District 3190

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Rtn. Manjunath ShettyDist. Governor, RID-3190

Paul P. Harris - “Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together.”

Rotary Bangalore Peenya had the privilege of managing the First ICGF of RI.Dist 3190 - ICGF on Club Service “UTKARSHA”, held on 9th August 2014, at Nimhans Convention Center, Bangalore, under the able Chairmanship of PP Rtn .Nagendra Prasad , Club President Rtn. B.K.Prasad and members of the club.

Honourable Guests include, Past Rotary International Director Rtn Shekar Mehta, Dr Thimmappa Hegde and District Governor Rtn Manjunath Shetty along with District First Lady Ann Shailaja Manjunath. The dignitaries for the evening were invited by the exceptional performances of ‘Yakshagana’, Dollu Kunitha' and 'Beesu Kamsale' artists which was followed by Lighting of the Lamp.

The forum began with an invocation, followed by the welcome note by President of Rotary Bangalore Peenya Rtn B K Prasad. District Governor Rtn Manjunath Shetty addressed the gathering and called on all The Presidents of the “LIGHT UP ROTARY TEAM” to give more importance to Membership Growth and Retention and also urged them to work towards club activities for the betterment of the society and community.

The key note speaker, PRID Rtn Shekar Mehta in his address stressed on the “Importance of Club Service Activities” in the clubs and how these activities have drawn new members into the families of Rotary across the world while

simultaneously helping in retention of the existing Rotarians. He being the RI representative of the TEACH mission spoke on the importance of making the South Asian countries literate in a few years from now. The guest speaker for the evening, Dr Thimmappa Hegde, a Neuro Surgeon from Narayana Institute of Neuro Sciences delivered a speech that which was appealing and a vibrant one too. 'Stories of Service that gives a patient a New Lease of Life', 'Saving them from the jaws of death', had the entire Rotary audience spell bound.

The spice of the evening - Flash Mob Dance performance by The Rotaractors of Rotary Peenya in between the sessions, enthralled the audience as they tapped their feet to the dance numbers along with the Rotaractors. The fellowship area had a lavish buffet spread and an orchestra performance by Mr Hitesh Mehta & troupe.

'An evening well spent! - A great bonding among Rotarians! - A good deliberation on the Club Service! – Appreciation and applauded the entire crowd!' -stood as a testimony to the Unity of the members of Rotary Bangalore Peenya

Kudos! to the Light Up Rotary First Ladies Forum for bonding together and initiating projects under TEACH MISSION.

Let us celebrate Rotary with lots of Service, Fellowship and Fun.

“Utkarsha”ICGF - Club Service

Report by: Rtn.Savitha Suresh, Secretary, Rotary Bangalore Peenya

Gifts are sponsored by:

When was the famous resolution No.34 adopted?

(a) Convention at St. Louis in 1923 (b) Convection at Washington Dc in 1905 (c) Convention at Dallas 1938

When was the Four Avenues of Service introduced? (a)1926 (b) 1936 (c) 1946

When was The Rotary Foundation established by RI President Arch C Clump? (a)1928 (b) 1923 (c) 1933

When was the First Interact Club formed in Melbourne, Florida? USA? (a)1962 (b) 1952 (c) 1963

When was the first National immunization day observed in India? (a)1995 (b) 1990 (c) 1997

In which year the Rotary Club of Bangalore was chartered? (a)1934 (b) 1924 (c) 1944

Edited and published on behalf of District Governor Manjunatha Shetty, Rotary District 3190, No. 136, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560 008by 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

Note:1. First Five winners will be given prizes.

2. Rotarians who have already won the prizes in the earlier Quiz competitions are not eligible.

Answers to quiz may be mailed to Rtn Harikrishna S. Holla at mail id hariholla@gmail.com

QU IZ TIME ??

Winners of Quiz - 2

1. Rtn. Manoj Kumar, JB Nagar

2. Rtn.Amar Chetan, JP Nagar

3. Rtn. Abhishek Rankjan, J B Nagar

4. Rtn. Vachan Sunku, Spandana

5. Rtn. Shoba Murali, Cubbon Park

One of the great privileges of being president of Rotary International is having the chance to visit so many parts of the Rotary world. Usually I travel to participate in Rotary events; speak at Rotary clubs, conferences, and institutes; and encourage Rotarians in their service. But as president, I am responsible for all branches of the Rotary family. This means that it is also my privilege to support the service of Rotary's youngest generations: our Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary Youth Exchange students, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants.

