major Shivakumar are building good fellowship among months. Completely redoing a historical 147 donors and plans to surpass all previous adopted school. AG Suresh Pai led the donor. Quite a few new Rotarians taking active members with multidistrict activities. A club with years old school near Sarjapur are few of them records of Foundation contribution. Foundation contribution with major donor. role as directors along with secretary Arun and great potential is all set to lead the district with apart from scores of regular project under health president Elect Ashraf Bawa are contributing to DGE Flt Lt. Nagesh taking over as DG in 15-16. and TEACH program. Rotary North West 28.11.2014 Rotary Cosmopolitan 21.11.2014 the healthy growth of the club. Though small in size, President Chandrashekar and charter president Surendra Shah have The six year old club with a new name is truly in its new avatar. With the entire family of Rotarians involving in the fellowship Rotary North West 28.11.2014 gone all out to induct quality new members to activities which is regular feature of this club there is close inject dynamism in the club. They installed a bond built among members. Children are the driving force A seasoned club with lots of experienced leaders and good lot couple members. President Krishnan Rotaract and also an interact club. Very active and take lead in organizing all major events. President Ramiah and secretary Vijayakumar are putting good efforts to bring new members to improve their in the literacy project at rural schools. The club Prakash Balvady is not only steering the club to greater strength. Eye care and Women empowerment are their focus area under community service. Global is actively planning to sponsor another club heights but also actively involved in bonding all 14-15 Grant for Eye care equipment , Regular cataract surgeries, Low vision Screening for School children which will definitely be a feather in their cap. presidents. District Polio Orientatation was very efficiently are some of the ongoing program. Members are very active in Musical Fellowship handled. Secretary Narasimha Prasad is ably supporting.
The more clubs we have, the more friends we have, and the more friends, the greater our opportunity for service.” 8 “Enter to Learn — Go Forth to Serve.” — The Unofficial Motto of Rotary's International Assembly 9 THE ROTARIAN, September 1953 District 3190 WELCOME TO ROTARY
“We have done it again!” RID 3190 getting Rtn. Asha Prasanna Kumar ROTARY GREATER BENGALURU ROTARY CLUB OF MIDTOWN DGND - 2017-18 the TRF Awards for No.1 District in Zone 5. Congratulations to IPDG KS Nagendra & his team GOV in December 2014 1-12-2014 Bangalore R T Nagar 2-12-2014 Bangalore Udyog 3-12-2014 Nagamangala 5-12-2014 Bangalore Vidyapeeta 6-12-2014 Bangalore Vijayanagara 8-12-2014 Bangalore Indiranagara) 10-12-2014 The Charter of 'Rotary Greater Bengaluru” was handed Bangalore Rajajinagara Rtn.Asha Prasanna Kumar has been over by Dist Governor at ICGF International Service. Mr. Narendra Pasuparthy 17-12-2014 nominated as District Governor 2017-18. Kengeri Upanagara Mr. Kunal Patel 18-12-2014 She is the second Lady District Governor This club is sponsored by Rotary Jeevanbimangar. Bangalore Metro from our District 3190 after Rtn. Madhura Congratulations! to President Rtn Ronnie, GSR Rtn. Mr. Aditya Shroff 19-12-2014 Bangalore Downtown Chakravarthy. Rtn.Asha Prasanna Kumar We Congratulate our IPDG Rtn Nagendra K.S for his achievement in his Rotary year 2013-14 as Abhishek Ranjan , members of JBN and to District Mr. Sujesh Govindan 25-12-2014 joined Rotary Inner Wheel in the year District Governor and also winning the following awards at Zonal level. In the Zonal Awards our Membership and Extension Director Rtn Frank, Rtn Dr. Gunashekaran Vuppalpati Chikkanayakanahalli district bagged Six Awards under Rotary Foundation and One under Membership Development. Deepak for making this happen. 