This document provides a summary of a visit by Midtown Rotary families to the Infosys campus in Mysore on October 20th, 2012. Over 95 people from Midtown converged at the Global Education Centre-2 at Infosys for the visit. The families toured the sprawling 350-acre campus and were impressed by the infrastructure and world-class facilities available for trainees. The visit gave Midtown families insight into how Infosys has grown from humble beginnings into a major global enterprise. Overall the visit was an eye-opening experience that inspired the Midtown visitors.

1. Issue : 18 Volume : 32 31-10-2012 Pages -4
bREACHING INFY ...the Midtown way
T
his year Midtown families are being treated classroom was a well furnished hall which could
to different experiences. One such unique accommodate more than 100 at one go.
experience was on 20th October when the Midtowners settled in the plush seats as though
families were taken for a vocation visit to GEC-II at they were back to school. After president Vishwa
Infosys campus, Mysore. officially welcomed the gathering, the proceedings
were handed over to Mr. Biligiri Ranga. He
There was enough expectation for the visit, thanks explained to the keen Midtown families that the
to the constant reminder SMSs & calls. Midtown place is spread over a sprawling 350 acres having
“procession” of cars started at about the right time capacity to host more than 14,000 trainees at a
(3pm). The event attracted more than 95 people time. The infrastructure details were mind
converging at GEC (Global Education Centre-2) boggling, the facilities had everything one would
gate 1. Everyone were eager to enter the hyped want – pool, gym, aerobics, bowling, in door
world of Mysore's mammoth landmark, but the games, library, multiplex, cricket ground, athletic
President's entourage arrived a little later making track, automatic laundry, et al. A short video about
the crowd get more curious to get in. Due to the phenomenal journey of Infosys was displayed.
security reasons there was a head count and only It is always good to hear the great achievements of
one gate-pass was issued, which Vishwa hung the visionaries of Infosys leadership who started
around his neck with pride. Anns and annettes with a humble beginning of $500 to an enterprise
were in large numbers adding colour to the vibrant posting more than $3 million in revenues annually.
crowd. Impressed Midtowners later quizzed Mr. Biligiri
with some “bouncer” questions in the Q&A. After
The jovial midtown family started walking into the formal vote of thanks by Rtn.Bhanu, the entourage
campus, thrilled and awed at the beautiful continued on a guided tour by Mr. Biligiri and his
structures of the campus. Beautifully appointed colleagues. Walking through the rainwater
lawns, speckless surroundings, well maintained harvested lake; the beeline reached the
buildings made one wonder whether all this was in entertainment arena. All thru, busy cameras
Mysore. Midtown families made a beeline and continued capturing the moments.
enjoyed the walk to one of the “classroom”. The
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2. Our Rtn. Nandoo Dasara Celebrations have come to an
along with his end and hope you all had a great time. Our visit to
family looks
relaxed after a Infosys was an eye opener for most us.
wonderful holiday The facilities created at a remote
at Bali, Indonesia. corner of Mysore city is truly world class
Nandoo shared his and we realize that 'where there is a will
experience of the there is a way'. Let us be inspired and take it
trip with the editor as a role model for building a better India.
and also said that I would like to thank our Muslim brothers
Bali is a must visit for hosting today's party; what more can the
with lot of 'Birthday Boys'– Mohan and I, ask for !
Hinduism found in
a Muslim country.
The picture was taken at Denpasar Airport, Bali. Thank you friends. Vishu
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We were informed that all the new recruits are wanting to miss the
compulsorily lodged at GEC who undergo different surprises offered
training modules. All the recruits are paid salaries by the breathtaking
even during their training and hence they need to campus. We were
pay for all the facilities which they need. A one then taken to the
month unlimited movie ticket at the high-tech state of the art
multiplex would cost a mere Rs.150/-, a one month library building.
membership for all the playing facilities costs The “Roman”
Rs.350/- only. Sounds like a dream?, that's exactly architecture was
why few were enquiring whether jobs are open for p e r f e c t
background for
some excellent
“wallpaper”
photographs.
After the looong
walk the visitors
were offered hot
“samosa” and
“kapi/chai”. Everyone was happy, the little ones
were the most thrilled/inspired, it is they who will
have to dream and build such enterprises which
not only preach but also practice high ethics.
An epic vocational visit was complete only after a
mega group photo was captured. Thanks to all
those who worked for making the visit happen,
Rotarians!!! special thanks to Dr. Subraya, Mr. Biligiri Ranga
and other staff for their hospitality. Infy conquered,
Though the surroundings were serene and “out of thanks to the efforts of president Vishwa.
this world”, few started to tire, but continued not ...Rakesh Babu
wedding with Arun, at Rajendra Kalyana Mantapa
ROTARY on 27th & 28th October. True to his heart and style,
the wedding was a grand gala event with chosen
FAMILY decoration, lighting and grandeur. Food was a
WEDDING combination of delicacy, blended with variety.
Immaculately dressed Babanna and family
welcomed us with love and warmth which is a
Our International service director Rtn. Narendra trademark of ‘Murugan Group’. Best wishes to the
Babu celebrated his eldest daughter, Rekha’s newly married couple.

3. RYLA 2012
Our Club sponsored the trip for Mahajana Rotaractors
to RYLA 2012, held at Mangalore. The group had a
knowledgeable trip and they are sharing their
experience with us. Reproduced below is a report by
- A Report M. Balakrishna Kini and Darshan D.P.
F
irst of all Thanks to Rotary Midtown for talked about Family and about his experience with
sponsoring us to go to the programme. The Rotary. At 1:00 pm it was lunch hour. 4th Session, a
programme was very good and helped us a very interactive session was hosted by Kasargod
lot. We learned many things and made new Chinna who taught about communicating without
friends. We also came to know about Rotary, how using words, MIME Acting and how to strengthen
rotary works and its services in detail. We left the words while communicating. At 5 pm was the
Mysore on 12-10-2012 (Fri) and reached 5th Session by Sri Mahesh Nayak who talked about
Mangalore early morning on 13-10-2012. We along "Public Speaking". At 6 pm after High Tea, it was the
with delegates from Rotary Mysore East, went to 6th Session by Dr Ravishankar, who told us about
"Sahodaya", Balmatta the venue of the programme. Rotary, His experience of Norway GSC
Programme. His session was tiltled "Reaching
Out". At 7:30 pm a camp fire was arranged but due
to heavy rains, it had to be cancelled and instead an
indoor party was arranged, followed by dinner.
The next day again at 6 am we had Yoga Session.
After Breakfast, at 9:30 am was the 7th Session,
Where Dr. Arvind Shenoy showed a PPT
presentation about mistakes made by Great
Leaders. Later at 10:00 am we had a very
interactive session hosted by Sri Shikaripura
There we were given rooms. The Registration Krishnamurthy who made us analyse ourselves in
started at 2:30 PM and we got registered. We were several aspects and also organised a mock
given our ID Cards and the programme kit and at parliament involving all the delegates and the topic
7:00 pm the inaugural function started and we were of discussion was "Making India a Super Power in
briefed about the programme and we were given the next 10 years". We learnt a lot from this session.
the agenda. After the inaugural session, there was Later Valedictory function was organised followed
an entertainment programme followed by dinner. by lunch.
The next day (14.10.2012) at 6:00 am, there was Overall the programme was very good. We found it
Yoga Session by Sri Narayan Shetty. Later at 8:00 very useful. We could learn many things from this
am we had our breakfast and first session of the programme and also came in contact with many
programme was hosted by Sri Prasad Guruji who other people.
talked about Leadership and inner mind. At 10:30 We once again thank Rotary Mysore Midtown and
am was the second session by Sri Kiran Vasanth. Rotary Club of Mangalore for giving us an
This was an interactive session with few games. opportunity to attend this wonderful programme.
Later at 11:30, we were provided with tea. At 11:45
am was the 3rd Session by Sri Manohar Prasad, He
CUTIE PIE Vriddhi
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
PRESIDENT
The ‘Barbie Doll’ look alike daughter of Rtn. Elizar
Milton and Ann Shama has made her parents and
Midtown family proud by participating and winning at
the Dasara Tricycling Competition - 2012 conducted
by Dasara Cycling Committee. She was awarded a
cash prize of Rs. 2,000/- along with a certificate. Like
parents- like daughter, good going. Midtown wishes
all the very best to the junior Milton.

4. INVITATION
Smt. Nirmala & Shri C.S.Gururajan Smt.& Sri.Rtn. D.K.Manjunath
request the pleasure of your company with family
on the occasion of the marriage of their second son
invites you with family on the occasion of
Chi. Shri. Dinesh Gururaj
with
‘ Sathyanarayana Pooja ’
Chi. Sow. Bhavana Raghu on
(D/o Smt. Shobha Raghu & Late Shri. N. Raghu Saturday the 3rd November 2012
On at
Thursday the 1st November 2012 No. 121, ‘Apoorva’, 1st cross,
at Temple road, Roopa Nagar,
Abhimani Inn & Convention Center, Mysore - 570026
Bengaluru Time: 12.30pm
Reception: Muhurtha: Lunch: 1.00pm
31 Oct 2012 1 Nov 2012
7:00 pm onwards 12:03 pm to 12:58 pm
Abhijin Muhurtha Rani Satish
With best compliments from Champa & Sridhar Gururaj
SPONSORED
IW president Anupama Ravindranath and
Vijaya Srinath sponsored a cataract surgery.
Rtn. Sulaiman Sait helped identify the case. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
3rd November
ROTARY INFORMATION
NEXT WEEK IN MIDTOWN
SPEAKER MEET
Mr. G. R. Vishwanath will address on
‘Mankuthimmana Kaggha’
RCL Hall, JLB Road.
Date : 07.11.2012, Time : 6.30 pm
R otary clubs around the globe have many
things in common, including a commitment
to service. All year long, clubs are taking
action to make a difference in their communities.
Here’s a roundup of recent club activities worldwide:
Australia
Today’s Dinner Hosted by The Rotary Club of Hobart organized a 10-day
voyage in April on the brigantine Windeward Bound
for teenagers who had experienced war in their home
countries. The eight students – one from Sudan and
‫ﻣﺴﻠﻢ اﻷﺧﻮﺓ‬ seven from Nepal – were paired with mentors their
own age. The trip aimed to bring together teens from
different backgrounds to promote tolerance and
cultural understanding and to teach ways to build
peace in their communities. The Rotary clubs of
Huon Valley, Queenstown, Smithton, and Ulverstone
West and the Rotaract Club of Central Coast
provided funds.
1. Is it the TRUTH ? Egypt
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned ? Rotarians in Egypt and the United States are helping
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ? doctors at a pediatric hospital in Cairo to save
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ? hundreds of premature babies each year. Through the
$23,000 project, which received support from a
Q uiz Q.: A missed meeting can be made up
Rotary Foundation Matching Grant, the Rotary clubs
of Heliopolis and Minneapolis purchased equipment
how many days before or after the for the intensive care unit of the Abou El Reesh
Children’s Hospital. The hospital treats one million
missed meeting? patients annually, most of whom are from poor
a) 21 days b) 7 days c) 14 days d) 28 days families. The Rotarians also advised hospital staff on
using and maintaining the equipment, and plan to
(Last week’s answer : Magazine month) conduct monthly sessions on sanitation and nutrition.