When I see the work Rotarians do, I am always impressed, always excited, and always inspired. When I see the work of our New Generations, I am all of this – and frequently I am surprised as well. Not by the quality of their work – for I have learned to expect great things from them – but by the creativity and ingenuity of their thinking. I look at what they have done and think not just "What a great job!" but "What a great idea!" Because every generation sees the world in a unique way, and every individual has a unique point of view. Faced with the same problems, we arrive at different solutions. This is why, in Rotary, our diversity – of culture, language, expertise, gender, and age – is our strength.

In Rotary, we try to take the long view in our service. We aspire to serve in ways that will make a lasting difference, that will continue to have an impact after our participation ends. Our younger generations, in my experience, share this sentiment, and apply it globally, by focusing on environmental issues in new and innovative ways. When I became a Rotarian, environmental issues were barely on our radar. To young people today, these concerns are front and center. Their perspective is a valuable contribution to the world of Rotary service, and it is one that we should all encourage and support. Just as they are learning from us, so should we be learning from them.

The young people who are serving in Rotaract and Interact, and participating in Youth Exchange and RYLA today, are the Rotarians of tomorrow. When we support them, we are supporting the future of our entire organization. We are helping to train the men and women who will be the club presidents, district governors, RI directors, and RI presidents of tomorrow.

Gary C K Huang, President 2014 - 15

Help us reach our goal.

Rotarians are generous people. They give to many good, charitable causes in their communities but in many instances do not support their own charity: The Rotary Foundation.

This Rotary year, I would like to see every Rotary club

TRUSTEE CHAIR'SMESSAGE

make a contribution to our Rotary Foundation.

Remember that the good we do in the world is limited only by the contributions we receive. And when we give to our Foundation, we are not sending cash to Evanston – we are helping a blind man to see, a polio victim to walk, a child to grow to adulthood healthily, a student to become better educated, and a family to have food to eat.

Each year, the trustees of The Rotary Foundation set a goal for the Annual Fund – the fund that feeds the World Fund. This year, the goal is US$123 million, with each Rotarian being asked to contribute a minimum of $100. I am conscious that this figure would mean more in some countries than others. But Rotarians should give according to their means.

The slogan Every Rotarian, Every Year means exactly that. Every Rotarian should make a contribution to our Foundation every year. Make it a priority this year to impress on your club the importance of every club supporting our Foundation in some way.

As I said at the outset, Rotarians are generous people. I am sure you will translate that generosity into giving to our Rotary Foundation.

It is up to each and every one of us to do so.

John Kenny,Trustee Chair 2014-15

FIRST LADYSPEAKS!

We are in the the Festival season . One of the biggest festivals celebrated in Karnataka is Gowri Ganesha. While some hold Vrutha, for others it is a good occasion to wear new colourful clothes and jewelleries and prepare sweets and savories. It is nice to see lovely Ganesha idols in decorated pandals in every corner of the streets.

DG started his GOVs and it was great experience to accompany him to the first few clubs in the Tirupati

region. Not only meeting lot of Rotarians there , we also had the opportunity to take part in the Kalyanothsava of Lord Balaji and later had soulful darshan.

All first ladies are happy that Children from our school at Ulsoor are selected for the state level kabaddi tournament. We provided them with the sportswear for the team. We have also planned a de-addiction camp for the parents of students in the last week of September.

Rotary Habba will give us good opportunity to meet once again in large numbers. First ladies are organising few competitions, games, Cooking demos by renowned chefs etc.

Let us all be part of this great Public Image activity.

Shailaja Manjunath

3District 3190

“The magic of Rotary is that it allows ordinary people to do extraordinary things”.- Wilfrid J Wilkinson

- RI President 2007-08

RI PRESIDENT'SMESSAGE

Dear Rotary leaders,

We are in the third month of this Rotary Year September , which is marked as the Youth Service month. Our district is in the forefront in youth activities. By fully supporting the T-E-A-C-H mission all our clubs have shown their commitments to the future of our nation. There is also healthy growth taking place in Rotaractor and Interactor clubs.

Teachers day was celebrated all over the district with lot of enthusiasm. Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM ) instituted the prestigious Nation Builder Award this year. Out of the 3400 awards given all over the country, we recognized 100 outstanding teachers across the district. This was well publicized.

