Prerana Is RCMT’S News Bulletin with an Aim to Bridge Medical Equipment to Covid Hospital, Udupi and Others
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Vol 6 | Issue 1 | July 2020 R.I. President Rtn Holger Knaack District Governor Rtn B Rajarama Bhat Assistant Governor Rtn Holger Knaack Rtn B Rajarama Bhat Rtn Anand Udyavar Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak Rtn Jyothi R Nayak Rtn Anand Udyavar RI President 2020-21 District Governor, RI 3182 Asst. Governor, Zone IV President - RCMT Secretary - RCMT Rotary Club Manipal Town MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak President Dear Rotarians, Rtn Jyothi R Nayak Secretary At the outset, I thank from the bottom of my heart for the Rtn Devappa Nayak opportunity bestowed on me to lead the prestigious RI Dist 3182. President Elect I earnestly seek the wholehearted co-operation from all the Rtn Gopala Ganiga Rotarians to enable me to discharge my responsibilities Treasurer successfully. DIRECTORS Outgoing President Rtn Dr Sreedhar D and his team has Rtn Dr Sudheer Moorkoth undertaken noble community projects successfully. I am sure, Club Service and hope that many more higher Rotary assignments may come Rtn Dr Manojkumar Nagasampige on your way. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the Vocational Service Rtn MPHF B Rajarama Bhat District Governor incoming President Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak and his Rtn Dr Sreekumar RID 3182 Community Service enthusiastic team for assuming the leadership of the club. Rtn Dr Raviraj NS I am happy to know that your club has positively responded to International Service the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly reached the affected with Rtn Dr Devappa Nayak various kinds of relief. Myself and our core communities has Youth Service tried our level best to reach out to all the Rotarians through CHAIRPERSONS Zoom meetings/Seminars at various levels. Further, I request Rtn Dr Sesappa A Rai you to keep close rapport with the members through the Membership Rtn Gurumurthy physical or virtual Zoom meetings. Contd... on page 6 I T Training Rtn Dr Bharath Raj Guru Literacy MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT Rtn Deepak Kini WASH in school Rtn Ratnadeep Bhattacharya Dear my Fellow Rotarians District Projects I'm immensely honored for your faith in me in your gesture of Rtn Ganesh Nayak TRF shouldering the preeminent role of the President of the Rtn Sharmila Saligram prestigious Rotary Club Manipal Town (RCMT). Along with Polio Plus my dynamic Team of the Directors, Chairpersons, and other office-bearers, I'll strive my best to fulfil your fair expectations from your Club. Although we're unable to conduct 'in-person' weekly meetings, we'd invite eminent speakers to talk to you in virtual mode in these meetings. We'll take up service projects Rtn Suresh Kotian Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak and activities as best as we can. As an organization that fosters Editor President fellowship, we'll provide every opportunity for all of you to Rotary Club Manipal Town Annette Sonal Nayak build that fascinating bond of friendship among us. Jai Rotary. Associate Editor Regards Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak DISTRICT GOVERNOR RTN RAJARAM BHAT INSTALLATION District Governor Rtn Rajaram Bhat was installed by IPDG Rtn B N Ramesh at Hotel Ashraya Brahmavar on July 1, 2020. Rtn Bhat took charge as the fifth governor of Rotary International district 3182. Dr H Vinod Bhat, Executive Vice President, MAHE, Manipal was the chief guest. Sharing his experience as the immediate former district governor of the club Rtn B N Ramesh said, “It was a tremendous year. But as the pandemic hit, it gave us new challenges. We started working more virtually. I had an excellent team of office bearers who supported me in delivering the services. We conducted virtual training sessions which were a new concept. All the clubs have done excellent work. I thank each and every Rotarian for their service. In the coming days, we also have to increase membership.” Installation of the 2020-21 Office-bearers of the Rotary Club Manipal Town The Installation Ceremony was held on the Wednesday, 15th July, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. in virtual mode in Google Meet. The Installation Officer was Rtn MPHF Dr Gauri, District Governor 2022-23. Invocation was rendered melodiously by Rtn Dr Bharath Raj Guru. President (2019-20) Rtn PHF Dr Sreedhar D welcomed the gathering. He reminisced his rewarding presidency, thanking those who guided and supported him. Secretary (2019- 20) Rtn PHF Jyothi R Nayak presented the Annual Report, highlighting the remarkable achievements of their Team. Rtn Dr Sreedhar D ceremoniously collared the new President Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak and transferred the Club Gavel. The Installation Officer Rtn Dr Gauri presented the President Badge to the incoming President, followed by the Assistant Governor Rtn PHF Anand Udyavar handing over the new Rotary Flag. Contd... on page 6 Dear Rotarians, Kiosk to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal and donation of Prerana is RCMT’s news bulletin with an aim to bridge medical equipment to Covid Hospital, Udupi and others. the Rotary Community. As a Green India - Clean India drive, our club members has participated and planted the saplings. RI President Holger Knaack has given the theme Rotary Opens Opportunities, we need to grab the opportunity We congratulate Rtn Jyothi R Nayak and Rtn Devappa and enrich our leadership qualities to help the community. Nayak for receiving the PHF. Also congratulating Rtn Dr Kemparaj HB for his new role in Udupi District We congratulate Rtn Raveendranath Nayak for taking Amateur Athletic Association. the leadership of RCMT and appreciate for his guidance to bring out this news bulletin. Thank you. Happy to see that many community projects held Yours in Rotary, recently which includes donation of COVID-19 testing Rtn Suresh Kotian | Annette Sonal Nayak 2 Prerana, Vol 6, Issue 1, July 2020 DONATION OF COVID-19 TESTING KIOSK Rotary Club Manipal Town donated COVID-19 testing Kiosk to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Dr Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital received in the presence of PDG Rtn Sadananda Chaathra, DGN Rtn Dr HJ Gowri, DGE Rajaram Bhat and members of RCMT on 27th May 2020. WASH BASIN DONATION from the Bellarpadi Rotary Community Corps (RCC) Rotary Club Manipal Town (RCMT) has established Rtn PHF Dr Sesappa A Rai, Rtn Gopala Ganiga, Treasurer- Rotary Community Corps (RCC) in Bellarpadi, a remote Elect RCMT and Proprietor Hangyo CTF Manipal, village on the banks of the River Suvarna, in 2019 and Rtn Dr Sreedhar D, President RCMT, Mr Jagadish Nayak, has been sponsoring it ever since. President RCC, Bellarpadi, Mrs Suma R Bhat, The inauguration of the Wash Basin unit worth Rs. President, Mr Gopal Nayak, Vice President, Bellarpadi 20,000 donated to the Government Primary School, School Development Committee (SDC), Mr Suresh and Bellarpadi was held on the 30th June, 2020. The Chief Ms Mamatha Shetty were present. Guest was the District Assistant Governor Budget Meeting The budget meeting was conducted on Thursday, 4th June, 2020 at Hangyo CTF, Manipal, which is a restaurant owned by our Member Rtn Gopal Ganiga. In this meeting, the budget for the Rotary Year 2020-21 was discussed and finalized. The meeting was attended by the Charter President and Assistant Governor Rtn Dr Sesappa A Rai, President (2019-20) Rtn Dr Sreedhar D, President Elect (2020-21) Dr Raveendranath Nayak and Treasurer Elect Rtn Gopal Ganiga. The meeting was followed by lunch hosted by Rtn Gopal Ganiga. Weekly meeting - 24th June The weekly meeting of RCMT was held on 24th June at Sri Narasimha Temple RIDN Rtn AS Venkatesh Hall, Narasinge, Manipal. President Rtn Dr Sreedhar D (2019-20) delivered his address to the gathering. Rtn Nithyananda Nayak was honored for hosting the weekly meeting of RCMT and dinner by President Elect Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak. 3 3 Prerana, Vol 6, Issue 1, July 2020 First weekly meeting of RCMT The first weekly meeting of RCMT was held on the Wednesday 1st July, 2020 at Hotel Ashlesh, Manipal. The meeting was presided by Rtn PHF Dr Sreedhar D, Immediate Past President of the Club. Master of ceremony was Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak, President. The President was collared by the Sargent-at-Arms Rtn Dr Praveen Hoogar. It was followed by singing the National Anthem in unison. Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak welcomed the gathering. Rtn Nithyanand Nayak was recognized for hosting the Joint Directors' Meeting. The Rotarians and their family members were recognized for planting the saplings on July 1st as part of “Green India, Clean India” drive. Rtn Ganesh Nayak gave Rotary Information on 'Supporting the Environment,' which has now become the 7th area gave a talk on 'Social Entrepreneurship.' It was very informative of focus in Rotary. Key information are and well received by the members. Her talk was followed by Q&A. announced by the Secretary Rtn Jyothi R Nayak including the date of the forthcoming Installation Rtn Dr Seedhar D gave a memento to Dr Kagzi on behalf of the Ceremony. Club. 'Last laugh' was rendered by Rtn Krishna Hebbar. Being the Doctor's Day, acknowledged the presence of two The Chief Guest of the day was Dr Muneza Kagzi, medical doctors in the audience who were Dr Sreekumar and Dr Assistant Professor, TAPMI. She was introduced Krishna Hebbar. Vote of thanks was delivered by Rtn Jyothi to the audience by Rtn Dundesh. Dr Muneza Kagzi R Nayak. Weekly Meeting - 8th July, 2020 The weekly meeting was held on 8th July, 2020 at at Sri Narasimha Temple Cultural Hall, Narasinge, Drug Abuse Awareness Program Manipal. The meeting started with Fellowship. It was presided by the Immediate Past President Rtn PHF Dr Sreedhar D. He was collared by the Treasurer Rtn Gopala Ganiga. The august gathering sang the National Anthem. The President (2020-21) Rtn Dr Raveendranath Nayak welcomed the Rotarians. He recognized the generosity of Rtn Nityananda Nayak for permitting us to conduct the weekly meeting in the hall which is the Cultural Hall of Sri Narasinge Temple.