29-11-2014 1985 and joined Rotary Tumkur East in Mr. Trilok Gulhati Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar the year 2005. Her classification in the This will be presented in the Zonal Institute on 14th Dec 2014 at Chennai. Let us congratulate our Contact Details: GOV in January 2015 Rotary is Building Management. She leader 2013-14, IPDG KS Nagendra for bagging the following prestigious awards for our district 4-1-2015 TRF Zonal Awards for Rotary year 2013-14 - ZONE 5. President of new club is Rtn Joshy Antony and he can be ROTARY CLUB OF VIDYAPEETHA Bangalore J P Nagar held various positions in the District and reached at [email protected] 5-1-2015 a t t e n d e d a n d a t t e n d e d R o t a r y TRF Zonal Awards for Rotary year 2013-14 - ZONE 5 Bangalore 5-12-2014 Conference and and Rotary South Asian 1) District with Highest contribution to Annual Fund Vidyapeeta Reception in Montreal in 2010 and ROTARY CLUB OF BANASHANKARI 6-1-2015 2) District with Highest Total Contribution to TRF Tiptur attended South Asian Summit held in 7-1-2015 3) District with Highest per capita giving to Annual Fund Bangalore Nagarabhavi Hyderabad in the year 2011. She was the 8-1-2015 District Secretary of our District during the 4) Districts with highest Per Capita Total Giving to TRF Bangalore Brigades year 2012-13 .Presently she is holding the 9-1-2015 5) Districts with Per Capita APF contribution of $100 and above Bangalore Rajmahal Vilas position chairman, Blood Donation. 10-1-2015 Bangalore South East 6) Districts with Per Capita total contribution of $100 and above 11-1-2015 Rtn.Deepak Kapur Morning - Maddur Membership Awards for Rotary year 2013-14 Evening - Bidadi Central Chairman, 12-1-2015 “Highest Growth in Women Members - Rank 3” Mr.Hari Babu .V - Government Official Bangalore Spandana India National PolioPlus Committee Mr.Ravichandar - Chain of Hotels 13-1-2015 Bangalore South West “Gift of Life Award” Mr.Venkatesh. R - BPO 15-1-2015 PDG. Rtn. Rajendra Rai was honored by Gift of Life Bangalore Cantonment Mr. Dayanand Chowdary - Retd. IBP 16-1-2015 Inc. at the 14th Anniversary celebrations in New York Bangalore Koramangala on 9th November at Crest Hollow Club RI District 7255, Mrs. Bindu Satish - House Wife 17-1-2015 Bangalore E Club New York, for supporting their Children's Heart Surgery ROTARY CLUB OF VAIBHAV MALAVALLI Mr. M L Madaiah - Retd Govt.Official 18-1-2015 projects in our District 3190. The recognition was Bangalore Palm Ville Mr. Damodhar - Real Estate 19-1-2015 conferred by Rtd. General of the Indian Army General Tumkur East Chairman Deepak Kapur has been Mr.J.J. Singh, PVSM in the cordial presence of PDG. Smt. Pratibha - House Wife 20-1-2015 Bangalore Hanumanthnagar recognized as one of the Leading Global Rtn. Ravishankar Bhooplapur, Chairman, Gift of Life. W/o Rtn T Ganesh Naidu 21-1-2015 thinkers in 2014 by Foreign Policy The function was co-hosted by Rotary club of Gold Smt Mamatha Nagaraju - House Wife. Bangalore Garden City Coast Lake Success, Rotary club of Jericho Sunrise 22-1-2015 Magazine USA. W/o Rtn Nagaraju B N Bangalore National park and Rotary club of Hicksville South. 23-1-2015 The list has notable names like President Mrs. Srilatha Mr. Jayasheela Bangalore Junction Vladimir Putin of Russia, Angela Merkel of 24-1-2015 Bangalore East Germany, Indian Prime Minister Narendra President Elect KR Ravindran chosen as Sri Lanka's Businessman of the Year 25-1-2015 Modi, Jack Ma of Alibaba group, Alex IFCR Bangalore Lakeside LMD, a leading business journal in Sri Lanka, has announced the captains of 27-1-2015 Salmod of Scottish Nationalist Party, the District 3190 was invited by Rtn. Ganesh Bhat District Governor of KGF commerce and industry for the year. 28-1-2015 female fighters of Kurdistan and 3170 to participate in Two-day Goa Multi District Sports Meet, Bangalore Peenya Physician Sangeeta Bhatia amongst Amongst them is a Rotarian, K R Ravindran - the incoming President of Rotary wherein 10 Rotarians participated and won prizes in table tennis (Rtn 30-1-2015 International, who has an impressive track record of persistence and resilience in Bangalore West others who have made a breakthrough in Adarsh), tug of war (8 Participants), and cricket. 31-1-2015 their field or made a difference. his commercial, industrial and social success. Bangalore IT Corridor
“Friendship is a natural and willing servant….There is no reason…why the great power of friendship should not be “The first thing we must do if we are to have international understanding is to realize what is prejudice and what is fact.” 10 11 harnessed to do its part in the world's work.” —1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA — Address to 1937 Rotary Convention, Nice, France. District 3190