After the initial celebrations and installations in the month of July, we saw lot of actions in projects and membership development in the month of August and September. I have started the Governor's Official Visits ( GOV ) from the famous temple town of Srikalahasti and then the abode of Lord Balaji at Tirupati.

Membership Development being the number one priority of the year, we saw lot of enthusiasm in the 2nd level membership development Workshop held on the 7th of Sept where RI Director P T Prabhakar motivated the participants to go all out for a record growth. Chartering of yet another Club Rotary Vaibhav Malavalli was the highlight of the day.

The big event of the year “Rotary Habba”, “Yuva Hrudayotsava” is slated for the 26th to 28th of September 2014 at the sprawling Koramangala Indoor Stadium.This is a joint project of all the 91 clubs of our district. World Heart Day is on 29th Sept. Since we are focused on Children Heart Surgery, we are also bringing Heart to the theme. Narayana Hrudayalaya has come forward to associate with us. Youth Service ICGF will be held at the same venue on the 26th afternoon. Let us have lot of fun while forging together for 3days and take pride in showcasing Rotary to the general public. Be there in full stream with your entire family. Bring your relations, friends and acquaintances. This Habba is for everybody and hence we have kept it open to all and no entrance fees even for the grand entertainment program.

Manjunath ShettyDistrict Governor, RID 3190

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

Rotary Club of Bangalore Spandana, a new club - sponsored by Rotary Bangalore South was chartered on Tuesday, 5th Aug 2014, under the able guidance of Governor Special Representative PP Rtn Ramanath K and President Rtn Sridhar B R. District Governor Rtn Manjunath Shetty M installed President Mr. Gurunagesh and the office bearers of Rotary Spandana.

ROTARY VAIBHAV MALAVALLI

Rotary Club of Vaibhav Malavalli, a new club sponsored by Rotary Club of Malavalli, was charetered on Sunday, 7th September 2014, which holds a strength of 28 new Members. District Governor Rtn Manjunath Shetty M & RI director P.T.Prabhakar installed Dr.K.S.Mahesh as President and Mr.Prasanna Kumar as Secretary of the new Club and presented the charter certificate.

2Paul Harris – “Who would be interested in a garden containingflowers of one species or one color only? Variety has been

truly said to be the spice of life. Sameness is monotonous, depressing.” - This Rotarian Age

ROTARY BANGALORE SPANDANA

Welcome to RI Dist 3190

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION SEMINAR LEVEL 2

Rotary club of Kengeri Upanagar,Bangalore South East and Bangalore South West had jointly organized Membership Development and Retention Seminar Level 2 at RV Dental College, Bangalore on Sunday. the 7th September,2014. The Seminar was attended well over 500 Rotarians.

In the Keynote address by RI Director P.T Prabhakar,he emphasized the need for increasing the membership of Rotary since, Rotary International has not grown over last decade with membership stagnant at 1.3 Billion, which is very negligent percentage compared to growth of world population. Though India ranks next only to USA in membership, due to negative growth in USA and other Western Countries, the membership has not grown significantly and therefore the RI President has come out with clarion call “LIGHT UP ROTARY”. DG Manjunath Shetty also stressed the need for increase in the

membership and requested Rotarians to go all out for membership development at their club level by ‘EACH ONE BRING ONE’ concept and ensure that our Districts meet the target of 5000 assured to RI President. He also said that Bangalore being silicon valley, large number of Gated communities have come up in many suburbs and asked the Rotarians to spread the message of Rotary in these Gated Communities as it will be easy for them to form Rotary Clubs of their community. The Seminar ended with Madan Kataria explaining the Rotarians about the importance of laughter.PDG Rtn. Manandi Suresh, Special Officer nominated by RI and PDG Rtn. Prabhashankar also graced the occasion and put forth their thoughts. The Rotarians who have introduced more than five new Rotarians In the year 2013-14, (Gold-level new members sponsors) were also recognized by RI Director P.T.Prabhaka r on the occasion.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAM (VTT) 2014-15(On Palliative Care)

RI Dist. 3190 India to RI Dist. 1190 UKUnder a Global Grant no. : GG 14-21265

A team of three Doctors, a Nurse and a Public Relations Officer of Hospice, were sent to UK to undergo training in Palliative care – First Team to be sent by RI.District 3190.

Palliative care deals with specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses such as Cancer.

International Partner District: RID 1190, UK

Grant Value: US$ 30,958.

