Issue : 27Vol. : 33 0 -01-20148Date : Pages : 04

Reminiscences of Bhandavyotsava-2013

'BHANDAVYOTSAVA' - dream project of mid town, friends the bondage or shall I say the “Bhandavya” has improved manifold amidst us. It was with all your support that I was able to carry out the mega Project smoothly. Looking at the

responses the idea of involving parents & teachers along with their special children seems to have worked much better than what we expected. It is indeed a herculean task to set everything in place well before hand. In spite of few moments of anxiety and initial setbacks, the smile on their faces made us forget everything.My sincere thanks to each and every one of you who lent a hand to make this program a memorable oneThank you.

Rtn.R.S.VishwanathChairman-Bhandavyotsava 2013

Chairman's message

Institutional Reporting- Media Workshopth4 Jan, 2014- Rotary Mysore Midtown in association

with Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS), Mysore University, and Balodyana Educational Society (BES) conducted a half-a-day workshop for high school and primary school teachers about “Institutional reporting”. Nearly 30 teachers from various institutions in and around Jayanagar, Mysore attended the workshop. They were given training systematically in reporting of the events that occurs

inside the school both to the media and internally. The resource person was Prof. Niranjan Vanalil, Director, CPDPS and the whole program was co-ordinated by Mr. Narendra. K. Secretary, Balodyana Educational Society, who has been instrumental in revival of this oldest CBSE School in Mysore , which of late was degenerating due to administrative problems. Rotary Midtown has also contributed to the upgrading of the library facility of BES from its community service funds by the generous contribution of PP. Rtn. Alagappan. Rtn. Aiyanna Community service director was present during the certificate distribution ceremony and took care of the lunch for the delegates. Secretary, Rtn. Dr. K.A. Prahlad co-ordiated the project.

Congratulations!!

Rtn.Manickam receiving “The Best Layer Farmer-2013” award at Oberoi Trident, Hyderabad. Congratulations to “Team - Megha Farms” for the phenomenal achievement.

Congratulations!!

Rtn.Ravindra Babu got his Diploma in journalism and is now enrolled for M.A in journalism. Ravi Mams cleared the Diploma exams in first class. Hearty congratulations. A smiling, qualified journalist as editor of “About Us”?, perfect!!

The much awaited District Conference is here. Elaborate final arrangements are being made to ensure a lifetime experience. Rotarians are in for a fantastic experience during the weekend. Those who have not registered for the conference yet, can contact President or Secretary and ensure on-the-spot registration. For Innerwheel SAKHYA – inter district ISOs meet for

thGoodwill & friendship will be held on 10 Jan 2013 at the same venue. Here is a glimpse of things lined up at the District conference

Schedule:th10 Jan 2014 - Registration begins at 4pm. Cultural evening and entertainment follows (6pm to 9pm).

(for Innerwheel - SAKHYA – INTER DISTRICT ISOs MEET FOR GOODWILL & FRIENDSHIP)

th11 Jan 2014 - Participants are requested to be seated before 8.30am for the inaugural session Inaugural address “Asheervachana” by Swami Brahmanandaji Plenary Session- “Joy of Giving” by Mr.Gururaja Karajgi “For M-powerment, bring out the W-power” by Ms.Vasanthi Hariprakash “Relevance of PR for NGOs” by Mr.N.Ravishankar “NGOs & Government – a productive partnership” by Dr.Seetharam “Tatva Rasaanubhava” by Mr.Basavalingaiah Hiremath “Persons with disability – a productive workforce” by Ms.Shanti Raghavan “Saamajika parivarthane” by Master Hirannaiah Entertainment programs (6pm to 9pm)

th12 Jan 2014 - RIP Special Representative's address by PDG Rtn.Arun Sharma “Desha kattuvudaralli yuvjanara paatra” by Dr.Niranjan Vanalli “Women in Epics – lessons” by Ms.Roopa Venkatesh

(Conference ends by 1pm)

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Swami Brahmanandaji

Chinmaya Mission

Well-known Dramatist

Master Hirannaiah

Dr. Gururaj Karjagi

Creative Teaching expert

Ms. Vasanthi Hariprakash Journalist and TV show host

Mr. N. RavishankarTrainer “Aim High”

Dr. Seetharam M.R.President,

Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement,

Mysore

Dr. Niranjan Vanalli HoD Journalism,

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Founder EnAble India

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RI Rep PDG Rtn. Arun Sharma

Ms. Roopa VenkateshChartered Accountant

Prof. PrabhushankaraKannada literatteur

First meeting of 2014th

New year's resolutions, Das's 70 Birthday & Rotary Quiz

We all had ushered the New Year in our own happy ways and then attended the first weekly meeting of the New Year. The meeting started at7 pm and then we all had the mother of all surprises by seeing Rtn. Harish wearing the collar as President. Rtn.Raaghu's future vision of 30 years looked as though it had materialized except that Rakesh Babu was not beside him. Rtn Harish handled the proceedings very well with the ease of a seasoned President. I wonder what is stopping him from taking the coveted position. Rtn.Salil Das had

thcelebrated his 70 birthday and he was there with Ann Sabitha to share the joy of his happy life and also to share with us the secret of living longer in married life. Even though many of us were not born or couldn't witness his marriage we had the privilege of seeing Mr.& Mrs. exchanging garlands in front of us, except that lunch was not served. Mr. & Mrs. Das shared with us some secrets and points for happy married life. Then came the time to listen to the Rotarians and their New Year resolutions. First it was Rtn.Bheemesh and he said that he has to give up his favourite GTR Masala Dosa due to the benefit of his health. Ramki expressed that he doesn't want to aspire for Governorship and wanted Raaghu to take up the same. Raaghu was very happy in seeing his dream come true in this New Year by looking at Rtn Harish as the President but also aspired that Rakesh should have occupied Dr. Prahlad's chair.

Bond Manoj in his usual 007 style said that he wanted to quit smoking which was applauded by all the members and they said in unison that we are with you. Farooq came on the dais and in support of Manoj told that he was a chain smoker long back and one New Year resolution he made to quit it and till this day he has not looked back. So he gave a piece of advice to Manoj that it was not difficult. Raju Baliga had made his resolution of not using plastic bags and also to follow strictly the traffic rules and also supported Manoj in the matter of smoking which he had quit last year. Rtn.Seenu said that the internet and the hi-tech communications is distancing him from all his near and dear ones. So he has made a resolution not to Whatsapp, Gmail, Facebook or Twitter his near and dear ones but to pick up the phone and talk to them.

Rock Babu said that his New Year resolution was to beat Rtn.Nagi in the game of Whatsapp, beat Rtn.Seenu in the game of Corel and resolved that he will register for all conferences, conventions and all Rotary functions. Rtn Vishwa, the towering personality wanted to take it easy in life and not push too much in search of material wealth. It was a treat to listen to all the Rotarians and their resolutions and then came the ROCK TIME. Rtn.Rakesh had arranged a quiz on Rotary knowledge and made the available Rotarians into 4 groups and presented the quiz paper for competition. It was a brain whacking but fun and in the end group1 and group2 were tied with the same score and ultimately he had to toss a coin to decide the winner. The winner was the whole club.

Conclusion: Nice start for the New Year.

- Rtn. Srinivasan D

Annual day celebrations at RMAIn a glittering function, Rotary Midtown

Academy celebrated 5th Annual Day Function on Friday (Jan 03,2014) at School premises in Hootgalli. Chief Guest Rtn. S.Bhanuchandra inaugurated the function. Rotary Midtown Academy Chairman Rtn.A.R.Alagappan, Rotarians, Innerwheel members, Principal Dr. Vanitha.K.Bhat & Administrator Mr. Thimmaiah were present. SSLC students of 2013 batch and teachers were honored on the occasion followed by attractive cultural show by the students of the academy.

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Rotary Quiz

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Next Week

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15th January meeting postponed to 19th January 2014.

Gruhapravesham function of Rtn.Gopal's new house

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Birthday Wishes

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