SEVA

Dear friends in Rotary,

Vidhya joins me in extending the warmest gree�ngs for a brand new Rotary Year. It seems unbelievable that almost 15 years have gone by since we joined Rotary Indiranagar. Truly, the years just fly when you are having a good �me! The bonds of friendship formed ini�ally have endured and strengthened over the years, cemen�ng the very special place that RBI holds in our hearts. For this, we need to thank my proposer Ramani Iyer, for introducing us to such a wonderful family.

As is wont, the new Rotary year has ushered in a rota�onal change. The mantle of leadership has been handed over to me and my team and I consider this as a great privilege to carry it forward.

As we stand poised on the threshold of a new year for all of us in RCBI, let's cast an eye of the year just gone by. IPP Peeyush Jain, along with his formidable team, con�nued the rich legacy of our vibrant and robust Club, maintaining its posi�on of primacy on the map of Rotary Clubs in our District. Several projects were sustained as well as ini�ated, chief among them being the mega projects, Shanthidam with Bharathiya Grameen Mahila Sangh and JSS, Kalashale, the art school with Bhavans and JSS, and the list is endless!

This year, being the Rotary Founda�on Centennial year, let's celebrate the same through more and more involvement in our service projects, thereby making meaningful impact in the society around us.

The Rotary Indiranagar pale�e encompasses myriad ac�vi�es, be it service projects, leadership programs, interna�onal collabora�ons or fellowships. I seek the support of each and every one of you in comple�ng and sustaining the objec�ves laid down. The family bonds of RCBI have always been very strong. The wholehearted involvement of our Anns and Anne�es is a heartwarming tradi�on of our Club, and I pray to God that this con�nues to flourish and grows over the years.

So let us pledge ourselves to a year of Serving Humanity, while keeping the spirit of fellowship alive.

Pradeep VisvanathanPresident 2016-2017

From the Presidents Desk:

RotaryBangalore Indranagar

Board of Directors

Rtn Pradeep Visvanathan

President

Rtn Peeyush Jain

Imm Past President

Rtn Harish Kumar Anand

President Elect

Rtn Jagdeesh M

Vice President

Rtn Manoj Agarwal

Secretary

Rtn Dr Srikanth AVS

Joint Secretary

Rtn Fazal Ur Rahaman

Director – Club

Rtn A K Sugunan

Director – Community

Rtn Sivasankaran N

Director – Vocational

Rtn Sanjay Srivastava

Director – International

Rtn SupriyaKandhari

Director – Youth

Rtn S K Chakraborty

Sergeant-at-arms

Rtn Balakrishnan Narayanan

Treasurer

Rtn Sivaprakash Narayanan P

Bulletin Editor

PP Rtn Col (Retd) R V Subramanian

PP Rtn Shashank Kekre

PP Rtn Mahesh Parikh

Co-opted Directors

PP Rtn Suresh Hari S

PP Rtn C M Narayanan

Advisors

Rtn John Germ

President, Rotary International

Rtn H R Ananth

District Governor (3190)

at Rotary House of ServiceWeekly Meetings: Monday 7:00 pm

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RI President's message

ROTARY SERVING HUMANITYRotary has been many things, to many people, in the last 111 years. Through Rotary, our members have found friends, community, and a sense of purpose; we've forged connec�ons, advanced our careers, and had incredible experiences we couldn't have had anywhere else. Every week, in more than 34,000 Clubs around the world, Rotarians come together to talk, laugh, and share ideas. But above all, we come together for one, overriding goal: service.

Service to humanity has been the cornerstone of Rotary since its earliest days, and has been its main purpose ever since. I believe that there is no be�er path to meaningful service today than Rotary membership; and no organisa�on be�er placed to make a real and posi�ve difference in our world. No other organisa�on so effec�vely brings together commi�ed, capable professionals in a wide variety of fields, and enables them to achieve ambi�ous goals. Through Rotary, we have the capacity, the network, and the knowledge to change the world: the only limits are the ones we place on ourselves.

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Today, our organisa�on is at a cri�cal point: a historic juncture that will determine, in so many ways, what comes next. Together, we have provided extraordinary service to our world; tomorrow, our world will depend on us to do even more. Now is the �me to capitalise on our success: as we complete the eradica�on of polio, and catapult Rotary forward, with determina�on and enthusiasm, to be an even greater force for good in the world.

Of the many lessons polio eradica�on has taught us, one of the most important is also one of the simplest: that if we want to bring all of Rotary forward, we've all got to be moving in the same direc�on. Con�nuity of leadership, at the Club, District, and RI level, is the only way we will flourish, and achieve our full poten�al. It is not enough simply to bring in new members and form new Clubs: our goal is not more Rotarians, but more Rotarians who can achieve more good Rotary work, and will become the Rotary leaders of tomorrow.

Near the end of his life, reflec�ng on the path that brought him to Rotary, Paul Harris wrote: “Individual effort may be turned to individual needs, but combined effort should be dedicated to the service of mankind. The power of combined effort knows no limita�on.” He could hardly have imagined then that one day, more than 1.2 million Rotarians would be combining their efforts, and, through our Rotary Founda�on, their resources, to serve humanity together. And we can only imagine what great deeds Paul Harris would have expected of such a Rotary! It is our responsibility to achieve those deeds; as it is our privilege to carry forth the tradi�on of Rotary Serving Humanity.

Sincerely,John Germ

President, Rotary Interna�onal, 2016-17

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District Governor's message

Dear Rotarians of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar,

Gree�ngs and good wishes.th

2016-17, the 111 year of Rotary, is a very significant year. It is the centennial year of the Rotary Founda�on (TRF). The year is most likely to see the first-ever polio-free year in the world. It is a year where our Past President of Rotary Interna�onal, Kalyan Banerjee will be heading the TRF during its centennial year as trustee chair.

R.I. President Rtn. John Germ has given us the theme 'Rotary serving Humanity' with emphasis on service projects, ethics in voca�on and teamwork.

Our District 3190 has been growing at an exponen�al pace in the recent years, both in terms of membership and contribu�on to TRF. We need to augment this growth by good membership reten�on programs and impact-making service projects that help the needy. Our thrust areas will be literacy, T-E-A-C-H, WinS, paediatric heart surgeries and celebra�on of TRF centennial.

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Indiranagar is the upmarket area of Bangalore, where large and pres�gious businesses and offices are located. Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar therefore has the advantage of access to huge resources and skilled hands to accomplish our goals. 2016-17, The Centennial year of The Rotary Founda�on, could well be an opportunity for crea�ng more iconic service ac�vi�es. More hands to serve, more projects to help the needy, are what are required.

Dear President Rtn. Pradeep, please remember, you and your team will always be known as the TRF centennial year President/team and I wish you all the best to make 2016-17 a year that will leave a las�ng impact on our society, as we con�nue the tradi�on of Rotary Serving Humanity.

Warm Regards

Rtn. H.R. AnanthDistrict Governor 2016-17, R.I. District 3190

Chief Guest for the Installa�on Night: PDG Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi

Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi is an MD in Gynecology and from Pune University and a gold medalist in post-obstetricsgradua�on. His accomplishments in his medical profession and in Rotary have been extraordinary.

As a doctor, he was a member of the Senate, Member of Medical Facility, Honorable Professor for Different Medical and Management Ins�tutes, Examiner and Paper Se�er for the University of Pune for the past five years.

As a Rotarian since 1995, the posi�ons he has held and his contribu�on to Rotary show his deep sense of commitment to the objec�ves of Rotary. He was the District Governor, Rotary Volunteer, Team Leader, RI President Representa�ve Trustee of District Funds, District Trainer, District RLI Leader, Chairman Technology and Fund Raising of Rotary Ins�tute Kolkata, Vice Chairman of Presiden�al Literary Summit South Asia, Vice Chairman Rotary South Asia Summit, Trustee Rotary India Humanity Founda�on, the Chairman South Asia Literacy Summit, Joint Chairman Rotary Ins�tute and Vice Governor RID 3131.

He is the recipient of many awards namely, Service above Self, Four Avenue Service Cita�on, TRF District Service Award, Polio Pulse Apprecia�on Award, Major Donor TRF Level II plus Benefactor.

His proficiency in the English language has helped him to acquire special skills in audio and video presenta�ons. He is acknowledged as a good speaker, peppering his speeches with humor.

Peeyush Jain Signing OffJagadeesh and myself had a wonderful Rotary year. Myself as Club President and Jagadeesh as Club Secretary, we are truly thankful to everyone who stood by us, volunteered their precious �me and resources. I can tell every member of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar is commi�ed to help this Club to become stronger year a�er year.

Languages may fail and photographs fade but experiences never dim, they stand in our memories even a�er decades, so we will just say that you are greatest blessing in our life. This is the expression of gra�tude to you, thank you! We are sincerely grateful to god for giving us such loving and caring friends. We achieved what was required to achieve which is due to your help.

When I think back over these twelve months, I see a bright kaleidoscope of images cascading before my eyes. The PETS at Sri Lanka along with RIP Rtn.K R Ravindran, DG Fl.Lt.Rtn.K P Nagesh, followed by inaugura�on of Netradeep, several exis�ng projects and launch of new projects this year, and many RBI and District events. I am thankful to our Partners in Service who made this possible.

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Jagadeesh and I are extremely thankful to all the Board members who have executed the task with precision and dedica�on. We are indebted to you. I must thank all the Anns to have recommended external speakers and were also a big resource during the fellowship.

As this Rotary year ends, I am proud to think that I have been part of this great organisa�on: one that makes the world not poorer, but richer, replaces despair with hope; raises up those whom fate has brought low; and is the gi� to so many, while leaving each one of us to “Be a Gi� to the World”.

So the era of 2015-16 ends today. New year begins with leadership of Rtn. Pradeep Visvanathan at the helm of affairs of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar. We wish him and his team members an excellent year ahead.

Pradeep and the team, All the Best!

Rtn.Peeyush Jain

Imm Past President

“Sweet and Sour”Doctor Voo (doo)

I must have li�ed something heavy that morning when I got a catch in my back. I could not bend and the pain was unbearable. We had an important mee�ng with a French delega�on. I took a pain killer before the mee�ng. A�er the mee�ng one of the delegates said, “Let me tell you what happened to me a couple of years back”.

“We had been on a sightseeing trip to Africa” he con�nued. “You have to drive long distances to visit the game reserves. I was worried since I was a chronic low back pa�ent. Fortunately I survived all the drives visi�ng the well-known parks including a visit to Masai Maara.”

“On the last day our guide asked us if we wanted to see a witch doctor. It was too temp�ng an offer to refuse. When we reached the place the 'doctor' was si�ng under a tree. He was dressed in a leopard skin, long feathers, painted face and two horns of a buffalo on either side of his head gear. Our guide spoke to him and asked us if we had any medical problems. I told him about my chronic low back pain. He called me over and made me stand with my back to him. He pulled my trousers down exposing my back. It was winter in Africa at that �me and I was shivering. The guide told me to repeat what the doctor chanted loudly. It was all Mumbo jumbo to me but I repeated them fairly well. Soon I felt the doctor slapping something on my back with every chant. To my shock it was cow dung! It was sickening and I felt I should not have told him about my back pain. A�er a few slaps he stopped. Our guide told me that the 'doctor' was only driving away the spirits from my body. He started his chan�ng again but this �me the 'doctor' started spi�ng on my back with every chant. I felt like running away from it all. It was nausea�ng. My only thought was to get back to the hotel and have a good bath.”

“You will not believe me if I tell you” he concluded. “I have not suffered from a back pain since then! “

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Congrats Suresh HariDGN 2018-2019 - Dist 3190

Hard working, enthusias�c, sincere, dedicated and friendly. These words describe DGN.S.Suresh Hari, the District Governor in the year 2018-19, in a nut-shell.

A B.Sc. graduate in Mathema�cs and an M.A in Economics, he chose building ac�vity as his profession. He founded “Vishal Promoters and Builders /Property Development / Consultancy “in the year 1989 and is now its Managing Partner.

He is also the Founder Member of the Karnataka Chapter of CREDAI the Confedera�on of Real Estate Developers Associa�on of India. In CREDAI he has held posi�ons like Secretary and Chairman of various commi�ees. He was the recipient of the pres�gious “Senior Builder” award in 2015. He represented the construc�on industry at UNESCO. He was invited to the “Indian Core Building Congress” to be in the commi�ee in the planning of the Chapter and received the pres�gious 'Senior Builder' award given by the Centre

As a Round Tabler his achievements have been noteworthy. He was the Na�onal President of Round Table India, involved in the building an orphanage in Kengeri and represented Round Table India in Singapore winning the “ Golden Peacock Award” for Round Table India for the first �me. He was adjudged the “Best Delegate” in the conference.

He joined Rotary in 1996 and his involvement in the ac�vi�es of the Club, his achievements and steady rise have been phenomenal, thanks to his total dedica�on to any job entrusted to him. There is no ac�vity of the Club in which he has not been involved with, be it educa�on, health, fund raising, membership development et al. Suresh has executed them all with enthusias�c vigor and liveliness. No wonder he has always been the chosen one for any difficult task at the District level.

We can look forward to his Governorship in 2018 with total op�mism.

