Rotary Midtown About us issue01

1. MydearfriendsinRotary,
Hello from the Editor's desk again. This is third time for
me in this coveted chair. I accepted this position with great
reluctance as President Venky gave me only two options. Either
President Elect or Editor. I chose the lesser evil. Even though I
am on the job for the third time, I feel it as if it is all new and
fresh. Light up Rotary year in Midtown is all set to make a great
beginning. I have made my contributions to that being the
chairman for the INSTALLATION CEREMONY. Venky with
his large heart and his ability to take everyone together will
leadthe clubsuccessfullytoonemoreeventful year.
There is a whole new sense of fresh air around us.
Modi's government at the centre has taken charge with the
challenge of changing the face of this largest democracy in the
world. At the heart of heart common man in India hopes that
the country will be free of corruption and that is enough for us
become the super power. The FIFA cup at Brazil is inching
climax and in another 5 days a new world champion will be
crowned–ofcourseBrazilismyfavorite.
About Us will remain as ever entertaining and informative and
of course will try and put in some new looks for this volume.
Friends and family members of midtown will denitely
contribute greatly to make this bulletin a better one this time. I
will end my inaugural editorial with these words of wisdom
from DVG, which will become a regular feature of my editorials
for this volume. Please put some efforts to read and understand
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“The earth gives man the fruits as nutrition to help him grow.
Later it takes back a part of what it gave. After death, man's
entire body gets back into earth. Our bodies are like bowls of
kadubu (PÀqÀħÄ) (delicacy). It is the brilliance of the Creator that
everything comesaroundafullcircle..."
Issue: 01Volume: 34 Date: 09-07-2014 Pages: 06
98.6F RMM
3180 NEWS CENTRE
WEEKLY
NEWSPrahlad
Venky’s Chicken Cabinet
(in Munna Bhai - Circuit Style)
Munna Bhai(M) : YehCircuit!
Circuit(C) : AaoMaamu, BholonaMaamu
M : BhahutThakGayahoon Re,KahiDooor JaneKa!
C : Kahan?
M : KhandalaChalthe Hai
C : Maamu khandala Nahi Jaasakathe ! Yaha ka Dhandha
Kaun Sambalega?SabChaupatHo Jathahey
M : AaisaKarenge,HumROTARYwalonKo SowPDenge!
C : ROTARY walon Ko ? Accha Idea Hey Bhai ! mere
Khayalmeikuchloghey!
M : Bhoolav! Sowp Ke JayengeKhandala
C : YehBHANUCHANDRAN Edhar Aana!
M : Kaun Hey bae Yey? MADRASI Pandit Lagatha Hey!
Kya DhandaKarthaHeyRe?
C : Bhai Yeh, FINANCE CONSULTANT Hey, Bholetho
BANK logo KO ULLU Bhanake paisa Marke
DHANDE PeLagaathaHai
M : THO Phir Hamare Jaise Lootera Ho Gaya Na ! Esko
PASTPRESIDENT Bhanao
M : Circuit, Leader keleye EK THAGADA AaDAMI
Chahiye!
EKADAM SHER KEBhaccheKe JAISA
C : WohthoPRIME MINISTER bhangayaNA!
M : THO PHIR LEADERKisako BHANAYE?
MURGIKE BHACCHE KO?
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2. ...Continued from Page 1
C : What an Idea sir je? Teekh! YE MOTTE
UNCLE (R.VENKATESH) AJAARE!
M : TeekhHey!EskoPresident Bhana Dho
C : Bhai Yeh UMESH, Agale Saal Ka
President
M : AARE Yeh tho Hamare RAILWAY
MINISTER Sadananda Gowda JAise
Dhikthahey
C : Bhilkul Bhai ! yeh Dhono JUDUVA Bhai
hey ! mele mei separate ho Gaye ! woh!
Tho RAILWAY Minister Bangaya Aur
YEH ROTARY Mei Phas Gaya! Garami
mei Solar ka kaam Aur Bharish Mei
Kaimotte Bhejtha hey! Dhanda Esaka
Bharobhar chalRahaheybhai!
