Prof. K.C. Belliappa will speak to the Midtown Rotary Club on the topic "Role of Media Today". Prof. Belliappa has had a long career in academia, serving as Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi Central University and teaching at Manasa Gangothri. He has authored books and published many articles. Midtown welcomes Prof. Belliappa and looks forward to his insights on the changing role of media.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore provides information on their weekly meeting on February 15th, 2012. The speaker, PP Professor P. N. Avadhani, gave a talk titled "Nature and Value of Some Trees". He spoke about the important roles trees play in human evolution, environment, and survival. PP Avadhani provided many anecdotes and information about the nature, functions, and unique features of various trees. Upcoming Rotary events are also announced, including the World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner on February 23rd.
The document discusses International Friendship Day, which is celebrated in many countries to honor friendship. It originated in Paraguay in 1958 and has since spread worldwide with the growth of digital communication and social media. While some attribute its origin to the US in 1935, it actually began earlier in 1919. The passage encourages celebrating Friendship Day with Innerwheel members by joining in friendship activities. It then provides background on the history of Rotary in India before independence, noting the establishment of early clubs and involvement of Indian members. It wishes readers a happy Independence Day and emphasizes membership development for the local Rotary club in the coming month.
The document summarizes a club assembly conducted by AG Zone 7 Aa. Cha. Ashoka Kumara. It provides details of his Rotary career spanning over 30 years, including positions held in various clubs and at district levels. It also gives an overview of his personal and professional background, family, interests and community involvement.
The document provides a summary of the installation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Central Vinyas (RCC Vinyas) for the 2014-2015 year. It outlines the sequence of events which included watering plants by the chief guest and other dignitaries, prayers, presentations of annual reports and new office bearers, speeches by the RCC president, chairman, and chief guest. It also discusses community service projects supported by RCC Vinyas including a donation to a nonprofit for underprivileged children's education and support for a low-cost computer developed by engineering students. The ceremony highlighted RCC Vinyas' commitment to literacy and supporting economically weaker sections of society under the new leadership team.
This document summarizes several community events held by the Sahasrarjun Somavansh Kshatriya community in India. It describes a resolution in Aurangabad to donate unused clothes to those in need. It discusses Holi celebrations and a poetry event in Hyderabad. It mentions a initiative in Sangamner where community members played a small Holi and donated chapatis. It provides details on a two-day seminar held in Dharwad on the political and cultural identity of the SSK community. It concludes with information on the 39th annual Maasi Krithiga function celebration in Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu.
This document provides information about the SSK Times newspaper. It thanks readers and lists the editor, sub-editor, and contact information. It also summarizes some news articles, including a youth meet held by the SSK Samaj in Sangamner, Maharashtra to plan celebrations for an event held in 1916, and a golden crown being dedicated to Amba Bhavani at a temple in Hanumansagar.
The document summarizes the official visit of District Governor Rtn. S. Gururaj to the Rotary Midtown club. It discusses Gururaj's qualifications and experience as a Rotarian. It describes the welcome received by Gururaj and his wife Ann. Pushpa at the Midtown club and their participation in club activities during the visit. It also introduces a new member, Gopal Krishna M.P., who joined the Midtown club on the occasion of the Governor's visit.
The document summarizes events from the Abhilash newsletter of the Senior Citizens Forum from July to September 2014. It discusses the First Monday meet in July which included demonstrations on cooking recipes and games. It also notes plans for the Annual Day celebrations on September 6th at the Taj Belsons hotel, including discussions on the venue, programs, donations. The Annual Day was a success with several donations totaling over $1,000.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore provides information on their weekly meeting on February 15th, 2012. The speaker, PP Professor P. N. Avadhani, gave a talk titled "Nature and Value of Some Trees". He spoke about the important roles trees play in human evolution, environment, and survival. PP Avadhani provided many anecdotes and information about the nature, functions, and unique features of various trees. Upcoming Rotary events are also announced, including the World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner on February 23rd.
The document discusses International Friendship Day, which is celebrated in many countries to honor friendship. It originated in Paraguay in 1958 and has since spread worldwide with the growth of digital communication and social media. While some attribute its origin to the US in 1935, it actually began earlier in 1919. The passage encourages celebrating Friendship Day with Innerwheel members by joining in friendship activities. It then provides background on the history of Rotary in India before independence, noting the establishment of early clubs and involvement of Indian members. It wishes readers a happy Independence Day and emphasizes membership development for the local Rotary club in the coming month.
The document summarizes a club assembly conducted by AG Zone 7 Aa. Cha. Ashoka Kumara. It provides details of his Rotary career spanning over 30 years, including positions held in various clubs and at district levels. It also gives an overview of his personal and professional background, family, interests and community involvement.
The document provides a summary of the installation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Central Vinyas (RCC Vinyas) for the 2014-2015 year. It outlines the sequence of events which included watering plants by the chief guest and other dignitaries, prayers, presentations of annual reports and new office bearers, speeches by the RCC president, chairman, and chief guest. It also discusses community service projects supported by RCC Vinyas including a donation to a nonprofit for underprivileged children's education and support for a low-cost computer developed by engineering students. The ceremony highlighted RCC Vinyas' commitment to literacy and supporting economically weaker sections of society under the new leadership team.
This document summarizes several community events held by the Sahasrarjun Somavansh Kshatriya community in India. It describes a resolution in Aurangabad to donate unused clothes to those in need. It discusses Holi celebrations and a poetry event in Hyderabad. It mentions a initiative in Sangamner where community members played a small Holi and donated chapatis. It provides details on a two-day seminar held in Dharwad on the political and cultural identity of the SSK community. It concludes with information on the 39th annual Maasi Krithiga function celebration in Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu.