Duration: 1st September to 19th September 2014

Venue: Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle; Hospice at Home, Cumbria, St. Catherines Hospice, Preston and Trinity Hospice, Blackpool

Vocational Training Team:

Dr PrabhaSeshachar- Chief Deputy Surgeon & Senior Specialist Dept of Palliative Medicine & HOD of Community Medicine KIDWAI Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

Dr Brinda Sitaram - Founder- Director, Centre of Psycho-oncology for Education and Research (COPER)

Dr Babita Varkey, Medical Officer at Karunashraya

Ms Sudha Pauline, Nurse at St. John's Medical College Hospital

Ms Archana Ganesh, Public Relations officer, Karunashraya

Report by: Rtn. P.V. Rai - Chairman, VTT Committee, RI Dist. 3190

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Report by: Rtn. Harikrishna S. Holla, Chairman, GML

16-09-2014GOV Vijayapura

26, 27, 28 Sep14Rotary Habba

8-10-2014GOV Kanakapura

12-10-2014ICGF Vocational Service

14-10-2014GOV East 15-10-2014GOV Sadashivnagar

GOLD-LEVEL NEW MEMBER SPONSORS

Displayed their club name Board at Kuvempu park saying “Park maintained by Rotary Bangalore Banashankari" and celebrated Independence day along with visitors to the park.

"Rotary Junction Echno Sight Centre" - a vocational traing centre for Blind girls was inaugurated in technical collaboration with Awake Vishwa Seva Foundation by AG Rtn Suresh Pai.

Donated 35 Benches, 2 Water Filters and Sports kit to Govt School at Chitaparthy village, Near MadanaPalle, Andhra Pradesh.

Rotary Bangalore Banashankari Rotary Bangalore Junction Rotary Bangalore Basaveshwarnagar

30/08/2014- Donation of 5 Wheel chairs to “Samarthanam Trust” for Physically Handicapped School Children.

Conducted Dental Camp at Sharada High School on 16th Aug, wherein 432 Students were screened.

On 15/8/2014 Distributed School Uniforms, School Shoes, School bags and stationeries to the students of Huttings School, Indiranagar.

Rotary Bangalore Cubbon Park Rotary Bangalore Hanumanthnagar Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar

Donated and distributed books to the Library and students of Sanjeevini and Kothihosahalli Schools, which were collected from the donors for the libraries at these schools.

Distribution of Fruits and Biscuits to 250 patients at Govt Hospital, Kolar and to 50 Children at Antharaganga Deaf & Dumb School, Kolar

Free Dental Checkup Camp for 1030 students was organised at Cambridge school and Government High School, Maddur.The report on the project was published in Prajavani newspaper.

Rotary Bangalore JP Nagar

Rotary Kolar Rotary Bangalore Maddur

Organised Cleft Lip Camp in association with Maya Foundation, Bangalore on 10/08/2014.

“Blood Donation camps” was organized at T.John College and KLE College, Rajajinagar.Total of 448 units of blood was collected under the guidance of Dr. Raju Chandrashekar from the Red Cross Society.

Rotary Mandya Rotary Bangalore Midtown

50 Schools Uniforms were distributed to needy students at Bhadra Government High School, off Magadi Road, near Tavarkere.

Conducted Health Camp at Kunigal in association with Youth Sanghaat Salantri Palya, Kunigal.

Donated an Electrically operated Tailoring machine to a physicsally challenged woman.

Rotary Bangalore Rajmahal Vilas

Rotary Bangalore RR Nagar centennial Rotary Bangalore JP Nagar

Rotary Bangalore Sahakarnagar

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Distributed Notebooks and School stationeries to Two Rural Schools.

Rotary Bangalore Malavalli

ROTARIANS IN ACTION

“I am available; I am dependable; I give more than I take; I AM A ROTARIAN”. - Robert Barth RI President 1993-941917-18, E. Leslie Pidgeon - "There is no growth unaccompanied by growing pains... peace is a universal fact which can only be realized in the

fullness of the days... the ultimate achievement of spirit will be at the end of a long and painful process." - Christmas Message District 3190

6“Rotary takes ordinary men, and gives them extra-ordinary opportunities to do more with their lives than they had ever dreamed possible.”

- Clem Renouf, RI President 1978-79. District 3190

"A business house should be as public-spirited as a citizen . . . Business is not a beast of prey, but the

handmaid of civilization and progress." Glen C. Mead from "Code or Creed?"7

55 units of Blood was collected during the BLOOD DONATION CAMP which was organised at Nonvinkere in association with Rotary Blood Bank, Shimoga.

