AboutUs Issue 07 Rotary Mysore Midtown

1. Issue : 7 Volume : 32 15-08-2012 Pages -4
and some of them are ‘Sodigadheya
Cheluveyaru’, ‘Eradu Dhadagala
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Naduve’, ‘Mogadhashtu Nenapugalu’
etc. His famous columns in leading
newspapers include ‘Namma
Nammalli’, ‘Nimmodane’, “Madhyama
Vyayoga”, “Kandidhu Kaadidhu” etc.
For the past 20 years he has held more
than 50 workshops on 'Feature Writing'
across the state. On the invitation from
T oday, 15 August 2012, we are
proud to be celebrating our 66th
Independence Day. This day
holds a magnetic charisma amongst us to hoist the
flag and sing the National Anthem with our heads
the Department of Higher Education,
Government of Oman, he spent 28 months of
teaching in his field. His works have been
recognized and are being used
as study material. He has
held high and heart filled with patriotism. We are many stars on the lapel which
honoured to have Dr. Nirajana Vanalli amongst us at include Karnataka Sahithya
Rotary Midtown Academy. Academy Award (1992),
Ugrana Prashasthi (2000),
The spotless gift of Vanalli to journalism, Dr. Goruru Prashasthi (2002),
Niranjana was born on 25 Aug 1965 in Vanalli HKS Award for column
village of North Kanara district. His basic education writing (2002), Shimoga
was at his own village in the government school. Karnataka Sangha Award for
Later he continued at Ramakrishna Vidhyashala- the work titled 'Oman', etc.
Mysore, MGM College-Udupi, Maharaja College-
Mysore, M.A. and doctorate in journalism from The blessed son of Dr. S.P.Hegde, an ayurvedic
Manasagangotri-Mysore. He started his teaching doctor at Sirsi, resides at Thonichikoppal-Mysore
career at SDM College, Ujjare and at present he is with his wife Savitha and two daughters Spoorthi
the Asst. Professor in the department of Journalism, and Siri.
Manasagangotri-Mysore. His hobbies for the past
25 years include freelance reporting, feature writing
and column writing. He has many books to his credit We welcome you sir.
LONDON
OLYMPICS
2012
CARDIAC CAMP
You
Made
Us
Proud

2. ISRO
PRESIDENT’S
Message
Dear Friends,
Wish you a very happy ‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’.
Voyage
‘SAMARTHA’ 2012 was a successful event with
almost 100 participants. I would like to thank Rtn.
NARENDRA and team for taking the lead and
working tirelesly towards this noble cause and also
the efforts of Ann. Anuradha, Rotarians Bhanu,
Nandoo, Prahlad, Aiyanna, Ravi Moms,
Kumaranna and each and every one of you. Lets
gear up for the job mela on 24th of this month.
My special thanks to THOOFAN CHANDU for
suggesting and negotiating at the "VILLAGE" for
the memorable get together.
Lets welcome Sri Niranjana Vanalli, our chief
guest for the ‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’ celebrations
at Rotary Midtown Academy.
D e Paul International Residential School’s
ISRO Center visit comprising 25 students
and 2 teachers was sponsored by donating
rupees 5000/- from our Club under the youth service
programme. They departed on 3rd August at 5.30 am
and returned the same day by 9.45 pm. About the
experience of the trip, Akash Sharma, the school
Thank you Head Boy of DPIRS writes …….
Vishu
Dear Sir,
We are thankful to you for providing us with an
THIRD EYE VIEW by sini opportunity to visit the ISRO centers which we did
visit on 03-08-2012. It was a valuable experience
Looking back when I was young , on August 15th I and we are overwhelmed at the vast sea of knowledge
used to go to school in neatly pressed uniform and we were pounded with. We visited the ISRO satellite
polished shoes, without carrying books, singing center-learning the different satellites sent by ISRO,
'Jana Gana Mana' and receiving chocolates at the we also saw a probe under construction to be sent for
end. This was 'Independence Day' to me at that
time. Didn't even know that it was our National orbiting Mars. Visit to the ISTRAC was a delectable
Anthem that I was singing, it was just another Jack experience for we were the few, who actually visited
& Jill rhyme for me. Now I realize that the the place Chandrayan-1 was actually controlled
chocolates I received was not a chocolate but an from.
orange flavoured candy. Later in my higher Dr. Guruprasad, PEO of ISRO even enacted us the
classes I learnt what the day means and since then climax of landing of chandrayan. The center for deep
there is a special place in my heart for this day & I space antenna was an amazing place. We do thank
never missed swaying the national colours on that you with all gratitude to have supported us for the
special day. I even imbibed the values to my son visit.
by taking him to Chamundi Vihar Stadium every
year, but now he has grown and he sways the
national colours on his Samsung S2. Times have
changed, but singing the National Anthem in front
of the tri-colours
fills my heart.
Congratulations to
the medal winners
at the LONDON
OLYMPICS 2012.
You have made this
Independence Day
a memorable one
by bringing home
what you toiled for
4 years.
Jai Hind !
My junior at the age of 3

