January 2015 Issue: 7

BENGALURU MIDNIGHT MARATHON

After the resounding success of Midnight Marathon 2013, the Live webcast of the event across the world. organizers were back to a create a new record, which was held on TV 9 ads in Bangalore December 20th, with event's theme “Run on Swachh Bengaluru' which is in tune with Prime Minister's call for 'Swachh Bharath',” SBI call center had promotional message during call waiting. Petathon: The Bengaluru Midnight Marathon (BMM) held at KTPO, was conceived 45 Pet owners gathered in Petathon held at Pet step in by Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor, to support various deserving charities @Rustom Baug as art of pre-events of Marathon. across South India. The Marathon was flagged off by Our Dist.Governor BMM is an entire festival in itself. RBITC’s effort in making BMM as a Rtn.Manjunath Shetty. The event was a huge success with close to mega event is laudable as it focuses both on bringing about awareness 11000 participants and visited by over 15000 spectators. With its unique amongst today's youth of the need to be physically fit and mentally strong chosen hours it is Asia's only midnight marathon. The concept has and also transforming this as a vehicle for raising funds for various RI BOARD DECISIONS captivated people resulting in a growing number of participants, from charitable activities, aimed at bringing about a difference in the lives of over 20 countries, 28 gated communities participation, 50+ corporates the underprivileged section of the society. To-day BMM has become the The second 2014–15 RI Board of Directors meeting was held on 27–30 October 2014 in Evanston, representing in the run. largest fund raising platform for RBITC. Illinois, USA. At this meeting, the Board reviewed 15 committee reports and recorded 82 decisions. The event gained its publicity through: RBITC has lined up major activities like Adoption of Government Club and District 58 hoardings across the city Schools, Medical Surgeries, Free Eye Surgeries, Holding Blood In reviewing districting matters, the Board reorganized: Donation Camps, Integrated Village Development, Potable Water Two radio station coverage 10 thousand seconds District 3010 (India) into new Districts 3011 and 3012, effective 1 July 2015 Project etc. 28+ news paper coverage District 3140 (India) into new Districts 3141 and 3142, effective 1 July 2016 The organizers are grateful to all the Sponsors and to the members of 50 thousand traffic for our website. RBITC in making this event a huge success. Hoping to see more records District 3180 (India) into new Districts 3181 and 3182, effective 1 July 2016 24000 likes for our BMM facebook page to be set next year too! The Board also reassigned District 2060 (Italy) from Zone 19 to Zone 12, effective 1 July 2015. 12000 tweets - Screen savers on all SBI ATMs across India

Edited and published on behalf of District Governor Manjunatha Shetty, Rotary District 3190, No. 136, Swami Vivekananda Road, , 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 “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 TRUSTEE CHAIR'S RI PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE POLIO PLUS ORIENTATION MEET MESSAGE January: In Roman times, this was symbolized by the two- headed god Janus – one head looking back and one head NAGAMANGALA looking forward. This is the time for us to take stock and see, of the goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year, how many we have achieved, and how we can fully realize all of them by the end of this Rotary year. How are we meeting our goal of polio eradication? Did we encourage our district to give 20 percent of its District DISTRICT GOVERNOR Designated Fund toward the eradication of this terrible disease? Are we supporting National Immunization Days? MESSAGE At the beginning of this Rotary year, I asked Rotarians There is still much to do. The number of polio cases in everywhere to Light Up Rotary by holding a Rotary Day. Pakistan in 2014 far exceeded the number in 2013. How you do this is something I'm leaving up to you: It can Have you made your contribution to our charity – our only charity – our Rotary The Polio Plus Orientation meet at Nagamangala, was Month of December was loaded with activities along with many 'Governor be a full day or just a few hours. It can be organized by Foundation? Have we impressed on those Rotarians who have not made a contribution graced by eminent personalities - District polio plus mentor Official visit' to clubs. The highlight definitely was the ICGF on Community your club, by your district, or even across your entire the need to do so? The number of Rotarians who have not given to our Foundation far country. It can be a service project, a festival, or any kind exceeds the number who have given, and we need to reverse that statistic. Our target PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy, National Vice president Polio Service coupled with the Peace Conference at Temple city of Tirupati plus PDG Dr.Narayan, President Dhamaraj Nagamangala, managed by Rotary Tirupati Greater City in the perfect ambience of the star of event you want. As long as it's open to the community, for the Annual Fund is US$123 million. Let us ensure that we reach it. embraces the whole family of Rotary, and is fun, it's a District Chairman polio plus Shivakumar Jagate along hotel, The Grand Ridge. RI director P T Prabhakar was prompted to express Have you considered taking advantage of the new grants program by using district or Physically challenged volunteers . Rotary Day. global grants? Last year, 858 district grants and 492 global grants were awarded. that it was the highest attended Community service ICGF he has ever These volunteers though Physically challenged, were The goal of a Rotary Day is to shine a light on Rotary. For attended. Rotarians had the opportunity of having special darshan of Lord Have you nominated a Rotary Peace Fellow candidate? Have you sought out a Major applauded for their efforts of spreading the message of Polio many