Conducted Blood Donation Camp at Ammani College, Malleshwaram, wherein 47 units of blood was collected.

Rotary Tiptur Rotary Bangalore Gokul Vidya Rotary Tumkur Young Brigades

Distribution of 495 dictionaries to Indus community school, govt. High school, hethur/ sri malleshwara high school, horalahalli/ moraji school, hethur and government high school, hongadhalla

“Guru Chintana Shibira” under TEACH mission was conducted at NSS Bhavan, Bangalore, in association with Sapthami Trust and NSS, Bangalore University.

Distribution of 150 pairs of shoes and 300 pairs of socks at Govt Higher Primary School, Malagala Janatha Colony, Pakchsheela Nagara ,Moodalapalaya.

Rotary Bangalore Ulsoor Rotary Bangalore Vidyapeetha Rotary Bangalore North

Conducted painting competition on August 11th and 12th in schools on the topic - "How do you Visualize Freedom in India" and prizes were distributed for the winners.

Adopted a village at Nagenayaka Kote and distributed Clothes to the villagers and Students of Rural Govt. Schools on the occasion of Independence Day.

Awareness Programme for the farmers regarding "Stem Borer Pest" (Virus attacking Mango Trees), was arranged at Hunasanahalli Village, Ramanagara Taluk.

Rotary Bangalore Whitefield Central Rotary RamanagarRotary Bangalore E-Club

Rotary Bangalore West Rotary Bangalore East

Donated a sewing machine to Smt. Lakshmi from Tumkur, for her daily well being and to provide self empowerment.

Rotary Bangalore RT Nagar Rotary Bangalore Kengeri UpanagaraRotary Tirupati

Donation of Chairs and Water filters at Ejipura schoolSelf-defense classes for more than 500 Girl Students was conducted at DMM High School, Dommasandra, by Shihan Suresh Kenichira, head of Okinawa Shorin - Ryn Shorin - Kan Karate - Do India

IDEAL park upliftment Programme, phase 1was conducted with painting of the Compound Grill around the Park and main gate, Pathway sides inside the park and fountain surrounding

Rotary Bangalore South

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Distribution of Dictionaries at Sumangali Seva Ashram and Government High school and Pre University College, Maskal village, Tumkur Taluk.

Donated a Musical instrument to an Orchestra of Blind people at Tirupathi.

Eye check up and Catract surgery camp was organised at Lakkojanahalli Village, Ramangar Tq, wherein 300 members were screened. 40 cataract surgery patients were treated at Bangalore KIMS Hospital.

Greetings from the T-E-A-C-H mission team!

I am pleased to inform you that Rtr. Roshan of Rotaract club of Bangalore South is on a cycling expedition to spread awareness and promote the T-E-A-C-H Mission throughout the country. He started his expedition from Kanyakumari on 2nd July 2014 and has so far covered 120 schools in four states Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and now on his way to visit schools in North Eastern states via Siliguri in West Bengal.

He has been officially designated as the " Brand Ambassador" for the the T-E-A-C-H mission by the Rotary India Literacy Mission ( RILM) by Past RI Director Rtn, Shekhar Mehta, on his visit to Kolkata.

It is heartening to mention that Rtr. Roshan has an ambitious plan to cover around 500 schools across the country in an expedition spanning one full year.

Report by: PDG. Rtn. H Rajendra Rai Zonal Literacy Co-ordinator, Rotary India Literacy Mission

ROTARIANS IN ACTIONTEACH MISSION - Cycling expedititon

Congratulations on becoming the privileged Club president during the special Rotary year 2014-15 – a year signalling new dawn after exceedingly long and dark dreadful nights, in which thousands of our precious children had been lamed and crippled. “A New India” - A year when India made it to the list of countries that successfully eradicated polio, a year when India realized that the Dreams can also Come TRUE. 'For every Rotarian becoming a Club president is the stepping stone to lead Rotary in future. This is your time and place to prove your leadership and commitmen”t. Don't let it just be a year in life .

Your year as Club President is a historic year for Rotary in India. For a nation that notoriously had, only four years ago, the largest number of Polio cases in the world, this is clearly an unprecedented achievement. It is over 20 years since supplementary Polio Immunization drive in the form of “Pulse Polio” was launched in the country to not just prevent but eliminate Polio from the country. Yes! India's efforts in eradication of Polio have reached new heights. Rotarians in India must be proud that they made commitments and have delivered them. The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization, has declared polio a public health emergency: 'If any child in the world is permanently paralyzed by Polio, it is now a Global

Before 2012Emergency. If any child in the world is not reached by Oral Polio Vaccine it is now an emergency'. In this emergency we must be faster; more focused and be fully accountable.