This document provides information about the SSK Times newspaper. It thanks readers and lists the editor, sub-editor, and contact information. It also summarizes some news articles, including a youth meet held by the SSK Samaj in Sangamner, Maharashtra to plan celebrations for an event held in 1916, and a golden crown being dedicated to Amba Bhavani at a temple in Hanumansagar.
The document summarizes the official visit of District Governor Rtn. S. Gururaj to the Rotary Midtown club. It discusses Gururaj's qualifications and experience as a Rotarian. It describes the welcome received by Gururaj and his wife Ann. Pushpa at the Midtown club and their participation in club activities during the visit. It also introduces a new member, Gopal Krishna M.P., who joined the Midtown club on the occasion of the Governor's visit.
The document summarizes events from the Abhilash newsletter of the Senior Citizens Forum from July to September 2014. It discusses the First Monday meet in July which included demonstrations on cooking recipes and games. It also notes plans for the Annual Day celebrations on September 6th at the Taj Belsons hotel, including discussions on the venue, programs, donations. The Annual Day was a success with several donations totaling over $1,000.
The 84th Annual Conference of the All India Women's Conference was held in Kolkata in January 2012. Some key points from the President's address:
- The conference celebrated the birth centenary of past AIWC President Smt. Ashoka Gupta, whose hometown was Kolkata. Over 320 members from across India attended.
- Initiatives taken by the President to improve AIWC's work included orientation programs for vice presidents and zonal organizers, guidelines for effective zonal meetings, and economic empowerment programs for women.
- New programs discussed included expanding rural outreach, establishing "family nests" to support seniors, children, and single women, and preventing childhood blindness through early detection.
1) The document discusses various surnames of the Pawar family, including Meghraj, Chavadimani, and Kavade. It provides details on the origins and locations of families with these surnames.
2) It also discusses upcoming religious festivals including Guru Purnima, which honors spiritual teachers, and the decoration of the Devi Tuljabhavani idol with fruits in Hubballi.
3) The 10 Pages Foundation distributed free computers to orphanages and schools for physically handicapped children to improve education opportunities.
The document summarizes a picnic event organized by Innerwheel members for underprivileged children. Over 50 children from two homes enjoyed a day trip to Karighatta hill. They played games, flew kites and had lunch. The children dispersed plant seeds and cleaned up after themselves. Both the children and organizers felt fulfilled after spending the day together enjoying nature. The summary also lists donations made by Rotarians to a charitable fund and awareness programs conducted by Innerwheel members on health topics.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental organization of 8 countries of South Asia. It was established in 1985 with the goal of promoting economic and social progress, cultural development, and stronger ties between member countries. SAARC aims to accelerate economic growth, social progress, cultural development and provide opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Its headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
1) The document celebrates Rotary Midtown's 32nd charter anniversary. It provides background on the chief guest, Rtn. T.K. Chitta Ranjan, and welcomes him.
2) It introduces two new club members, Dr. S.M. Ravindranath and Mr. Vinod Maroli, and provides details about their professional and personal backgrounds.
3) The document highlights Jim Freeman, a past district governor from Arizona, USA, as the guest of honour for the charter night celebrations. His accomplishments and passion for matching grants are summarized.
The document summarizes a Rotary club meeting that included a presentation on managing adolescence by speaker Anupama Ravindranath. It discusses the positive reception of her insightful talk. It also notes the 60th birthday celebration of PP Rtn. K. N. Srinivasan and condolences for the passing of Mrs. Haseebunissa. Lastly, it highlights Midtown Rotarians' experiences at the 103rd Rotary International Convention in Bangkok including trips to Cambodia and Malaysia.
The document summarizes the upcoming activities and meetings of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses the president's letter encouraging members to consider becoming president in the next term. It also previews the speakers at the upcoming meeting, including a past participant in a Group Study Exchange program, and recaps recent club activities like donating toys to Cambodia.
Presenting the Lioness District President's Lioness Rajni Shetty's Online Newsletter.."YATHART".The Journey .of Thousand miles...of the greatest and the most cherished moments.with the support and Love of all my Lioness of my District-323A2.
The document provides a summary of a joint meeting between the Rotary clubs of Mysore Midtown and Tanjore Midtown in Tanjore, India. It describes the activities undertaken during the visit, including visiting temples, a school, and bronze statue workshops. It notes that speakers from both clubs addressed the joint meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to foster friendship between the clubs and learn from each other's experiences in club management. Mysore Midtown members were hosted with traditional Indian hospitality and departed with fond memories of their visit.
Indian culture is deeply influenced by religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is also defined by traditions such as arranged marriages, colorful weddings involving many rituals and ceremonies, and festivals celebrating religious and harvest events. The culture varies widely by region and is characterized by diversity in languages, cuisines, and customs across India.
In the first meeting of 2014 for the Rotary Club of Mysore, Dr. R Balasubramaniam will give a talk on "Making Democracy Work". Dr. Balasubramaniam is a physician and founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) which runs various social projects helping half a million people in Karnataka. He has degrees from Harvard and is currently researching leadership lessons from ancient Indian texts. The meeting will be on January 2nd at 6:30pm at the Rotary Center in Mysore.
The document discusses several festivals celebrated in the month of Shravan in India. These include Naag Panchmi celebrated on the fifth day, which involves offering sweets and milk to snakes. Raksha Bandhan on the full moon day involves sisters tying rakhis on their brothers' wrists in exchange for their promise of protection. Krishna Janmashtami, or Dahi Handi, falls on the eighth day and celebrates Krishna's birth with offerings of curd and butter. Onam in Kerala involves worship, music, dance, boat races and good food to celebrate the harvest. Media has increasingly promoted celebrating these festivals to encourage cultural knowledge and use them for marketing purposes.
The document describes the achievements of the Jolad Oni Panch Trust over many years in renovating and maintaining two temples, Shri Tulajabhavani Devasthan and Shri Marikamba Devasthan. It details the various construction and renovation projects carried out at the temples, including expanding buildings, building storage spaces, and installing new statues and structures. It also lists the names of many committee members and trustees who have contributed to the maintenance and management of the temples.
DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS: "KUTKOT" - DOCUMENTARY BY KARA DAVIDEmmanuelJrHabla
The culture and traditions of the Philippines are considered diverse and complex due to its rich origins. One of its pieces of evidence that makes the culture and tradition colourful was the different ethnic tribes present in the country. Accordingly, there are approximately one hundred thirty – four indigenous ethical tribes in the Philippines inhabiting Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao's highland and lowland. Among those tribes are the Hanunuo Mangyans of Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental. Mrs Kara Patria Constantino David-Cancio explored and witnessed the ritual of "kutkot" or unearthing in fulfilling the promise of their dead relative and its value among the tribe.
In the documentary entitled "'Kutkot" published on the 2nd of April 2017, it highlighted how Hanunuo Mangyans honoured the final request of their loved ones and how fear instilled among their tribesmen on the preservation of their sacred ritual "Kutkot" and on the ransacking of the remains of their people in their resting place. Hence, Hanunuo Mangyans wanted to show others how this sacred ritual came about and why they fear this ritual's future.
The festivals of India are celebrated with great pomp and flavour. Each one has its own importance,significance and grand occurrence. Values ,preachings and teachings ,get-togethers, sweets and lots more...
Nepal celebrates many festivals throughout the year, with some focused on honoring important relationships. Mother's Day, called Mata Tirtha Puja, falls in April/May and is when people express gratitude and spend time with their mothers. Father's Day, known as Gokarna Aunsi, occurs in August/September and children show appreciation for their father's support and guidance. Teej, a women's fasting festival in August/September, commemorates marital devotion and involves feasting, dancing, and a day of strict fasting by women.
Indian Festival Branding Options - Durga Puja Pandal Branding, Ganesh Chaturt...Organized Outdoor
The document discusses several Hindu festivals celebrated in India and their associated branding opportunities. It describes the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata and West Bengal, where over 2,000 pandals (temporary structures) are set up. It also discusses Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, attracting millions of visitors to pandals over 10 days. Navratri in Gujarat features nine-night dance festivals across cities and villages. Kutch Mahotsav in Gujarat is a month-long cultural festival showcasing local arts, crafts, music and dance. Chhath Puja in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh worships the sun god over three days. Finally, it
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The annual Bandhavya carnival for special children, organized by Rotary Mysore Midtown, was held from January 2-4, 2015. The 3-day event hosted over 1,400 special children and their caretakers from across Karnataka and included athletic competitions, cultural performances, and fun activities. It had a budget of over 4 lakhs Rs and support from corporate sponsors like Infosys. Day 1 activities included welcoming participants, an opening procession, and distributing snacks to children. Competition results were announced. A dental camp screened 400 children. Inner Wheel Mysore Midtown contributed Rs. 15,000 and helped over the 3 days. Rtn. Vishwanath will retire as chair next
Rtn. Joseph Mathew was the incoming Assistant Governor for Zone 7 who conducted a club assembly for Rotary Mysore Midtown. He has had a long career in education and joined Rotary in 2001. During his term as president of Rotary Club of Mysore West, he was able to bring in notable speakers and the club received many awards. Rotary Mysore Midtown has done over Rs. 1.45 crore in matching grant projects covering areas like education, health, and community development. The president's message welcomed Rtn. Joseph Mathew and announced an upcoming president's dinner.
The 84th Annual Conference of the All India Women's Conference was held in Kolkata in January 2012. Some key points from the President's address:
- The conference celebrated the birth centenary of past AIWC President Smt. Ashoka Gupta, whose hometown was Kolkata. Over 320 members from across India attended.
- Initiatives taken by the President to improve AIWC's work included orientation programs for vice presidents and zonal organizers, guidelines for effective zonal meetings, and economic empowerment programs for women.
- New programs discussed included expanding rural outreach, establishing "family nests" to support seniors, children, and single women, and preventing childhood blindness through early detection.
1) The document discusses various surnames of the Pawar family, including Meghraj, Chavadimani, and Kavade. It provides details on the origins and locations of families with these surnames.
2) It also discusses upcoming religious festivals including Guru Purnima, which honors spiritual teachers, and the decoration of the Devi Tuljabhavani idol with fruits in Hubballi.
3) The 10 Pages Foundation distributed free computers to orphanages and schools for physically handicapped children to improve education opportunities.
The document summarizes a picnic event organized by Innerwheel members for underprivileged children. Over 50 children from two homes enjoyed a day trip to Karighatta hill. They played games, flew kites and had lunch. The children dispersed plant seeds and cleaned up after themselves. Both the children and organizers felt fulfilled after spending the day together enjoying nature. The summary also lists donations made by Rotarians to a charitable fund and awareness programs conducted by Innerwheel members on health topics.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental organization of 8 countries of South Asia. It was established in 1985 with the goal of promoting economic and social progress, cultural development, and stronger ties between member countries. SAARC aims to accelerate economic growth, social progress, cultural development and provide opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Its headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
1) The document celebrates Rotary Midtown's 32nd charter anniversary. It provides background on the chief guest, Rtn. T.K. Chitta Ranjan, and welcomes him.