RBI First Lady's note:

Hello and gree�ngs on a brand new Rotary year.

A new year always ushers in a feeling of an�cipa�on and excitement, and it is no different this �me too. A new team, with fresh goals, fresh targets, and even some fresh faces – but all bound together by the same level of commitment to serve. And that, I believe, is what keeps our Club so vibrant and vital.

I s�ll recall, many years ago, when we first joined Rotary, Indiranagar, the trepida�on with which we a�ended our first mee�ng, wondering what was in store for us. But all our anxie�es were soon allayed. The abundant affec�on and acceptance we received helped us forge and sustain some wonderful rela�onships, and we are blessed to have so many fantas�c friends in Rotary.

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I have been asked by many, whether I am prepared for my role as First Lady of RCBI – all I can say is, I really don't know what is expected of me. I guess, as the year goes by, it will become more clear. However, if it means commi�ng more �me and effort to Rotary, one is always more than ready, especially with the backing of our Club. As always, there is a great deal to look forward to this year too – projects, fund raisers, fellowships, picnic, and much more. The involvement of the whole Rotary family in our ac�vi�es, is one of the endearing and enduring tradi�ons of our Club, leading to some truly amazing fellowships. This year too, I am hoping for the support of all the Annes and Annets, to make for an unforge�able experience.

Beginning with this issue, SEVA, our in-house magazine, will have a new column, “Anne's Corner”, a pla�orm for our Anns to share anything which is interes�ng and of interest to others. It could be some novel views about our projects; a new service ini�a�ve; a story or poem penned by you or the Anne�s; a review of a book you enjoyed; any achievements you wish to highlight; a recipe you would like to contribute – there is absolutely no dearth of topics. So go ahead, put on your thinking caps, pen your thoughts and forward them to the SEVA editorial team. It will definitely amp-up the content.

Looking forward to many more marvelous moments this year too. Once again, wishing the RCBI family, and more specially, the leadership team a meaningful, memorable and fun-filled year ahead.

Joint Board Mee�ng:The Joint Board Mee�ng of the Incoming and Outgoing Board Members was held on Thursday 02 June 2016, at Diamond District, Club House at 7.00PM.It was well a�ended with all Board Members being present along with many PPs and Annes. Both President Peeyush and President Elect Pradeep Visvanathan ensured that the mee�ng was finished within the s�pulated �me, a�er all considera�ons and acceptances required in a Joint Mee�ng.

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GSK Excellence Awards

The presenta�on of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar's GSK Excellence Awards' at the Government Girls High School, Hoskote took place on Saturday, 25th June 2016.

Rtn. O.P.Khanna was the Chief Guest while Mr. Bharat Sarronwalaand Mr. R. Parthasarathy from Senior Ci�zens Bangalore were the Guests of Honor.

Our 'GSK Excellence Awards' sponsored by Rtn. O.P.Khanna, comprising a cer�ficate and a cash prize, were presented to 9 students and 1 teacher:

The award for the Best Teacher was presented by Rtn. O.P.KhannaandRtn. Shyam Aggarwal while the award to the Best Overall Student was presented by all Rotarians together. The awards for the other categories were presented by the guests of honour from Senior Ci�zens Bangalore, the Principal and the other Rotarians present.

Rotarians O.P.Khanna, Shyam Aggarwal, Col. (Retd) R.V.Subramaniam, N.L.BhaskarandFazal were present on the occasion.

Solar Ligh�ng System for Morarji Desai Residen�al School:The Inaugura�on of the, Solar Ligh�ng Systems installed in both the Boys and Girls hostels in the two Morarji Desai Residen�al Schools in MadanahalliandPashiganahalli villages of Kolar District took place on Friday, 17th June 2016.These projects were undertaken by Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar in partnership with the Menda Founda�on. RBI's share of the expenditure was contributed by Rtn. Ambika Narayan and her family friends .

The inaugura�on was a�ended by Mr. Arjun Menda and Mr. Chatur Menda from the Menda Founda�on, Mr. C.R. Parthasarathyand Mr. Sampath of SELCO Solar Light Private Limited and Rotarians from RBI

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District Awards:

thOn 19 June 2016, at RI Dist. 3190 Awards Night, Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar swept all the major awards. The Club won awards in all Avenues of Service, TRF contribu�on, Arch Klump Society member, Public Image, all focus areas of RI, bulle�n, Best President, Best Secretary and the most coveted Best Club Award in large Club category. Many individual awards too. In total, a whooping 52 awards. Congratula�ons President Peeyush and team RBI.

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