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My dear friends in Rotary, Hello from the Editor's desk again. This is third time for me in this coveted chair. I accepted this position with great reluctance as President Venky gave me only two options. Either President Elect or Editor. I chose the lesser evil. Even though I am on the job for the third time, I feel it as if it is all new and fresh. Light up Rotary year in Midtown is all set to make a great beginning. I have made my contributions to that being the chairman for the INSTALLATION CEREMONY. Venky with his large heart and his ability to take everyone together will lead the club successfully to one more eventful year. There is a whole new sense of fresh air around us. Modi's government at the centre has taken charge with the challenge of changing the face of this largest democracy in the

world. At the heart of heart common man in India hopes that the country will be free of corruption and that is enough for us become the super power. The FIFA cup at Brazil is inching climax and in another 5 days a new world champion will be crowned – of course Brazil is my favorite. About Us will remain as ever entertaining and informative and of course will try and put in some new looks for this volume. Friends and family members of midtown will denitely contribute greatly to make this bulletin a better one this time. I will end my inaugural editorial with these words of wisdom from DVG, which will become a regular feature of my editorials for this volume. Please put some efforts to read and understand because they can really change your outlook towards life;

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“The earth gives man the fruits as nutrition to help him grow. Later it takes back a part of what it gave. After death, man's entire body gets back into earth. Our bodies are like bowls of kadubu (PÀqÀħÄ) (delicacy). It is the brilliance of the Creator that

everything comes around a full circle..."

Issue: 01Volume: 34 Date: 09-07-2014 Pages: 06

98.6F RMM3180 NEWS CENTRE

WEEKLY

NEWSPrahlad

Venky’s Chicken Cabinet(in Munna Bhai - Circuit Style)

Munna Bhai (M) : Yeh Circuit!Circuit (C) : Aao Maamu, Bholona Maamu M : Bhahut Thak Gayahoon Re, Kahi Dooor Jane Ka! C : Kahan? M : Khandala Chalthe Hai C : Maamu khandala Nahi Jaasakathe ! Yaha ka Dhandha

Kaun Sambalega ? Sab Chaupat Ho Jatha hey M : Aaisa Karenge , Hum ROTARY walon Ko SowP Denge! C : ROTARY walon Ko ? Accha Idea Hey Bhai ! mere

Khayal mei kuch log hey ! M : Bhoolav ! Sowp Ke Jayenge Khandala

C : Yeh BHANUCHANDRAN Edhar Aana!

M : Kaun Hey bae Yey? MADRASI Pandit Lagatha Hey! Kya Dhanda Kartha Hey Re?

C : Bhai Yeh, FINANCE CONSULTANT Hey, Bholetho BANK logo KO ULLU Bhanake paisa Marke DHANDE Pe Lagaatha Hai

M : THO Phir Hamare Jaise Lootera Ho Gaya Na ! Esko PAST PRESIDENT Bhanao

M : Circuit, Leader keleye EK THAGADA AaDAMI Chahiye !

EKADAM SHER KE Bhacche Ke JAISA C : Woh tho PRIME MINISTER bhangaya NA ! M : THO PHIR LEADER Kisako BHANAYE ? MURGIKE BHACCHE KO?

Continued to Page 2...

...Continued from Page 1 C : What an Idea sir je? Teekh! YE MOTTE

UNCLE (R. VENKATESH) AJAA RE! M : Teekh Hey ! Esko President Bhana Dho

C : Bhai Yeh UMESH, Agale Saal Ka President

M : AARE Yeh tho Hamare RAILWAY MINISTER Sadananda Gowda JAise Dhiktha hey

C : Bhilkul Bhai ! yeh Dhono JUDUVA Bhai hey ! mele mei separate ho Gaye ! woh! Tho RAILWAY Minister Bangaya Aur YEH ROTARY Mei Phas Gaya! Garami mei Solar ka kaam Aur Bharish Mei Kaimotte Bhejtha hey! Dhanda Esaka Bharobhar chal Raha hey bhai!

C : Bhai VICE PRESIDENT ke leye MANOJ KUMAR ko BHULAO?

M : WOH! FILM wala MANOJ! Roti Kapada Aur Makaan wala ! WOH Tho BUDDA HOGA YANA?

C : Filmwala Manoj Nahi, YEh THo Hamara MANOJ HEY Bhai!

C : Yeh tho Coffee ka DHANDA kartha hey! Bhai, JO Hum Exam mei Karthe Hey , Wohtho Copy hey!

YEH THO COFFEE PLANTER Hey! Kethi Bhaadi Kartha Hey!

C : M O H A N A a j a r e ! B h a i Y E H INSURANCE OFFICER Hey

M : HINDI mei BHOL HINDI C : Dheko Bhai ! Hum Kisi ko Maar Gira Tho,

Humko Phayda Hotha Hey ! EN Insurance Walao se Unake Parivar ko Bhi Phayda hotha Hey ! Bha Suna hey Na Zindagike Sath Bhi ,Aur Zindagike Bhad Bhi, !

M : Teek Hey ! ESKO Kya Bhana lee! C : Secretary Bhai, Secretary

C : Bhai HEY RAGAVENDRA SHASTRY Hey Joint Seketry

M : Pet Dheke tho ,SHASTRY Jaise Hi Dhiktha Hey!

C : Bhai , eska Dhandha bhilkul hamare Jaisa Hey! Government Walonko Paisa Dheke Current off karva detha hey! Aur Apana Battery Bhejthe hey!

M : Eisa Bhol UPS Ka Dhanda!

C : ALAGAPPAN Uncle Aana! M : Kaun hey re yeh? Ethana Vinamratha se

Kha da Hey! Lagatha hey –GANDHI JAYANTHI Par Paida Huwa!

C : Bhai, Jayanthi ko tho Jantha HOON! Magar YEY GANDHI KAUN HEY Bhai?

M : Circuit, Kya RE ! Thu Aapana Bhapu KO Nahi Jantha ! GANDHI.. Wahi RE – Jo Note pe Hamesha Haste Rehathe Hey na!

C : AAcha, AAcha ,AAcha woh Bhapuu! Par Bhai Yeh Bhapu hamesha Hasate Kyun Rehathe hey re?

M : Yeh Circuit Esko TREASURER BANAO

C : yeh SEENI BHAI Edhar AAna! Bhai yeh SRINIVASAN Hey CLUB SERVICE Ka

Admi! Maamu Biryani Bhechtha Hey , Aur Free time me Poster Voster Bhanatha Hai –Aacha Designer Hey Bhai! ! Bhahut Kham ka adami Hey !

M : Poster Banaatha Hey?? Tho circuit Bholona Naa Mere Aur Chinky Ka Poster Bhanane ke liye!

C : Bhikul Bhai , Ek Kya Sau Bhanvalenge.

C : Bhai Ae KUMARASWAMY hey- COMMUNITY KA DIRECTOR ! Medicine Bhechtha hey Maamu Anacin, Saridon, Amruthanjan! Woeech!

M : Tension nahi leneka Kumaranna, Apun Chitti Likake tere Dhukan Pe Refer Karunga ! Tera Bussiness Bhadayenge

C : Bhai Yeh VOCATIONAL ka Aadami SRIVATSA, Sunday ho ya Monday Roz khavo Ande ! Yeh Anda Nikal tha hey Bhai!

M : Bhole tho! C : Poultry Farmer hey Bhai! Suba se raath

thak Ande Gintha rehatha hey

C : B h a i e h H e y S U N D A R - INTERNATIONAL KA DIRECTOR Yer Khana, peena, sona Sab International Aeroplane Me hi Kartha Hey!

M : Hey Kya Kaam Kartha Hey? C : Sugarless Coffee peetha hey Bhai! M : Aur kya katha hey Bhe! C : Bhas Jamoon Kaatha Hey, Aur Kya?

C : Bhai yeh MILTON HEY- YOUTH KA DIRECTOR. Ekdam Chakkas JCB hey!

M : Ye ROTARY mei Kya karega! Esko hamare Dhande mei Lagov! Kaam pe AAyega- Haddi. Vaddi..thod ne keliye

C : Teek hai bhai, Khandala vaapis aathey hi isko Mandi Mohalla ka Incharge banayenge!

C : Abhe Who BHASKAR SAINIK Aaja Re! M : Kya yeh Sachmuch SAINIK hey! Hume

Maar Girane ka Eradha Tho nahi ! C : Nahi Bhai ye Rotary Wale Aisa Nahi

karthe ! Yeh Bhanegaa SEARGENT - aur Chota Mota Kham Karke Ekdin DG Bhanega! Bole to District Governor, Dr.Bhaskar Hai Na Vaiseech.

C : Aare who DR.(PRAHLAD) edhar aana! M : Yeh Chikana Doctor Hai Kya? Dikane mei

tho tere bhaap dikatha hey!Kya pada hey yeh?

C : M. D kiya hey bhai! M : M.D tho Sirf dho Akshar Hey! Mera degree

M.B.B.S. tho char akshar ka hey! Yeh kya karega bholo?

C : Editor Banega Bhai- Likneka kam! M : Mei Dhavai Ka Chitti Likatha hoon na

Vaiseceech Kya? C : Bhilkul Bhai ! M : Aab Chalo Aapun Ka Kaam Ho Gaya !

circuit Kandala Jaake yesh karenge!

.S. Nagendra joined Rotary Bangalore West during K1986-87 and believes that he was privileged to have joined this club, where the focus has always been on

'Service Projects' and fellowship.Now, having worked extensively both in the Club and the District for 26 years, with a holistic experience of all Rotary related matters, he aspires to see Rotary “become one of those professional but vital, social sector stake holders of our community”. Rtn. K.S. Nagendra, born on 25th July hails from Holenarasipur. He is a graduate from Bangalore University, with a post-graduate diploma in 'Instrumentation' from the Indian Institute of Science and a diploma in Business Management from Bangalore University. He is a first generation Entrepreneur and is currently the Managing Director of M/s. K.S. INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD., manufacturing Electrical components. The company has several recognitions to its credit, including Export Excellence award several times, from Industry / trade bodies, like FKCCI, RIA, etc. He is deeply associated and spends considerable time in the activity of MICRO CREDIT to rural women, as a founder Director of BSS Pvt Ltd., a NBFC. Having personally interacted with Dr. Muhammad Yunus, he is an ardent admirer of this the Nobel laureate. Actively involved in industry and trade associations, he was the President of Bangalore Industrial Estate Manufacturers' Association during 1995-96 and he has worked on the Councils of KASSIA & FKCCI as invitee on their industry committees.He has lent his expertise to Govt. of Karnataka as an external Board member, for setting the syllabus and revamping job oriented courses. Rtn. K.S. Nagendra was the president of Rotary Bangalore West during 1996-97 and won the best club award and 13 shields. During that year, the club under his leadership, established the permanent eye screening &

operation center at Sree Prasanna Veeranjaneya Temple, Mahalakshmi Layout, where, in the last 16 years, about 2600 cataract operations have been conducted free of cost. Thereafter, he has been active in the Rotary District 3190 and has discharged his responsibility in Rotary with commitment and care. He considers his work as the Chairman of Seva Sethu (networking of NGOs), Millennium wheel chair project and Global Autism convention, as very satisfying and of real value to Rotary and the society. During Rotary year 2013-14, while he was the Governor of Rotary District 3190, he was able motivate the clubs to come together and had number of joint projects; joint programs and created new synergy amongst the clubs. With an innovative and themed approach – the ICGFs & Conference, was a series of leadership / motivating sessions with some of the high achievers participating. One of the highlights of the year, was the concept to start a mega District project – in this case it was “RI Dist 3190 – Nephrology Center”, which was funded by all the clubs of District and would be recognised as a joint project of all the clubs. He was able to motivate Rotarians and likeminded friends to participate and contribute over US $ 9,20,000/= towards TRF for the year. Married to ann Shashikala, past president of Inner wheel Bangalore West, who teaches 'Devara nama and bhava geethe' from home. The couple are blessed with sons Avinash and Ashwin and the family is full with daughters in law and two grandchildren. With all the family members being Paul Harris fellows, he is a level 2 major donor himself.

MIDTOWNERS WELCOME PG RTN. K.S. NAGENDRA.

INSTALLING

OFFICERPG Rtn. NAGENDRA K.S

Puttur 03-06-2014

Respected President, We are all ordinary people doing extra ordinary service work under our great organization Rotary International. As you know Rotary International has a long history of 109 years of doing good to others all over the world with service above self motto. Now we have got chance of leadership in this organization for one year, let us do our job in an efficient manner to show and to cherish in the future. I want you to be

Best Class president by bringing your club to a vibrant mode by observing following 5 points, 1. Increase membership, maintain positive growth, bring in more youth and lady as members. 2. Undertake big and good community service projects of permanent nature. 3. Encourage every Rotarian to donate significant amount to Rotary Foundation. 4. Involveyour club member and their family in every activity of Rotary. 5. Promote and encourage leadership beyond club level. Our Rotary International president Rtn.Gary C.K.Huang has given us the beautiful RI theme of the year to be “LIGHT UP ROTARY”. I request all the members, whole hearted active involvement for one year to make 2014-15 Rotary year a best one and of help to the community around us.My congratulations to outgoing president and his team for doing wonderful work in the last one Rotary year. Wishing you all the very best and let us together Light Up Rotary,

Dist. Governor’s Message

Yours in Rotary, Rtn. Dr. Bhaskar S

DG 2014-15, RI Dist 3180

, was born on 19th april . He is Mr. Manjunath

an avid cricketer and music lover. He is a bachelor at

present , working as manager in Jagath Pharma, since

2013. He has been a national topper in sales in any

company he has worked, may it be McLeods, Reliance

communications, or Jagath Pharma. He is a leader not

only in profession but also in cricket as well.

Manjunath is a commerce graduate from Maharaja's

college, is a prolific cricketer during his college days.

As he had to attend practice sessions and

tournaments, he could attend only 13 classes out of

113 classes. When his HOD threatened that he will not

issue hall ticket, his Physical Education Director came

to his rescue and as per his directions , Manjunath

collected his hall ticket directly from University of

Mysore. Chapathi and Tomato curry are his favorite

dishes and Megan fox and Scarlette Johnson are his

favorite actors. A complete tee-totaler can gulp

unlimited Maaza or Slice.

Mr. Madhusudhan, better known as Speed

Madhu was born on 13th july 1978 . He loves sports

and Music. He not plays cricket but is a qualified

umpire recognized by KSCA. He has played in

Karnataka premier league for Belgaum Panthers,

rubbing shoulders with Karnataka bigwigs R. Vinay

Kumar and J. Arun Kumar. Sachin and Dravid are his

favorities. He has represented University of Mysore

both in foot ball and Cricket He was clean bowled by

Nagapriya, his life partner and they have new player in

the team since 8 months in their daughter Anarghya.

Vivek Shyamrao Sangle was born on 22nd

December 1966. He is Mechanical Engineer from the

Shivaji University, Kholapur in 1991.He is the

proprietor of Incastt Machines, manufacturers of

Investment casting foundry machines. He is also a

consultant for turn key projects for investment

casting. His Clientele includes Kirloskar, HAL-

Koraput-Orissa, HAL - Bangalore, Ordiance Factory

Medak-AP, Defence Mettulargical Lab, Hyderabad.

Mr.Vivek is Technical Advisor to IIT Roorkee. He

relocated to Mysore in the year 2007 from Kholapur,

where he was an active Rotarian of Rotary Club of

Kholapur Main. Mr.Vivek is married to Mrs.Bhargavi,

and the couple are blessed with son Aditya, studying in

2nd PUC & daughter, Harshini syudying in 9th

Stanadard. He is a Certified Wildfile Instructor for

WWF, he has undergone Mounteneering training in

Kulu, Manali. He also loves Horse riding. He is a

member of prestigious Jaya Chamrajendra Wodiyar

Golf Club, Mysore.

3new faces in Midtown Manju Madhu Vivek

The Wooden Bowl – Touching StoryA frail old man went to live with his son, daughter–in–law, and a four–year old grandson. The old man's hands

trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter–in–law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four–year–old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up." The four–year–old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.

For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day building blocks are being laid for the child's future.

Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of yourself … and those you love, today, and every day!

The new funding model for The Rotary Foundation was developed because our ability to continue "doing good in the world" depends heavily on the Foundation having long-term financial stability. In the interests of improved communication and understanding of the changes, here are 10 important things to know about the new model, which becomes effective on 1 July 2015.1. Rotarians and clubs will benefitRotary's strength lies in the talents and dedication of its members and clubs. The recent recession showed that we must have adequate reserves in our Rotary Foundation to ensure that we don't have to cut programs and services in times of poor investment returns, and the increased volatility in financial markets emphasized the need for an adequate level of reserves. The new funding model is necessary to ensure resources are available to support the work of Rotarians now and in the future. The Foundation's current policy is to maintain an operating reserve equal to three years' worth of operating expenses.2. PolioPlus Fund contributions are not affected in any way3. Endowment Fund Contributions are not affected in any way4. District Designated Funds are not affected in any way5. Five percent of Annual Fund contributions are set aside from the World FundAfter Annual Fund contributions are invested, 50% will continue to go to District Designated Funds (DDF) and 50% to the World Fund. The 5% being set aside to help pay for the Foundation's operating expenses will come from the World Fund, but will only be used if needed to pay those expenses or to fully fund the operating reserve. If they are not needed for those purposes, they may remain in the World Fund for grants.6. Five percent of cash contributions for global grants set asideUnder the current system, cash contributed in support of a grant by clubs and districts requires administration, but provides no investment income to meet the cost of that administration, because the funds are not retained by the Foundation for any

length of time and therefore do not generate investment income. The 5% set aside from cash contributions for global grants will help pay the costs of processing, etc. It is not uncommon for many clubs to support a single global grant, and some clubs include payments from many members, thus requiring donor recognition to be processed for each contribution. Cash may also need to be converted into one of the 28 official Rotary currencies and then transferred to an international bank account for the project to be implemented.7. Up to 10% of corporate gifts set asideUsing up to 10% of large corporate contributions for operating expenses is a well-accepted practice among donors to charities. By obtaining such gifts, the Foundation can increase support for the projects in our areas of focus. Our polio eradication efforts, for example, have benefitted greatly from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's support. Up to 10% of these gifts will contribute to our administration costs, thus leaving more funds to support the grants for clubs and districts.8. A communication plan is in placeThe Trustees recognize that open, clear communication fosters Rotarians' continued support of, and active involvement in, Foundation programs. The first step in the funding model communication plan was an announcement on rotary.org with a link to Securing Our Foundation's Future. Watch for more information in Rotary media, coming soon.9. Training and resources are being developedTraining manuals for officers and committees at the district and club levels are being updated, and webinars and e-learning modules are being developed. For details, contact [email protected]. The Foundation has a record of financial stewardship and transparencyOur Foundation has consistently earned high ratings for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator and other agencies. Find more on Foundation finances and ratings.Questions or comments? Please, contact [email protected].

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Murphy's Laws which you have not studied in schools:Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.Law of the Workshop:Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Bath Theorem: When the body is immersed in water, the telephone rings.Law of Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

1. Is it the TRUTH ?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned ?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS ?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ?

THE FOUR WAY TESTof the things we say or do

NEXT WEEK IN MIDTOWN

Venue: Rajendra Kalamandira

Ramanuja Road, Mysore

Date: 16-07-2014 Time: 6.30 pm

Raju Baliga&

Revathi

OBITUARY

Rtn. P. Sanjay was bereaved of his father Mr. Prabhakar on 05.07.2014. He was 78 yrs. Midtown family expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

“Light Up Rotary is our theme, but it is more than our theme. It is how we live in Rotary, how we think in Rotary, how we feel, how we work. It is how we make a difference - every day, in every club, every district, and every country where we serve." - Gary C.K. Huang, RI President

“In Rotary for every Rotarian, family is first, second is their vocation and then comes is Rotary” PDG Rtn. Kuriacchan while addressing the Rotarians at the district assembly at Shimoga

“There are only 2 people in India who can answer any question. One is Narendra Modi, PM of India and the other is Rtn. Bhanuchandran, President Midtown. If you think that the answer is wrong then the question itself must be wrong.”Rtn. Tha Na Mohan, Hon. Secretary, Midtown while commenting about President Bhanu's capability in answering any query.

Rotarians Said it :

Inner Wheel Installation

11th July

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

1. This will be the first ever World Cup to use goal-line technology. There has been so much controversy surrounding World Cup goals in past years that the referee will now have the benefit of 14 camera and a mainframe computer to help him make calls.

2. This World Cup will witness only one new nation at the finals, with Bosnia-Herzegovina ready to play in their first major tournament.

3. The 2014 World Cup will see matches take place in 12 different cities, more than any other finals on record. There will be games in Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Salvador, Cuiaba, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, and Porto Alegre.

4. The smallest stadium, by capacity, is Arena de Baixada, which holds around 38,000 guests. The Maracana will seat up to about 75,000.

5. FIFA announced that the total Gross Capacity for the 2014 World Cup is estimated at 3,720,225 fans. Tickets were sold through a random selection draw for the first two phases, and the last minute sales phase was first come, first served.

7. This year's FIFA World Cup mascot is Fuleco the Armadillo, as voted on by the Brazilian public.

8. The caxirola, a maraca-like instrument, has been named the official noisemaker of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. However, federal officials have banned it from all 12 soccer grounds for safety reasons. That hasn't stopped the caxirola (pronounced ka-shee-role-ah) from making noise outside of the matches.

9. This is the second time that Brazil will host the World Cup -- the first time was in 1950 in which they lost to Uruguay. Therefore, Brazil has never won a World Cup on their home turf.

10. The official slogan of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is "Juntos num so ritmo," or "All in one rhythm."

10 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP