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“Club service is a training ground for leadership. Rotary's finest expression of service should be in the leadership it furnishes the community, the nation, and the world.”

- 1943 RI Convention

Chat with Vijay Bharadwaj - over chaat

stIssue: 5 1 Aug 2013

Today @ Rotary: Know Your Rotarian - interaction with new Rotarians, Rotary Center 6:30 pm

You cannot find a more humble and down to earth star speaker than former India player Vijay Bharadwaj whom we had the good fortune of chatting up last

thSaturday the 27 July, over a variety of 8 chaats followed by d i n n e r. A n n s a n d a n n e t s outnumbered Rotarians at the

Rotary Center for the first time in a long time. And why not, for the topic of hot discussion was our common passion and religion, cricket.

Rotarians and anns celebrating their birthdays and wedding anniversaries in July joined in hosting this unique get-together. It would be in order to name the hosts – Rtn. Arvind Singavi and Ann

Payal, Rtn. Lokeshwariah, Rtn. Vinod Mehta and Ann Shilpa, Rtn. Mark Flint, Rtn. Sreenivas (Syrup) Seerpu and Rtn. PP S.K.Sanjay. Kudos in order to our President and Secretary (and Rtn. Manjesh) for thinking this up. The seating arrangement on the dais too was unique!

After a brief introduction of the star speaker by Rtn. Manjesh, it was over to Vijay Bharadwaj who was quizzed by President Rtn. M.C.S.Manohara. Vijay spoke on the growth of cricket in India, from the 70s to the 80s to nowadays. He recalled how maestros like G.R.Vishwanath, Prasanna and Chandrasekhar travelled in sleeper class to play test matches and how they were paid a pittance as compared to the astronomical sums today. The marketing of the game has undergone a transformation, he said. In this context, he mentioned the sponsors of the recent tri-series in the West Indies, Cycle Pure Agarbathies. Notwithstanding common belief, Vijay said that no godfathers or influence had any say in the selection of teams in India. Vijay started his career playing for Hanumantnagar CC. President Manu was quick to point out that he was from Hanumantnagar too. In those days, an India cap meant a job with a nationalized

bank. It was sheer passion for the game that kept cricketers like Kirmani, Vishy and Pras going. Who can forget Vishy's 97 n.o. to carry India to victory in the Chepauk test against the West Indies in 1973? This was the era of radio commentary, uncovered wickets and uncovered heads, he mentioned.

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felicitation

in the firing line

interactive discussion

CHAMUNDICHAMUNDI

The next generation

were much better off

financially and were

f u l l t i m e

p r o f e s s i o n a l s –

s t a l w a r t s l i k e

Ku m b l e , S r i n a t h ,

Dravid, Venky - but they also had the

discipline required to reach the highest

levels. He recalled how Kumble bowled

with a broken jaw in the Windies, and got

the wicket of Lara.Today's players have been

spoilt for choice since can

actually become financially

rich without ever playing for

the country. Vijay said

money is a byproduct of playing good

cricket and cannot be an end in itself. He

still felt that the IPL is a boon and not a

bane for cricket. To a question on abuse of

drugs in cricket, Vijay said random testing

happens at every match and no player can

get away with drug abuse. Playing in front

of 50,000 to a lakh of people in a stadium is

the biggest high which keeps players like

Sachin going. He said Chris Gayle plays his

best cricket for RCB, due to the freedom

and ambience of RCB that brings out the

best in him. He said Kohli, with a bit of

mellowing down, would do well to follow

the footsteps of Dhoni. Vijay's most memorable international

game was against SA in Nairobi when he

got Kallis as his debut wicket and Sunil

(…contd from page 1)

Dear Rotarians,

It was a trip down memory lane.

Even as Vijay Bharadwaj

recaptured the halcyon days of

yore when our batting started

with Gavaskar and ended with

Vishwanath, and our bowlers –

the fab 4 – spun a web over the touring batsmen,

we were transported back to the 70's in a time

machine. And then the glorious 80's – world cup

under Kapil, and world series cup champions in

Australia. The 90's were dominated by Sachin

and saw the rise of Kumble and Srinath, not to

mention Dravid, Laxman and Saurav. The 00's

are too fresh for a memory recall. Vijay

Bharadwaj brought back to mind our glorious

days of domination when at one point, 6 to 7

players in the Indian team were from Karnataka!

Elsewhere in Chamundi, RI President has given a

call for real Rotarians to stand up, not just Rotary

members. Engage Rotary he says, and you will

transform yourself and others around you.

