{"id":18,"date":"2020-09-23T09:14:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T09:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rotaryrbb.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2020-09-29T11:23:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T11:23:44","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rotaryrbb.com\/index.php\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2013-14<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">The year began with all positive vibrations Rotary  flourished from the day one by achieveing to everybodys heart\u2019s desire to excel in the silver jubilee year. Rtn. Raghava Reddy M took over as President and Rtn. Srinath B. S as Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2012-13<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Looking forward to the life with a smile is the way to be. Preferring to be yourself is something which adds essence in the Rotary Principle.  Rtn. Anand kumar M. took over as President and Rtn. Kapil Mohan Mehera as the Secretary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2011-12<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Friendship among the Rotarian or at life pattern in general should be accepted with open heart without apprehensions. Rtn. Narayan B. K was installed as the President and Rtn. Sudhakar Reddy A as Secretary. Sister club relation was renewed from 2000-01 at the Rotary International Convention at Bankok with Rotary club of Waling, Philippines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2010-11<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Think of what is best in the circumstance rather than adopting the conventional way of handling the situation.  Rtn. S. Muniraju took over as President and Rtn. Shankar as Secretary. Projects: inter continental jt.meet with R C Flacq of Maritious,donation old text books to govt. Schools. Organized Yuva Spandana-3 a multi dist. R Y LA ,donated usd 1000 for a jt.project at Maritious, participated in multi-district  &#8211; aids awareness seminar @ Mandya with rotary clubs of 3190 and 3180, wherein both district governors participated and was organized by Rtn. Vijaya Kuamr K. S. \u2013 chairman AIDS awareness committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2009-10<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">He who deserves wins. So think big, think positive and become the winner \u2013a positive attitude and a strong belief in ones capabilities nothing happens without commitments.  Rtn. M. L. Kantharaj took over as President and Rtn. Raghva Reddy as Secretary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong>2008-09<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Team work means coming together, working together, achieving more than the ability to direct individual accompany towards the organizational objective.  Rtn. Virupanna took over as President and Rtn. Ananda kumar M as Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u><strong><u><strong><u><strong><u>2007-08<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. B. K. Sudarshan was installed as President and Rtn. M. L. Kantharaj as Secretary. Organized Yuva Spandana \u2013 Multi District R Y L A. Major projects included the donation of text books, release of  the four way test plaque, workshop on research on AIDS and HIV. Distributed blankets for poor people sleeping on streets. Recognizing the meritorious awards for S.S.L.C and P.U.C students and vocational awards were also awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u><strong><u>2006-07<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">The best part of our knowledge is that with which teaches where ignorance leaves off and knowledge begins. This inspires Rotary to think and grow, Rtn. C. S. Gopal Krishna took over as President and Rtn. B. K. Narayan as Secretary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2005-06<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. Major Srinivas Pujar took over as President and Rtn. C. S. Gopal Krishna as Secretary. The second matching grant project was accomplished under the chairmanship of Rtn.Venugopal.K. The  project was providing of library room with 4 book shelves, books and desks each  to four government schools thru matching grant with the help of Rotary St. Peters, MO,U.S.A. of R. I. Dist. 6060. Other projects were donation of groceries to old age homes, meritorious awards for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><strong><u>2004-05<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Perhaps dreaming is not so bad if one dreams good dreams and makes them come true. Past Rotaractor Rtn K. S. Vijaya kumar was installed as President and Rtn. K.S.Nagaraj as Secretary. Rotary centennial year started with a formation of new Rotaract club of Bangalore Chord Road. Blood donation camp was organized and 750 units of blood were collected. Vocational awards to public servants, honouring of parents and in-laws of Rotarians was done on that occasion. Above all Rotary Centennial Library project with pre fabricated desk, book shelves along with books was donated to Gangamma Thimmiah High School and Rotary Centennial Community service project at Rajajinagar Maternity Corporation Hospital, a double surface photo therapy unit was donated \u2013 used for treating new born babied with jaundice and a refrigerator for the storage of medicines. Environmental awareness rally with Rotaractors of Rotaract Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar And \u201cUchitta Vachanalaya\u201d- a free reading room to senior citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>2003-04<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. Sudhir S Navale took over as President and Rtn. Major Srinivas Pujar as Secretary. Fellowship activities along with community service projects were the main highlights of the year. Blood donation camps saw around 800 units of blood collection. Career guidance program, R Y L A, joint meetings with rural