years, we in Rotary felt that it wasn't appropriate to Balaji along with their family. Donor to help fund the program? Have you registered for the Rotary Peace Symposium, Eradication and Polio Immunisation. Distributed uniforms & boast about our good work. We felt it was best to serve just prior to the Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, Brazil, in June? office bags to Physically challenged persons. Nearly 150 I along with many of our RI officers had the opportunity of attending the 3 days quietly and let our work speak for itself. But today, in many I have always held the belief that if the message of Rotary does not get to the Rotarian Volunteers and Rotarians from Rotary Club of Mandya Zonal Institute at Chennai where Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu gave us the communities, people aren't even aware that they have a and the club, it loses its thrust. The Rotary club is the heartbeat of Rotary. What you participated in the event. Dr.Narayan inspired the audience message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to involve in Swatcha Bhartah local Rotary club. Not because the clubs aren't strong, or make of the remaining months of the year, as you endeavor toLight Up Rotary, is up to about the need of immunization durind NIDs and the way to Abhiyan. Past Rotary International President Raja Saboo gave us the pledge because they aren't serving well. They are. But if you. achieve 100% immunization. to keep India clean. It was heartening to note that the Prime Minister sent a Rotarians don't talk about their work, people will never My New Year best wishes. congratulatory letter to Rotarians for having decided to join hands with him. know about it. John Kenny TUMKUR CENTRAL It is time for us to Light Up Rotary and let people know We already traversed the half way mark in this rotary year. It was by all means Trustee Chair 2014-15 Zonal Polio Plus Orientation and Planning Meet was what we are doing. In the first half of this Rotary year, I've organized at District Government Hospital Tumkur, on 30th eventful and full of actions. But it is also time for us to revisit our plans and been thrilled to see how many Rotarians have taken up FIRST LADY SPEAKS! Decembdber 2014, in the gracious presence of PDG goals. Responding to the call of RI President Gary for growth in membership, my Rotary Day challenge. I've attended Rotary Days in so Rtn.M.N.Suresh and Dr.Eshwariah, we have seen an unprecedented growth in our district. With addition of 600 many places, including the Philippines, Korea, China, the Year 2014 was a very special year for me. I visited so many new members, we already crossed 4000 mark. But we kept our sight at 5K. United States, Turkey, India, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and places with DG and made many amazing friends. It all started Are we able to achieve it ? Yes,We can. Bangladesh. Every one has been different, and every one with our weeklong Home stay visit to Florida, USA and then to has met the challenge to Light Up Rotary in its own way. Many clubs have planned for extension. They are in the advanced stage. I call the International Assembly at San Diego. Met many spouses of upon Club leaders to move with great vigour and pull it off NOW. I am sure in If you've organized a Rotary Day in your community, tell DGs from different parts of the world. Back home my First ladies Group is very special. I consider them as my Life time this special year of growth and extension, no club wants to fall behind. us about it: Email details and photos of your event to [email protected], with "Rotary Day" as your subject asset and the greatest gift I got from Rotary. Thank you Rotary The importance of contribution to TRF can never be undermined. By the line. We'll do our best to feature as many Rotary Days as for giving me such amazing friends for life. possible in the coming months. humanitarian services undertaken around the globe ,Rotary Foundation is the DG and I were the part of New year celebrations organized by presidents with their family at one which gives us the recognition as Rotarians where ever we go in the And if you haven't planned a Rotary Day yet, why not? It's Yelagiri hills. It was lot of fun. world. Now is the time to plan for our contributions. I am sure, as always , a great way to share your love for Rotary with your Plenty of projects happening in our school at Jogupalya. Talk on anemic in adolescence by INAUGURATION OF POLIO FLAME Rotarians of our district will rise up to the occasion to keep the district flag community. When we tell others about Rotary and let professor Dr.Gundu Rao from Minnisota, Distribution of Iron and deworming tablets , Pakistan MP & Prime Minister's flying high. them know how membership can enrich their lives, we Distribution of sanitary napkins to all girls etc. Children thoroughly enjoyed the self Defense focal person for polio eradication in share a gift that was given to us when we were invited to demonstration conducted by Ann Chanda Salgode. Shailja joins me in wishing Happy Sankranthi / Pongal to every Rotarian and join our clubs. By passing that gift on, we help ensure that Pakistan Ayesha Raza Farooq My visit to the Jaipur Limb camp conducted by Rotary reiterated my faith in family. Rotary, and its service, will endure for generations to joins Rotarians - RI president Gary Rotary's humanitarian projects. Chief guest Mr Rajanna, commissioner for the dept of come. Huang, RI director P.T. Prabhakar, Manjunatha Shetty disabled, himself a person with both the hands and legs amputated was symbol of courage India polio-plus committee Gary C.K. Huang and dignity who inspired hundreds of patients who came seeking rotary support to be back chairman Deepak Kapur, Pakistan District Governor, RID 3190 RI President 2014-15 on their feet. Let us look forward to the new year 2015 to be more vibrant and eventful. National Polio Plus Committee Shailaja Manjunath, chairman Aziz Memon and others during the inauguration of First Lady, RID 3190 Polio Flame by RC Madras.

