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

March 2015 Issue: 9

The Rotary District 3190 Conference, held at the Nimhans Auditorium, Bangalore, on the 21st and 22nd February 2015, under the stewardship of District Governor Rtn. Manjunath Shetty, was a memorable Conference, unique in several aspects, and thoroughly appreciated by the 1800 strong Rotarians and families who attended in full strength, on both days.

The Conference Calendar began with a Lunch, hosted at the Century Club, on the 20th, to welcome the RI representative PDG Anil Agarwal and Ann Seema, all District Officers, Invitees, Club Presidents, and Patrons of the Conference, which set the tone and the mood for what was to follow, over the next 2 days. Rtn. Anil Agarwal addressing the informal gathering, expressed his happiness to be amongst us, and was keen on participating in the 2 day event. A meeting of the College of Governors, discussing and debating important issues, and a well-represented Press Conference, preceded the Lunch, with the Dist. Governor and the RI Rep. in attendance.

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The RI Rep. was welcomed in typical Mysore style at 8.30 am, with a Mysore Peta and Shawl, at the conference venue, with traditional drums and folk dancers leading the procession, with RI Dir. Elect Manoj Desai joining the dignitaries. The traditional lamp was lit in the foyer, with all the luminaries present, marking the inauguration of the Conference.

We are in Rotary for one simple reason: to change the world. RI President 2011-12 Kalyan Banerjee.

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Report by: Rtn. Vijayakumar K. - Chairman, Conference committee

February is the month of the most awaited event of the year - The District Conference . What a fantastic district conference we had!

The conference team led by Chairman Vijayakumar and secretary Fazal Mahmood and their entire team planned the activities so meticulously and executed with surgical precision. PDG Anil Agarwal who was the RI president Representative along with his gracious spouse Seema added colour to the festive atmosphere.

It started with the pre conference lunch with RIP Rep on 20th feb where the district leaders along with conference patrons and spouses had wonderful time exchanging notes. RIP Rep.Anil also attended the COG and addressed the RI Officers of the district

The Inaugural session was laced with some amazing speakers like Jaya Row of Vedanta Vision and RIDE Manoj Desai. The evening entertainment was a visual treat with Yakshagana, dances , songs and music the like of which we had never seen.

Second day was the day with multi activities. While the Rotarians day started at 7 in the morning, taking positions at the various NID centres and set the immunization work at motion and attended the conference at 10 am. They also fulfilled their responsibilities of electing the RID Nominating Committee member and alternate by ballot. The highlight of the day was the address by Olympian and Ace badminton star Saina Nehwal. Rotarians were overwhelmed by the announcement that Saina agreed to be the brand ambassador for the TEACH program of Rotary India Literacy Mission.

My dear Light Up Rotary Teamates, Successful District conference was only one of the milestones we had to cross. We are here to deliver much more in terms of membership and contribution to Foundation. Let us gear up to achieve our set goals for the year.

We chartered yet another new club, Rotary Uttarahalli on the 6th of February. 3 more new clubs have been sent for chartering. There are many more clubs who have planned extension. Now is the time to fulfill that dream. Yes it is a very special privilege and recognition to extend in the year when the top priority of the Rotary International President is to grow in Membership. Shailaja and I are one with you in realizing the Rotary spirit of the year 'Light Up Rotary'

Manjunath ShettyDistrict Governor, RID 3190

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

In Rotary, we have the opportunity to build bonds of friendship with fellow Rotarians around the world. And once a year, at our international convention, we have the chance to get together with all of our Rotary friends, to share new ideas, plan new service, and just have fun.

What better way to celebrate the end of the 2014-15 Rotary year, and Light Up Rotary with your friends, than to travel together to the 106th annual Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, Brazil? Whether you have never been to a convention before or are an experienced convention goer, this will be one you won't want to miss. Preregistration pricing ends on 31 March, so plan now for the biggest Rotary party of the year.

The convention will begin on Saturday, 6 June, and after the opening ceremony there will be a traditional Brazilian Carnival party and a Samba School Parade at the Anhembi Sambadrome. Even if you think you have no rhythm or can't carry a tune, you will find yourself dancing, singing, and laughing all night long. The party and parade will feature the bright colors, feathers, and sequins of Carnival costumes as well as the sights and sounds of samba, the Afro-Brazilian music and dance, and the delicious food and drinks of São Paulo.