Your editor would like to start an Annet's corner as

a regular feature. Ask them to send me something

which they find interesting / useful / creative /

original. Please cajole Annets to participate!Yours in Rotary- Arun B.R. Editorarunbelawadi@gmail.com, 98452 72343

,

From the Editor's Pen Joshi got 6 for 5! On the Ranji front, it was

the finals of 1999 vs. MP when Vijay was at

the peak of his prowess having got 1280

runs in the season and took 6 wkts in the

match - one of Wisden's top 100 matches of

all time.

Vijay was felicitated by PDG R. Guru and

PDG M. Lakshminarayan on the occasion.

Vijay thanked Rotary Mysore for giving

him an opportunity to share his views. He

said he held Rotary in high esteem as a

champion service organization. Rtn. PP

Vasudev Bhat concluded. This was followed by a treat of another sort

- the chaats & masala dose' washed down

finally by mosaru anna. All in all, an evening

to savour!

Installation of Rotaract Club of NIE Science College Installation of t h e n e w officers of the Rotaract Club of NIE Science College was held at t h e C o l l e g e p re m i s e s recently. Rotary Mysore President Rtn. M.C.S. Manohara did the honors. Youth Service Director

Rtn. Arvind Singavi, Rotaract Club Chairman Rtn. Mukund Komarla, directors of the NIE Board of Management Rtn. S.L.Ramachandra and Rtn. Chittaranjan, College Principal, staff and students were present.

Usman cradling his 2-year-old son, Musharaf, at a clinic in the Bin Qasim neighborhood of Karachi. Usman, who has a severe limp from childhood polio, let his three eldest children be vaccinated against the disease. But after the Central Intelligence Agency staged a vaccination campaign in its hunt for Osama bin Laden and American drone strikes killed the son of a man he knew, he rejected the vaccine. On January 14, Musharaf, his youngest, was partly paralyzed — the first child in the world to get polio this year.

(Photo Courtesy: New York Times)

Sorry State -First Child in theworld to get polio this year

cross-section of audience

chaat fellowship

GRV 97 n.o.

Kumble witha broken jawKumble witha broken jaw

Rotary InformationRotary Information

The private sector plays a central role in creating solutions for the world's most pressing needs, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said before the closing bell on Wall Street to welcome NYSE Euronext to the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative. In the photo (from the left) are Rotary District 7230 Governor Matts Ingemanson, UN Secretary-General Ban, and RI President Ron Burton

RI President's monthly message – August 2013Dear fellow Rotarians,

Our goal in 2013-14 is to Engage Rotary, Change Lives. All of us know that

Rotary has incredible potential to do good work. It's time to recognize how much more we could be doing and start working on new ways to turn that potential into reality. We're going to do this by engaging Rotarians – by getting them involved, by getting them inspired, and by making sure that all Rotarians know just what a gift they have in Rotary.

We're going to make sure that the work we do in Rotary is solid, effective, and sustainable. And we're going to make sure that Rotary itself will last – by committing to our goal of 1.3 million Rotarians in our clubs by the year 2015.

That goal is a little different from membership goals we've had in the past. The goal isn't just bringing in new members. The goal is growing Rotary. The goal is making Rotary bigger, not just with more members, but with more involved, engaged, motivated members who will be the ones to lead us into our future.

Each of us has our own reason for joining Rotary – but I believe we all want to make a

difference. We all want to be doing something meaningful. That is absolutely essential for us to remember when we talk about membership.

We're not asking just anyone to join Rotary. We're looking to attract busy, successful, motivated people who care. We're asking them to take their valuable time and give it to Rotary. So if they say yes, and they come and join our club, then we'd better be showing them that their time in Rotary is well spent.

We have to make sure that every Rotarian, in every club, has a meaningful job – one that makes a real difference to the club and the community. Because when you're doing something meaningful in Rotary, Rotary is meaningful to you.In Rotary, we all have something to give. At every stage of our lives and our careers, Rotary has something for all of us – a way to let us do more, be more, and give more. Rotary gives our lives more meaning, more purpose, and greater satisfaction. And the more we give through Rotary, the more Rotary gives back to us in return.

Ron D. BurtonPresident, Rotary International

POEM ON ROTARY(from an unknown Rotarian)

Where there is darkness, Rotary shares light.Where there is loneliness, Rotary shares love.

Where there is illiteracy, Rotary shares education.Where there is ignorance, Rotary shares knowledge.

Where there are problems, Rotary shares solutions.Where there is enmity, Rotary shares friendship.

Where there are unearthed talents, Rotary shares opportunities.Where there are needs, Rotary shares new horizons of living.

Where there is a tear, Rotary shares smiles.Where there is a distance, Rotary shares the miles.

Where there is pain, Rotary shares the agony.Where there is gain, Rotary shares the joy.

Where there are achievers, Rotary shares the compliments.Where there are failures, Rotary shares success supplements.

Where there are orphans, Rotary shares the family.Where there are elders, Rotary shares time.

(…to be contd.)

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S INDIA NATIONAL POLIOPLUS SOCIETYFrom the Desk of Dr. P. NARAYANA, Vice-Chairman

The first female vice president of

Rotary International

Anne L. Matthews

As Rotary clubs continue to promote diversity

in their membership, Rotary is marking a

milestone. Anne L. Matthews, a Rotarian from

South Carolina, USA, began her term on 1 July

as the first female vice president of Rotary

International.

New York Stock Exchange lit by Rotary's End Polio Now sign

CHAMUNDICHAMUNDI

The Four-Way Test“Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the ?

2. Is it to all concerned?

3. Will it build and

?

4. Will it be to all concerned?”

TRUTH

FAIR

GOODWILL

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS

BENEFICIAL

time to celebratetime to celebrate

BIRTHDAYth28 JulyShivanand M.th Vinoda Patel 29 July

st Dr. Mahesh K.P. 1 Aug

Creativity - Making Things

• Doodle to music – listen to music. Use colored pens or pencils to draw the shapes, hues and emotions that come across.

• Do a jigsaw – the more pieces the better. Choose the subject of the jigsaw to suit your mood.

• Draw something with your weaker hand – you will be using the other side of your brain.

• Free-associate to get your creative juices flowing – scribble down thoughts and images as they come to you, before starting any creative activity. Keep notes for future reference.

• Be a storyteller – stretch your imagination, entertain others.

• Write a limerick (nonsense poem), a haiku (3-line poem without rhyme) or a freestyle poem on any topic of interest – landscapes, pleasant feelings, portraits of friends or family, relationships, thoughts for the future and memories of the past.

• Compose a short biography – of someone you admire, living or dead.

• Practice origami – the Japanese art of paper-folding, to clear your mind.

• Paint a rose, make a clay model, make an ice bowl – let your imagination run wild.

• Make a compilation of music – the most relaxing pieces in your collection.

• Learn to knit – experiment with different wools and patterns.

• Design a logo for yourself – with symbolic references to your qualities and your values. Make any work that you do, with your logo.

If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples, you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, each of us will have two ideas. – George Bernard Shaw

Happiness:The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves – say rather, loved in spite of ourselves; this conviction the blind have.

– Victor HugoWe are never so happy, never so unhappy, as we suppose ourselves to be.

– La RochefoucauldThe first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion.

– Karl MarxHappiness and Beauty are by-products.

– G.B.ShawWe have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it.

– G.B.ShawHappiness is no laughing matter.

– Richard Whately

Quote Hanger

Rotary MemorabiliaRotary Memorabilia (http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/historians/memorabilia/index02.htm)

The Heights(from the internet)

1. What is the height of Fashion? Dhoti…with a zip.

2. What is the height of Secrecy? Offering blank visiting cards.

3. What is the height of Laziness? Asking for a lift to house while on a morning walk.

4. What is the height of Craziness? Getting a blank paper Xeroxed.

5. W h a t i s t h e h e i g h t o f Forgetfulness? Seeing the mirror and trying to recollect when you saw him / her last.

6. What is the height of Stupidity? A person looking through a keyhole of a glass door.

7. What is the height of Honesty? A pregnant woman taking one and a half ticket.

8. What is the height of Suicide? A dwarf jumping from the footpath on the road.

9. What is the height of De-hydration? A cow giving milk powder.

10. What is the height of Kanjoosi? Banta's house has caught fire and he is giving missed calls to the Fire brigade!!!

in a lighter vein!in a lighter vein!

Wallets with Rotary Symbols Brown leather bifold from Morocco with gold trim and Rotary symbol. Black leather bifold with applied Rotary symbol in lower left corner

Carved Shell withR.I. symbol on Wood from Tahiti

My India, My Inglish(source: http://www.buzzfeed.com)

These guys will

taste anything.

ANYTHING.