About us inhouse bulletin of Rotary Mysore Midtown.

1. ISSUE : 48 VOLUME : 31 30-06-2012 PAGES - 4
REACH WITHIN........ COMES TO AN END
RAAGHU AND VENKY TO SIGN OFF TODAY
My Dear Rotarians,
Warm greetings to you & your
family. This is my last message as
President. Last year in July when I took up
the Presidentship I was bit worried that
whether I can justify my Post as President at
the age of 36 years & also due to lack of
experience? But Friends I will tell you,
including Past Presidents all the members
of Midtown gave me tremendous &
consistent support which made me to enjoy
my job. Few of my Rotarian friends used to
tell me that you are the luckiest President.
Yes of course, I was very lucky to have an
excellent support from all the 75 members &
their family. The entire Board stood with me
at all times. On this occasion I would like to Whole Year I never had any problem with club finance
mention a few names of Rotarians who were there with me that is because it was with none other than Treasurer PP
the whole year. I start with Past Presidents Rtn.Alagappan, Rtn.Sunder Raja Rao.
Rtn. Azeezulla, Rtn. M.S.Nanda Kumar, Rtn. Raghu.M.S., Important portfolio was Editor of About us Rtn.
Rtn.P.K.Ramakrishna, Rtn.M.N.Bheemesh, Rtn. Sunder Dr.Prahlad, a gentleman with a smile of responsibility,
Raja Rao & Rtn. Salil Kumar Das. Only because of these without giving any trouble to me the bulletin used to get
past Presidents the Rotary year 2011-12 was successful. ready every week.
Whole year they were with me guiding as and when it was Last but not the least our Club's Hon. Secretary
required. I sincerely thank all of them. Other than Board a great philanthropist Rtn. Venkatesh. There are no
Members there were a few Rotarians who stood with me for words available in my dictionary to explain his dedication,
all the Projects & Programs. They are Rtn.Aiyanna, commitment, discipline etc. Throughout my life I have not
Rtn.Umesh, Rtn. Deepak Solanki, Rtn.Gopinath.K.S. seen such a kind person. Once again I immensely thank
Rtn.Harish.K.B. Rtn.Nagaraj, Rtn. Naveen Chandra.M.S., all my Board Members, Past Presidents, fellow
Rtn. Rakesh Babu, Rtn. Sunanda Patra, Rtn. Raju Baliga, Rotarians, Inner Wheel President Shama Milton,
Rtn. Ravindra Babu & Rtn.K.J.Ramesh. I immensely thank Secretary Vimala Nagaraj, Inner Wheel Members, Anns
all of them for their endless support. & Annets. Due to oversight & space constraint I might
My Board members extended their support whole have missed few names which is not intentional. I wish to
heartedly throughout the year. President Elect. Rtn. carry sweet memories of my year as President of this
Vishwanath.R.S. & Vice President Rtn.Bhanu Chandran vibrant club throughout my life. Once again I thank you
were like my lieutenants. They never made me to feel that I one & all.
am alone. All the five Directors Rtn.Srivatsa, Rtn. Thanking You,
Kumarswamy, Rtn. Manoj, Rtn. D.Srinivasan & Rtn. Dr.
Raghu have done a commendable job. Our Joint Secretary Your's in Rotary
Rtn. Narendra Babu & Seargent at Arms Rtn. Gopal S.RAGHAVENDRA
chipped in with their support whenever it was required. PRESIDENT

2. 30-06-2012
Dear friends,
“There is no limit to what a man can achieve as long as he
does not care who gets the credit”
Bob Woodruff,
American television journalist
It's been really an exciting year- not because I was the
editor of About Us, but because I was the Editor under the
President Raaghu. I need not elaborate on this issue because
you will read in this issue people raining praises on Raaghu.
Simply put, Raaghu took the whole club along with him and 20th June: Club Assembly by AG Rtn. Joseph Mathews
he really reached within to embrace his fellow Rotarians. He
kept principles simple, uncomplicated and stunned
stalwarts in Rotary. Ably supported by Venky, the darling of
Midtowners, the pair will definitely go down in the history
books of Midtown as “Ram-Laxman” of Midtown. Thanks
Raaghu-Venky, may your simplicity, straightforwardness,
sincerity be the benchmark for future leaders to follow, you
have been truly inspirational to all of us.