2) It introduces two new club members, Dr. S.M. Ravindranath and Mr. Vinod Maroli, and provides details about their professional and personal backgrounds.
3) The document highlights Jim Freeman, a past district governor from Arizona, USA, as the guest of honour for the charter night celebrations. His accomplishments and passion for matching grants are summarized.
The document summarizes a Rotary club meeting that included a presentation on managing adolescence by speaker Anupama Ravindranath. It discusses the positive reception of her insightful talk. It also notes the 60th birthday celebration of PP Rtn. K. N. Srinivasan and condolences for the passing of Mrs. Haseebunissa. Lastly, it highlights Midtown Rotarians' experiences at the 103rd Rotary International Convention in Bangkok including trips to Cambodia and Malaysia.
The document summarizes the upcoming activities and meetings of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses the president's letter encouraging members to consider becoming president in the next term. It also previews the speakers at the upcoming meeting, including a past participant in a Group Study Exchange program, and recaps recent club activities like donating toys to Cambodia.
Presenting the Lioness District President's Lioness Rajni Shetty's Online Newsletter.."YATHART".The Journey .of Thousand miles...of the greatest and the most cherished moments.with the support and Love of all my Lioness of my District-323A2.
The document provides a summary of a joint meeting between the Rotary clubs of Mysore Midtown and Tanjore Midtown in Tanjore, India. It describes the activities undertaken during the visit, including visiting temples, a school, and bronze statue workshops. It notes that speakers from both clubs addressed the joint meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to foster friendship between the clubs and learn from each other's experiences in club management. Mysore Midtown members were hosted with traditional Indian hospitality and departed with fond memories of their visit.
Indian culture is deeply influenced by religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is also defined by traditions such as arranged marriages, colorful weddings involving many rituals and ceremonies, and festivals celebrating religious and harvest events. The culture varies widely by region and is characterized by diversity in languages, cuisines, and customs across India.
In the first meeting of 2014 for the Rotary Club of Mysore, Dr. R Balasubramaniam will give a talk on "Making Democracy Work". Dr. Balasubramaniam is a physician and founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) which runs various social projects helping half a million people in Karnataka. He has degrees from Harvard and is currently researching leadership lessons from ancient Indian texts. The meeting will be on January 2nd at 6:30pm at the Rotary Center in Mysore.
The document discusses several festivals celebrated in the month of Shravan in India. These include Naag Panchmi celebrated on the fifth day, which involves offering sweets and milk to snakes. Raksha Bandhan on the full moon day involves sisters tying rakhis on their brothers' wrists in exchange for their promise of protection. Krishna Janmashtami, or Dahi Handi, falls on the eighth day and celebrates Krishna's birth with offerings of curd and butter. Onam in Kerala involves worship, music, dance, boat races and good food to celebrate the harvest. Media has increasingly promoted celebrating these festivals to encourage cultural knowledge and use them for marketing purposes.
The document describes the achievements of the Jolad Oni Panch Trust over many years in renovating and maintaining two temples, Shri Tulajabhavani Devasthan and Shri Marikamba Devasthan. It details the various construction and renovation projects carried out at the temples, including expanding buildings, building storage spaces, and installing new statues and structures. It also lists the names of many committee members and trustees who have contributed to the maintenance and management of the temples.
DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS: "KUTKOT" - DOCUMENTARY BY KARA DAVIDEmmanuelJrHabla
The culture and traditions of the Philippines are considered diverse and complex due to its rich origins. One of its pieces of evidence that makes the culture and tradition colourful was the different ethnic tribes present in the country. Accordingly, there are approximately one hundred thirty – four indigenous ethical tribes in the Philippines inhabiting Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao's highland and lowland. Among those tribes are the Hanunuo Mangyans of Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental. Mrs Kara Patria Constantino David-Cancio explored and witnessed the ritual of "kutkot" or unearthing in fulfilling the promise of their dead relative and its value among the tribe.
In the documentary entitled "'Kutkot" published on the 2nd of April 2017, it highlighted how Hanunuo Mangyans honoured the final request of their loved ones and how fear instilled among their tribesmen on the preservation of their sacred ritual "Kutkot" and on the ransacking of the remains of their people in their resting place. Hence, Hanunuo Mangyans wanted to show others how this sacred ritual came about and why they fear this ritual's future.
The festivals of India are celebrated with great pomp and flavour. Each one has its own importance,significance and grand occurrence. Values ,preachings and teachings ,get-togethers, sweets and lots more...
Nepal celebrates many festivals throughout the year, with some focused on honoring important relationships. Mother's Day, called Mata Tirtha Puja, falls in April/May and is when people express gratitude and spend time with their mothers. Father's Day, known as Gokarna Aunsi, occurs in August/September and children show appreciation for their father's support and guidance. Teej, a women's fasting festival in August/September, commemorates marital devotion and involves feasting, dancing, and a day of strict fasting by women.