“Rotary is of great value. It changes the course of human life. It changes the life of every Rotary beneficiary, “We cannot talk about the future without talking about children. They are our future.” - James L. Lacy, 1998. 2 3 as well as the life of each Rotarian.” - Richard D. King, 2001. District 3190 Rotary Bangalore Bharathi Nagar Central Rotary Maddur Rotary Bangalore WhiteField Central Rotary Kolar Gold Fields Rotary Bangalore North Rotary Pavagada

Conducted free on going eye check up camp, Organized free eye screening camp and spectacles Conducted blood donation camp at HCL, Jiigani. Distributed 25 Dictionary at Kethaganahalli Conducted Eye Camps and Cataract surgeries Conducted Driving Licence Camp at Pavagada examining 210 patients out of which 72 have been camp in association with Divyadrushti Organization Collected 137 units with the help of TTK blood bank High School, Kamasamudram in association with L&T Bangalore. with co-ordination of Police Dept., Municipality diagonised for cataract operation. and Greenwood Rural Development Trust. and RTO Dept. Madhugiri Division Rotary Bangalore North West Rotary Bangalore South Rotary Bangalore Rotary Bangalore Peenya Rotary Bangalore Rajmahal Vilas Rotary Bangalore Ramanagara

Honored Dr Sandeep Sastry , Pro Vice Chancellor Interactors of JSS Public School distributed floor mats, Donated a VOLTAS Deep Freezer - Cooler for Recognised Donors and associations who have Participated in the free doctors consultation and Conducted free health camp for Ear at Vasavi exam boards, crayons and celebrated Christmas with the joined hands in the successful management of the distrubuted Cakes to about 40 patietnts at Multiple Vidyaniketan School, Ramanagara Jain University with "Vocational Excel lance Award”. students of Yediyur school – through the amount incurred medicine storage to BBMP Medical Hospital at by their project “SAHAAYA HASTHA”. Agrahara, . Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Dialysis Center Sclirosis Society Rotary Bangalore Brigades Rotary Rotary Bangalore Garden City Rotary Bangalore RR Nagar Centennial Rotary Bangalore Sadashivnagar Rotary Bangalore Sahakarnagar

Organised a picnic to Konankunte Govt School Osteporosis detection Camp at RHL Distributed Blankets to the needy (spread Interact installation of Interact Club of Conducted a Blood donation camp in association Distribution of 90 dictionaries at Government to across Bangalore) on 6th Dec 2014, Midnight. Kings Convent with Red Cross and G2G Engineering School, area (P) Ltd., at Peenya. About 75 units Rotary Bangalore Cubbon Park Rotary Bangalore East Rotary Bangalore Hanumanthnagar Rotary Bangalore South West Rotary Bangalore Ulsoor Rotary Tumkur Central

Conducted Blood Donation Camp at Silicon Labs School uniform distribution at St.Alphonsus School Conducted Cataract Surgeries with the support of Inauguration of 'Water for Life Project'- reaching out Distribution of 3 laptops, 25 abacus and 25 braille slates Cancer Screening Test Camp –IT company, 50 units of blood was collected Sharadha Rotary Eye & Dental Hospital to over 230 families from 22 villages through their for blind school at Jaffna, Srilanka – was published in local newspapers 'Srilanka Muslims' at Srilanka, and other children attending Poleramma news papers in Bangalore Rotary Bangalore VIjayanagar Rotary Bangalore J.P.nagar Rotary Bangalore Junction Rotary Tumkur City Rotary Bangalore Udyog Rotary Bangalore Vidyapeetha

Vet camp was conducted at Bharathinagar, Distributed 370 dictionaries & water filters for Organised Indo - Japanese cultural exchange Swacchata Abhiyan in association with Distributed 50 blankets at NELE Narendra – Dictionary and Bags were distributed to the wherein more than 500 farmers were benefited two High School at K. Honnamachanahalli program 'NAMASTE JAPAN' Rotaract And Interact club, wherein more than Home for Destitute Children students of Doddabalapura Government Telugu 100 members participated Medium High School “Friendship“Rotary's greatestis a natural strength and willing will always servant….There be the individual is no reason…why Rotarian. No theother great organization power of friendshiphas such powerful should not human be harnessed resources.” to do “Action without vision is wasted, and vision without action is just a dream. Action with vision brings 4 5 its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President,- Glen 1912 W Rotary. Kinross, Convention, 1997. Duluth, Minnesota, USA. hope to the world.” - Luis Vicente Giay,1996. District 3190 Conference Contact Persons Event Sponsorship Invitation details 38th Rotary District - 3190 Conference Patron Registration : Rtn. Sunilkumar H.V. [email protected] 98450.11524 