clubs, Kanakapura, Channapatna,and Mallavalli. Annets Nite was celebrated on the occasion of children\u2019s day with pomp and show with good participation. Health check-up camps @ Kanakapura along with Rotary Kanakapura.. Meritorious Awards for S.S.L.C and P.U.C students were given to outstanding students. Special Toys and educational Equipments were given to Shristi Academy \u2013 an organization working for the empowerment of physically and mentally disadvantaged individuals. For the first time four NID\u2019s were held it\u2019s a matter of pride that Polio eradication was taken up as a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>2002-03<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. M.B. Radha Krishnan took over as President and a past Rotaractor Rtn. Sai Kumar Bhandary as Secretary. The club successfully executed the matching grant project under the chairmanship of PP.Rtn.Venugopal at Sri Krishna trust School for mentally challenged children at Halebairohalli \u2013 three milking cows, with a built cowshed, educational items, blankets and bed spreads, book shelves, playthings and sportsitems, kitchen equipments, audio visual equipments, etc. were provided. The name of the club appeared in Rotarian magazine ( June 2003 ) along with the project photograph, which was possible due to the hard work of our Past President Rtn. Venugopal. K. This itself is a grand achievement. Other prominent projects included meritorious awards to students, vocational services seminar for Rotractors in co-ordination with Rotaract District council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>2001-02<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rotary\u2019s objective to encourage and foster the ideal of service saw charismatic Rtn.B.M.Ali &nbsp;as the President and Rtn. S.Muniraju as the Secretary. Recognizingand awarding meritorious students of S.S.L.C and P.U.C &nbsp;was introduced by the club in the community of Basaveshwaranagar &amp; Rajajinagar. Career guidance program was organized at Saneguvanahalli Government School. Environmental awareness rally with Rotaractors of Rotaract Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar, along with leading Schools in Basaveshwaranagar area. Tree saplings were distributed in west of Chord road, Joint meeting with Rotary Club of Malavalli @ Malavalli Rotary School with career guidance Programme for the students. Rtn, Vijaya Kumar K S as the Treasurer provided the best gifts \u2013 A silver Cup to all the Rotarians as it was Silver Jubilee Year of Rotary International District 3190. Good Fellowship programme were conducted during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>2000-01<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. K. Venugopal took over as President and Rtn..Sudhir S. Navale as Secretary. This year a new thrust towards International service activities was planned. Developed sister club relationship with Rotary Club of St. Peters, Missouri,USA, and Rotary Club of Waling Waling Davoa, Philippines. First ever joint meeting online through video Conference was held with&nbsp; Rotary Club of St. Peters, MO, USA, This became a world record in Rotary history.( an article about this was published in THE ROTARIAN \u2013 June 2003 issue) The first ever process of the Matching grant project took shape for the benefit of mentally challenged children at Sri Krishna Trust\u2019s school at Halebirohalli . Other projects included career guidance workshop, tree sapling distribution,. Joint meetings with rural clubs and seminar for Rotarians to develop leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1999-00<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn. R. Jai Manjunath was installed as President and past Rotaractor Rtn. B. K. Sudarshan as Secretary.&nbsp; Career guidance programs at corporation junior college, Dr. Ambedkar Junior college and Government Girls High School were organized. A public toilet was built for the benefit of the general Public at West of Chord Road. Vocational awareness program for youths, Presentation of vocational awards, Family picnics involving Anns &amp; Annets were arranged. Monthly family dinner meets got a new dimension. Good Speaker meetings were organized on rotary Information, Life skills , Personality development etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1998-99<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Ever smiling Rtn. R.H.Sreenivas Setty took over as President and past Rotaractor Rtn. K. S. Vijaya Kumar as Secretary. This was memorable year and a Land Mark year as our club hosted the Inter City Meet on \u201cROTARY A GLOBAL VILLAGE\u201d our Past President Rtn.R.V.Someswaran was the Chairman, the programme was very much appreciated in the district.for its content and wonderful fellowship and dinner. The other projects included Joint Blood donation camps, career guidance workshops at Srirampuram Government Girls High School, R Y L A at Chennenahalli of Magadi Road, health check-up camps at Kamalanagar, dedication of Public Toilet on Magadi road Basaveshwaranagar Junction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1997-98<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Architect by Profession Rtn. H.S.Anantharam was the President and Rtn. G.Venkata Reddy as Secretary. Installation Nite was a Colorful one, well attended with record attendance wherein Thirteen new members were inducted into Rotary.