Indian Festival Branding Options - Durga Puja Pandal Branding, Ganesh Chaturt...Organized Outdoor
The document discusses several Hindu festivals celebrated in India and their associated branding opportunities. It describes the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata and West Bengal, where over 2,000 pandals (temporary structures) are set up. It also discusses Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, attracting millions of visitors to pandals over 10 days. Navratri in Gujarat features nine-night dance festivals across cities and villages. Kutch Mahotsav in Gujarat is a month-long cultural festival showcasing local arts, crafts, music and dance. Chhath Puja in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh worships the sun god over three days. Finally, it
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The annual Bandhavya carnival for special children, organized by Rotary Mysore Midtown, was held from January 2-4, 2015. The 3-day event hosted over 1,400 special children and their caretakers from across Karnataka and included athletic competitions, cultural performances, and fun activities. It had a budget of over 4 lakhs Rs and support from corporate sponsors like Infosys. Day 1 activities included welcoming participants, an opening procession, and distributing snacks to children. Competition results were announced. A dental camp screened 400 children. Inner Wheel Mysore Midtown contributed Rs. 15,000 and helped over the 3 days. Rtn. Vishwanath will retire as chair next
Rtn. Joseph Mathew was the incoming Assistant Governor for Zone 7 who conducted a club assembly for Rotary Mysore Midtown. He has had a long career in education and joined Rotary in 2001. During his term as president of Rotary Club of Mysore West, he was able to bring in notable speakers and the club received many awards. Rotary Mysore Midtown has done over Rs. 1.45 crore in matching grant projects covering areas like education, health, and community development. The president's message welcomed Rtn. Joseph Mathew and announced an upcoming president's dinner.
This document provides information about several events:
1) A talent show and dinner hosted by pharmacy friends of Midtown Rotary Club.
2) Mr. Abhilash Nair being awarded the Rotary Midtown Best Industrialist Award for his work leading Zeus Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
3) Mr. Arjun Ranga presenting the award to Mr. Nair and details about Mr. Ranga's career leading NR Group.
4) Brief histories of the Rotary Midtown Best Industrialist Award and Midtown Rotary Club's cracker stall at Diwali.
The document profiles Mrs. Vinitha Sathish, the District Chairman of IW District 318, detailing her experience serving in various roles at the club and district levels over many years. It describes her personal and professional background, interests, family, and accomplishments in Inner Wheel. The document also introduces two new members of the IW Midtown club.
The document summarizes Rotary Midtown activities for the week of 01-05-2012. It recognizes members who will be attending the RI Convention in Bangkok and honors two recipients of the Rotary Midtown Venus Shramajeevi Award for their community service. It also provides well wishes to a club member recovering from illness and announces the trip of several Rotarians to the RI Convention in Thailand.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an editors' meeting for the Rotary Club of Midtown's bulletin "About Us". It discusses brainstorming ideas for improving the bulletin and making it more tech-savvy. It also provides updates on the club's activities like donating funds for heart surgeries and supporting a school science lab. Stories are shared to inspire members to empower women and support a happy marriage. The overall purpose is to plan ways to create a better club bulletin and update members on service projects.
- Prof. C. N. Manjappa was awarded the prestigious Amaravani award by Rotary Mysore Midtown for his contributions to law education and efforts to obtain grants for the law faculty.
- The chief guest, Prof. C. K. N. Raja, who was Manjappa's student, honored Manjappa with the award and praised his simplicity and selflessness.
- In his acceptance speech, Manjappa dedicated his achievements to those who helped him along the way and emphasized service over personal gains.
District Governor Ravi visited the Midtown Rotary Club. He inspected various club projects, including a matching grant funded ambulance and donations to schools. At the evening event, he was presented a special memento for his master bedroom and spoke about cherishing his time with the vibrant Midtown club. The visit was a happy and memorable day for all.
Rtn. Umesh K. has announced his team for 2015-16. He carefully selected 13 other members to support him as president of the Midtown club. On December 17th, he introduced his team members and provided funny descriptions and nicknames for each. The event was held in a location decorated to resemble coastal Karnataka and attendees wore traditional clothes. Refreshments included local snacks. Umesh thanked seniors and humorously introduced each team member and their roles.
The document summarizes the inauguration and installation of the Rotary Community Corps (RCC) at Vinyas Infotechnolgies in Koorgalli. Some key details:
- The event was attended by 20 Rotarians, 100 Vinyas staff, and local residents despite some rain. Rtn. Gururaj officiated the installation.
- Office bearers including Mr. Swaroop as President and Mr. Raghavendra Madhyastha as Secretary were installed.
- The newly formed RCC contributed 1 day's salary (Rs. 1 lakh total) from all Vinyas employees to Rotary District 3180's flood relief efforts.
- The activities included
The document summarizes Dr. Poornima K. Murthy's background and qualifications. She has a PhD from SVYASA Deemed University in Bangalore and an MD from the University of Mysore. Her areas of expertise include stress management and Ayurveda. She has published research papers and spoken at various national and international conferences. She currently holds several director and faculty positions related to Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic health.
Mr. B.S. Narayan, managing director of Excel-Par Electronics Pvt Ltd, was honored with the Best Industrialist Award. He started his company in 1987 and it has grown significantly, with an annual turnover of over Rs 20 crores. The event also recognized Mr. P. Vishwanath for his community service work. Rotary Midtown members visited the Sufi Special School and the Ranga Rao Memorial School for visually impaired girls on Gandhi Jayanti, observing the important work done at both schools.
This document summarizes Rtn. Raghavendra's term as president of the Midtown Rotary Club from July 2011 to June 2012. It includes his farewell message thanking the club members for their support over the past year. Several club members contribute comments praising Raghavendra for embracing all members, keeping activities simple and effective, and making the club enjoyable for people of all backgrounds. They credit his leadership and the support of Secretary Rtn. Venkatesh for the successful year. Rtn. Vishwanath is introduced as the incoming president for 2012-13, and well wishes are given to both outgoing and incoming leaders.