21st Morning -B reakfast Sponsor ` 65,000/- Promotion Urban : Rtn. Dr. Anil Rao Paila [email protected] 93412.40724 21st Afternoon -Lunch Sponsor ` 3,25,000/- 21 & 22 February, 2015 Promotion Rural : Rtn. Bilegere Shivakumar [email protected] 93426.23839 21st Evening -Dinner Sponsor ` 3,25,000/- NIMHANS Convention Centre, , Bangalore Programs : Rtn. Dr. Elizabeth Paramesh [email protected] 99451.66887 22nd Morning -Br eakfast Sponsor ` 32,000/- Sessions Co-ordination : Rtn. Harshavardhan B.K. [email protected] 98867.32712 22nd Afternoon -Lunch Sponsor ` 2,00,000/- Sponsors : Rtn. Ganesh Swaminathan [email protected] 99450.98250 Stalls and Displays : Rtn. Santhosh M. Shetty [email protected] 98800.42510 All Sponsors will have their Company Logos, Brand names Registration : Rtn. Shashank Kekre [email protected] 98450.40350 displayed at suitable locations in the venue, the napkins Mementos & Kit : Rtn. Balaji T.R. [email protected] 98440.24783 will carry their names and logos, and a Stall will be Stage & Venue : Rtn. Jagadeesh M. [email protected] 94480.58018 Rtn. Manjunath Shetty PDG Rtn. Anil Agarwal Rtn. Gary Huang allocated 'free', to display, promote, and market their District Governor RI President's Representative President, 2014 - 15 Reception : Rtn. Kulkarni V.V. [email protected] 81476.42396 98450.35486 Dist. 3052, Jaipur Rotary International products. Hospitality : Rtn. Arvind Naidu D. [email protected] 98454.22351 Greetings from Rotary International President Rtn. Gary Huang, Entertainment : Ann Vijayalakshmi V. [email protected] 98450.77999 We invite 'Conference' Sponsors District 3190 Governor Rtn. Manjunath Shetty, and the Conference Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors. Committee. We invite you all to the 38th Rotary District 3190 District Catering : Rtn. Jitendra Malli [email protected] 94489.92919 Conference, scheduled on the 21st and 22nd February, 2015, at the Nimhans Auditorium, Hosur Road, Bangalore. Felowship : Rtn. Shailesh Baliga [email protected] 98440.36333 Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor The highlight of Rotary District 3190, comprising 92 Clubs, spread Rs. 5,00,000 Rs. 3,00,000 Rs. 1,00,000 over Karnataka, and adjacent States, is the Annual District Conference, a 2 day affair, that covers a diverse agenda, with Bronze Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Bronze Sponsors brilliant speakers, eminent Rotarians, and inspiring and motivating Cultural Evening presentations, to an audience of 2000 Rotarians, and their families, 21st February 2015 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000 guests, and invitees. For Rotarians, it is an opportunity to network with different Clubs 6.30 pm onwards Cheques and DDs to be made out in the name of and their members, learn about their collective strengths, and listen “38th RI District 3190 Conference – Rotary” Speakers to moving presentations about how they can together impact the community, the world around them, and add value to their Rotary Radha Kalpa Keynote Speaker - Smt. Jaya Row, lives. It is also an opportunity to take stock, review our effort, and www.LshVa.in Venue Stalls, Product Displays, and Sales and Marketing Opportunity rededicate ourselves to the welfare of the community and the world Chairperson, The Vedanta Foundation, Dance around us. Sponsors will be mentioned on the stage back drop. Mumbai Rotary International, which engages in humongous projects on a global scale, and our District 3190, that has spearheaded Mantapa Prabhakar Depending upon the category sponsor will get space on so many meaningful projects in the areas of poverty mantapupadhya.blogspot.com the back drop. Ms. Aparajitha Ramakrishnan, alleviation, literacy, health care and education, etc., needs the Yakshagana Deputy Director, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, support of every one of you, to 'light up' lives around us, and Stage back drop will be designed & printed by RI District bring noticeable change. Every contribution, no matter how Conference (RIDC) Committee. New Delhi. big or small, will help drive these noble causes, and give hope Ajay Warrier & Troupe to thousands of the challenged, and less fortunate. [email protected] Full page advertisement in the RIDC Booklet. Rtn. Dr. Manoj Desai, For Sponsors, Advertisers, and Donors, this is a wonderful Light Music One stall for displaying products / marketing. opportunity to showcase their brands and products, reach out to Director Elect, affluent Rotarians, Professionals, and eminent personalities, with Rotary International the understanding that every penny of their contribution will go back to the community, to support deserving and much needed causes, Conference Registration Details and to enhance lives in our community, and the Rotary World. Rotarian Single `1500/- Rotarian Couple `2500/- Saina Nehwal and The Conference promises a lot, and offers something of value for Prakash Padukone, everyone, with over 6000 footfalls over 2 days of presentations and Visitors `2000/- Rotaractors `500/- Sportspersons deliberations. Come and participate in this Mega Event, and help us meet the goals and objectives of Rotary Dist. 3190, and Rotary International. NOTE Dr. Chandrasekhar Shetty We look forward to meeting you all on the 21st and the 22nd All Rotarians who register before the 31st Jan will February, 2015. Opthalmologist be eligible for a gift. Vice Chairman - Indian Red Cross Society Rtn. K. Vijayakumar Rtn. Fazal Mahmood PDG Rtn. UB Bhat (Imported, Rechargeable, Cordless Mini Table Former Vice Chancellor- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Chairman, Secretary, Counsellor, Lamp worth ` 700 for ‘Single’ Registrations Dist. Conference Dist. Conference Dist. Conference 98450.66999 99800.64383 98450.31944 and Power Bank worth ` 1600 for ‘Couple’ Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah [email protected] [email protected] Registrations) Author and Kannada Litterateur Rtn. Vijayarajan S Rtn. U. R. Vedavyasa Cheques and DDs to be made out in the name Treasurer, Advisor, th Dist. Conference Dist. Conference of “38 RI District 3190 Conference - Rotary” Cell : 98457 19956 [email protected] Cell : 98452 48200

“Friendship is a natural and willing servant….There is no reason…why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do “Giving is living. What is important is how much of yourself you put into the giving. That is what 6 “Rotary was born out of loneliness…and it exists to bring hope to the lonely and help to the desolate.”- Bill Huntley,1994 7 its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President, 1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA. makes the living sublime.” - Rajendra K. Saboo, 1992. District 3190 GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS

Rotary R T Nagar - 1.12.2014 Rotary Udyog - 2.12.12014 Rotary Nagamangala - 3.12.2014 Rotary Downtown -19.12.2014 Rotary Upanagara - 17.12.2014 Rotary - 29.12.2014

1st Dec was the 25th Charter Nite of this club. An One of the few clubs to own their own building One of the vibrant clubs outside Bangalore. Year of Silver ubilee Celebrations.Unique Dynamic President Gangadhar has many plans The club has made great progress in the recent elaborate Silver Jubilee function was organized. with a vocational training centre for physically Added 11 new members in the first half itself. program to honour 36 Charter Presidents was for the club. Addition of 23 new members on the past. Their Flag ship project of setting up Since GOV also was planned for the same day, and mentally challenged children. President President Dharmaraju himself received gold pin held. Flagsihp project of PDH Haemo Dialysis Diagnosis Centre with the help of local MLA is the first half of the program was GOV. President Ganapthi Hegde and secretary Arun are driving recognition for membership development. The way. Extending a new club, Rotary . Centre at Sindhi Hospital completed 50,000 free/ Hosted second Level Membership Seminar rendering yeoman service to the poor and the Ganapati Hegde and secretary Vanaja many projects under Health and TEACH. Most club in partnership with many clubs in Bangalore subsidized dialysis so far. Regular projects at needy. President Sudhakara Reddy and an Thirumurugan are providing dynamic of the Rotarians being entrepreneurs, and the is implementing several service projects like along with Rotary South East and South West. schools of distributing books, Painting Diyas for Actively working on a Global Grant for Literacy experienced and dedicated secretary leadership for the club with a mega silver jubilee community is full of industrial workers, regular solar lamps, school benches, Comfort station, special children Distribution of Hearing aids, Tree Rajashekaraiah are steering the club to the next for providing E learning kits. Distribution of project of building a four story school building at skill development programs are conducted. and drinking water facilities. Secretary Pani plantation etc. Good membership growth with level. Good growth in membership with addition Sumangali Seva Ashram. I had the privilege of Providing school benches, support to Nele Kiran is a great support. addition of 8 new members. President Dictionaries, Dental Check up, construction of of 10 new members. Contribution to Heart participating in the foundation stone laying Narendra school where very poor and destitute Vivekanandan led foundation