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about the activities carried out by the club. She briefed us all about how to increase the membership, how to encourage members to take up responsible posts, and how important it is to publicise our activities so that they are assured that money collected from public is used properly. Her advice was so well received and the result was evident when Annet Lavanya Alagappan, daughter of our Rotarian Alagappan, who had come to see the club activities, decided to get inducted. Two more members Ani tha Gangadhar and K.P.Kusuma also joined our club taking the membership strength to 35. Anupama's efforts bore results when the chairman remarked that ours is a ur District Chairman Mrs. Suma Krishna VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY CLUB, both in made an official visit to our club on 10th members' participation and in finance. Presence of October. As it is one of the major OPDCs and Rotarians in large numbers added programmes in the club, President colour to the function. It was indeed over whelming Anupama and her team had updated all records when the Chairman observed and mentioned the and the arrangements were pukka.big helping hand of Rotarians in mobilising funds. Yes they are our backbone and strength.The day started with President Anupama and

The programme was conducted mostly by Secretary Premilla visiting the Chairman's house to welcome her officially. After enjoying the hospitality of tender coconut by our Chairman, we all started to visit the places of our projects. First visit was to Makkala Mane, where children of prisoners are

looked after. It was heartening to see them all dressed smartly and waiting to receive us. We all had a nice time talking to the children who rendered patriotic songs. Shavige machine was given there,

new members who made the seniors sit back and as children loved shavige and so there was a enjoy the proceedings. Chaitra as MC was very request for the same from them. Then we all went to good. Vimla and Pushpa's invocation, Veni and Nireekshe, a centre for academics and vocational Jabeen's participation made us realise all our training for special children run by Mrs. Hemamalini members are highly capable. The programme Krupakar. Children received us with all love and concluded with Uma rendering the vote of thanks. affection. Here the requirement was for wax thread After a long session, sumptuous and tasty lunch and moulds to make candles, which was given to was enjoyed by everyone.them.

Later, we all assembled at Kings Kourt, and our Chairman quickly started the club assembly. It was very interactive as Mrs. Suma involved all the members in getting information

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Dear Friends,

October being the vocational m o n t h , ' T h e b e s t

industrialist' award is given to people who

maintain best vocational practices. The award given to Mr. Narayan of Exel-par

Electronics is indeed a very deserving one.

I would like to thank Rtn. Ramki for instituting this award & Rtn. Narendra

for identifying Mr. Narayan .

Editor Rtn. Srinivasan had organized a memorable board meeting at his residence. We had a brain storming session, followed by a sumptuous dinner with great hospitality and a very pleasant evening. Thanks to Seenu, Lavanya and Akhil.

Today let us deliberate on the projects and future planning.Thank you VISHU

Some people turn to God, Some turn to alcohol. Honestly speaking Idont see any difference, both ways life is being guided by a Spirit.

Having a wife is part of living. But having girlfriend along with wifeis Art of Living.

Imagine living with 3 wives in one compound and never leaving thehouse for 5 years. Osama Bin Laden must have called the US Navy Sealshimself!

A friend recently explained why he refuses to get to married... Hesays the wedding rings look like miniature handcuffs.

Compromising does not mean you are wrong and your wife is right. Itonly means that the safety of your head is much more important thanyour ego!

turnover of more than Rs. 200 crores. What ysore is a retired man's paradise with not emerged from his talk was that there are no short much scope for entrepreneurs and cuts and the ability to take decisions at the right industrialists. In spite of all odds some Mtime leads you to your goal. At the end of the day, it industrial roses have managed to bloom is not how much you have worked, but it is how amongst a large number of thorns. One such rose much you have achieved. Empowering – he said is is Mr. Narayan of Excel-Par Electronics. Some time the hallmark of a true leader. He is ably supported ago, a trainer at a seminar explained that Rotarians by his sons Prashanth and Raahul. Mr. Prashanth were people who religiously follow their vocations

and do a little bit more. That ' l i t t le bit ' comprises of touching lives, following ethical practices, achieving

s t a n d a r d s , s e t t i n g u p benchmarks and a lot lot is turning out every bit like his father, which was more. Mr. Narayan is an entrepreneur who follows evident in his conviction in following core values of all the above principles. Rtn. Narendra had Transparency and Truth.identified an apt person for the Best Industrialist Mr. Narayan was honoured by Mr. Vishwanath, Award this year, for the Vocational Service Month. President of Mysore Industrialists Association. The

The humble Mr. Narayan narrated his highlight was Rtn. Rakesh's differently packaged struggle in climbing up the ladder of growth and event, making it all interactive and lively.how he quit his plum job at BHEL to start his own venture. The result is Excel-Par Electronics, which ...Harishemploys more than 200 people and has an annual

The Industrialist who Excelled at Excel - Par

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 ?

Q.: In which city was the second Rotary Club chartered?

a) Houston b) San Francisco c) New York (Last week’s answer : Chesley R.Perry)

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NEXT WEEK IN MIDTOWN

Advanced to 20th Oct, Saturday

Vocational visit to Infosys.

Members are requested to assemble at the gate ofInfosys premises at 3:00 pm sharp with family

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Manoharlal & Bharathi Ashok & Roopa

19thOCT

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

Annet Shaz.K.Suryani, son of Rtn. Wajid Suryani has bagged the MBA seat at the Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, Mysore University through the PGCET 2012 entrance exams.

Today’s tea hosted byRtn. wajid suryani

MIDTOWN ROTARIANS AT MYSORE DASARA

Mysore Dasara is a colourful event every year even if the administration is not gearedup. last minute preparations and hurried cleaning of the city are hallmark of Dasara. This year the Midtown Rotarians have been given responsibilities which we are proud of. Rtn. Nagaraj is the director for Dasara Tennis Tournament and Rtn. Salil Das is the ‘Event Organiser’ for Bengali Cultural Event at Dasara Food Mela. Congrats to you both, we know you will do a good job.

Our Tennis champion, fondly known as Nagi participated in Seniors N a t i o n a l To u r n a m e n t conducted by Vasanth Vihar Club, N.Delhi. He won the titles both in singles and doubles in 45 plus category. He dedicates this win to his d a r l i n g d a u g h t e r Samyuktha.

TRF Seminar is being held on 3rd & 4th of November at Shimoga. Our Club has won the first place in TRF contribution in Dt.3180 for the past year. It is a proud moment for all of us to have acheived this. Rotarians please block your dates and let us all receive the honours in person at Shimoga. Trip chairman is IPP Raghavendra and he has made arrangements which will be on the memory for a long time. Don’t miss the oppurtunity to share the sucess. Cost of the trip is Rs. 2,500/-.

otary International has made a new funding commitment of US$75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Rotary, which has already contributed nearly R$1.2 billion to the GPEI, announced the commitment at a 27 September high-level side event

on polio eradication, convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The side event -- “Our Commitment to the Next Generation: The Legacy of a Polio-free World” -- brought together leaders of the remaining endemic countries, and representatives of donor governments, development agencies, the GPEI partners, and the media to underscore the urgent need to finish the job of global polio eradication. Although the wild poliovirus is endemic only in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria, other countries are still at risk for re-established transmission of the virus through its “importation” from the endemics. Ban urged UN member states to ramp up their support for the GPEI, launched in 1988 by Rotary, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The partnership now includes the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations Foundation. “This decisive moment is a matter of health and justice. Every child should have the right to start life with equal protection from this disease. That’s why I have made eradicating polio a top priority for my second term as Secretary-General,” said Ban.New donors“Governments need to step up and honor their commitments to polio eradication if we are to achieve our goal of a polio-free world,” said Wilfrid Wilkinson, chair of The Rotary Foundation. “We are at a true tipping point, with success never closer than it is right now. We must seize the advantage by acting immediately, or risk breaking our pledge to the world’s children.”

Chairman for Special Olympics. IPP Raaghu will lead us to the Dist TRF Seminar at Shimoga on 3rd and 4th November.

Then came the discussions about Rotary International Convention at Lisbon which is going to be well attended by Rotarians with their families. Rtn. Sundar and IPP Rtn

he Board meeting was hosted by our editor Rtn. Srinivas at his residence. TThe members arrived at 6.45 pm and

the meeting started at 7.00 pm wherein completed projects and forth coming Raaghu are going to lead the team. programmes were discussed in detail.

President Vishwa thanked the hosts Rtn. Srinivas and family for having the board meeting at their residence which created more warmth than any restaurant. Members agreed that more meetings should be held at Rotarians’ residence in future which was the practice in Midtown a few years ago.

The meeting was followed by dinner and the members enjoyed the evening. No wonder they did not want to disperse until 10:30 pm.

Bhanu gave detailed vision of ‘Diksoochi A great evening of business, fun, warmth and 2012 and Baliga chipped in with ideas to hospitality.make it more successful. Rtn. Azeez will the

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