On Monday night, Ivete Sangalo, winner of two Latin Grammy Awards, will entertain Rotarians. And every evening of the convention, Rotary Restaurant Nights will let you enjoy discounts in the culinary capital of Latin America. Savor fish from the Amazon, sushi with a Latin flair, Brazilian beef, and other offerings from some of São Paulo's 30,000 restaurants and bars. Admission to several museums in São Paulo, including the excellent soccer museum, will also be free with your convention badge.

Brazil reflects a diversity almost as great as Rotary's: Paulistanos, as the people of São Paulo are known, have created a lively culture with influences from all over the world. One of the highlights of any Rotary convention is always hospitality night, where you can get to know local Rotarians. Monday night is your chance to experience the paulistano lifestyle with the Rotarians of Brazil – but be sure to book early, as numbers are limited.

In Rotary, service and friendship go hand in hand. As you focus on the work of this Rotary year, I ask you not to lose sight of the importance of international friendship, and to register for the São Paulo convention now, at www.riconvention.org.

Gary C.K. Huang

RI President 2014-15

RI PRESIDENT'SMESSAGE

2 The magic of Rotary is that it allows ordinary people to do extraordinary things. - Wilfrid J Wilkinson, RI President 2007-08

Now that the first year of the new grant model has been completed, it's time to see how it's working. One of the most positive outcomes is that more clubs and districts have banded together to implement larger, more sustainable projects. Our Rotary Foundation funded 488 district grants worth a total of $23.5 million and 868 global grants worth $47.3 million.

The Trustees are mindful of their fiduciary duty to ensure that Foundation funds are spent wisely. To help achieve this, clubs and districts have the support of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers. These are Rotarian volunteers who have been vetted as specialists in one or more areas of focus, or in financial audits. Last year,

TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE FIRST LADY SPEAKS!

I am sure you will all agree that the District Conference was amazing and definitely will remain in our mind for quite some times to come. Attending few of the preparatory meetings was a great learning experience for me. The hard work put in by each and every chairman culminated in a conference of substance in terms of wonderful speakers, great entertainment, sumptuous food

and extraordinary fellowship. Let me very specially recognize the team work displayed by my dear dear First Ladies Forum group who took charge of the first days program of organizing a rousing welcome for the VIPs with diyas , folk dances and drums. First ladies took pride in greeting each conference delegate with special home made chocolates. The VIP guests, RI Representative Anil Agarwal and his spouse Seema were adorable couple who conversed freely with every Rotarian.

It looks every successful program prompts us to do something more. We the First Ladies are all set to celebrate the International Women's day in a big way at R V Teachers College on the 7th March. In Rotary there is never a moment of dullness. Let us have lots of fun and fellowship while doing service to the needy.

Shailaja Manjunath

First Lady, RID 3190

on behalf of the Trustees, these volunteers carried out more than 153 assignments. Forty-four were technical (desk) reviews prior to funding approval, and 68 were mandatory on-site screenings for larger projects, either before approval or during the projects' implementation. The cadre also conducted 41 audits of projects and districts.

We have learned that some sponsors of global grants have struggled with needs assessments, sustainability, and monitoring and evaluation. This is where the cadre can be of practical assistance, so its members have been asked to increase their availability to grant sponsors from the start of the application process. Clubs and districts that sponsor grants can access this assistance by contacting their regional grants officer.

We are looking to add volunteers to our cadre in all areas of focus and in auditing. If you are interested in joining, email cadre@rotary.org for more information.

The aim of the Trustees is to make the new grant model as user-friendly as possible to clubs and districts.

John KennyTrustee Chair 2014-15

3District 3190

We must adjust Rotary to the Rotarians and not Rotarians to Rotary,"

- Carl Wilhelm Steinhammar 2005-06 RI President 2005-06

110 Years Of RotaryCelebrating

The "ROTARY E-CLUB OF BANGALORE, DISTRICT 3190" celebrated "ROTARY DAY - 2015" by showcasing the humanitarian work of Rotary amidst multi-colour, shooting jets of water swaying to melodious music at a public water fountain in Bangalore.

The spectacular event commemorating the 110th anniversary of Rotary International was witnessed by large family crowds of the city.

On 23 February 1905, Paul Harris and three friends gathered for what would become known as the first Rotary Club meeting. Harris's desire for camaraderie among business associates grew into an international network of 1.2 million volunteers who work to improve health, alleviate poverty, and promote peace. Over 110 years, Rotary members have created access to health and education, empowered communities, supported peace building initiatives, pushed polio to the brink of eradication and improved lives around the world.

In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. Rotary International was invited by the Department of State of United States of America to send consultants to the United Nations Conference at San Francisco in May, 1945. In all, eleven Rotarians served in one or the other of these capacities.

The first meeting of the UN took place in London on the 16th January 1946, hosted by District 13 at the Caxton Hall, presided over by RI President Tom Warren, who declared it to be the 'touchstone for a gesture of international goodwill unique in the history of Rotary'.

This relationship established between the United Nations Organization and Rotary started at the chartering of UNO is continuing up till now - from San Francisco to New York City. The month of November is designated as 'The Rotary Foundation Month' by Rotary International. It starts with 'Rotary UN Day' at the United Nations on1st November at New York.

Rotary holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization by the United Nations' Economic and Social Council, which oversees many specialized UN agencies. Celebration of 'Rotary UN Day' indicates the importance and respect Rotary International has gained all over the world because of its humanitarian service projects, especially its thrust area of Polio Eradication.

70 YEARS OF UN-RI PARTNERSHIP. 30 YEARS OF POLIOPLUS

“Friendship is a natural and willing servant….There is no reason…why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do

its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President, 1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA.

Rotary Bangalore Basaveshwarnagar

Polio Plus Immunization

Rotary Bangalore Bharathinagar Central Rotary Bangalore Brigades

Conducted free on going Health Camp Teacher Training Workshop on Science Experiments

Conducted Mega eye screening and cataract surgery camp at Rajanakunte, Poola School in association with Globe Eye

Foundation. A total of 145 patients were treated

Polio Plus Immunization

Rotary Bangalore Cosmopolitan Rotary Bangalore Downtown Rotary Bangalore Cubbon Park

Assam relief contributions from communities around Whitefield were dispatched

Participation in District Conference

Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor Rotary MaddurRotary Bangalore J.P.Nagar

Rotary Bangalore North Rotary Pavagada Rotary Bangalore Raj Mahal Vilas

Pulse polio immunisation Distributed 32 Solar lamps with Solar pannel and charging unit at Panchavati Gramanthara Prauda

Shale at Kannamedi with the co-ordination of Rotary Ulsoor, Bangalore

Conducted eye camp- 224 people were screened - 117 spectacles were distrubuted and 28 cataract

surgeries were performed

Rotary Bangalore Peenya Rotary Punganur Central Rotary Bangalore Rajajinagar

4 Rotary was founded as a business networking tool, and service came after that. Service is now our primary focus. - D K Lee

Supported Pulse Polio Program. Eye Camp at Munganally

5District 3190

I have long believed that the bedrock of Rotary is our commitment to ethical behavior.

-John Kenny, RIP 2009-10

Supported Pulse Polio Program.

Rotary Bangalore Ramamurthynagar

Polio Plus Immunization Polio Plus Immunization

Rotary Bangalore Spandana Rotary Tiptur Rotary Tumkur City

Rotary Bangalore RR Nagar Centinniel Rotary Bangalore South

Polio Plus Immunization Painting of the school hall wall at Vishwabharati Trust's school for the economically backward

families at Anavatti, Shimoga District.

Visited 5 clubs in Paris. Dist.1770 - Donation of 3500 Euros was presented to RBSouth for conducting projects under Literacy & Women Empowerment.

Conducted blood donation Camp Polio Plus Immunization

Rotary Tumkur East Rotary Bangalore South WestRotary Bangalore Udyog

Installed play equipments in 3 government schools and distributed 200 dictionaries in association with Rotary

Tumkur East and Inner Wheel Tumkur East.

Polio Plus ImmunizationHonored vocational service award for a Barber, BMTC Bus Conductor, BBMP Worker & a TV Mechanic

Blood Donation camp was organized on the World Understanding Day at M/s. Texport Industries,

Yeshwanthpur, wherein 186 units of blood was collected

Distributed 1000 books under T-E-A-C-H Scheme "one million books for one million smiles" to BBMP Boys

Primary & High School, Jougupalayam, Ulsoor

Certificates were distributed to the trainees on their completion of Computer and tailoring Courses at Rotary - Ravindra Nele Vocational Services Centre

Rotary Bangalore Ulsoor Rotary Bangalore VijayanagarRotary Bangalore Vidyapeeta

Scholarship of Rs 5000-00 given to a deserving engineering student.

Handing over of plaque recognizing Menda Foundations support to RBW service projects

In collaboration with SET and Infopace Management Pvt Ltd Launched iSETiLAB , an initiative to promote innovation and

social entrepreneurship

Rotary Bangalore West Rotary Bangalore YelahankaRotary Bangalore Whitefield Central

Adult education at Nagnayakanakote - Village

6"The greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more." - Dr Jonas Salk inventor of the polio vaccine.

District 3190

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali 7

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The Inaugural Session began with Smt. Jaya Row of the Vedanta Vision, Mumbai delivering a very inspiring and moving address on 'Selfless Service', followed by another equally scintillating presentation by RI Dir. Elect Manoj Desai “Kathni aur Karni”, to a packed audience. There were several noteworthy presentations during these 2 days, and the gathering was particularly impressed with the presentations of the Gates Foundation, Ham Pa Nagarajaiah, Dr. Chandrasekhar Shetty, and others. The RI Rep. PDG Anil Agarwal impressed the gathering with his passionate presentation about Rotary, the need to serve, and be involved with the world of Rotary.

The program to recognize and felicitate the wonderful social and community service of 2 eminent Rotarians Arjun Menda, and Dr. Sunder Ram Shetty, with citations, was colourful and much appreciated, inspiring all those present in the gathering.

In the evening of the 21st, post the first day sessions, the En te r t a i nm en t P rog ram , coupled with liberal fellowship, saw a full house, with the delegates absorbing and enjoying the music session by Ajay Warrier's group, the s u p e r l a t i v e Ya k s h a g a n a Per fo rmance by Mantap Prabhakar and his team of art ists, and breathtaking Bharatanatyam performances

by the well known Raadha Kalpa troupe, directed by Rukmini Vijayakumar. The program extended until 10.30 pm, by popular demand, and received very appreciative reviews and commendations by the audience.

The highlight event, of course, was the presence of Saina Nehwal, world Badminton Champion, who was felicitated, honoured, and presented, with a purse of Rs. 1 lakh, in the Youth Services session, on Sunday morning, in the presence of an overflowing gathering. Her 'straight from the heart' address to the assembly was received with a standing ovation, and everyone regretted that it had to end so soon.

The Conference covered many aspects of Rotary, including the passing of key resolutions, balloting for election of the nominating committee member, for the RI Director elections, the presentations of the incoming Governors, and the Rotary Convention at Sao Paolo. Conference Committee Chairmen and their Committees were all appreciated and felicitated for their wonderful work and their immense contributions for a successful conference, and thanked onstage.

This Conference, while exhibiting all that most Conferences do, was special and unique because the focus was on austerity, and support for the environment. It was a zero garbage conference, with no plastic waste, adequate but tasty food, with an interesting variety, well sponsored kits and mementos, and punctual conduct of all sessions. We had 400 Patron registrations, collected before October 2014, a record of sorts, enabling resource mobilization well before the Conference. All stalls were occupied, and beautifully organized, creating much interest in the intervals and breaks, the programs and sessions were handled brilliantly and meticulously, the fellowship counters were overflowing, and the speakers were all well chosen, months in advance, and met with everyone's expectations. All Chairmen extended wonderful support, in what was a very satisfying and rewarding Conference for all.

The District Governor, the Conference Chairman Vijayakumar and Secretary Fazal Mohamed, and the Core Committee led the Conference Team with commitment, planning, and valuable inputs, and effective management, which together resulted in a surplus of about 10 lakhs, which will add to the coffers of the Rotary Foundation. In conclusion, those who participated in the Conference were happy that all aspects of the Conference - programs, speakers, catering, fellowship & entertainment, etc., were all conducted and managed well, and agreed that this was a 'value for money' conference, with many motivating and inspiring take aways.

Through this column the Committee also expresses its thanks, gratitude, and appreciation to every Rotarian who has been responsible for, and part of this wonderful conference, and for the opportunity to serve, and for making this a memorable event in the Rotary Calendar.

Report by: Rtn. Vijayakumar K. - Chairman, Conference committee

GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS

President Suresh BG and Secretary Suresh Warrier keep the members continuously engaged with celebration of various festivals and national days . Six mega health camps screening for various illness including cervical cancer were held in rural areas. 800 units of blood collection at various blood donation camps. Many programs conducted under Literacy like Books collection, Dictionary distribution, providing school benches, Inducing children for hand wash etc. Micro finance for the needy in the community, Heart operations are the other projects. One of the unique project is “ Come home safe ”where school children are inspired to educate parents to wear helmets , seat belts etc.

Rotary Rajarajeshwari NagarCentennial 01.02.2015

Rotary Tumkur East 04.02.2015

One of the dynamic clubs outside Bangalore engaged in various service projects in the field of health and Literacy. Distribution of Carpets to students of Vishwabharathi residential school at Mallasandra village, collection of books for library. President Rajendra Hiremath and Secretary Narse Gowda are holding General Health check up camp, Eye check up camp, Nutrition supplement to the malnutritioned etc as ongoing projects. Club also has a 3rd level major donor in DGND Asha Prasannakumar who is marching towards 4th level.

Rotary Ramanagara 05.02.2015

Very active club in all round performance with so many outstanding projects. President Raju being educationist , has taken up many literacy initiatives with able support from secretary Umesh. Note book distribution, conducting sports , quiz, Ryla etc for school students. Distribution of stationery, books etc for mentally retarded school children. Tree planting, Awareness program for farmers on Stem borer pest , distribution of plates to Ashrama children, Conducting Health camps to villagers, organizing Blood donation camps at college, Cleft lip surgeries are few of the ongoing projects.

President Dhananjaya and Secretary Mahadevaiah achieved good growth in membership with about 30% increase. General Health check up, Eye check up camp and cataract surgery at Ganjala Gunte. Dental Check up Camp, blood grouping of children at school and Pustaka Mela are very successful projects. Organised to distribute dictionaries to school children while celebrating Independence day . Arranging competitions in sports and other extra curricular activities and prize distributions were taken up .

Rotary Tumkur Central 10.02.2015

8“The successful man doesn't use others, other people use the successful man, for above all the success is of service.” - Mark Caine

District 31909

“If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?" - John Adams (1767-1848)

Rotary Tumkur 25.02.2015

Youthful president Sagar and secretary Vekatesha Bhakta have taken the membership to a new height with about 30% increase. Adult Literacy centre run by the club helps quite a few ladies from the surrounding slums. Dictionaries, E learning kits , Water filters are donated. Competitions on drawing, painting, debate etc are held. Community development work by providing Law awareness to differently abeled, Training program for self help women group, De addiction camp and self employment seminar were conducted. Vocational training Centre is set up. Dental camp for children at school was conducted. The club chartered 3 Interact and 2 Rotaract clubs also.

President Sunder Murthy and secretary Samuel are taking up the challenge of improving membership. One of the very successful projects was providing e- patashala to schools in Mulbagal taluk schools. Eye camps. Cataract surgeries, Blood donation camps were held. Working closely with Mouna Foundation to do community services.

Rotary Gokul Vidya 26.02.2015

Due to the illness of the president , Rtn Umadevi had to come in as president abruptly in September 2014. Though she didn't have enough time for preparations, she along with secretary Ramachandra are carrying out the club functions and service projects regularly.

Health check up camp, Eye check up camp, Cancer screening and Blood Donation camps have been organized. A camp for checking Skin disease was well attended. Yoga classes and Naturopathy treatment are other projects of the club.

Rotary Kanakapura 11.02.2015

RI District 3190-Car RallyOrganised by Rotary Bangalore Vijayanagar

The district Event , "Theme -SWACHH BHARATH ABHIYAN", organised by Rotary Club of Vijayanagar, RI Dist 3190 for Rotarians on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015, under the chairmanship of PP.Rtn.D.Shivakumar, saw an excellent participation by many clubs. Nearly 25 Rotarians with their family were on their vehicles driving approximately for 70kms which was defensive drive adhering to all traffic regulations and safety aspects for which NRSO was associated.

Flag off was done by Dist. Governor Manjunath Shetty and Smt N.Shantha Kumari, Honorable Mayor, BBMP, Bengaluru City from City Corporation. Defensive drive was on TSD format (Time-Speed-Distance) with 8 checkpoints. Rotarians (competitors) took the flag off drove stopping at every checkpoint, getting time entered and distributing the pamphlets on Road Safety for public. The event concluded with an excellent entertainment program organized by the District Rotary family committee Chairman PP. Nageshwar. The venue of picnic 'Gold Flinch Resort’ near Airport, was an ideal location for the Rally team and others to relax after the event. The prize distribution was proceeded by entertainment program, including music, games, lucky dip and Tambola. Sumptuous food with good fellowship was enjoyed by the Rotary Family . We are grateful to SIDVIN energy engineering for sponsoring the event.

SWACHH BHARATH ABHIYAN

Rotary Bangalore South Rocks!!!

Three cheers to Rotary Vijayanagar and the Rotary family.

Rotary International has been instrumental in providing basic health care facilities to thousands of people particularly living in rural areas. Further, it has also been rendering assistance in pediatric heart surgeries, cleft surgeries and providing artificial limbs to needy people.

Cartoon by: Sridhar Comaravalli

Proud moment..

Hearty Congratulations to Rtr. Abhishek Yadav ... President - Rotaract Club of RVCE in the year 2011....went on to b e c o m e Z R R ( Z o n a l R o t a r a c t Representative) and now 1st DRR (District Rotaract Representative) for Rota Year 2015-16 of District 3012, Delhi. Way to move ahead!! All the best!!!!

1. Rtn Kirit Morzaria, Rotary Orchards, Level 2

2. Rtn Gangadhar, President Rotary Kengeri, Level 1

3. Rtn. Srini Srinivas and Ann. Chitra Srinivas, Rotary Bangalore South, Level 1

MAJOR DONORS

Report by: Rtn. Suresh Hari, Director - Club Service

Spot to Win

Winners of Quiz - 8

1. Rtn. Deepak,Cubbonpark

2. J. Lokanath Babu,RB Vidyapeeta

3. Naland,RB Vidyapeeta

4. Ramanjinappa,Rotary Kylanur,Kolar

5. Suryaprakash,Rotary Kyalanur,Kolar www.cafeudupiruchi.com

Gifts are sponsored by:Answers to quiz may be mailed to Rtn Harikrishna S. Holla at Email: hariholla@gmail.comWatsapp/SMS to 9844036895

Note:1. First Ten winners will be given

prizes.

2. Rotarians who have already won the prizes in the previous Quiz competition are not eligible.

1. Who is Wins coordinator of our District ?

2. Which Club took the lead for Global Grants for a project for the benefit of special children?

3. Who was honoured from our District in RILM?

4. Who was elected Zonal Rotract representative?

5. Who is the winner of Latin Grammy Awards?

10“My dad has always taught me these words: care and share. That's why we put on clinics. The only thing I can do is try

to give back. If it works, it works." - Tiger Woods District 3190

One of the most wonderful things about Rotary is that it allows you to be part of something so much larger than

yourself." -RI President Glenn Estess Sr. ( Opening plenary session at the Chicago Convention, 2005) 11

22-3-2015C N Halli - MorningGubbi - AfternoonYoung Brigades - Evening

23-3-2015Nandini

24-3-2015National Park

25-3-2015Hoskote Central - MorningMulbagal Central - Evening

26-3-2015 (Evening)Channapatna - MornngMandya - Evening

28-3-2015Greater Bangalore

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Report by: Rtn. O P Khanna

At the recently concluded RILM our District past Secretary and current Club Service Director PP Suresh Hari was honoured for his effort in getting funds for Happy Schools - initiative of TEACH mission . The commitment of Rs 50 lacs through his efforts for support from CREDAI Bengaluru for 20 schools and the possibility of national level approach for CREDAI support was mentioned by PRID Shekar Mehta to the delegates at South Asia literacy Summit . We are proud of Suresh Hari's commitment in supporting Rotary consistently and is laudable too.

PP Rtn. Suresh hari

During my recent visit to Bhutan, I met the President & Board members of the Rotary Club of Thimpu. They were keen to join hands with RID 3190 for different Community Projects in areas of Health Care, Literacy environment.

The Global Grant Project for Nava Nirmana Charitable Trust (NNCT) was inaugurated by Rotary Bangalore North West (RBNW). It was very touching to see about 42 special children of surrounding villages being trained to do simple day-to-day routine tasks so that they can lead an independent life. Under this GG Project, we have now provided sophisticated equipment for Audiology & Physical Therapy. Three of NNCT's staff are being sent to clinics for special children at the University of Kentucky, USA for advanced training in the use of these equipment as well as to learn the modern techniques used. It was noteworthy that 17 doctors and other specialists from University of Kentucky are visiting Mayasandra regularly, to help NNCT in their work.

For this humanitarian GG project, RBNW has joined hands with Rotary Club of Tumkur East, Dist. 3190 along with Matching partners from Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club, Fort Collins After Work RC, RC Windsor, Dist. 5440 and The Rotary Foundation from USA. The total project cost is Rs. 23,03,929.

GLOBAL GRANTS

T-E-A-C-H MISSION

The District Publication Committee is thankful to our District Governor, District Club Service Director and to all the District officials of 3190, for recognizing our work du r i ng t he D i s t r i c t Conference.

Rtn.Deepak, Director, District Publication Committee

Rtn.Rajeshwari Sunil, Editor, GML Committee

According to an agreement signed by The senior leadership of Rotary in India, (at Chennai Institute) for building 10,000 Toilet B l o c k s i n s c h o o l s , Trustee-TRF Rtn.Sushil Gupta will be Chairing the Committee – Project WinS (Wash in Schools) and PDG H. Rajendra Rai is the WinS Coordinator for our District 3190.

REPRESENTATIVEOF WinS

Queens Road: Through the Gift of Life programme, Rotary Club works to serve underprivileged children who suffer from heart disease. Now, they have successfully completed 2,500 open heart surgeries for such children.

Rotary's Gift of Life India coordinator, A C Peter was felicitated jointly by four Rotary Clubs in Bengaluru – Jeevanbimanagar, Koramangala, Greater Bangalore and Cosmopolitan – for the accomplishment.

Peter thanked Rotarians of the city for joining the movement and said, “About 0.23 million children are born with congenital heart diseases (CHD) every year in India. Children from below poverty line cannot afford the high cost of surgery and have no access to quality medical care. Gift of Life has arranged more than 2,500 open heart surgeries at specialty hospitals in Delhi free of cost for beneficiaries under the project ever since its inception.”

Children from all parts of India, especially the remotest regions of the North-East, Jammu and Kashmir, and also from Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Nigeria, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan benefited from this project. They were given free cardiac surgery, medicine, food, accommodation, hospitality, boarding and lodging, conveyance etc. Rotarians regularly visited the children in the hospital and offered monthly care,” said a statement from the club.

Rotary's Gift of Life India coordinator A C Peter was felicitated at a function held recently.

By Express News Service | Published: 09th March 2015 06:05 AM

Rotary Club Performs 2500 Free Surgeries

Much awaited event of the Year 'Rotary South Asia Literacy Summit' was held in Pune, India on 13th, 14th &15th February 2015.

The 'Rotary South Asia Literacy Summit' was attended by delegates from India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Lot of Brain Storming Deliberations took place at the event and experts and achievers in various fields motivated the delegates. Rotarians unanimously decided to come together and work for the development of the region in the areas of Education, Health and Hygiene, Youth and Sports, Empowerment of Women etc.

GOV in March 2015

They also pledged to work together to bring total Literacy in South Asia in a few years. Precisely, the T-E-A-C-H “program” includes five “projects”, each with specific focus but inter-linked with the others in objective and content so as to contribute to the program goal of Total Literacy accompanied with Quality Education, i.e., improvement in learning, outcomes of primary/elementary education and spread of adult literacy in the country.

Recognizing the enormity of the task of implementing T-E-A-C-H, Rotary have decided to adopt a strategy of meaningful cooperation with all stake holders in the field, by forging strong partnerships with the government, corporate, national, state-specific as well as international non-governmental organizations working in various segments of this country-wide endeavor.

More than 1200 delegates participated in the event. Our district was well represented by more than 45 delegates. While RI President Elect , was the chief guest, many RI officers - past and present participated in the event making it a big success.

This summit was a memorable event for its content and presentation.Report by: Rtn. V R Ramesh, Chairman - Dist. Literacy Committee

Report by: Rtn. Sumathi Rao, Chairman - Women Empowerment CommitteeRtn. Harikrishna Holla,

Chairman, GML Committee

We wish to inform you, during our GOV on 9th March 2015, Our club has handed over a cheque to Rotary Peenya for free 365 dialysis for the under privileged. (1 free dialysis per day for 365 days.)

Report by: Rtn. Raghuveer,President - Rotary Rajmahal Vilas