contribution by class rooms, Comfort station, Health Check up surgeries, celebration of Kannada Rajyotsava, ceremony earlier. The club has taken a big leap children are housed and educated are being Rotary - 8.12.2014 contributing partially for major donor. Charter and Eye screening Camp etc. President along work in Literacy and health projects are few of in membership development by adding 15 done. Unique project of free coaching to President PDG Madhura also announced with secretary Nagendra S E are hopeful of the many work they undertake. members. Adopted 3 schools under TEAH students for competitive public exams is well Unique club with the full Board , Chairmen and contribution for major Donor. making the club Hall of Honour with 100% PHF. Mission. appreciated. Advisors present a day earlier to give a half day presentation on the various projects undertaken Rotary - 10.12.2014 Rotary Metro - 18.12.2014 Rotary Vidyapeeta - 5.12.2014 Rotary Vijayanagar - 6.12.2014 by the club. Next morning visit to one of their A Musical Evening - Jazz & Retro significant projects BBMP School at Ramachandrapuram slum. This school in shabby condition was totally transformed into a modern well equipped school in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Suprajit Foundation. A club which has undertaken more than 50 matching Grant projects is on the way to implement few more Global grants to start a Eye care hospital in Kolar. President Mahesh Parikh and secretary Harish Anand are taking the club to new heights in all avenue of services. They are planning 150 free Heart Surgeries. Fotnightly club bulletin Seva is very informative. President Srinivas K R and secretary Active in Literacy programs by distributing Shashikanth are keeping the club active with Small club which is quite active in community One of the vibrant clubs in our district, the club is An evening of Magic - , where several school books, dictionaries and shoes. Rural regular projects at the schools like donating service projects. President Rukmangada Naidu poised for growth in all avenues of service with philanthropists, Corporate house CEOs and COOs Youth look forward for their annual Rural Sports shoes, tumblers for midday meals, Note books, and secretary Ganesh Naidu have organised many projects to their credit. Successfully , several friends who were and would continue to conducted in a big way. President Jagdish and Solar Lighting Systems, Computers etc. several successful blood donation camps and organized Vocational Service ICGF. Good bolster Rotary TEACH gathered at the Banquet Inaugurated Comfort stations at Govt. school . Hall, Chancery Pavillion Hotel on 19th December Secretary Narenthra are working towards collected 633 units. Actively organizing Literacy growth on membership. President Thukaram Installation of R O Plant for clean drinking water at 2014. The hall was Beautifully done up with super extension in Peenya area. programs , donating bus passes, giving school Rai has made lot of ground work to start a new Ramanahalli with support from local MLA. fees for needy students etc. Suceesfl club which is expected to take off shortly. backdrops and stage aglitter with musical conducting of Dental camps. Special emphasis on work with youth under instruments with the promise to come, the round table seating to accommodate about 175 people, Conducted a unique program of Guru Literacy . Annual car Rally is a big draw and wonderful Public Image work. Secretary each place setting complete with a Souvenir and 5 glorious champions - The Menda Foundation, Samarth Foundation, CLT, Pratham Trust and Rtr.Roshan , Chinthana Shibira at who have partnered with TEACH and continue to be its bulwark were recognized for their help. This crisp start Venkatakrishna is a great support. The club is Pledge Card, …the ambiance was totally exclusive campus to train 100 school teachers in gave everyone a healthy appetite for the evening and the promised Jazz and Retro evening started off in deep traditionally good contributor for TRF. and classy. The gathering was briefed on Rotary's association with sapthami Trust TEACH initiatives by PDG Rtn.Rajendra Rai, Zonal earnest with Rtn.Dr.Thomas Chandy and group kicking up a storm of music and melody. The season to be jolly Coordinator Rotary TEACH Mission, which was was very much in action, with people singing along, dancing to the groove, the music taking us back a few RI BOARD DECISIONS - OCTOBER 2014 followed by Dist Governor Rtn. Manjunath Shetty, decades .. to simpler times. But when the evening ended with cocktails and dinner, everyone was certainly applauding the noble intentions of this program and convinced that Rotary TEACH was the way forward to make India the super power it is ! The Board modified Rotary's calendar of special observances to designate specific months highlighting vowed that 100% literacy would be achieved in A Vote of thanks to all the organizers Rtn.V.R.Ramesh, Rtn.Naveen Kolavara, Rtn.Jayashree Ramesh, the Areas of Focus. The new special observance months are: Rotary India irrespective of time required to do so. A 14 Rtn.Sampathkumar Iyengar, Rtn.Ranganath Halthore and Rtn.Purnimaa Ranganath, MC for the evening September: February: minute movie put together by Rtn.S.Jayaraman Rtn.Sameer Hariani, IPDG Rtn.K.S.Nagendra, PDG Rtn.Rai and the evening ended on a crescendo... Basic Education and Literacy Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution chronicled the programs under TEACH and October: Economic and Community Development March: Water and Sanitation Designated showed the audience how they could make a An evening that was a fund raiser and a public image success...an evening to be remembered, emulated and December: Disease Prevention and Treatment April: Maternal and Child Health difference by donating sums to this magnificent repeated. -Report by : Rtn.Purnimaa Ranganath January: Vocational Service May: Youth Services Months project. “The time we take to serve those who need us can be the turning point, not only in their lives but also in our own.” “Rotary takes ordinary men and gives them extraordinary opportunities to do more with their lives than 8 9 - Rolf J. Klärich, 1980. they ever dreamed possible.” - Clem Renouf,1977. District 3190 ‘ICGF’ AND ‘VISON 100’

Rotary Bangalore GREETING FROM DIST. 3190 BON VOYAGE TO ICGF ON COMMUNITY SERVICE & CONFERENCE ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WORLD PEACE Indiranagar HEART SURGERY COMMITTEE. DGE Rtn. K. P. NAGESH & Ann. UMA NAGESH We are happy to inform with Help of Rotary Needy Heart Foundation, Needy Heart Foundation, and a Have a Heart along with Rotary we could to save 440 life from July 2014 to December 2014. GOV in January 2015 July 2014 86 nos. 20-1-2015 Bangalore August 2014 63 nos. Hanumanthnagar 21-1-2015 September 2014 89 nos. Bangalore Garden City 23-12-201 October 2014 67 nos. 'DGE Rtn Nagesh & Ann Rtn Uma Nagesh 5 Report by: Bangalore Spandana V Krishnamoorthy, left to San Diego USA on the 9th January to November 2014 69 nos. Chairman, Rotary Tirupati Greater City managed the ICGF on Community Service and the conference on Conflict Resolution 24-1-2015 Dist. Heart Surgeries Committee attend 'Rotary International Assembly' - to December 2014 66 nos. learn, to make new friends, to see new for World Peace, the thrust area of Rotary International. This is the first ICGF managed by Rotary Tirupati Greater Bangalore East sights, to have new experiences and City. We sincerely thank the District Governor Rtn.Manjunatha Shetty who gave us this unique opportunity to 25-1-2015 I am happy to announce the sanction of TOTAL 440 nos. achieve new heights. conduct the ICGF and also the conference on World Peace. We also thank the District Secretary Rtn.A.Suresh for Bangalore Lakeside major Global Grant for setting up useful discussions, advice and support in planning and organising the ICGF and the conference. Our thanks are 28-1-2015 secondary treatment facility at Kolar along COMPLEMENTING GML due to the District Director for Community Service Rtn.Veeresh for the support extended. Bangalore Peenya with Globe Eye Hospital. The grant value The event was started with a meaningful invocation on the theme of the conference and also the importance of 29-1-2015 is US $ 126,072. This is the first Global Dear Rtn.Manjunathji, community service. Then the club president welcomed the august gathering. This ICGF is unique of its kind, Bangalore Rajmahal Vilas 30-1-2015 Grant project for the Indiranagar in the Just received your GML “HIGHLIGHTS” No.(6) of December because it is combined with a conference on World Peace which was addressed by the global leaders like Swami Bangalore West current format even through we have 2014 through courier which I found to be most interesting and Agnivesh, Global President of Arya Samaj and member of various Peace committees of UNO and Islamic Nations, informative with following highlights (in photographs) 31-1-2015 completed around 50 Grants in the old Rotary International Director Rtn.P.T.Prabhakar, Viswa Hindu Parishad International President Sri G.Raghava Bangalore IT Corridor format. We thank the District Governor excellently compiled and edited by Rtn.Harikrishna S.Holla Reddy and Hon'ble Ministers, Sri K.Manikyala Rao, Minister for Endowment, Sri B.Gopala Krishna Reddy, Minister GOV in February 2015 Manjunath for his support and the club and Rtn.Rajeshwari Sunil for which my compliments for an for Forest & Environmental Protection. A very good number of Legislators attended the ICGF besides the large rededicates for continued giving to the excellent job! group of Rotarians from various clubs of the District. 