Government of India has tentatively decided to hold Two National Immunization Days for Pulse Polio Immunization on 18th January, 2015 and 22nd February, 2015. Rotarians have always participated in the programme with zeal and Enthusiasm and I request you to ensure the same momentum. As the Club President it will be Your responsibility to reach the Polio Vaccine to every Child on National immunization days and to every new born as part of Routine Immuniza t ion . “Remember 'Po l io Eradication is the only programme that every Club is mandated to carry out.”

The children of today and tomorrow will say “Thank you Rotary”. As you set out this year to Light up Rotary, you will not only change lives, you will also change the course of history, for every child and for

INDIA FREE POLIO

Cartoon by: Sridhar Comaravalli

- The dream has come true

“A picture is worth a thousand words and a real life person who has the experience is worth a thousand pictures”.- David L. Rosmer, PP, RC Mabalacat, Philippines (85-86)

“Rotary takes ordinary men, and gives them extra-ordinary opportunities to do more with their lives than they had everdreamed possible.” - Clem Renouf, RI President 1978-79.

Dr.P. NARAYANA, Vice ChairmanROTARY INTERNATIONAL INDIA NATIONAL POLIOPLUS SOCIETY

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Greetings from the T-E-A-C-H mission team!

I am pleased to inform you that Rtr. Roshan of Rotaract club of Bangalore South is on a cycling expedition to spread awareness and promote the T-E-A-C-H Mission throughout the country. He started his expedition from Kanyakumari on 2nd July 2014 and has so far covered 120 schools in four states Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and now on his way to visit schools in North Eastern states via Siliguri in West Bengal.

He has been officially designated as the " Brand Ambassador" for the the T-E-A-C-H mission by the Rotary India Literacy Mission ( RILM) by Past RI Director Rtn, Shekhar Mehta, on his visit to Kolkata.

It is heartening to mention that Rtr. Roshan has an ambitious plan to cover around 500 schools across the country in an expedition spanning one full year.

Report by: PDG. Rtn. H Rajendra Rai Zonal Literacy Co-ordinator, Rotary India Literacy Mission

TEACH MISSION - Cycling expedititon

Congratulations on becoming the privileged Club president during the special Rotary year 2014-15 – a year signalling new dawn after exceedingly long and dark dreadful nights, in which thousands of our precious children had been lamed and crippled. “A New India” - A year when India made it to the list of countries that successfully eradicated polio, a year when India realized that the Dreams can also Come TRUE. 'For every Rotarian becoming a Club president is the stepping stone to lead Rotary in future. This is your time and place to prove your leadership and commitmen”t. Don't let it just be a year in life .

Your year as Club President is a historic year for Rotary in India. For a nation that notoriously had, only four years ago, the largest number of Polio cases in the world, this is clearly an unprecedented achievement. It is over 20 years since supplementary Polio Immunization drive in the form of “Pulse Polio” was launched in the country to not just prevent but eliminate Polio from the country. Yes! India's efforts in eradication of Polio have reached new heights. Rotarians in India must be proud that they made commitments and have delivered them. The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization, has declared polio a public health emergency: 'If any child in the world is permanently paralyzed by Polio, it is now a Global Emergency. If any child in the world is not reached by Oral Polio Vaccine it is

Before 2012 now an emergency ' . In th is emergency we must be faster; more focused and be fully accountable.

Government of India has tentatively decided to hold Two National Immunization Days for Pulse Polio Immunization on 18th January, 2015 and 22nd February, 2015. Rotarians have always participated in the programme with zeal and Enthusiasm and I request you to ensure the same momentum. As the Club President it will be Your responsibility to reach the Polio Vaccine to every Child on National immunization days and to every new born as part of Routine Immunization. “Remember 'Polio Eradication is the only programme that every Club is mandated to carry out.”

The children of today and tomorrow will say “Thank you Rotary”. As you set out this year to Light up Rotary, you will not only change lives, you will also change the course of history, for every child and for Rotary.