\u00a0 Other program and projects included Joint Blood donation camp with Rotary Bangalore North , Public Toilet was built for the benefit of General public,\u00a0 A Medical Check-up camp was held and Free medicines were provided at Basaveshwaranagar. A fund raising \u00a0programs among the Rotarians. Three Polio Plus camp were conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1996-97<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">&nbsp;A humble person Rtn.Dr. K. T. Shamsundar took over as the President and Rtn. B. M. Ali as the Secretary. Some of the valuable projects were school benches donation to government school, a joint youth development program with Rotary Bangalore West and an environmental awareness rally with Rotaractors of Rotaract Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar, wherein Anupama High School and Universal High school participated. &nbsp;Meetings were arranged to create awareness and educate general public on AIDS, Drug Abuse, Pulse Polio and family Planning. Other projects successfully completed were donation of Note books for under Privileged. Medical Camp at Taverekere in association with Karnataka Cancer Society and Pulse Polio Immunization program was &nbsp;well attended by Rotarians &amp; Rotaractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1995-96<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rotarian with vigor and enthusiasm Rtn. R. V. Somesswaran took over as President and Rtn. B. Sunder as Secretary. Some of the noteworthy projects included \u2013 \u00a0donation of bunker beds to mentally challenged school at Halebirohalli, , planting coconut saplings \u2013 a joint Community Service project with Rotary Club of Kolar, donation of Television and necessary items\u00a0 to old age home at Hosur road, a special emphasis was given to fellowship, where in good picnics were organized, Saplings were planted in and around Basaveshwaranagar and Shivanagar.. Participation at the Inter City General Forum and the District conference was very Good. Rtn Someswaran and Ann Lakshmi participated in the Rotary Friendship Exchange Program to France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1994-95<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">A humble and energetic Rtn. J. K. Vijaya Prakash took over as President and Rtn. R. V. Someswaran as secretary.\u00a0 The worthy projects during the term was a Fund raising Programme of screening Dr. Rajkumar\u2019s old films at States Theatre on the busy kempegowda road \u2013 Our Club got good publicity and raised good amount of Money, \u00a0Rotaractors also participated with zeal.\u00a0 Donation of play equipment and special study materials for mentally challenged children of Krishna Trust school at Halebirohalli off\u00a0 Mysore road , a\u00a0 Bus Shelter project with Rotaract Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar opp. Gangamma Thimmiah Convention Centre was built for the benefit of Public, donation of sewing machines and other necessary equipments were donated\u00a0 to Leprosy Hospital. The members were highly motivated and enthusiastic to explore the new concept and the meaning of Word Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1993-94<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">The hands-on, community based approach of the club saw an very informative and mature. Rtn.T K R Parthasarathy \u00a0takeover as President and Rtn.Dr. K. T. Shamsundar as Secretary. Major programs of the year went on with vigor and enthusiasm with a\u00a0 mega fund raising Dance cum Drama programme of Prabath Kalavidaru, donation of Braille watches for visually handicapped, more than 750 school benches for Government Primary and High school in and around Basaveshwaranagar were donated, under self-employment scheme sewing machines were donated to the needy women , honoring of the government servants &amp; eminent Citizens and Pluse polio immunsation continued with the same dedication from the Rotarians. One of the highlights of the year was women empowerment. The Club has been equally active on the international services front as well with its enthusiastic members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1992-93<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">A person with varied experience and a motivator Rtn. Palyam Ramesh was installed as President and Rtn. K. Venugopal as Secretary. Major projects accomplished during the year were setting up of a Rotary informative library for the benefit of Rotarians, donation of school Band set and laboratory Equipments to Sanegurvanahalli Government High school at Basaveshwaranagar, Sponsored Interact club of Bugles with 28 young students, donation of note books &amp; text Books, programs for Senior Citizens, and pulse polio immunization.. A new sense of responsibility and awareness of the social needs of the community had marked the community service activities of the Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1991-92<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Rtn G. L. Kothari as President and Rtn J. K. Vijaya Prakash as Secretary continued to carry the club forward. Projects undertaken during the year were erection of seven bus shelters in and around Basaveshwaranagar and Kamkshipalya, Free Health camps to provide health care and medicines for the Needy. Pulse polio immunization was at its peak, honoring of eminent personalities in various vocations, RYLA, Joint meetings were organized, and tree saplings were planted and distributed by the club. The club developed both internally and externally taking credit for its stability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>1990-91<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"history_block3\">Respected Educationist, chairman of Udaya Education Soceity Rtn K. A. Somaiah was the President with Rtn R. M. Kamath continuing as the Secretary of the\u00a0 club. Projects undertaken during the year were, construction Bus shelter in front of\u00a0 Sri Ramana Maharshi Learning centre, Bellary Road, donation of\u00a0 school benches to Government High Schools ,Blood donation Camp\u00a0 and General Health checkup camps, cancer detection camp, Polio Immunization camps and \u00a0eye Check up camps. Formed the first community based\u00a0 Rotaract club of Bangalore\u00a0 Basaveshwaranagar and Interact Club of Bangalore Basaveshwaranagar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2013-14 The year began with all positive vibrations Rotary flourished from the day one by achieveing to everybodys heart\u2019s desire to excel in the silver jubilee year. Rtn. 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