The document provides a summary of a virtual tour presentation given by Guru C.V. Gopinath about the trek to Manasarovara and Kailasa mountain range. It describes how the presentation included commentary, audio, and stunning visuals that transported listeners on a hair-raising experience of the trek. The visuals gave viewers a feeling of the path and the magnificence of the mountains from different angles. The presentation concluded with the singing of Rudra and helped listeners feel the aura and existence of God.
The document provides a summary of the installation ceremony and first meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Mid-Town. Key details include:
- Mrs. Anupama Ravindranath was installed as the new president at a festive ceremony held at RCL Hall.
- The chief guest's address was filled with words of wisdom and advice for the new team.
- To start her term, Anupama received Rs. 75,000 in donations from Rotarians for community service projects.
- The first meeting under Anupama's leadership was held at RCL Hall and was a colorful event with Rotarians, Annes, and guests in attendance.
The document summarizes Rotary Samartha 2012, an event held to help integrate persons with developmental disabilities into the workforce. Over 100 people participated in the event, which included a panel discussion with industrialists and experts on vocational training and job opportunities for persons with disabilities. The event was a success thanks to the efforts of Rotarians and others involved in organizing it.
The document summarizes the inaugural ceremony of Anandotsava-2012, an annual cultural and literary festival held in Karnataka, India. It discusses the opening performances that invoked blessings, and the welcoming of participants. Guest speakers addressed the gathering, including the chairman who called it a "mini VTU youth festival." The chief guest inaugurated the festival by lighting lamps held by students, and emphasized maintaining ideals developed as students throughout one's life. The principal and committee members delivered speeches wishing the festival grand success.
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.
The document summarizes the annual District Conference of Rotary International District 3180 held in Mysore, India. Over 2000 Rotarians and their families participated in the 3-day conference with the theme of "Parivarthan" meaning change through engagement leading to transformation. The conference included inaugural ceremonies, plenary sessions on topics like partnerships between NGOs and government, empowering differently abled people, and the role of youth in nation building. Cultural performances and fellowship activities helped strengthen relationships among Rotarians. The successful conference was expected to motivate participants to continue their service efforts with renewed vigor.
This document appears to be the transcript of a valedictory session for the annual techno-management fest "ASPIRE 2k16" at Aditya Institute of Technology and Management. It introduces the event and welcomes guests, including luminaries from the college and chief guests from the government. It then describes the college achievements and purpose of the fest in promoting student skills. Sponsors are thanked and various guests are invited on stage to deliver messages or speeches, including the chief guest who is asked to perform a lamp lighting ceremony and distribution of prizes to student winners.
The document provides details from the 44th annual conference of Rotary International District 3180 in Mysore, India. Over 2000 Rotarians and their families participated in the 3-day conference with the theme of "Parivarthan" meaning change through engagement leading to transformation. The conference featured speeches on topics like partnerships between NGOs and government, empowering differently abled people, the role of youth in nation building, and lessons from women in epics. Cultural performances also enriched the conference. The mesmerizing stage design and overall high-quality organization left attendees with fond memories of fellowship. The conference aimed to motivate continued service in communities with renewed vigor.
Shri.Sudhesh Chand is the founder of Sri Upanishadh Yoga Center Trust in Kuvempunagar. He has over 3 decades of experience practicing and over 22 years experience teaching yoga. He has written and published books on yoga and released DVDs on various yoga topics. Today he will give a talk on "Yoga: The Integrated Approach Towards Peace and Happiness".
The document provides details about various club activities and events from the past week:
1) The club meeting last week featured a talk by Prof. Belliappa on the role of media today. The talk was well received.
2) This will be President Raaghu's last meeting before handing over duties. He has invited members and families to a President's Dinner on June 30th to celebrate the year.
3) Next week will be a club assembly meeting on June 20th at 6:30pm at the RCL Hall on JLB Road.
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- Key highlights include Rtr. Senthilkumar being elected as the 20th President of the club for 2015-2016 and Rtr. PP. Vinoth Nagarajan being selected as the District Rotaract Representative for 2015-2016.
- The club was actively involved in various service projects, meetings, and conferences at the district and international level during this period.
The document summarizes the annual Y. Bhagwan Memorial English Debate Competition held by the Bhagavan Family. Over 50 participants from across the state gathered to compete. The competition included an invocation, remarks from guests and organizers, and debates on topics such as freedom of speech and infrastructure growth vs agriculture/environment. After intense debates, winners were selected. The event brought together youth, talent, and the power of speech and showed the Bhagavan family's commitment to supporting students.
This document provides a biography of journalist N Niranjan Nikam, who was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Mysore Midtown for about ten years. It discusses his educational and professional background, including dropping out of IIT Kanpur and working in various fields before finding his calling in journalism. It notes that he credits the Rotary Club of Mysore Midtown for helping enable his career change to journalism. The document also highlights some of the prominent people Nikam has interviewed and currently serves as a consultant for the University of Mysore's centennial celebrations.
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Dr. L. Savitha is the principal and secretary of Kautilya Group of Institutions in Mysore. She has overseen tremendous growth of the institution since its inception in 2005-06. It now offers a wide range of academic programs from Montessori to degree courses. Dr. Savitha is a researcher and believes in providing students with the best education possible, including new programs in STEM, arts, sports and life skills. She has vast experience in education and has held several leadership roles to improve school standards in Mysore.
The Midtown Rotary Club of Mysore conducted a community service visit to the Vimala Terminal Care Centre. The centre provides shelter and care for the destitute who are terminally ill, mentally or physically disabled, aged, or abandoned. During the visit, the Rotarians and Inner Wheel members donated groceries, floor cleaners, detergents, and milk powder to the organization. They also handed over a cheque for Rs. 10,000. The inmates were served dinner and afterwards, one inmate entertained with a dance performance. The visit aimed to provide support to the care centre and bring cheer to those staying there.
Swarna Chittaranjan is a science graduate and education professional who has been actively involved with Inner Wheel, a women's service organization, since 1994. She has held numerous leadership positions at the local and district level, organizing many successful service projects over the years. She is married with two sons and enjoys music, gardening, and cooking in her free time. Her family has a long history of involvement in community service organizations. The document is an invitation welcoming her as the Principal Day Chair of Inner Wheel Midtown.
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The document summarizes the achievements of Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and argues that he was a greater batsman than Sunil Gavaskar or Sachin Tendulkar. It notes that Dravid has more match-winning performances for India than the other players. Dravid captained both the Test and one-day teams for India and was an excellent vice-captain. He spent more time than others improving his fitness, skills, and focusing on the small details of the game. Dravid played a hugely significant role in transforming Indian cricket to the golden era that began in 2001 when India defeated Australia at Kolkata after being forced to follow-on.
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ROLE OF MEDIA- TODAY
By Prof. K.C. Belliappa, Chairman – Sree Cauvery Education Council
Prof. Kambeyanda C. Belliappa,
served as Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv
Gandhi Central University at Arunachal
Pradesh for nearly 4 years. Prior to that
he was teaching in the Post Graduate
English Department of Manasa
Gangothri for almost all his teaching
career spanning 33 yrs under the
scholarly wings of the legendary Prof. C.
D. Narasimhaiah and Dr. U. R.
Ananthamurthy among others. While in
Manasa Gangothri, he was
acknowledged as one of the best
English teachers apart from being a
public speaker of oratorial skill. He was also associated with Dhvanyaloka, the Indian version
of Arcadia of Athens that Prof. CDN founded and nurtured. The number of academic related
offices held by him are many so also the seminar papers he has presented here and abroad.
The crowning glory of Dr. Belliappa's long academic career is, of course, in his being
appointed the first Vice - Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, which was elevated to the
status of a Central University.
He is the author of the book, “The Image of India in English Fiction”. He has widely
published articles on Indian, English and Commonwealth writers in UK, USA, Canada, Spain
and Italy. He has visited UK, USA, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Iran and Australia in
connection with academic programmes.
He has participated in various academic activities in the states of Karnataka, Kerala,
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and
Kashmir and Delhi. As Chairman and Member of NAAC Peer committee, he has inspected
Educational Institutions in the states of Maharashtra, Nagaland, Rajasthan and West
Bengal.
During his long academic career, he has received several honours and awards. His
column “Singular Voice “is published fortnightly in Star of Mysore.
He is happily married to Thara and they have two daughters, Shruti and Tejasvini.
Midtown extends a warm Welcome to
Prof. Dr. K. C. Belliappa
2. 06-06-2012
President's Message
Last week I felt as if I was on the top of the Himalaya Mountain after seeing the over
whelming response from the members & their family for the celebration of Awards which
Midtown got. I was really moved with the good wishes from fellow Rotarians. It was a real
surprise for me when Rtn. PP.M.S.Raghu & his team felicitated all the Board Members on the
occasion. On behalf of the Board I sincerely thank PP Rtn.M.S.Raghu, Rtn. Harish, Rtn.Umesh
& PDC Chandrika Madam for doing the honours. I immensely thank all the Rotarians & their
family for making the day so colourful and special.
On 5th Tuesday we distributed some of the equipments which are required for giving
training to students of National Association for Blind, Yadavagiri. I thank Rtn. Narendra of
Vinyas for contributing the equipments.
Today it’s my pleasure to Welcome Prof. Dr.K.C.Belliappa, Retired VC of Rajiv Gandhi Central
University at Arunachal Pradesh, to our club. He will talk on “Role of Media Today”
Bye till next week….
Thank You Rtn. Raghavendra
MIDTOWN’S HOUR OF GLORY
We are the best club in Dist. 3180 and each of us The meeting started with the customary
Midtowner needs no confirmation of this fact. But the pleasantries. Rtn. A. Ganesh’s birthday was celebrated
District Assembly ‘Aarohana’ held at Mysore Sports by cutting a cake. President started his address
Club on the 26th and 27th of May 2012 only affirmed recollecting his 10 years in Rotary and thanked all those
this fact to the rest of the world. who were instrumental in making it a very memorable
journey for him. He then made sure to recognize the
efforts of his board members and chairmen of different
projects who won accolades at the district by garlanding
them individually. He made this event a little extra
special with fresh jasmine garlands so that Rotarians
could further thank their spouses for their support once
they return home (?!). Hope made real good use of the
Mallige Hoovu.
The Jubiliant Team
And our weekly meeting on the 30th was all about
Midtown and the year that was. What was a regular
weekly meeting was made into memorable evening by
Rtn. Harish and company. Rtn. Raghavendra and Rtn.