C : Bhai VICE PRESIDENT ke leye
MANOJ KUMAR koBHULAO?
M : WOH! FILM wala MANOJ! Roti Kapada
Aur Makaan wala ! WOH Tho BUDDA
HOGA YANA?
C : Filmwala Manoj Nahi, YEh THo Hamara
MANOJ HEYBhai!
C : Yeh tho Coffee ka DHANDA kartha hey!
Bhai, JO Hum Exam mei Karthe Hey ,
WohthoCopyhey!
YEH THO COFFEE PLANTER Hey!
KethiBhaadiKarthaHey!
C : M O H A N A a j a r e ! B h a i Y E H
INSURANCE OFFICER Hey
M : HINDI meiBHOLHINDI
C : Dheko Bhai ! Hum Kisi ko Maar Gira Tho,
Humko Phayda Hotha Hey ! EN Insurance
Walao se Unake Parivar ko Bhi Phayda
hotha Hey ! Bha Suna hey Na Zindagike
SathBhi,Aur ZindagikeBhadBhi,!
M : TeekHey!ESKO Kya Bhanalee!
C : SecretaryBhai,Secretary
C : Bhai HEY RAGAVENDRA SHASTRY
HeyJointSeketry
M : Pet Dheke tho ,SHASTRYJaise Hi Dhiktha
Hey!
C : Bhai , eska Dhandha bhilkul hamare Jaisa
Hey! Government Walonko Paisa Dheke
Current off karva detha hey! Aur Apana
BatteryBhejthehey!
M : EisaBholUPS KaDhanda!
C : ALAGAPPAN UncleAana!
M : Kaun hey re yeh? Ethana Vinamratha se
Kha da Hey! Lagatha hey –GANDHI
JAYANTHI ParPaida Huwa!
C : Bhai, Jayanthi ko tho Jantha HOON!
MagarYEYGANDHI KAUN HEYBhai?
M : Circuit, Kya RE ! Thu Aapana Bhapu KO
Nahi Jantha ! GANDHI.. Wahi RE – Jo
NotepeHameshaHaste RehatheHeyna!
C : AAcha, AAcha ,AAcha woh Bhapuu! Par
Bhai Yeh Bhapu hamesha Hasate Kyun
Rehatheheyre?
M : YehCircuitEskoTREASURER BANAO
C : yeh SEENI BHAI Edhar AAna! Bhai yeh
SRINIVASAN Hey CLUB SERVICE Ka
Admi! Maamu Biryani Bhechtha Hey ,Aur
Free time me Poster Voster Bhanatha Hai
–Aacha Designer Hey Bhai! ! Bhahut
KhamkaadamiHey !
M : Poster Banaatha Hey?? Tho circuit
Bholona Naa Mere Aur Chinky Ka Poster
Bhananekeliye!
C : BhikulBhai,EkKyaSauBhanvalenge.
C : Bhai Ae KUMARASWAMY hey-
COMMUNITY KA DIRECTOR !
Medicine Bhechtha hey Maamu Anacin,
Saridon,Amruthanjan!Woeech!
M : Tension nahi leneka Kumaranna, Apun
Chitti Likake tere Dhukan Pe Refer
Karunga!TeraBussiness Bhadayenge
C : Bhai Yeh VOCATIONAL ka Aadami
SRIVATSA, Sunday ho ya Monday Roz
khavo Ande ! Yeh Anda Nikal tha hey
Bhai!
M : Bholetho!
C : Poultry Farmer hey Bhai! Suba se raath
thakAnde Gintharehathahey
C : B h a i e h H e y S U N D A R -
INTERNATIONAL KA DIRECTOR
Yer Khana, peena, sona Sab International
AeroplaneMe hiKarthaHey!
M : HeyKya KaamKarthaHey?
C : Sugarless CoffeepeethaheyBhai!
M : Aur kyakathaheyBhe!
C : BhasJamoonKaathaHey,Aur Kya?