Isn't it amazing as we pull down the curtains to one
glorious year another invigorating year unfolds? Rtn. Vishwa
who with his unmatched charisma has a big fan following in
whole Mysore Rotary circle including our AG Joseph
Mathew. And we all wait with lot of curiosity and
excitement. Expectations are too many but Vishwa is one
who is not going to be bogged down by such hypes. He is
here to deliver “Peace through fellowship” true to its
objective. All the best Vishwa. I am again lucky to be part of
his board also.
Finally it's time to bid adieu. It's time to pen my last few 22nd June: Rtn. PP. P. S. Balakrishna’s 50th
lines as the Editor- About Us. My second stint as the editor Wedding Anniversary
was as interesting and exciting as my maiden year during
Bheemanna's tenure. Raaghu's continuous activity
throughout the year kept me busy and inturn I kept busy
many of the fellow Rotarians by requesting them to
contribute to the Bulletin. All of them gave an unstinted
support and I express my heartfelt thanks to each one of
them. Now I pass on the baton to the next Editor Rtn.
Srinivasan who is closely following my footsteps and when
he steps into my shoes he outshines me. Truly said about
Seenanna “Once you accept someone for what they Really
are… They Really surprise you by being better than you ever
expected.” So dear friends, behold for one more year of
more colourful, more entertaining, more informative About
Us, which reaches more readers through virtual world. All 21st June : ‘Gift of Life’ project. Baby Roopa 2 years
the best Seenanna- I promise my unconditional support for underwent surgery for hole in heart at Apollo Hospital.
your efforts. Rtn. Dr. K. A. Prahlad She is the 5th patient under this Project.

3. 3 30-06-2012
The year that was.....
I went to bed last night SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE
reminiscing the year gone by. I MANAGEMENT LESSONS FROM
dreamt that I was Harry Potter with RAAGHU AND VENKY'
a magic wand ! I waved my wand and Rotary, though a Service
said 'once more! 'Lo and Behold ! I Organization, is considered by
saw the 'Vishwa'roopa Darshana ! outsiders as a Social Organization
Rtn.M.S.Raghu for the Elite. This was my impression
of Rotary as well when I joined
Raghavendra has done an Midtown six years ago. Though my first couple of years
excellent work to reach with in to were very interesting, the last few years I started
embrace humanity. feeling a little uncomfortable and also contemplated
Aa. Cha. Ashoka Kumara quitting the club. But, once Raghavendra took over, one
started feeling the positive vibrations and the
excitement coming back into the club. And the so
called Elite Club became a place for commoners like me
and you. All this was done in the most unassuming and
EMBRACING MIDTOWNERS – simple way. All credit to the smiling genius of the
RAAGHU STYLE President Rtn. Raghavendra ably supported by the
Secretary Rtn. Venkatesh. If ever there was a lesson
“The reach within to embrace in 'Simple but Effective Management' it was this year
humanity” year 2011-12 has ended and the Gurus were Raaghu and Venky. Kudos to both
with a bang! Congratulations to the and to all the board members for making this such a
Youngest rotary club president (in memorable and successful year.
the district?) Rtn Raghavendra and Vishwa, you have a task on hand to keep the pot
team. boiling and we are sure you will do well. Here's wishing
True to the theme, president Raghavendra looked Raaghu and his team accolades for the great job done
within, within midtown and with his smile pushed and the very best of luck to Vishwa and his team for
everybody in performing service in all the avenues the year ahead.
of service. Farooq-e-Azam
It's very special for me as the club donated almost
$20000 to the rotary foundation, as committed The year with Rtn. Raghvendra at
By President Raghavendra . helm of office has been very very
Three cheers to Raaghu & Venky and team 2012 fruitful and successful. I have been
Ramki reading all events and it makes
me feel so-- good and proud .His
Hi, Prez.Raaghu,
personal touch , friendship and
Midtown is proud of you for your
fellowship along with hard work,
brilliant performance.
perseverance and determination has
Congrats to you and your Team.
brought laurels to the club. I bow to
Though I missed many
him and his team for the wonderful work done to the
programmes/projects, I used to get
all the information through the weekly society. There were many innovative programmes during
bulletins edited by Rtn.Dr.Prahald by the year which makes him and his team very outstanding.
his fascinating articles. Thanks to the The bulletins were so--- meticulously done covering each
Club Bulletin Editor Rtn.Dr.Prahlad. At event precisely with panache. I wish the club many more
the Outset, I wish you should become a proud Governor success. To continue their inputs and advise in the coming
one day of Dist.3180. years making the club more of a family .
Good luck and Good times ahead. Dr. Renu Agrawal, Innerwheel Midtown
PP. Rtn. K.N.SRINIVASAN

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While Raghavendra, his team
and the entire club is basking in the
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glory of becoming the best club in
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CzÀÄãvÀ `±ÀæªÀÄfë’ phenomenal achievement. Looking
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entrepreneurs were introduced to
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the club, one was a cricketer and the other was not.
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-vÁ£À ªÉÆúÀ£À modest,humble,jovial, smiling newbie - the first time I
had close interaction with Rtn.Raghavendra, he then
THE ROTARY YEAR 2011-12 moved up the echelons of Midtown and became a part
Our President Raghavendra, of the board several times before becoming the
what to say, a person who is highly secretary, and then the big one as the "President" of
motivated, diplomatic and always the club, meet Rtn.Raghavendra Sadashiva Shastry. It
smiling is no doubt the man of is worth looking at the factors contributing to
midtown of this year. He had from Raghavendra's successful term. Primarily, being a
the installation to his president's businessman, he knew how to handle people and
dinner period, had kept midtown situations. He took into confidence his entire team and
vibrating and rocking. Kudos to him. The jewel in the worked meticulously. He was ably guided by past
crown was the best club award to midtown after a very presidents and supported well by fellow members .
long gap. I hope the rich experience he has gained in Having said that, one should not forget the initiatives
this year will be of immense help to him in his business the team took in rebuilding the club block by block,
and family. It was a great opportunity given to me to be each step cautiously taken towards taking the club
the part of the Board of midtown and I thoroughly back to its glorious self. Of course, support by club
enjoyed this Rotary year. Once again I congratulate secretary Venky was one of the biggest factors in
president Raghavendra for successfully leading reaching the milestone.
midtown in the year 2011-12 and wish him a great It is often heard that Midtown is unparalleled in
career in Rotary in the years to come. the entire district, the club is abundant with talent and
Rtn.R.Sundarraja rao resources. Raghavendra successfully tapped into both,
talent and resources. It is not just because the team
My hearty congratulations to won the first place that everyone is praising, it is
the President Rtn.Raghavendra simply because there was considerable planned efforts
and the Secretary R.Vengatesh behind the projects and meetings during the year.
for receiving the Best club award.
Before the reading gets boring, midtown now has the
The day I met Raaghu for the first
youngest past president who in his inimitable style says
time, I was sure he would make a
"I am 37 years and have become a past president, I will
good President. He and Venkatesh
be called onstage for at least 30-40 years during
have made my predictions and
dream come true. But Raaghu
charter nights !!!!" -Raghavendra, you deserve it.
needs not this praise, for him, "Veni,Vidi,Vici".... he came, he saw, he conquered.
Presidentship or Governorship in Rajanikanth's style it is Rtn.Dr.Prahlad completed his second stint as
“jujube”, Avaruke best politician award sikuthe. the editor of "About Us" successfully, congrats Doc!!!.
My family joins me in wishing him all the best. God Heartiest congratulations to all. Proud to be a
bless Raagu and his family midtowner.