2-1-2015 foundation which has supported for all Regards, Bangalore R R Nagar TEACH is one of the ambitious This ICGF has record number of registrations and enthusiastic participation which was particularly mentioned by good causes. 3-2-2015 PDG. Rtn. Jagmohan Katakia, Dist. 3040 (94-95) programme wherein schools in the R.I.Director that this is the first ICGF on Community Service he addressed with a huge attendance and he Bangalore Nandini Report by: Suresh Hari S, Foundation Chiar- Rotary Indiranagar villages are provided with books. A congratulated the District Governor and the event Managers. 4-2-2015 IPDG Jean Ravelonarivo, RI District 9220 million books have been collected Swami Agnivesh appreciated the efforts of Rotary International towards resolving conflicts to achieve the World WedBangalore City by the Rotary and given as Centre nominated as Prime Minister of Madagascar. Peace. R.I.Director emphasized the need of World Peace and the important role of Rotary International can play in 5-2-2015 donation to the schools,particularly achieving World Peace. Madagascar's president has named a new prime minister after months of Ramanagaram situated in villages. 6-2-2015 widespread discontent at the performance of his government. Grand Ridge – a Five Star Hotel with all amenities was the perfect venue for the occasion. The District Governor Rtn.Manjunatha Shetty expressed the satisfaction over the elaborate arrangements made by the young and Bangalore Gokul Vidya President Hery Rajaonarimampianina named Air Force Gen. Jean Ravelonarivo as the new head of government in a outside B'lore club and making the ICGF and the conference a successful one. 7-2-2015 statement late Wednesday. Tumkur Central Finally the Rotarians had the Darshan of Lord Balaji and we thank the authorities who made this possible. Our Ravelonarivo replaces Roger Kolo who resigned Monday along with the entire government. 11-2-2015 objective of providing an unforgettable experience to the Rotarians was achieved. We thank all the Rotarians of Kanakapura Madagascar returned to democratic rule after elections at the end of 2013. For five years previously the island had been run District 3190 who attended the ICGF and also members of Rotary Tirupati Greater City for making this event a by a transitional government following a coup d'état in 2009. 12-2-2015 memorable one. Bangalore Diamond District 1. In how many photographs Answers to quiz may be mailed This unique program under International Services, was 27-2-2015 District Governor can be seen to Rtn Harikrishna S. Holla at VISION 100 conducted by Rotary Bangalore Jeevan Bima Nagar in Spot to Email: [email protected] Tumkur Win in December issue of GML? Watsapp/SMS to 9844036895 Gifts are sponsored by: INDO MALDIVIAN association with Maldivian consulate in India in aid of CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Winners of Quiz - 6 2. What is the name of Malala's Vision 100 (100 free cataract surgeries to poor - a Note: community services project) on 5th December 2014, at 1. Rtn. Lokanath (Bangalore South) father? 2. Rtn. Muthuramalingam G. (J P Nagar) 1. First Ten winners will be given Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha. The program highlighted prizes. 3. Rtn. Rameshchari (Rotary Orchards) 3. RI President in his message on Maldivian cultural exchange with Indian culture. The 4. Rtn. Rameshkumar R. (Banashankari) says that December in Rotary 2. Rotarians who have already report of the same was widely published in Deccan won the prizes in the previous Herald, Hindu and Prajavani Newspapers. This indeed 5. Rtn. Ramana Babu (Vidyapeeta) is the month of………… Quiz competition are not 6. Rtn. Rameshbabu (club not mentioned) eligible. was a special event that encompasses all for Rotary 7. Rtn. Dr. K. Sabashiva Naidu (Vidhyapeeta) cause. Proceedings from the event will be donated to 8. Rtn. SJ Jayaraman (RT Nagar) Globe Eye Foundation Hospital for conducting 100 free 9. Rtn. Asha (Rotary E club) www.cafeudupiruchi.com In support towards free 100 Cataract surgeries towards Globe Eye Foundation eye surgeries for poor. Report by: Ronnie Vincent, President – Rotary Jeevan bheemanagar

“Set high personal standards. Make others aware we expect the same. Respect the pursuit of excellence. Recognize, ‘'Good performance properly appreciated' is the goal of a public relations program. The deed must 10 11 dignify honest work.” - William R. Robbins,1974. precede the word.” - Luther H. Hodges,1968. District 3190