C : Bhai yeh MILTON HEY- YOUTH KA
DIRECTOR. EkdamChakkasJCB hey!
M : Ye ROTARY mei Kya karega! Esko
hamare Dhande mei Lagov! Kaam pe
AAyega-Haddi.Vaddi..thodnekeliye
C : Teek hai bhai, Khandala vaapis aathey hi
isko Mandi Mohalla ka Incharge
banayenge!
C : AbheWhoBHASKAR SAINIKAajaRe!
M : Kya yeh Sachmuch SAINIK hey! Hume
MaarGiranekaEradhaThonahi!
C : Nahi Bhai ye Rotary Wale Aisa Nahi
karthe ! Yeh Bhanegaa SEARGENT - aur
Chota Mota Kham Karke Ekdin DG
Bhanega! Bole to District Governor,
Dr.BhaskarHaiNaVaiseech.
C : Aarewho DR.(PRAHLAD)edharaana!
M : Yeh Chikana Doctor Hai Kya? Dikane mei
tho tere bhaap dikatha hey!Kya pada hey
yeh?
C : M. D kiyaheybhai!
M : M.D tho Sirf dhoAkshar Hey! Mera degree
M.B.B.S. tho char akshar ka hey! Yeh kya
karegabholo?
C : EditorBanegaBhai-Liknekakam!
M : Mei Dhavai Ka Chitti Likatha hoon na
VaiseceechKya?
C : BhilkulBhai!
M : Aab Chalo Aapun Ka Kaam Ho Gaya !
circuitKandalaJaakeyeshkarenge!

3. .S. Nagendra joined Rotary Bangalore West during
K1986-87 and believes that he was privileged to have
joined this club, where the focus has always been on
'Service Projects' and fellowship.Now, having worked
extensively both in the Club and the District for 26 years,
with a holistic experience of all Rotary related matters, he
aspires to see Rotary “become one of those professional but
vital,socialsectorstakeholdersofourcommunity”.
Rtn. K.S. Nagendra, born on 25th July hails from
Holenarasipur. He is a graduate from Bangalore University,
with a post-graduate diploma in 'Instrumentation' from the
Indian Institute of Science and a diploma in Business
Management from Bangalore University. He is a first
generation Entrepreneur and is currently the Managing
Director of M/s. K.S. INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.,
manufacturing Electrical components. The company has
several recognitions to its credit, including Export
Excellence award several times, from Industry / trade
bodies, like FKCCI, RIA, etc. He is deeply associated and
spends considerable time in the activity of MICRO CREDIT
to rural women, as a founder Director of BSS Pvt Ltd., a
NBFC. Having personally interacted with Dr. Muhammad
Yunus, he is an ardent admirer of this the Nobel laureate.
Actively involved in industry and trade associations, he was
the President of Bangalore Industrial Estate Manufacturers'
Association during 1995-96 and he has worked on the
Councils of KASSIA & FKCCI as invitee on their industry
committees.
He has lent his expertise to Govt. of Karnataka as an external
Board member, for setting the syllabus and revamping job
orientedcourses.
Rtn. K.S. Nagendra was the president of Rotary
Bangalore West during 1996-97 and won the best club
award and 13 shields. During that year, the club under his
leadership, established the permanent eye screening &
operation center at Sree Prasanna Veeranjaneya Temple,
Mahalakshmi Layout, where, in the last 16 years, about
2600 cataract operations have been conducted free of cost.
Thereafter, he has been active in the Rotary District 3190
and has discharged his responsibility in Rotary with
commitment and care. He considers his work as the
Chairman of Seva Sethu (networking of NGOs),
Millennium wheel chair project and Global Autism
convention, as very satisfying and of real value to Rotary
andthesociety.
During Rotary year 2013-14, while he was the
Governor of Rotary District 3190, he was able motivate the
clubs to come together and had number of joint projects;
joint programs and created new synergy amongst the clubs.
With an innovative and themed approach – the ICGFs &
Conference, was a series of leadership / motivating sessions
with some of the high achievers participating. One of the
highlights of the year, was the concept to start a mega
District project – in this case it was “RI Dist 3190 –
Nephrology Center”, which was funded by all the clubs of
District and would be recognised as a joint project of all the
clubs. He was able to motivate Rotarians and likeminded
friends to participate and contribute over US $ 9,20,000/=
towardsTRFfortheyear.
Married to ann Shashikala, past president of Inner
wheel Bangalore West, who teaches 'Devara nama and
bhava geethe' from home. The couple are blessed with sons
Avinash andAshwin and the family is full with daughters in
law and two grandchildren. With all the family members
being Paul Harris fellows, he is a level 2 major donor
himself.
MIDTOWNERS WELCOME
PG RTN. K.S. NAGENDRA.
INSTALLING
OFFICER
PG Rtn. NAGENDRA K.S
Puttur
03-06-2014
Respected President,
We are all ordinary people doing extra ordinary service work under our great organization Rotary
International. As you know Rotary International has a long history of 109 years of doing good to others all
over the world with service above self motto. Now we have got chance of leadership in this organization
for one year, let us do our job in an efficient manner to show and to cherish in the future. I want you to be
Best Class president by bringing your club to a vibrant mode by observing following 5 points,
1. Increase membership, maintain positive growth, bring in more youth and lady as members.
2. Undertake big and good community service projects of permanent nature.
3. Encourage every Rotarian to donate significant amount to Rotary Foundation.
4. Involveyour club member and their family in every activity of Rotary.
5. Promote and encourage leadership beyond club level.
Our Rotary International president Rtn.Gary C.K.Huang has given us the beautiful RI theme of the year to be
“LIGHT UP ROTARY”. I request all the members, whole hearted active involvement for one year to make 2014-15
Rotary year a best one and of help to the community around us.My congratulations to outgoing president and his team
for doing wonderful work in the last one Rotary year.
Wishing you all the very best and let us together Light Up Rotary,
Dist. Governor’s Message
Yours in Rotary,
Rtn. Dr. Bhaskar S
DG 2014-15, RI Dist 3180

4. , was born on 19th april . He isMr. Manjunath
an avid cricketer and music lover. He is a bachelor at
present , working as manager in Jagath Pharma, since
2013. He has been a national topper in sales in any
company he has worked, may it be McLeods, Reliance
communications, or Jagath Pharma. He is a leader not
only in profession but also in cricket as well.
Manjunath is a commerce graduate from Maharaja's
college, is a prolific cricketer during his college days.
As he had to attend practice sessions and
tournaments, he could attend only 13 classes out of
113 classes. When his HOD threatened that he will not
issue hall ticket, his Physical Education Director came
to his rescue and as per his directions , Manjunath
collected his hall ticket directly from University of
Mysore. Chapathi and Tomato curry are his favorite
dishes and Megan fox and Scarlette Johnson are his
favorite actors. A complete tee-totaler can gulp
unlimited Maaza or Slice.
Mr. Madhusudhan, better known as Speed
Madhu was born on 13th july 1978 . He loves sports
and Music. He not plays cricket but is a qualified
umpire recognized by KSCA. He has played in
Karnataka premier league for Belgaum Panthers,
rubbing shoulders with Karnataka bigwigs R. Vinay
Kumar and J. Arun Kumar. Sachin and Dravid are his
favorities. He has represented University of Mysore
both in foot ball and Cricket He was clean bowled by
Nagapriya, his life partner and they have new player in
the team since 8 months in their daughter Anarghya.
Vivek Shyamrao Sangle was born on 22nd
December 1966. He is Mechanical Engineer from the
Shivaji University, Kholapur in 1991.He is the
proprietor of Incastt Machines, manufacturers of
Investment casting foundry machines. He is also a
consultant for turn key projects for investment
casting. His Clientele includes Kirloskar, HAL-
Koraput-Orissa, HAL - Bangalore, Ordiance Factory
Medak-AP, Defence Mettulargical Lab, Hyderabad.
Mr.Vivek is Technical Advisor to IIT Roorkee. He
relocated to Mysore in the year 2007 from Kholapur,
where he was an active Rotarian of Rotary Club of
Kholapur Main. Mr.Vivek is married to Mrs.Bhargavi,
and the couple are blessed with son Aditya, studying in
2nd PUC & daughter, Harshini syudying in 9th
Stanadard. He is a Certified Wildfile Instructor for
WWF, he has undergone Mounteneering training in
Kulu, Manali. He also loves Horse riding. He is a
member of prestigious Jaya Chamrajendra Wodiyar
Golf Club, Mysore.
3new faces in Midtown Manju Madhu Vivek
The Wooden Bowl – Touching Story
Afrail old man went to live with his son, daughter–in–law, and a four–year old grandson.The old man's hands
trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But
the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto
the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter–in–law became
irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled
milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken
a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's
direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp
admonitionswhen hedroppedafork or spilledfood.Thefour–year–oldwatcheditallinsilence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the
child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you
and mama to eat your food from when I grow up."The four–year–old smiled and went back to work.The words so
struck the parents that they were speechless.Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.Though no word was
spoken, both knew what must be done.That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back
tothefamilytable.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor
wifeseemedtocareanylongerwhen afork was dropped,milkspilled,or thetableclothsoiled.
Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever
process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members,
they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day building blocks are
beinglaidfor thechild'sfuture.
Letus allbewise buildersandrolemodels.Takecareof yourself…andthoseyou love,today,andeveryday!

5. The new funding model for The Rotary Foundation
was developed because our ability to continue "doing
good in the world"depends heavily on the Foundation
having long-term financial stability. In the interests of
improved communication and understanding of the
changes, here are 10 important things to know about
the new model, which becomes effective on 1 July
2015.
1. Rotarians and clubs will benefit
Rotary's strength lies in the talents and dedication of
its members and clubs. The recent recession showed
that we must have adequate reserves in our Rotary
Foundation to ensure that we don't have to cut
programs and services in times of poor investment
returns, and the increased volatility in financial
markets emphasized the need for an adequate level of
reserves. The new funding model is necessary to
ensure resources are available to support the work of
Rotarians now and in the future. The Foundation's
current policy is to maintain an operating reserve
equal to three years' worth of operating expenses.
2. PolioPlus Fund contributions are not
affected in any way
3. Endowment Fund Contributions are not
affected in any way
4. District Designated Funds are not affected in
any way
5. Five percent of Annual Fund contributions
are set aside from the World Fund
After Annual Fund contributions are invested, 50%
will continue to go to District Designated Funds
(DDF) and 50% to the World Fund. The 5% being set
aside to help pay for the Foundation's operating
expenses will come from the World Fund, but will
only be used if needed to pay those expenses or to
fully fund the operating reserve. If they are not
needed for those purposes, they may remain in the
World Fund for grants.
6. Five percent of cash contributions for global
grants set aside
Under the current system, cash contributed in
support of a grant by clubs and districts requires
administration, but provides no investment income to
meet the cost of that administration, because the
funds are not retained by the Foundation for any
length of time and therefore do not generate
investment income. The 5% set aside from cash
contributions for global grants will help pay the costs
of processing, etc. It is not uncommon for many clubs
to support a single global grant, and some clubs
include payments from many members, thus requiring
donor recognition to be processed for each
contribution. Cash may also need to be converted
into one of the 28 official Rotary currencies and then
transferred to an international bank account for the
project to be implemented.
7. Up to 10% of corporate gifts set aside
Using up to 10% of large corporate contributions for
operating expenses is a well-accepted practice
among donors to charities. By obtaining such gifts,
the Foundation can increase support for the projects
in our areas of focus. Our polio eradication efforts,
for example, have benefitted greatly from the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation's support. Up to 10% of
these gifts will contribute to our administration costs,
thus leaving more funds to support the grants for
clubs and districts.
8. A communication plan is in place
The Trustees recognize that open, clear
communication fosters Rotarians' continued support
of, and active involvement in, Foundation programs.
The first step in the funding model communication
plan was an announcement on rotary.org with a link
to Securing Our Foundation's Future. Watch for
more information in Rotary media, coming soon.
9. Training and resources are being developed
Training manuals for officers and committees at the
district and club levels are being updated, and
webinars and e-learning modules are being
developed. For details, contact
fundingmodel@rotary.org.
10. The Foundation has a record of financial
stewardship and transparency
Our Foundation has consistently earned high ratings
for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator
and other agencies. Find more on Foundation
finances and ratings.
Questions or comments? Please, contact
fundingmodel@rotary.org.
Rotary Ten things to know about the new Rotary Foundation funding modelinformation
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Murphy's Laws which you have not studied in schools:
LawofMechanicalRepair:
After your hands become coated with grease, your
nosewillbegintoitch.
LawoftheWorkshop:
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible
corner.
BathTheorem:
Whenthebodyisimmersedinwater,thetelephonerings.
LawofEncounters:
The probability of meeting someone you know increases
when you are with someone you don't want to be seen
with.

6. 1. Is it the TRUTH ?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned ?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS ?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ?
THE FOUR WAY TEST
of the things we say or do
NEXT WEEK IN MIDTOWN
Venue: Rajendra Kalamandira
Ramanuja Road, Mysore
Date: 16-07-2014 Time: 6.30pm
Raju Baliga
&
Revathi
OBITUARY
Rtn. P. Sanjay was bereaved of his
father Mr. Prabhakar on 05.07.2014.
He was 78 yrs. Midtown family
expresses its deepest condolences
to the bereaved family.
“Light Up Rotary is our theme, but it is more than our theme. It is how we live in
Rotary, how we think in Rotary, how we feel, how we work. It is how we make a
difference - every day, in every club, every district, and every country where we
serve." -GaryC.K. Huang, RIPresident
“In Rotary for every Rotarian, family is first, second is their vocation and then
comesisRotary”
PDG Rtn. Kuriacchan while addressing the Rotarians at the district assembly at
Shimoga
“There are only 2 people in India who can answer any question. One is Narendra
Modi, PM of India and the other is Rtn. Bhanuchandran, President Midtown. If you
thinkthattheanswer iswrongthenthequestionitselfmust bewrong.”
Rtn. Tha Na Mohan, Hon. Secretary, Midtown while commenting about President
Bhanu's capabilityinansweringanyquery.
Rotarians Said it :
InnerWheel Installation
11th July
WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY1. This will be the first ever World Cup to use goal-line
technology. There has been so much controversy
surrounding World Cup goals in past years that the
referee will now have the benefit of 14 camera and a
mainframecomputertohelphimmakecalls.
2. This World Cup will witness only one new nation at
the finals, with Bosnia-Herzegovina ready to play in
theirfirst majortournament.
3. The 2014World Cup will see matches take place in 12
different cities, more than any other finals on record.
There will be games in Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal,
Recife, Salvador, Cuiaba, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte,
RiodeJaneiro,Sao Paolo,andPortoAlegre.
4. The smallest stadium, by capacity, is Arena de
Baixada, which holds around 38,000 guests. The
Maracanawillseatup toabout75,000.
5. FIFA announced that the total Gross Capacity for the
2014 World Cup is estimated at 3,720,225 fans.
Tickets were sold through a random selection draw
for the first two phases, and the last minute sales
phasewas first come,first served.
7. This year's FIFA World Cup mascot is Fuleco the
Armadillo,asvotedonby theBrazilianpublic.
8. The caxirola, a maraca-like instrument, has been
named the official noisemaker of the 2014 FIFA
World Cup. However, federal officials have banned it
from all 12 soccer grounds for safety reasons. That
hasn't stopped the caxirola (pronounced ka-shee-
role-ah)frommakingnoiseoutsideofthematches.
9. This is the second time that Brazil will host the World
Cup -- the first time was in 1950 in which they lost to
Uruguay. Therefore, Brazil has never won a World
Cup on theirhometurf.
10. The official slogan of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is
"Juntos numso ritmo,"or "Allinonerhythm."
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP