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.
Ju-Hee from Korea shares her experiences as a volunteer at Our Cabaña in Mexico. She found the people to be very welcoming with big smiles. As a volunteer, she met many Guiding and Scouting members from different countries and had opportunities to speak out and take action. While volunteering presented some cultural challenges, it also helped her grow stronger. Margaret Morton, a long-time volunteer in New Zealand, was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for her 56 years of service to GirlGuiding. The first Asia Pacific Regional Summit brought together 99 participants from 16 countries to discuss innovative ideas and share experiences. Asia Pacific Region also celebrated its 40th anniversary during the summit.
The document summarizes key information for Rotarians visiting Cambodia for the first time. It notes that 21 Rotarians from the club will attend the international convention in Thailand and also visit Cambodia. It provides brief details about Khmer cuisine, climate, currency, traditional clothing, and etiquette for visiting temples in Cambodia to help prepare visitors for their trip. The purpose is to enlighten friends about the country and ensure a enjoyable experience.
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 Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held a virtual event to pay tribute to the late Capt. H. Subramaniam, who served as CMMI Master from 2001-2003. Family members and industry leaders attended the event, sharing memories and honoring Capt. Subramaniam's contributions. Speakers described him as an excellent leader, teacher, and role model who inspired many throughout his distinguished career in the shipping industry. The event concluded with a video presentation by Capt. Subramaniam's family and a two-minute silence to honor his legacy.
- 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.
This document provides a first-person account of discovering America from the perspective of someone arriving in the country for the first time. In 3 sentences:
The author describes being frightened and overwhelmed upon first arriving in America, a place very different from what was comfortable and familiar. Within a few days, the author was no longer worried as they realized their English skills were sufficient to express themselves. The author spent subsequent days looking around and familiarizing themselves with the new surroundings while having a strange feeling of déjà vu from all the American movies they had seen.
Ju-Hee from Korea shares her experiences as a volunteer at Our Cabaña in Mexico. She found the people to be very welcoming with big smiles. As a volunteer, she met many Guiding and Scouting members from different countries and had opportunities to speak out and take action. While volunteering presented some cultural challenges, it also helped her grow stronger. Margaret Morton, a long-time volunteer in New Zealand, was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for her 56 years of service to GirlGuiding. The first Asia Pacific Regional Summit brought together 99 participants from 16 countries to discuss innovative ideas and share experiences. Asia Pacific Region also celebrated its 40th anniversary during the summit.
The document summarizes key information for Rotarians visiting Cambodia for the first time. It notes that 21 Rotarians from the club will attend the international convention in Thailand and also visit Cambodia. It provides brief details about Khmer cuisine, climate, currency, traditional clothing, and etiquette for visiting temples in Cambodia to help prepare visitors for their trip. The purpose is to enlighten friends about the country and ensure a enjoyable experience.
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 Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held a virtual event to pay tribute to the late Capt. H. Subramaniam, who served as CMMI Master from 2001-2003. Family members and industry leaders attended the event, sharing memories and honoring Capt. Subramaniam's contributions. Speakers described him as an excellent leader, teacher, and role model who inspired many throughout his distinguished career in the shipping industry. The event concluded with a video presentation by Capt. Subramaniam's family and a two-minute silence to honor his legacy.
- 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.
This document provides a first-person account of discovering America from the perspective of someone arriving in the country for the first time. In 3 sentences:
The author describes being frightened and overwhelmed upon first arriving in America, a place very different from what was comfortable and familiar. Within a few days, the author was no longer worried as they realized their English skills were sufficient to express themselves. The author spent subsequent days looking around and familiarizing themselves with the new surroundings while having a strange feeling of déjà vu from all the American movies they had seen.
This document is a book titled "A Gift for the Daughters of the Ummah" which was prepared by the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Ta'limi Board. The book aims to teach girls about issues related to puberty and menstruation in an Islamic context. It contains 13 lessons covering topics like what menstruation is, the signs of one's first period, hygiene practices during menstruation, rules regarding prayer and fasting during menstruation, and more. The book also includes worksheets, charts to record periods, and a glossary of terms to help girls understand menstruation and their related religious obligations.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides updates on upcoming events, guest speakers, and community service activities. Upcoming events include a talk by State Member Geoff Lee on local issues, and the District Conference in March. The newsletter also discusses the Club's support of literacy programs through book donations to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and flood relief efforts of sister club Rotary Club of Ramon Magsaysay in the Philippines. Members are encouraged to participate in fundraising and volunteer activities.
1. Rotary International has committed $75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This brings Rotary's total contribution to nearly $1.2 billion.
2. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a meeting on polio eradication during the UN General Assembly to urge more support from member states.
3. Rotary and partners are at a tipping point to achieve a polio-free world but need increased commitments from governments and donors to finish the job.
Hindu weddings are elaborate ceremonies that honor the goddess and include many symbolic rituals and traditions. Some key elements include the bride and groom exchanging garlands as a symbol of acceptance, the father of the bride giving her hand to the groom in the Kanyadana ritual, and the bride and groom walking around the sacred fire seven times while priests chant mantras. The wedding brings together both families and aims to strengthen family ties through these ancient customs that have been passed down through generations.
The document summarizes Midtown Rotary Club's trip to attend a district conference and awards ceremony in Shimoga, where they received an award for being the best large club in the district for the 6th time. It describes their travel to and from Shimoga, the events at the conference, and their interactions with other Rotarians. It also briefly mentions an accident that occurred on the return trip involving the club president's vehicle hitting a cow, but that the members continued safely back to their home city later that night.
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.
The commander wishes all shipmates happy holidays and reminds them to think of those standing watch during the holidays. He encourages safe travel and celebrating responsibly over the holidays. He also highlights upcoming Navy events like the Army-Navy football game and notices about evaluations, fitness reports, and upcoming selection boards.
TMS June 2016 issue
The Mustard Seed is a secular journal of creative faith, begun over 25 years ago in India. It has been passed from editor to editor who has kept it going unbroken, on faith. We self- publish only thanks to contributions from readers. The Mustard Seed is free and available to all, by post and online. We have no sponsors or subscription fees or postage fees, no advertisements.
We welcome reader experiences and writings to share with our little community.
TMS is published quarterly.
The document provides background on several characters from the island of Uta-Jima:
Shinji is an 18-year-old fisherman who feels at peace when near the sea but is experiencing changes as he discovers new feelings of love and attraction. Hatsue is a girl from the island who works hard and has a serene presence. Jukichi Oyama, the master fisherman Shinji works for, is a calm and skilled leader. Yasuo Kawamoto is the son of a leading family who tries to assert his importance through glib speech and influencing others, unlike the honest people of the island.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This newsletter provides information for families of sailors serving aboard the USS The Sullivans. The commanding officer remarks that the crew is safe and prepared while deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The newsletter includes upcoming events for families, craft ideas, useful links, and stories from command spouses about how they met their sailors. It aims to keep families connected and informed during the deployment.
Heather Hutto completed a youth ministry internship over the summer of 2013 at her home church, Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her responsibilities included teaching, counseling, leading, and assisting with various youth programs, camps, and events. Some highlights included speaking at Choir Camp, serving as a counselor at Camp Robinson, leading a middle school group, and coordinating a teenage camping retreat. While it was a busy summer, Hutto grew closer to her supervisors and strengthened relationships with the youth. She also worked part-time at Chick-Fil-A and struggled at times to balance her commitments with her health issues of asthma and a minor heart condition.
This document discusses the similarities between bird watching and meditation. Both activities require one to remain still, silent, and focused on observing the natural world around them. This allows one to expand their awareness and appreciation for nature. The document then provides details about a visit to the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala, India. It describes the various bird species seen at the sanctuary, including the rare Ceylon Frogmouth. The activity of bird watching is said to train people to be more aware of the birds in their environment. The document also shares about the family hosting visitors to the sanctuary and their simple lifestyle immersed in nature.
A Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of the
Gregorian calendar year marks the mid-point of
our Rotary year and I am glad to say that we
are on the right track as far as our objectives for the
District go.
I would like to highlight some indicators. Many Clubs
have responded to the 1st Quarter rankings (some
positively…..some in shock!) and there is a promise
of improved reporting. Look out for this at the end
of January. The Rotaract District Conference team
in Dar-es-salaam
Rotary is a simple association of business and professional people united by the ideal of service, according to Maurice Duperrey, the 27th President of Rotary International. However, Rotary is not a philosophy that answers every question or satisfies all desires. It is merely a group of individuals coming together for the purpose of service.
The document provides information about upcoming Rotary events in Mysore, India including a fellowship at the KRS backwaters, celebrations for World Rotary Day, and the annual Taare Zameen Par program for special needs children. It also includes announcements about members' accomplishments and milestones.
A good read for those needing an injection of the Christmas Spirit and drawn to swashbuckling adventure! A touch of Homer's "Odyssey", A dash of Melville's "Moby Dick" and a hint of Hemingway's "Old Man and the Sea"! A compelling Christmas story!
The document summarizes the recent Women in Business annual auction event that raised $1,916 for scholarships. It thanks all those involved in the event and reviews the criteria for the 2013 scholarship program, which will award funds to female students pursuing business degrees. It also announces upcoming community and professional development events that may interest WIB members.
The document outlines the agenda for the 2011 Spring Conference of Toastmasters District 57, which will be held aboard the USS Hornet museum in Alameda, California and will feature various educational sessions, contests, and keynote speeches to help attendees improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. The conference aims to celebrate heroes and help attendees discover their potential through interactions with experienced speakers and fellow Toastmasters.
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.
The document summarizes a weekend getaway that Midtown Rotary Club members took to Faith Estate in Kutta. It describes their journey there, activities like hiking, viewing wildlife, and attending a board meeting. It details the meals they enjoyed and their return journey, during which some witnessed a forest fire. The excursion provided fellowship and an opportunity to relax in nature.
This document is a book titled "A Gift for the Daughters of the Ummah" which was prepared by the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Ta'limi Board. The book aims to teach girls about issues related to puberty and menstruation in an Islamic context. It contains 13 lessons covering topics like what menstruation is, the signs of one's first period, hygiene practices during menstruation, rules regarding prayer and fasting during menstruation, and more. The book also includes worksheets, charts to record periods, and a glossary of terms to help girls understand menstruation and their related religious obligations.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides updates on upcoming events, guest speakers, and community service activities. Upcoming events include a talk by State Member Geoff Lee on local issues, and the District Conference in March. The newsletter also discusses the Club's support of literacy programs through book donations to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and flood relief efforts of sister club Rotary Club of Ramon Magsaysay in the Philippines. Members are encouraged to participate in fundraising and volunteer activities.
1. Rotary International has committed $75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This brings Rotary's total contribution to nearly $1.2 billion.
2. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a meeting on polio eradication during the UN General Assembly to urge more support from member states.
3. Rotary and partners are at a tipping point to achieve a polio-free world but need increased commitments from governments and donors to finish the job.
Hindu weddings are elaborate ceremonies that honor the goddess and include many symbolic rituals and traditions. Some key elements include the bride and groom exchanging garlands as a symbol of acceptance, the father of the bride giving her hand to the groom in the Kanyadana ritual, and the bride and groom walking around the sacred fire seven times while priests chant mantras. The wedding brings together both families and aims to strengthen family ties through these ancient customs that have been passed down through generations.
The document summarizes Midtown Rotary Club's trip to attend a district conference and awards ceremony in Shimoga, where they received an award for being the best large club in the district for the 6th time. It describes their travel to and from Shimoga, the events at the conference, and their interactions with other Rotarians. It also briefly mentions an accident that occurred on the return trip involving the club president's vehicle hitting a cow, but that the members continued safely back to their home city later that night.
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.
The commander wishes all shipmates happy holidays and reminds them to think of those standing watch during the holidays. He encourages safe travel and celebrating responsibly over the holidays. He also highlights upcoming Navy events like the Army-Navy football game and notices about evaluations, fitness reports, and upcoming selection boards.