ALAGAPPAN Rock

5. 5 30-06-2012
I would like to write something The Rotary Year 2011-12 has
about our dear RAAGHU. Since 8 been a glorious and an eventful year
years of Raaghu's friendship I and of course well recognised . All
have never noticed any changes in appreciation to president
him, the same soft smile, the most Raghavendra and his team for the
spontaneous reply for any commendable sincerity and
comments or arguments . His major dedication. This year will be
strength is his perseverance. He is a remembered for a long time to come
man of planned action. and will be quoted on many occasions. It is usually
When it comes to ROTARY, as a president he is understood that the President is ought to be under
very successful. Major advantage he got was the pressure and his remarks and comments are therefore
secretary VENKY......... WAH WHAT A PAIR! well taken. But here was a person who was never heard
RAAGHU has taken mid town to greater heights. In of using any rude words or hurting anyone. Instead he
all meetings he use to find humour in every moment and carried on his responsibilities so smoothly with a smile.
has done all the meetings memorable. Hats off to In Raghav's own words, “ one has to be very careful
Raaghu and Secretary Venky (motte) and of course all in what to talk and how to talk”. He showed it to us that
the board members who have supported him the whole this is not a saying but can be demonstrated. We have
year -mid town hip hip hurray!!! lot things to learn from him. But I still wonder where
Rtn. Ravindra Babu he let his pressure out. Rtn. Sunanda Patra
Ashwini
becomes Inner
wheel member.
Dr. Anupama Ravindranath
President of Best
club in the district
Rotarian since 2003
Father of Suhas and Sankeerth
Partner in Silicon controls
Psychologist Abraham Maslow's triangle of self actualization. President Raghavendra's Triangle
27th June : Orientation for the new team by the stalwarts of Midtown

6. Happy
Birthday Historic Moments:
Rtn. PHF. Harish K. B.
Why the Rotary year
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Rotary's first
fiscal year began the
day after the first
Wedding Anniversary convention ended.
The convention of
the Rotary Clubs of
America was held in
Rotary's birthplace,
Chicago, in 1910
Ever wonder
why the Rotary year
Rtn. Vijaykumar Doulatram & Madhu
begins 1 July? The
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convention initially played a key role in determining
the start date of our fiscal and administrative year.
Rotary's first fiscal year began the day after the
first convention ended, on 18 August 1910. The 1911-
12 fiscal year also related to the convention,
beginning with the first day of the 1911 convention on
21 August.
At its August 1912 meeting, the Board of Directors
Rtn. C. H. Naveen Chand & Rashmitha ordered an audit of the International Association of
02-07-2012 ; Cell : 9448059808 Rotary Clubs' finances. The auditors recommended
Joke that the organization end its fiscal year on 30 June to
After just a few years of marriage, filled with give the secretary and treasurer time to prepare a
constant arguments, a young man and his wife financial statement for the convention and board, and
decided the only way to save their marriage was to
try counseling. They had been at each other's determine the proper number of club delegates to the
throats for some time and felt that this was their last convention.
straw. The executive committee concurred, and at its
When they arrived at the counselor's office, the
counselor jumped right in and opened the floor for April 1913 meeting, designated 30 June as the end of
discussion. the fiscal year. This also allowed for changes to the
“What seems to be the problem?" The wife schedule for reporting club membership and
began talking 90 miles an hour describing all the payments. Even The Rotarian changed its volume
wrongs within their marriage.
After 15 minutes of listening to the wife, the numbering system to correspond to the fiscal year
counselor went over to her, picked her up by her (beginning with vol. 5, July 1914).
shoulders, kissed her passionately for several Rotary continued to hold its annual conventions in
minutes, and sat her back down. Afterwards, the
wife sat there speechless. July or August until 1917. Delegates to the 1916 event
He looked over at the husband who was staring in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, approved a resolution to
in disbelief at what had happened. The counselor hold future conventions in June, mainly because of
spoke to the husband, "Your wife NEEDS that at
least twice a week!" The husband scratched his the heat in cities where most of them occurred. The
head and replied… "I can have her here on next one was held 17-21 June in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesdays and Thursdays." The term "Rotary year" has been used to signify
Rotary's annual administrative period since at least
Next Week in Midtown 1913. An article in The Rotarian that July noted, “The
Installation Ceremony Rotary year that is rapidly drawing to a close has been
of Team 2012-13 signalized by several highly successful joint meetings
Guest of Honour. of Clubs that are so situated as to assemble together
Mr. N. Krishnan easily and conveniently.”
of Akshaya Trust, Madurai. Since the executive committee's decision in 1913,
Date: 04-07-2012 at 6.30pm the end of the Rotary year has remained 30 June.
Venue : Hotel Pai Vista, Mysore.