1. Vol. : 33
Issue : 26
Date : 01-01-2014
Pages : 04
Bhandavyotsava-2013
All roads led to Oval grounds on Sunday, the
venue wore a festive look thanks to the hard work
by many Rotarians and tasteful deck up by CAVA
students with infrastructure support by Azim. Many
stalls were arranged at strategic places. The
mammoth crowd started swelling well before 9am.
More than 1200 people relished the morning
breakfast served by Sathya Sai Seva Trust. As the
centre stage buzzed with busy bodies, participants
and their caretakers started to assemble around.
Chief guest of the day Dr.Malathi Holla with her
electrifying smiles and contagious positive attitude
mingled with the assembled kids. She was beaming
with smiles and confidence. Assistant Governor
Rtn.Dr.M.N.Bheemesh was the guest of Honor.
President Rtn.Bhanuchandran, Secretar y
R t n . D r. P r a h l a d , E v e n t C h a i r m a n
Rtn.R.S.Vishwanath, Community service director
Rtn.A.N.Aiyanna and all the Rotarians were seen
frantically moving to ensure smooth flow of events.
Rtn.Vishwa explained the significance of the event
and how the event took its new avatar, added
features of entertainment was to ensure that all
participants and their caretakers would enjoy the
day long program. Rtn.Dr.Prahlad introduced the
illustrious chief guest of the day in his inimitable
style. After inaugurating the event by releasing
colorful balloons chief guest of the day,
international athlete Dr.Malathi Holla lauded the
efforts of parents and caretakers for their efforts,
she particularly mentioned the role of a mother and
lauded her efforts.
Participants from more than 20 different schools
came in huge numbers, weeks of meticulous
planning paid off as systems took care of the
smooth functioning of the programs. After the
inaugurals, specially abled children were in for a
different kind of experience. There were stalls
offering fun games ably handled by volunteers of
Soften (Infosys), mouth watering masala puri,
groundnuts, ice cream (sponsored by Joy
Icecream), sugarcane juice, tea-biscuits and not to
forget the blaring “drum beats” (tamate). The stalls
buzzed with activity while volunteers from Infosys
handled the games efficiently. Interactors &
volunteers lent their valuable support all thru.
Volunteers from RCC Vinyas played a crucial role as
they handled the information centre providing
valuable information on Government schemes for
specially abled.
….continued in page 3
Januar y is Rotar y Awareness month emphasizing the importance of Rotary
information to club members and awareness of
Rotary in the community
Annual day
at RMA
Rotary Midtown Academy
celebrates School day on 3rd Jan
2014. MLA Mr.Vasu will be the
chief guest . All Rotarians are
invited for the Annual day at RMA
premises on 3rd Jan at 6.30 pm.
Your participation will be a big
motivation to the youngsters.
Please attend.

2. Innerwheel project
Lunch was served by Inner wheel President
Uma Vivek to the inmates of Siddaganga
Education Trust, Tumkur which gives free
education, free food and free stay to the
needy boys of all communities in the month of
December. Cost of the project was 3.5 Lakhs.
Rtn.NagarajatSaradavilas
Rtn.R.Nagaraj was the chief guest at annual
sports day at Saradavilas recently. Speaking to
the students of the college, Rtn.Nagaraj
emphasized on the importance of sports and
urged the students not to get addicted to
electronic gadgets. He also stressed on
practicing healthy eating habits.
“Frank talk” with Dr. Malathi Holla
In a rendezvous with Dr.Malathi Holla, Editor of “About Us” caught
up with the international athlete and exchanged thoughts. Here are
excerpts of the conversation:
Editor (Ed): There are many service organizations, what is your
opinion about “Rotary”?
Malathi (Ma): Yes I know many organizations which work with
motto of service, but find Rotary is different. Rotary is like a family, an
international family. They involve deeply in whatever areas they focus
upon. In fact I feel Rotary does the work what governments often fail
to do. Rotary conducts health camps, eye camps and many service
events which government machinery often does not undertake
Ed: What is your first feeling when you entered the “Oval grounds”
today?
Ma: I felt at home. There are so many disabled people, friendly
people around. I instantly felt that I am among my people
Ed: You have seen many international events, are there any suggestions to make our event
match the international standards?
Ma: Experience makes us perfect. I am sure that Rotarians have vast experience in
conducting these events. As such I do not see any particular lacunas. Any event that you do for
these special children is a great help to them. Sports is all about discipline and punctuality, if you
are conducting only a sports event, I would suggest providing uniforms or Tshirts
Ed: Can we expect to see more of you in Midtown events?
Ma: Call me any time, I am always there for Rotary Midtown
Ed: One last question- do you have any message to all of us?
Ma: I always tell people, that we may be paralyzed physically, our self confidence is not, our
self respect is not, our ambition is not, our zeal is not, our dreams are not. JUST LOOK AT US , we
are as capable as all if not more
Ed: Thank you Dr.Malathi, your positive attitude is something that we all should emulate
Ma: Thanks, it was my pleasure to be a part of this wonderful program

3. ……Continued from page 1
Serpentine queues were specially seen near the sugarcane and ice cream stalls. Innerwheel sisters
actively involved in various capacities. A separate counter offered attractive tattoos to the participants
and smiling innerwheel sisters were happily sharing the colorful pieces with the participants. Elaborate
arrangements by the food committee (and able support by Narayan Bhattru's team) saw smooth flow of
the lunch session. Yummy 'soan papdi' was sponsored by Mahalakshmi Sweets. Post lunch, athletics
sports events were conducted by team Sanidhya University Colleg of Physical Education volunteers
followed by prize distribution. Hot tasty badam milk was served in the evening before the valedictory
function. AG Rtn.M.N.Bheemesh was the chief guest for the valedictory while President
Rtn.Bhanuchandran, Secretary Rtn.Dr.Prahlad, Event chairman Rtn.R.S.Vishwanath, Community service
director Rtn.A.N.Aiyanna Mr.Vasanthkumar were others present onstage. Later parents of specially
abled children shared their thoughts and feelings bringing smiles on Rotarians faces who toiled for the
event. All the participants got a attractive bag, thanks to the sponsors N.Ranga Rao Sons, Zeus Biotech
Soften (Infosys). The bag also contained pearlpet bottles sponsored by People for People and Jain Aprons.
The unique event saw a total footfall of more than 1800 people including 700 kids who participated in
various events. Newspapers, local channels FM provided good coverage of the event. Kudos to the
meticulous planning and execution by Chairman Rtn.Vishwa and special appreciation to the invaluable
support by many Rotarians. (Next week meeting is to recall and recognize the efforts of people who
contributed in all ways to make the event successful. Watch out “Reminiscences of Bhandavyotsava
2013” next week)
At the end of the day Rotarians, Anns, Interactors, Rotaractors, RCC Vinyas members, Volunteers
well wishers returned home feeling “Mission Accomplished”!!!!!
(Statistics data contributed by : Rtn.A.N.Aiyanna)

4. Practical Innovation
Rotary Information
Rotary International recognised Her
Majesty The Queen on Monday December
16 with the Rotary International Award of
Honour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
her Coronation. Her Majesty The Queen,
who graciously accepted the prestigious
honour, has been a supporter of Rotary's
polio eradication and humanitarian
programmes.
The award was taken to Buckingham
Palace by Rotary International Director,
Mike Webb and Rotary Representative to
the Commonwealth, Judith Diment on
behalf of Rotary International President,
Ron Burton.
Adem Onalan conceived of the Life Box
as a holistic solution that can be quickly
deployed after natural disasters when relief
providers are unable to reach the disaster
zone due to distance, weather conditions,
and the destruction of roads.
The air-droppable, foldable
polyethylene box houses two cardboard
boxes that contain relief goods such as food,
water and sleeping bags. When it is
unfolded, it turns into an inflatable shelter.
The outer layer of the shelter functions as a
parachute during the airdrop, while the
polyethylene foam interior provides
insulation.
- See more at:
http://www.ribi.org/news/ribi-news/queenreceives-award-of-honour
Rotary Quiz
More details at: http://inhabitat.com/life-box-anair-droppable-pop-up-recovery-shelter-for-victims-ofnatural-disasters/
Q: He gave Rotary its wheel in 1905 -
Answer : Option A
a) Montague M Bear
b) William Stuart
c) Arch Klumph
d) Paul Harris
Today'sTeaHost:
Rtn.L.M.ManojKumar
Next Week
Reminiscences of
“Bhandavyotsava 2013”
Date : 08-01-2014 Wednesday
Time : 6:30pm
Venue : RCL Hall , JLB Road Mysore
Courtesy : Internet
Please Attend
1. IsittheTRUTH?
2. IsitFAIRtoallconcerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4. WillitbeBENEFICIALtoallconcerned?