TMS June 2016 issue
The Mustard Seed is a secular journal of creative faith, begun over 25 years ago in India. It has been passed from editor to editor who has kept it going unbroken, on faith. We self- publish only thanks to contributions from readers. The Mustard Seed is free and available to all, by post and online. We have no sponsors or subscription fees or postage fees, no advertisements.
We welcome reader experiences and writings to share with our little community.
TMS is published quarterly.
The document provides background on several characters from the island of Uta-Jima:
Shinji is an 18-year-old fisherman who feels at peace when near the sea but is experiencing changes as he discovers new feelings of love and attraction. Hatsue is a girl from the island who works hard and has a serene presence. Jukichi Oyama, the master fisherman Shinji works for, is a calm and skilled leader. Yasuo Kawamoto is the son of a leading family who tries to assert his importance through glib speech and influencing others, unlike the honest people of the island.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This newsletter provides information for families of sailors serving aboard the USS The Sullivans. The commanding officer remarks that the crew is safe and prepared while deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The newsletter includes upcoming events for families, craft ideas, useful links, and stories from command spouses about how they met their sailors. It aims to keep families connected and informed during the deployment.
Heather Hutto completed a youth ministry internship over the summer of 2013 at her home church, Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her responsibilities included teaching, counseling, leading, and assisting with various youth programs, camps, and events. Some highlights included speaking at Choir Camp, serving as a counselor at Camp Robinson, leading a middle school group, and coordinating a teenage camping retreat. While it was a busy summer, Hutto grew closer to her supervisors and strengthened relationships with the youth. She also worked part-time at Chick-Fil-A and struggled at times to balance her commitments with her health issues of asthma and a minor heart condition.
This document discusses the similarities between bird watching and meditation. Both activities require one to remain still, silent, and focused on observing the natural world around them. This allows one to expand their awareness and appreciation for nature. The document then provides details about a visit to the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala, India. It describes the various bird species seen at the sanctuary, including the rare Ceylon Frogmouth. The activity of bird watching is said to train people to be more aware of the birds in their environment. The document also shares about the family hosting visitors to the sanctuary and their simple lifestyle immersed in nature.
A Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of the
Gregorian calendar year marks the mid-point of
our Rotary year and I am glad to say that we
are on the right track as far as our objectives for the
District go.
I would like to highlight some indicators. Many Clubs
have responded to the 1st Quarter rankings (some
positively…..some in shock!) and there is a promise
of improved reporting. Look out for this at the end
of January. The Rotaract District Conference team
in Dar-es-salaam
Rotary is a simple association of business and professional people united by the ideal of service, according to Maurice Duperrey, the 27th President of Rotary International. However, Rotary is not a philosophy that answers every question or satisfies all desires. It is merely a group of individuals coming together for the purpose of service.
The document provides information about upcoming Rotary events in Mysore, India including a fellowship at the KRS backwaters, celebrations for World Rotary Day, and the annual Taare Zameen Par program for special needs children. It also includes announcements about members' accomplishments and milestones.
A good read for those needing an injection of the Christmas Spirit and drawn to swashbuckling adventure! A touch of Homer's "Odyssey", A dash of Melville's "Moby Dick" and a hint of Hemingway's "Old Man and the Sea"! A compelling Christmas story!
The document summarizes the recent Women in Business annual auction event that raised $1,916 for scholarships. It thanks all those involved in the event and reviews the criteria for the 2013 scholarship program, which will award funds to female students pursuing business degrees. It also announces upcoming community and professional development events that may interest WIB members.
The document outlines the agenda for the 2011 Spring Conference of Toastmasters District 57, which will be held aboard the USS Hornet museum in Alameda, California and will feature various educational sessions, contests, and keynote speeches to help attendees improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. The conference aims to celebrate heroes and help attendees discover their potential through interactions with experienced speakers and fellow Toastmasters.
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.
The document summarizes a weekend getaway that Midtown Rotary Club members took to Faith Estate in Kutta. It describes their journey there, activities like hiking, viewing wildlife, and attending a board meeting. It details the meals they enjoyed and their return journey, during which some witnessed a forest fire. The excursion provided fellowship and an opportunity to relax in nature.