INDIA FREE POLIO

Cartoon by: Sridhar Comaravalli

- The dream has come true

“A picture is worth a thousand words and a real life person who has the experience is worth a thousand pictures”.- David L. Rosmer, PP, RC Mabalacat, Philippines (85-86)

Dr.P. NARAYANA,Vice Chairman, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL INDIA NATIONAL POLIOPLUS SOCIETY

24-08-2014: Srikalahasti: The very first GOV of the year - President Srinivasulu and secretary Venktaiah shared their intention of donating 120 school benches in the current year. The afternoon meeting was well organized with good attendance.

24-08-2014: TIRUPATI: The GOV was well conducted and informed by President Rtn.A.P.Naidu and Secretary Rtn.V.Jayaram Prasad. Construction of Crematorium in progress under the leadership of IPP Damodaran was the main highlight, proposed Water Harvesting project and 2 new members were inducted on this day. There was good response for Raffle scheme.

25-08-2014: TIRUPATI GREATER CITY: President Maheshwari and Secretary Dr. Munisamy are making efforts to increase quality membership. They inducted 3 new members on this day. Their eagerness to manage the much awaited Community Service ICGF at Tirupati is well appreciated, and a good preparation is under way for a memorable event. “Great opportunity of a special Darshan of Lord Balaji!”.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICIAL VISIT - AUGUST MONTH

The District Vocational Service team led by Director Rtn Karthik Reddy conducted a zonal level workshop for Tumkur zone on 23rd July 2014. The objectives of the avenue for the year as well as the importance of taking up Vocational skills as part of service projects by the clubs was discussed and emphasized. The program was hosted by Rotary Tumkur.

ZONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP

A total stranger walked up to Rtn. Manoj Agarwal on a busy Madiwala street, held his hands and thanked him for bringing melody back into his life. It was just recognition of Maestros, a musical fund raiser organized by RI Dist 3190 on 31st August 2014. Being organizer-in-chief of the event, Rtn Manoj Agarwal was its recognizable face since the time he came on stage to thank people who had helped make the event memorable.

The brilliantly ideated event featured 40 musical masterpieces originally composed by arguably two of India's best music composers - Madan Mohan & Roshan. It required Madan Mohan's son Sanjeev Kohli to point out that aptly the event name Maestros even had their names embedded (Ma for Madan Mohan and Ros for Roshan).

Six singers, 3 from Namma Bengaluru and the rest from various parts of the country had the packed audience at Good Shepherd Auditorium swaying for over 4 hours. Almost all of that time was devoted to sheer melody. Starting with the invocation to Lord Ganesha for a successful conduct of the event to the very last song, the recent 'Kaise Kategi Zindagi' from Tere Bagear, the evening was melody personified. And between these two markers were great songs such as 'Rahen Na Rahen Hum', 'Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha', 'Laaga Chunari Main Daag', apart from the immortal Barsaat Ki Raat Qawwali 'Na To Kaaravan Ki Talash Hai' that was brought to life on stage by all six singers.

The orchestra by Musicolor, vocals by Priyanka Mitra, Sinchan Dixit, Samanvita Sharma, Srikant Narayan, Kunal Kushwaha and Shrirang Bhave, sound by Shantala Audio and visual support by the RI Dist 3190 team was a treat that music lovers of Bangalore will remember for very long. The many requests for encores were testimony to the audience's enthusiastic approval of the event. The event raised funds to pay for nearly 100 Pediatric Heart Surgeries. A Lions club member and music aficionado who was part of the audience proclaimed that it was the best music programme that he had attended. And as personified by the stranger, (who later turned out to be a Rotarian) greeting Rtn Manoj, it imprinted Rotary's image as a premier social service organization.

Kudos to RI Dist 3190.

918-19, John Poole - "Quick and complete employment is both a sword and a shield. That's why every possible line of industrial and agricultural

activity should ring with new life. This is Rotary's opportunity." - Presidents Annual Message10 11District 3190

MAESTROS - A LAND MARK EVENT FOR RI DIST. 3190

100% E-COMPLIANCE CLUBS NATION BUILDER AWARD

The Prestigious Nation Builder Award was presented to Anna Kanta by our Honarable DG Manjunath Shetty, on Friday the 5th of September 2014, at the Santiniketan trust School, off Bannergatta Road, Mico layout. The program was well attended by Teachers from various school, dignitaries from RI District 3190,Vocational Services director Rtn. Karthik Reddy, members Rotary Bangalore South East(RBSE), Anns and Annettes.18 teachers from various schools were honoured and recognized by our Dist director Rtn Karthik Reddy and RBSE Vice President Rtn.A. B. Guptan.