3. source for the persons with developmental disability and
their task analysis were answered by Inner Wheel Past
President Ann Mrs.Anuradha Nandakumar, as Vice-
President of Karnataka State Federation of PARIVAAR;
Industrial queries were answered by Rtn.Narendra
Narayan, MD VinyasIT and Mr.Venugopal, MD
a beginning... Engineering Plastics Pvt Ltd. When moderators –
Rtn.M.S.Raghu, human trainer; Prof. Roopa Rao,
Narendra’s SAMARTHA special educationist; Mr.Mudre, trustee of Sneha Kirana,
Mysore Spastics Society; Rtn.Ramki, Flowersynth; Ann
Anupama Ravindranath, President 2012-13 of Inner
2012 Wheel; Rtn.Rakesh, Innomantra; waited with lot of
preparation to moderate the group discussion.
T he intention of mainstreaming the persons with
developmental disability of autism, cerebral palsy,
mental retardation, multiple disabilities and also
the persons with hearing impairment – gave way to
Rotary Samartha 2012. Such noble intention caught the
Before adjourning for Lunch, Rotary Mysore Mid-town
President, Rtn.R.S.Viswanath, proposed a formal vote of
thanks to panelists and moderators with all humility and
gratitude. Going overboard, he also had a slip of tongue
attention of very few industrialists only for 50 minutes of (or was it deliberate prezzz??) while he expressed his
inaugural – Chief Guest, Deputy Commissioner,
Mr.Vastrad; Keynote Speaker,
Dr.Venkatesan, AIISH; presided
by our Rtn.R.S.Viswanath,
President 2012-13 of Rotary
Mysore Mid-town; with
Rtn.Narendra Narayan, chairman
for Rotary Samartha 2012 &
Rtn.Dr.Prahlad, vocational service
director on either side on the dais. It
began with a melodious invocation
“Durga…” by Miss Shilpa
Shrinath, a special employee with
developmental disability working
in Bhagyawanthi Apparels and
then it was lighting of lamp by all
of them on the dais. Well
compeered by Rtn.Mohan. After gratitude to Ann Anuradha Nandakumar for taking up so
vote of thanks for the inaugural, a clipping of National many responsibilities for the day, which also included
Anthem by the hearing impaired was displayed on the choosing and inviting stalwarts Dr.Venkatesan,
Mr.Gadkari, Mr.Muralidhara, Prof.Roopa
Rao… while he wanted to say, “… she works so
precisely to perfection and those working with
her get irritated at her expectations”… he could
only say, “ya devi sarva bhooteshu, shakti
roopena samsthita, namastasyai namastasyai
namastasyai namo namaha. This is what I say to
Mrs.Anuradha Nandakumar, who is an irritant
to all working with her…” The audiences were
astonished and were left wondering…
Herculean efforts of our Rotarians and the HR
TEAM of Vinyas Innovative Technologies Pvt
twin multi-media screens, melting the heart of every Ltd, for two consecutive months, with series of meetings,
person standing there, making their eyes moist. grabbing some quick grub, heated discussions, creativity,
planning, late evenings, sleepless nights and all…
For those (fewer) who remained even after the coffee culminated with 3 entrepreneurs coming forward to hire
break till the end, a divine film on special employees persons with developmental disabilities, when
comprising of 20 clippings, made by Mr.Ramesh of Rtn.Raghu did the exercise of feedback.
Vinyas IT, was shown. After which there was a panel
discussion beautifully navigated by 25th October, 2009, when such a sensitization
Rtn.S.Bhanuchandran, to answer queries by interested programme was held for the first time by MDPAEDD,
industrialists – Legal queries answered by Mr.Gadkari, out of 650 industrialists invited, only 2 had participated.
President of PARIVAAR – National Confederation of In comparison, this program had little more number of
Parents Associations of India; Government queries participants with 3 of them motivated to hire too!! Kudos
answered by Mr.Muralidhara, Chief Nodal Officer, to all of them behind it!! Next phase awaited…
District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, Mysore;
Medical queries were answered by Dr.Seetharam Shastri,
Vivekananda Youth Movement; Technical queries were ...Anuradha Nandoo
replied by Dr.Venkatesan, AIISH; queries about the

4. ROTARY INFORMATION
Rotarians share tips
for recruiting new members
Eight years ago, Géné Villaça-Crestia was
asked by her district governor to start a new
Rotary club in her country, Benin.
She had been a Rotarian for only four years and
didn’t really know where to begin. But she had
a few things working in her favor: Villaça-
Crestia is extremely passionate about Rotary,
and she doesn’t take no for an answer.
“I don’t hesitate to drive to people’s places and
come back again,” says Villaça-Crestia of her
Rtn. Bhanuchandran conducted a career recruitment style. “I don’t wait for them to get
guidance programme at Mahajana’s High back to me and tell me they don’t have time. I
School on 13 Aug 2012, for students numbering insist and go after them until they understand
130. The programme was well received by the what Rotary is all about and the good it will do
students and they voiced their thanking them to join.”Be passionate and persistent.
opinions. Villaça-Crestia says her favorite thing to say to
prospective members is that by being
Rotarians, they can be a bridge between the
Wedding millions of dollars available through The
Rotary Foundation and the poorest populations
Anniversary
of the world. Spiguel shared the following tips:
Teach club members the Foundation’s grant
process and immediately engage them in
pursuing projects that benefit well-known
service organizations in need in your
21-08-2012 community. Share your passion for Rotary
with your family, friends, and community
during Membership and Extension Month in
August.
19-08-2012
dbate
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We have received topics from our
members, but the response can still
be good if you make up your mind.
Happy Birthday Start now and walk away with the
prize for the best topic.
r.venkatesh
1. Is it the TRUTH ?
Aug Aug
2.
3.
Is it FAIR to all concerned ?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ?
17 20 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ?
p.s.chengappa
Q uiz
Q.: What is the name of the official
NEXT WEEK IN MIDTOWN magazine of Rotary International ?
Visit to JSS Vrudhashrama a) The Roto Rooter b) Rotary in an Hour
Adichunchunagiri Road, Opp. Aravind Hospital. c) The Rotarian d) Rotary Illustrated
Date : 22.08.2012, Time : 6.30 pm (Last week’s answer : 6)