President Rtn. Vincent P. Raj Secretary Rtn. Gowri S. Oza Charter No. 3323 R.I. Dist. 3190 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club & Foundation Giving Club THE ROTATOR Rotary Opens Opportunities Issue 13 September 28, 2020 THE ROTARY YADALAM INTER-COLLEGIATE DEBATE COMPETITION-2020-21 The Finals of the RCB Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty debate th was conducted successfully on 28 of September 2020. It was a landmark event by itself - a feast to all debate lovers and knowledge seekers. The Prelims on th 27 September, as well as the Finals were held entirely online, adding many firsts to the list. The event is being sponsored wholeheartedly by our Rtn. Ramkumar Y.G and family for the last 31 glorious years. Traditionally this annual event was being conducted at RHF physically, with the teams split into different groups and having their own panel of judges, moderators, timekeepers and scorekeepers. This year, due to the pandemic, Vocational Service Committee was faced with the challenge of replicating the event online, without disturbing the overall format. Director Rtn. S Viswanathan, along with the event champion Rtn. Sanjay Jain and other senior Rotarians, conceptualized the whole event keeping the essence of the program intact. Our ever zestful Rtn. Nilesh Kapse provided the technical support by envisaging the plan on the Zoom video platform by providing different rooms to the teams and the panel. Enough preparations were done by conducting dry runs and Rotarians taking up role-play weeks before the event. The response to the competition was overwhelming this year. There were 55 valid teams that had registered but after restricting registrations to just 2 entries per college, the final number stood at 42. This is one of the highest, both in terms of registrations and number of debates conducted. The debates in the preliminary round were interesting and stimulating. There could have been more colleges participating, but exams were round the corner. Few colleges from other cities also participated for the first time - NIE Mysore, SDM Dharwad & SDM Mangalore, and NIT- Karnataka. Thanks to our fellow Rotarians from Rotary Club of Mangalore for reaching out to these colleges. WINNERS XIME from 1ST RUNNERS-UP SYMBIOSIS from 2ND RUNNERS-UP RVCE from Kevin Thomas Suman Kumar Rath Aditya Lal Pandey Ishaka Mridul Moitra Shuvam Mitra Abhilash Sane ROTARY YADALAM NANJAIAH SETTY st THE 31 ANNUAL ROTARY INTER-COLLEGIATE DEBATE COMPETITION 2020-21 ROLLING SHIELD
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President
Rtn. Vincent P. Raj
Secretary
Rtn. Gowri S. Oza
Charter No. 3323 R.I. Dist. 3190
100% Paul Harris Fellow Club & Foundation Giving Club
THEROTATOR
Rotary Opens Opportunities
Issue 13 September 28, 2020
THE ROTARY YADALAM INTER-COLLEGIATE DEBATE COMPETITION-2020-21
The Finals of the RCB Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty debate thwas conducted successfully on 28 of September
2020. It was a landmark event by itself - a feast to all
debate lovers and knowledge seekers. The Prelims on th 27 September, as well as the Finals were held entirely
online, adding many firsts to the list. The event is
being sponsored wholeheartedly by our Rtn.
Ramkumar Y.G and family for the last 31 glorious
years.
Traditionally this annual event was being conducted at
RHF physically, with the teams split into different
groups and having their own panel of judges,
moderators, timekeepers and scorekeepers. This year,
due to the pandemic, Vocational Service Committee
was faced with the challenge of replicating the event
online, without disturbing the overall format.
Director Rtn. S Viswanathan, along with the event
champion Rtn. Sanjay Jain and other senior Rotarians,
conceptualized the whole event keeping the essence
of the program intact. Our ever zestful Rtn. Nilesh
Kapse provided the technical support by envisaging
the plan on the Zoom video platform by providing
different rooms to the teams and the panel. Enough
preparations were done by conducting dry runs and
Rotarians taking up role-play weeks before the event.
The response to the competition was overwhelming
this year. There were 55 valid teams that had
registered but after restricting registrations to just 2
entries per college, the final number stood at 42. This
is one of the highest, both in terms of registrations and
number of debates conducted. The debates in the
preliminary round were interesting and stimulating.
There could have been more colleges participating,
but exams were round the corner. Few colleges from
other cities also participated for the first time - NIE
Mysore, SDM Dharwad & SDM Mangalore, and NIT-
Karnataka. Thanks to our fellow Rotarians from Rotary
Club of Mangalore for reaching out to these colleges.
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DEBATE COMPETITION 2020-21
ROLLING SHIELD
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For the preliminaries, the teams were split into 3 groups of 14 teams each and each group had its own panel of 3 judges, a
moderator, scorekeeper, and timekeeper. thThe best three teams were shortlisted for the finals. The distinguished judges on the 28 – Ms. Gunjan Jain, Mr. Ashwin
Mahesh & Mr. D.N. Prahalad added zeal to the program. Our ever-charming Rtn. SVL Narayan was the moderator.
Topics for the Finals were as follows :
1. Confidence without clarity is a disaster.
2. Boycott of China's goods and services is an effective means to keep rogue countries in check.
3. Education and Eloquence do not necessarily indicate Intelligence.
We Rotarians witnessed a debate of a very high quality, all the finalists putting up
an extraordinary performance with well researched content, eloquent delivery and
a great competence in responding to sharp rebuttals and answering incisive
questions by selected Rotarians and the judges.
The event concluded with Kevin Thomas & Suman Kumar Rath from Xavier
Institute of Management being declared as the winners. Ishika Mridul Moitra and
Aditya Lal Pandey from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru, st ndemerged the 1 runners-up and the 2 runners-up were Shuvam Mitra & Abhilash
Sane of R.V. College of Engineering. The Best Debater was Pranav Manjunath from
NIE- Mysore.
The winners were awarded a cash prize of Rs 25000/- and the Rolling Shield. The
prize amount for the first runners-up was Rs 15,000/- and the second runners-up
bagged Rs 10,000/- . The Best Debater was awarded Rs 10,000/-.
Rtn. R.V. SRIHARI
Pranav Manjunath
BEST DEBATER
NIE - Mysorefrom
Rockstar President for the month of September awarded to Rtn. Vincent P. Raj.
Rotary Club of Bangalore 3
Aut ism or Aut ism Spectrum Disorder i s a
developmental disorder that appears in early
childhood by the age of 12 to 18 months or even
earlier. It's a condition where there are deficits or
persistent challenges in communications (verbal/non-
verbal), delay in learning to speak, deficient in
language comprehension, inappropriate social
behaviour, flat monotonous speech, repetitive odd
behaviour, avoidance of eye contact/ poor eye
contact.
The exact cause is unknown. It is a neurological
d i so rder. Other hypotheses a re obs te t r i c
complications, genetic abnormalities, gestational
infection or exposure to toxic agents. It is generally
accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain
structure or function. With structured learning
programs they get better as they age. It is not curable.
rdOn 23 September, "AUTISM ONLINE: Teaching Social Skills" session was sponsored by RCB. The topic for the session was
Teaching Social Skills by Ms. Sowmya B.V.
Social skills are the rules, customs and abilities that guide our interactions with other people and the world around us. For
children with Autism it can be harder to learn and build up these skills.
There are many social skills to learn in different settings like the home, school and the community. This involves a team work of
a Special Educator, Speech Therapist and other clinicians.
People with Autism benefit from information presented visually, such as charts, booklets or electronic devices.
The Social Skill Group team offers an opportunity for all ages to practice their social skills with each other and/or typical peers
on a regular basis.
● Provide structure and predictability.
● Break down abstract social concepts into concrete actions.
● Simplify language and group children by language level.
● Work in pairs or groups.
● Provide multiple and varied learning opportunities.
● Foster self-awareness and self-esteem.
● Provide opportunities for practice so that skills are used beyond the group in real life settings.
Rtn Kalyani Talukder
TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS
Hearty Congratulations to IPP Rtn
Elizabeth Cherian and Team of 2019-
20 for the Rotary Citation award. It is
the most significant award a Rotary
club can achive.
During the year that was more
challenging for many Rotarians
around the world, RCB demonstrated
a commitment to achive its goals,
which ultimately helps strengthen
Rotary and shape our future.
Edited and Published by Joint Secretary Rtn. Kalyani Talukder, Compiled by Rtn. M.C. Dinesh,
for Rotary Club of Bangalore, Rotary House of Friendship, 20, Lavelle Road, Bengaluru - 560 001.
Rtn. Nilesh Kapse, Zoom moderator, handed over the proceedings to President Vincent P. Raj.
President called the 13th meeting of the Rotary Club of Bangalore to order.
He requested members to observe a 20 seconds silent prayer.
President welcomed PRID M.K. Panduranga Setty, PDGs, Past Presidents, Rotarians, Anns, Inner Wheel Club members, Rotaractors and invitees.
He extended a special welcome to the Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty family, and in particular, to our own Rtn. Y G Ramkumar who has been supporting the Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty Rolling Shield Inter-collegiate Debate year on year.
He also welcomed the participants of the Debate, their parents, supporters, teachers and mentors, and wished good luck to all the teams.
President congratulated PP Rtr. Sreenidhi and PP Rtr. Krishnaarjun for doing a wonderful program on Literacy.
Rtr. Krishnaarjun spoke about the project Vanya rdRakshaka which is going to be conducted on 3 and
th4 October at Nagarahalli.
Director, Community Service, Rtn. M.C. Dinesh and President mentioned that our Club had sponsored a
rdZoom program on Autism on 23 September.
Rtn. Solomon Paramel, Chairman, Youth Services announced that the Multi District International RYLA
ndwill be conducted on Zoom on 2 October 2020.
President informed the audience about the Water Rejuvenation Project at Kaiwara and appealed to all members to support the same.
PP Rtn. Zarir Batha announced that President Vincent P. Raj has been awarded the Best President honour for the month of September for RCB's contribution in all avenues of service.
President thanked everyone and congratulated all the Directors for doing a good job.
Rtn. Monica Mathias greeted members and spouses celebrat ing their Bir thdays and Wedding Anniversaries during this week and Rtn. Gautham Kalathur made a visual presentation.
Secretary Rtn. Gowri S Oza announced the weekly and committee meetings.
She gave information about the District ICGF Bandhana 20-21 and requested members to register
for the same at Rs. 4,200/- for 6 ICGFs. Details to follow.
She then introduced the 2 new members - Mrs. Jigisha Rajguru and Mr. Pradeep Bijur.
Mrs. Jigisha Rajguru was Proposed by Rtn. Nilesh Kapse, under the classification' Insurance Service”.
Mr. Pradeep Bijur, was proposed by Rtn. M.C. Dinesh, under the Classification ‘Software Solutions – Customer Relation Management'.
Rtn. PP Vivek Prabhu inducted them into the RCB fold and President read the Induction Oath.
Director, Vocational Service, Rtn. S. Viswanathan briefed the audience about the Prelims of Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty Debate Competition that took place
th thon 27 and 28 of September on Zoom. 41 teams participated in the Prelims out of which 3 teams were selected for the Finals.
He also read out the profile of Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty for the benefit of the audience and thanked Rtn. Y.G. Ramkumar for continuing to support the
stevent for the last 30 years. This was the 31 year.
Rtn. Sanjay Kumar Jain introduced the judges for the finals - Mrs. Gunjan Jain, Mr. D.N. Prahalad and Mr. Ashwin Mahesh.
The three teams who qualified for the finals were RVCE, Xavier Institute of Management and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management.
Rtn. S.V.L. Narayan moderated the Debate along with Rtn. Nilesh Kapse.
Xavier Institute of Management bagged the First place and the Rolling Shield. They got a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management was declared the first Runner-up with a cash gift of Rs. 20,000/- RVCE was the second Runner-up with a cash gift of Rs. 15,000/-
Mr. Pranav Manjunath from NIE, Mysore, was declared the Best Debater at the Prelims and given a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/-
Rtn. Y.G. Ramkumar expressed his happiness and thanked President Rtn. Vincent Raj, and Rotarians S. Viswanathan, Sanjay Kumar Jain and Nilesh Kapse and their teams for the smooth conduct of the prestigious event on the Zoom platform for the first time.
Rtn. Srihari proposed the Vote of thanks.
President adjourned the meeting after thanking everybody.
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