Bangalore Spandana

Bangalore Midtown

Bangalore Brigades

Bangalore North West

Gokul Vidya

Bangalore Udyog

Bangalore East

RBB

Bangalore Cosmopolitan

Tiptur

Bangalore West

Bangalore Peenya

Bangalore R.T. Nagar

Bangalore Orchards

Bangalore Down Town

Bangalore South

Bangalore Vijayanagar

Bangalore Diamond District

Bangalore Highgrounds

Bangalore Cantonment

Bangalore South East

Bangalore Southwest

Bangalore IT Corridor

Bangalore Indiranagar

Bangalore Jeevanbimanagar

Bangalore Palmville

Tumkur East

Bangalore Ulsoor

Young Brigades

Rotary E Club of Bangalore

Bangalore Koramangala

Bangalore Sahakaranagar

Bangalore Kalyan

Bangalore Basaveswaranagar

Bangalore North

Health City

Lakeside

Bangalore Jayanagar

Bangalore Cubbon Park

Bangalore Rajarajeshwari Nagar Centennial

Bangalore Vidyapeeta

Bangalore South Parade

Bangalore Junction

John F. Germ, a member of t h e R o t a r y C l u b o f Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, and chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, is the selection o f t h e N o m i n a t i n g Committee for President of RI in 2016-17.

CongratualtionsK.R. Ravindran, a member o f t he Ro ta r y C lub o f Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, has been selected b y t h e N o m i n a t i n g Committee for President of RI in 2015-16.

Udupi Ruchi Restaurant sponsors of gift hampers for winners of Quiz competition, has displayed GML in their restaurant at Vijayanagar.

Report by: Rtn.Vidyut Shenoy

Distribution of Dictionaries to School Students at Sri Divyajyothi Aided High School.

Multi club joint weekly meeting with Rotary Bangalore Rajajinagar, Rotary Bangalore Downtown and Rotary Bangalore Metro.

Inauguration of 40 toilets by DG. Manjunath Shetty at adopted village B. Thimmasandra.

Rotary Bangalore Garden City Rotary Bangalore High Grounds Rotary Bangalore IT Cooridor

Distribution of Dictionaries and Collage Fees to deserving students at Santhinikethana School.

Conducted Blood camp at Junior College, Madhugiri, wherein more than 30 units of blood was collected.

Rotary Kolar Gold Fields Rotary Bangalore Orchards Rotary Madhugiri

Distribution of Steel Plate & Glasses at Govt. Middle School, J Achammanahalli, Pavagada.

Donated Drinking water purification Unit at National School for the deaf, Jeeveanbhima Nagar.

Distribution of Notebooks at adopted school in Manjunath nagar, Peenya

Rotary Bangalore Jeevanbhima Nagar Rotary Bangalore South Parade

Distributed Shoes & socks to Nele Narendra orphanage, atParvathi Nagar Peenya

Rotary Bangalore Udyog Rotary Srikalahasthi

Attended Multi Club Speakar meeting (Rotary Bangalore Cosmopolitan, Rajmahal Vilas, Kalyan, Yelahanka, Ulsoor, Madhugiri and Tumkur EAST) organised by Rotary Bangalore RTNagar at RMV Club Bangalore

Rotary Tumkur East

Rotary Pavagada

Microcredit loan of Rs. 8.0 lakhs was disbursed as a part of Gobal Grant project to the SHG's in the villages of Kakramahally & Banikuppe

Conducted Dental, Eye and Health check up, Spell Bee, Distribution of Dictionaries at Polleramma High School, Julapalya, Chikkaballapur District in commemoration to the birth Anniversary of Late Namma DG Pandu on 24th August 2014.

Donated 2 Oxygen cylinders at Sriramapuram Referal Hospital, Bangalore for treating the patients.

Rotary Bangalore Cantonment Rotary Bangalore South West Rotary Bangalore North West

Conducted youth activities at Rotary Community Hall, Srikalahasthi wherein more than 20 schools participated.

Conducted Blood donation camp at WTC, Yeshwanthpur, wherein 50 companies participated and more than 160 units of blood was collected.

ROTARIANS IN ACTION

1919-20 Albert S. Adams - "Friendship. ..the craving for which brought Rotary into existence is the thing that will keep Rotary a living, vital force

in the world for all time, the very foundation of our organization." - Address to 1920 Rotary Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA