Issue: 14Volume: 34 Date: 08.10.2014 Pages: 4

The�6�Commandments�to�Change

1. It is worthwhile to Change than to Resist, One among the many stories is that of our own Mysore story of “Yezdi” motorcycles, with the advent of Japanese motorcycles into India, yezdi or Jawa and even Rajdoot motorcycles slept over the aspirations of a young Indian's – to change from old Style and features to High Fuel efficient bike's - the main reason for the company to close down business. The success of Bajaj Motorcycles is on the other end. No matter what – Indians can Do It.

2. Strength Vs Weakness – the four quadrants of Strength, weakness, Opportunity and Threat, was that of a story of “Thatte Idli” One who has a strength should concentrate more on strengths than on weakness. Our own home grown Mahalakshmi Sweets is a clear examples for their business diversification and the success story, Sweets , Sweets and Sweets. Try any sweet from the many shops of Mahalakshmi sweets, it's just mouth watering and you would definitely want more.

3. Adaptability - The story of the frog when put in a pot of boiling water, adopts its body temperature to that of the water, to the extent it gets exhausted, Adaptability to the extent is good beyond which means death to the concerned.

4. Internal Customers - More important, basically our own staff, employees, suppliers, financial partners, consultants, Statutory regulators etc., ignoring views of the all stake holders in an organisations could be catastrophic, Carry everybody around

you with your full zeal and energy. Many a times, Insights given by our own people could be the catalyst for growth of the individual or organisation.

5. Communication – The real ingredient for any organization : Communication in today's world means that your vision and mission can be achieved only when you have the mindset to change, charge, share and motivate your organizational cadre to bring out the best for your organisation.

6. Technology - More work in less time, with the advent and use of social media to the fullest extent is what our new PMO is doing to inform people of this country about the schemes being launched by the central Govt.

A great teacher's passion comes from attitude and not by position, clearly demonstrated by Dr. L Savitha, Prinicpal of Kautilya Vidyalaya Institutions to our club members present in the joint meeting with Inner wheel members, held at RCI, on 1/10/2014.

Rtn. Gopalkrishna.

NATION BUILDING INITIATIVE

Scroll Of Honour

7.6. Rtn. M.S. Raghu5. Rtn. Dr. M. N. Bheemesh4. Rtn. Azeezulla3. Rtn. Bhanuchandran2. Rtn. D. Srinivas1. Rtn. Dr. Prahlad

Last fortnight has been eventful for India. One MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission) landed on MARS orbit, another MOM (Ms. Jayalalitha) landed behind BARS. Then there was our PM Modi's visit to US and it was MAM (Modi At Madison Square) and other events at US which occupied the headlines for almost a week. Modi, as soon as he returned to India he did not waste even a single day and he started “Swacch Bharath Campaign” on

ndGandhi Jayanthi day. Till now Oct 2 used to be observed as Dry day and here afterwards it will be

“Dry Clean day” (taken from Whatsapp). Our politicians and celebrities started wielding broomsticks. But what excited me most was the wielding of hockey sticks by Indian hockey players at Incheon Asian games which resulted in Gold for India after 16 years.

I grew watching India winning gold at Olympics (late 70s). Inspired by such performances I started playing hockey and represented my school. I still remember I was glued to TV (Bush black and white) watching India losing to Pakistan and 1982 Asiad and could not avoid crying that day when India lost by 1-7. After that I have been a silent spectator for the gradual slide of Indian hockey at the International level. This time when it was again clash of the Titans, I failed to impress my children about the significance of the match as they were busy watching “Gandhi” movie at my in-law's place. But when India won I did cheer and rejoiced the victory. Being a close follower and fan of Indian hockey I had my own reasons to celebrate which the new gen kids may not appreciate. Automatic qualification to play in Rio Olympics is an icing on the cake. Issues like whether they will

The fortnight that was….

Jayalalitha with proportionate assets

Jayalalitha with disproportionate assets

win or not in Olympics, whether India will regain the past glory or not should not prevent us from celebrating present victory!!!

I will put here some of the photos of the events of the last fortnight which I think are worth a second look.

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Who is the person who thought rice could be steamed for food? Who is the first person to use the alphabet to write? The world has not kept notes of its own ancestors who have contributed this immensely to its progress. Do you think you can attain fame that has eluded these people?

Rtn. Dr. Prahlad

Modi weilding Broomstick as RSS Swayamsevak

Modi weilding Broomstick as Prime Minister

Indian Hockey Team which lost 1982 Asiad

Indian Hockey Team which won 2014 Asiad

Midtowners @ Opening ceremony of Darla Showroom on 2nd October 2014.

Innerwheel Exclusive

t hOn 30 Sep, in a joint meeting our member Mrs.Anuradha Nandakumar was felicitated both by Rotary and Innerwheel for having been awarded SPANDAN-2014 national award by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Rtn.Bheemesh, introduced Anoo to the audience giving a personal touch to the introduction. Anoo in her speech thanked Rotary, IW, her family members and her team for the felicitation. Also said that it was an emotional moment getting honoured in her homeground, with her responsibility being doubled after getting the award. She said her struggle to strive for the rights of the differently abled will go on & on.

thOn 30 Sep, a cheque was donated to Jayadeva hospital towards the purchase of a wheel chair on the occasion of World Heart Day in Mysore.

ndOn 2 Oct, on the occasion of Dasara, dolls display was arranged at an auditor's house in Ittigegud. Innerwheel members along with their children visited the place where dolls depicting different mythological stories were arranged.

thOn 30 Sep, a cheque of Rs.3500/- was given to Master Adarsh who is suffering from a neurological disorder with multiple disabilities. Rtn. Dr. Prahlad

received the cheque on behalf of Adarsh.

Other Rotary Other Rotary midtown Projectsmidtown Projects

Other Rotary midtown Projects

Mega Eye check up camp in association with MRC Eye hospital was held @ RMA for Hootagalli villagers on 6th October 2014. 136 beneficiaries participated. 16 patients were referred for operation.

Rotary Mysore Midtown celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi on 2nd Oct 2014 @RMA. On this occassion, 2 Young Achievers of RMA were felicitated.

Medals, trophies and certificates won by students of RMA school at various competitions held

recently -on display.

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Editorial Board: Rtn. Dr. K.A Prahlad,Rtn. Bheemesh, Rtn. Ramakrishna, Rtn BhanuchandranRtn. Pramod Gubbi, Rtn. Sundar, Rtn. R.S. Vishwanath

Rotarians said itRotarians said it

Ÿ Good reading Dr Prahlad. Good to see you guys visiting Tanjore the place of PDG Alagu Alagappan. Article on "

MOM " is interesting..... Good going ... keep it up... Regards and

best wishes.... H L Ravi

District Governor 2011-12Rotary International District 3180

Ÿ T h e k i n d o f h o s p i t a l i t y extended by PDG Alagu Alagappan and family to the M i d t o w n e r s i s j u s t

unmatchable. After seeing Alagu sir's Educational institutions

Venky has decided to start a University and will be named “Venus University”

Rtn. K. B. HarishPresident Midtown, 2016-17

Rotary informationPropose changes to Rotary's

constitutional documents by 31 December

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44Way TestWay TestWay Testof the things we say or do

Ÿ Is it the TRUTH?

Ÿ Is if FAIR to all concerned ?

Ÿ Will build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Ÿ Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ?

Every three years, Rotary International's Council on Legislation meets to debate and vote on policies and ideas submitted by clubs, districts, and the RI Board. This process gives your club and district a voice in how our organization is governed.

The Council has the authority to amend RI's constitutional documents, as well as adopt resolutions. Each district sends a representative to the meeting, and every club and district may propose legislation. The scope of legislation covers everything from club attendance requirements to the qualifications of the RI president.

Clubs and districts should submit proposed legislation for the 2016 Council through the online submission form. Rotary International must receive proposed legislation, including confirmation of the district's endorsement, by 31 December 2014. This deadline is strictly enforced.

This week's Tea host:

Rtn. Madhusudhan (Speed Madhu)

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...To my mind more important than the Modi

bandwagon's huge US success the Oscar for courage, conviction and commitment goes to a man called John Michael D'Cunha....

He is a judge in Bangalore and he is the first judicial official in the history of our country to remove a sitting Chief Minister and an icon in her state and have her locked up. To go against Jayalalitha on her turf in a politically passionate state required immense fortitude. The man risked his life and it is a seething indictment of all our media that no one appreciates the milestone in the realm of justice that man has created.

Sir, I don't know you but I salute you. You risked your life. It is now incumbent upon the government to ensure your security and safety and that of your family. Instead of having all those black cat commandos 'protecting' third rate politicians a squad should be there ensuring that you are not a victim of harassment of any sort.

Please be safe for you are really an example to this country of a man who could easily have slipped past the risk and waffled on indefinitely.

Sir, you are a true Indian, an example of those rare individuals who comes out of nowhere and do the right thing for the right reasons. You have put yourself and your family and friends in jeopardy and it would be very sad if India did not appreciate this display of guts in a nation where political icons have total power. It took 18 years for a man like you to give the rule of law meaning.

No one knows you, no one knows your history and the way our media is organised in its priorities its spearhead will babble on about diddley but won't even notice how awesome a verdict you gave and what it must have meant to stand by the book.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Oscar goes to....John Michael d'Cunha. Give this man a standing ovation.

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