Venkatesh had called for a family dinner meet and
wanted to use this platform to thank all contributors for Kullappa - ‘PÁ®Ä J½AiÀÄ¥Àà!’
making this a grand year which brought us so many After these rituals, it was Harish and his team all the
laurels. But our dear Kulappa had other ideas and way. Kullappa, the unbeatable master entertainer to
offered us a feast. A feast, not only for our stomachs, Midtown came out with his unique idea of felicitating the
but also for our hearts and minds. board members. It was preplanned as if it was a
To start with, the meeting was a well attended one surprise. ‘From Raghu(MS) to Raaghu… 20 years and
with more than 80% attendance and lots and lots of back to glory’ was the theme. Individual members in the
excitement in the air with many Anns and Annets in team were suitable recognized by Harish and felicitated
attendance. The joy and thrill was there on everyone’s by none other than PP. Rtn. Raghu who took the club to
face but was most evident and glowing on the faces of
the President and Secretary. Continued to Page 3
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Continued from Page 2 immediately elevated to the position of PDG
(Prospectivel District Governor) from Midtown. Ann
Ashwini who was a proud lady among the audience was
ecstatic of her hubby’s achievements and was sighing
relief -finally he will be hers unless Raaghu takes
Nandoo’s suggestion seriously. The AG Aacha Ashoka
Kumara was really proud of Midtown’s achievements
and participated in the celebration event
enthusiastically, released the bulletin specially done for
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similar heights 20 yrs ago. Felicitation included a
muslin type shawl, unique and made for the occasion
trophy with “you have made us proud” engraved on it,
garland, and chocolates. It was a group photo at the
end which is to be archived in the showcase of
Midtown.
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made to sit on the hot seat and was made to face some
difficult questions by the Amithab Bacchan of the day- the occasion and gave away a few PHF Medallions.
Harish. And not able to give answer tricky questions he Finally the crowd dispersed for the sumptuous
had cough out few bucks to the community service. dinner – and the gathering at the dinner was seen busy
That was an entertainment and everybody really congratulating Raaghu’ s board members for the
enjoyed. extraordinary achievement, Kullappa for the
So the evening was really memorable for Raaghu impressive entertainment, and the party will go on for
and secretary Venky. Few members took the days to come and culminate on June 30th when the
opportunity to express their appreciation to Raaghu, president’s hosts his official dinner and from then on it
most notable being the one from PP. Nandoo who was will be ‘The Don’ Vishwa’s show.
full of appreciation to young Raaghu and was Rtn. Farooq with inputs from Rtn. Prahlad
A group of Midtowners made a visit to Rtn. PP On 5thJune 2012, Rtn. Narendra of Vinyas
Kanakaraj at his house in Bangalore on Sunday. distributed some of the equipments which are
Kanakaraj sir was ecstatic to see his midtown required for giving training to students of National
friends eventhough he is yet to recover fully from Association for Blind, Yadavagiri.
his devastating stroke. Midtowners wished him a
speedy recovery and his family strength to bear
the difficult times.
4. Finally ¸ÉÆ¥ïà ¤AUÀªÀÄä - Spotted
at RI Convention - Bangkok
2012 Photo Contest winners
DO WE REALLY LOVE?
A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming
home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his First place. Shot outside Kisumu, Kenya. Says Benson,
parents from San Francisco. "Mom and Dad, I’m coming “This photograph, of a little child trying to get fresh water
home, but I’ve a favor to ask. I have a friend I’d like to for the family, is unpretentious and poignant and tells an
bring home with me." "Sure," they replied, "we’d love to important story. You know exactly the situation and are
meet him". moved by the look of expectation in her eyes, as if she’s
"There’s something you should know," the son asking for help. It is an image you stop and look at, and
continued, "he was hurt pretty badly in the fighting. He that is the main criterion for good photography.”Darryl
stepped on a land mine and lost an arm and a leg. He has Brown, Rotary Club of Boulder, Colo., USA
nowhere else to go, and I want him to come live with us."
"I’m sorry to hear that, son. Maybe we can help him find
somewhere to live." "No, Mom and Dad, I want him to live
with us."
"Son," said the father, "you don’t know what you’re
asking. Someone with such a handicap would be a
terrible burden on us. We have our own lives to live, and
we can’t let something like this interfere with our lives. I
think you should just come home and forget about this
guy. He’ll find a way to live on his own."
At that point, the son hung up the phone. The parents
heard nothing more from him. A few days later, however,
they received a call from the San Francisco police. Their
son had died after falling from a building, they were told. 2nd Place. Shot in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Says Benson,
The police believed it was suicide. The grief–stricken “Covered with mud, this group posed for their picture
parents flew to San Francisco and were taken to the city without trepidation. They were open and seemed happy.
morgue to identify the body of their son. They recognized The decision to use black-and-white instead of color
him, but to their horror they also discovered something makes this photograph more dramatic and gives the
they didn’t know, their son had only one arm and one leg. viewer insight into these innocent children.” Zahid
The parents in this story are like many of us. We find Hasan Moon, Son of Md. Abdur Rashid Talukder, Rotary
it easy to love those who are good looking or fun to have Club of Sylhet New City, Bangladesh
around, but we don’t like people who inconvenience us or
make us feel uncomfortable. We would rather stay away
from people who aren’t as healthy, beautiful, or smart as
we are. Thankfully, there’s someone who won’t treat us
that way. Someone who loves us with an unconditional
love that welcomes us into the forever family, regardless
of how messed up we are.
Tonight, before you tuck yourself in for the night, say
a little prayer that God will give you the strength you need
to accept people as they are, and to help us all be more
understanding of those who are different from us!!!
Next Week in Midtown 3rd Place. Shot in Entebbe, Uganda. Says Benson, “The
maze of bright blue umbrellas surrounds the graceful
fountain in the center of the photograph. It’s almost as if
Visit to it were a frame from an old Busby Berkeley film in which
Community Centre the dancers move in unison while the camera shoots
them from above.”. Joe Otin, Rotary Club of Nairobi-
East, Kenya
Date: 13-06-2012 at 6.30pm
Venue : RCL Hall, JLB Road