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.
An ambulance donated by Rotary Mysore Midtown under a matching grant was dedicated to SGDM Trust, Chamundi Vanam, Mysore by the local MLA. The dedication ceremony was attended by several Midtown Rotarians led by Rtn. Narendra Babu in response to his call. The document also discusses a debate between a philosophy professor and a student about the existence of God and discusses Rotary activities like the upcoming Bangkok trip.
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.
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 some key firsts and historic moments in Rotary's history:
1) The first four Rotarians who formed the first Rotary club in Chicago in 1905 were Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, and Paul P. Harris. Silvester Schiele served as the first president of the Rotary Club of Chicago.
2) The first club outside of North America was the Rotary Club of London, chartered in 1912. The first non-US Rotary president was Canadian E. Leslie Pidgeon in 1917-1918.
3) The Rotary Foundation gave its first gift of $500 in 1929 to the International Society
Dr. Poornima Krishnamurthy gave a presentation on stress management to the Rotary Midtown club using Ayurvedic perspectives. She explained how stress can lead to digestive disorders like peptic ulcers and listed 50 strategies for coping with stress, including meditation, massage, exercise, humor, and spending time with nature. Her presentation was well-received and interactive, generating questions from the audience. She emphasized periodic Ayurvedic therapies and maintaining a balanced diet and lifestyle to reduce stress according to Ayurvedic principles.
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.
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.
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 session emphasizes on communicative approach of teaching English language. It stresses on-
1. Communication
2. Basic skills of learning a language
Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
3. Expressions and phrases in Indian English
4. SMS language
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.
1) The speaker welcomes and thanks the distinguished guests including the Ex-DGP of Chhattisgarh Mr. S.K. Paswan, Collector of Janjgir-Champa Mr. O.P. Chaudhary, and SP of Janjgir-Champa Mr. Prashant Agarwal for attending the annual function.
2) Mr. S.K. Paswan is highlighted for his distinguished career and social initiatives to help tribal communities and rehabilitate those involved in illegal activities.
3) Mr. O.P. Chaudhary is praised for overcoming obstacles to become an IAS officer and bringing revolutionary changes to education as Collector of Dante
The document outlines the typical structure and purpose of different types of paragraphs in an essay. It defines topic sentences, explains that introductory paragraphs state the main idea and purpose, and supporting paragraphs provide details and examples to back up the main topic. It also notes that concluding paragraphs restate the thesis and main points and wrap up the purpose of the essay.
The document provides guidance on writing different types of essays, noting that expository essays should state the main topic clearly, persuasive essays aim to convince readers of a position, and narrative essays recreate experiences through descriptions. It also gives examples of essay topics and provides a template for outlining the purpose and structure of different types of essays.
Global Eyes Magazine - Black History Month Edition March 2019Beatrice Watson
Cultural publication chockful of ideas, recipes, health tip - Caribbean & Black focussed. Promotes cultural acceptance, , diversity unity, diversity, photographs relating to Black History Month, Folklorama,, human interest stories. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
What a truly special 2013 we have had!
I am touched by the many opportunities given to us to facilitate change in our challenged communities in South Africa, I experience so much love, so much joy and a deep connectedness. I am grateful for a very special team of Change Agents that selflessly reach out to touch and teach, simply because they know deep within what it means to both laugh and cry, to rise and fall and experience life in and through its seasons. What makes the difference is the understanding of that each season has its own teaching and once we tap fully into the lessons it comes with we can taste the sweetness of its fruit - deep within us - and we can trust that nothing is there without a reason.
2013 has reminded me of meeting in our shared humanity and that we are not here to do it on our own. Let us travel together! BE together. Nelson Mandela and his legacy inspires this in us - to keep living true to our hearts, that inner deep calling, voices that truly cares, voices that heal and reach out to each other, voices that builds a healthy nation on equality and love. And as we say our goodbye to one of the greatest leaders of our time we also embrace the opportunity to fuel each of our steps with greater awareness and a much broader "WE Consciousness".
May you enjoy our newsletter and tune into the energy of an inspiring season in our SmilingOne Foundation.
We look forward to share much more with you in 2014.
Happy New Year!
Love & Gratitude
Karina
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.
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The 2012 division conferences of Delta Tau Delta saw record attendance with over 1,200 undergraduates, alumni and volunteers coming together. The conferences emphasized brotherhood and the theme of "The Inspiration of Maturity." Josh Schneider was named the new Western Plains Division President. The conference curriculum was redesigned to include leadership tracks, revised breakout sessions, and more involvement from campus professionals. Feedback on the changes has been positive.
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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.
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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
This document provides a summary of a Rotary club meeting and events involving the Rotary Mysore Midtown club. It discusses the club's visit from the District Governor which included presentations on club projects, speeches, and entertainment performances. It also summarizes a large astronomy event organized by the club for local students and a multi-generational play event bringing together children and elderly adults from homes in the community. The summaries highlight the club's community service activities and emphasis on fun and fellowship.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 summarizes the activities of the Rotary Club of Mysore Midtown. It discusses the club receiving numerous awards at the district conference for their work in areas like vocational training, AIDS awareness, and youth activities. It then introduces the guest speaker, Dr. Supriya Das, a homeopath from Kolkata who will discuss homeopathic medicine and treatment. It concludes with announcing an upcoming business meeting and inviting members to attend.
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 Rotary Midtown Silicon Journalism Award ceremony honoring two journalists, Mr. Nagesh Panathale and Mr. K. Shashikumar. It provides biographical details and accomplishments of each journalist. It describes Mr. Panathale's career beginning in photography and his many awards. It also outlines Mr. Shashikumar's background in engineering and interest in photography/writing, and lists some of his awards for journalism. The ceremony was held to recognize the journalists' excellence in their field and was instituted by Silicon Controls Pvt. Ltd., whose managing director is the club president.
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.
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.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
1. ISSUE : 46 VOLUME : 31 13-06-2012 PAGES - 4
MEDIA-TODAY - A FRANK TALK BY PROF BELLIAPPA
Prof Belliappa the evening delicacy and his association with
is not new to Midtown. He quickly moved to the subject of
Midtown and the evening and narrated his own experience
there are sweet in learning and mastering English Language.
memories to He being generalist relishes knowledge from
savor every any source and in his years of teaching and
time he has administrative experience has gained
participated in authority on several subjects. Media seems to
M i d t o w n be a subject he wanted to tear apart to some
events. His audience disgusted with the present
seamless flow developments and Midtown was lucky to be
of English Language spell binds audience and that audience. He related primarily between
6th June was no different. print media and audiovisual media and took
The fellowship had mouthwatering several instances to justify print media is better
chanabathura, crisp and sumptuous in terms of journalistic ethics compared to the
deliciously served on behalf of Toofan Chandu other media. He did not spare the modern day
as part of his B-Day celebrations, spiraled the netas and babus who are the toast of today’s
moods. Our President looking more confident media and dwelt in length on issue of
than ever before, now master of the corruption. Midtowners instantly liked his
occasions, called the meeting to order and as openness and during interaction had barrage
part of protocol recognized the achievers Rtn of questions which resulted in interesting
Rock and Rtn Gopal who were not present last conversations. Master Blaster Harish was
week apart from customary Birthday and aptly chosen to propose vote of thanks and he
Anniversary celebration calls. Rtn Dr Prahlad not only lived up but was the icing on the cake
introduced Prof Belliappa highlighting his for the evening. A nice take away in one of the
personal achievements. last meets of Raaghu’s year blessed with
Prof Belliappa began with Reminiscences of sweet memories. - SBC
Mr. Karthik
Chidambaram, Vice
President AITA, S/o
Union Home Minister
Mr. P. Chidambaram
was in Mysore
recently. He was
invited to our club
during 2012-13 by
President elect Rtn.
Vishwanath and PP
Rtn. Alagappan
2. 13-06-2012
President's Message
Last week we had Prof. Dr.K.C.Belliappa, Retired Vice Chancellor of Central University of
Arunachala Pradesh as the speaker. He spoke about Role of Media Today. Being a English
teacher himself, his speech was excellent. I hope you all enjoyed it. I thank Rtn. Ravindra Babu
for bringing him to the Club.
Friends we have almost come to the end of the Rotary Year 2011-12. On this occasion
I would like to invite you all along with your family for a get together of President’s Dinner on
30th Saturday, June at Hotel Grand Maurya. Please treat this as my personal invitation & grace
the occasion. Looking forward to meet you all with family on the last day of my Presidentship.
Today let us lend our hand to Chayadevi Anaathashrama. Let us reach within to
Embrace Humanity.
Bye till next week….
Rtn. Raghavendra
Thank You
Lisbon RI Convention Logo
Two simple lines define the boat
Dear friends, hull and sail. The leaning of the sail
lends a sense of movement and
President Raaghu is all set to serenity to the logo. The sail being
wind up ‘Embrace within to reach the propelling force of the silent
vessel, its presence signifies
humanity’ year, whereas President
serenity and peace. The Rotary
Elect Rtn. Vishwa is all set to cruise the ‘Peace symbol on the left is reminiscent of a
through fellowship’ year. Raaghu’s was a glorious helm, the device that controls the direction of the vessel, and
integrates seamlessly the concept as a whole.
year and Vishwa plans to break the records and The blue, yellow and white colors were chosen as they the
take club to newer heights. All I can say is that Rotary colors and favor a harmonious chromatic combination.
- Rtn. Rakesh Babu
Midtown is now going through its enticing period
–hope it will be back to back mega hits.
Raaghu perhaps finished most of the
Nostalgic Combodia Through Wajid’s Lens
formalities of thanks giving during one of the
previous meetings when we had celebration of the
accomplishment of Awards. He has made it clear
that during the official president’s dinner which is
scheduled on June 30th there will be no speeches
and formalities. So friends, those of you who want
to express your appreciation to the magnificent
year, here is a platform in About Us. Pen down your
feelings, appreciations, criticisms if any, and mail it
to prahlad_ka@yahoo.com. It will be my proud
privilege to bring it in my last issue on June 30th
where I sign off and pass on the pen to the next
editor Seenannna. So friends, take the pen or boot
your computer, this is the last opportunity. Hope to
see lots and lots of mails.
3. 3 13-06-2012
JUST LISTEN
JUST LISTEN India’s oldest granny
Sowmi Akka
I suspect that the most basic and powerful way to
connect to another person is to listen. Just listen.
Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each
other is our attention. And especially if it’s given from the
heart. When people are talking, there’s no need to do
anything but receive them. Just take them in. Listen to
what they’re saying. Care about it. Most times caring
about it is even more important than understanding it.
Most of us don’t value ourselves or our love enough to
know this. It has taken me along time to believe in the
power of simple saying, "I’m so sorry," when someone is
in pain. And meaning it.
One of my patients told me that when she tried to tell
While women in India normally have a lifespan of
her story people often interrupted to tell her that they 60–65 years, Sowmi Akka, the oldest grandmother
once had something just like that happen to them. in the country is 120 years old, hails from
Subtly her pain became a story about themselves. Coimbatore city and still seems in pink of health.
Sowmi Akka said that eating healthy diet helped her
Eventually she stopped talking to most people. It was to live longer and a problem free life. She also
just too lonely. We connect through listening. When we mentioned that she is self–reliant to perform all kind
of domestic work such as cooking, cleaning the
interrupt what someone is saying to let them know that house and buying vegetables from the market.
we understand, we move the focus of attention to Meanwhile, her granddaughter, Amarawathy said
ourselves. When we listen, they know we care. Many that Sowmi Akka’s eldest daughter is 95 and the
entire family participated in the family reunion.
people with cancer can talk about the relief of having (Source: The Indian Express, June 12, 2012)
someone just listen.
I have even learned to respond to someone crying
by just listening. In the old days I used to reach for the
tissues, until I realized that passing a person a tissue
may be just another way to shut them down, to take
them out of their experience of sadness and grief. Now I
just listen. When they have cried all they need to cry,
they find me there with them.
This simple thing has not been that easy to learn. It
certainly went against everything I had been taught
since I was very young. I thought people listened only
Fourth Place in Rotary Photo contest : Shot in Gitagum,
because they were too timid to speak or did not know Philippines. Says Benson, “I usually am not partial to sunset
the answer. A loving silence often has far more power to photography, but this photograph, with the silhouette of the two boys
with their poles reflected in the water, offers a modern, graphic twist
heal and to connect than the most well intentioned while the sunset looms magnificently in the background.”. Carlo
words. Antonio Romero, Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
4. Happy
Birthday New Rotarian Action Group helps
countries grow food that suits
their nutritional needs
When Australian Bruce French went to Papua New
Guinea as an agriculture instructor 40 years ago, his
students asked him to teach them about native edible
plants.
Rtn. Pradeep Kumar Rtn. PHF. Narasimha R “I knew nothing about Papua New Guinea food plants,”
14-06-2012 16-06-2012 he recalls. “So I had to start learning.”
Mobile: 9742122507 Mobile: 9845540472 The result was a series of books on indigenous food
plants, and the not-for-profit Food Plants International,
which maintains a database of 25,000 edible plants that
includes descriptions, lists of countries and climates where
they grow, photos and drawings, and cooking methods.
“There are thousands of nutritious plants, but people
don’t have any information about them,” says Buz Green,
an agriculturalist and member of the Rotary Club of
Rtn. Balaji K J Rtn. PP. PHF. Sundara Raja Rao Devonport North, Australia. “We’re trying to bridge some of
18-06-2012 20-06-2012 the gaps.
Mobile: 9900509018 Mobile: 9343830682 “Rotarian teams in developing countries inevitably
identify hunger, malnutrition, and food security as critical
Wedding Anniversary issues,” Green explains. “They tend to look to Western
solutions to address food production issues.”
Nutritional profile
The problem, he says, is that Western crops don’t have
the right nutritional profile for people in the developing
world, whose diets often have little variety. Indigenous
crops can allow them to eat more nutritiously and are
already adapted to local pests, diseases, and climatic
conditions.
The “green revolution” of the 1950s and ’60s, for
Rtn. A. N. Aiyanna & Shalini example, led to increased agricultural productivity in Asian
09-06-2012 ; Cell : 9844009049 countries, but also to unforeseen effects. The weeds that
grew in rice paddies had served as the primary source of
ORGANIC VEGETABLES vitamin A for villagers in India, and when those weeds were
FOR THE WIFE eradicated, the people became deficient.
My wife asked me to buy ORGANIC “Virtually every woman in the tropical world is anemic,”
French adds. “We go there with cabbages and make the
vegetables from the market. I went and
situation 10 times worse.”
looked around and couldn't find any.
Learn Grow
So I grabbed an old, tired looking French and Green launched the Learn Grow project in
employee and said, "These vegetables are June 2007 to help people in developing countries grow local
for my wife. Have they been sprayed with any food that suits their nutritional needs. Early last year, the RI
poisonous chemicals?" Board recognized the Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action
"The produce guy looked at me and said: Group, whose 195 members will help Rotarians implement
- Learn Grow efforts, according to its chair, Past RI Director
- John Thorne, of the Rotary Club of North Hobart, Australia.
- In August 2010, Learn Grow launched a pilot project in
“No. You'll have to do that yourself." the Solomon Islands, producing a compendium of local
edible plants, field guides for growers, and a book on crops
for schools and community groups. Local organizations
Next Week in Midtown provide support and distribute information. The project
team has received inquiries from 20 developing countries;
another effort is underway in the Democratic Republic of
Club Assembly Timor-Leste.
The principles of eating locally are gaining momentum
in the Western world, French says. “My children and lots of
Date: 20-06-2012 at 6.30pm other people thought I was eccentric for 35 years. Now I’ve
Venue : RCL Hall, JLB Road become fairly trendy in my old age.”