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1. Issue : 01Vol. : 33 10-07-2013
Club No. 15742, RI Dist. 3180
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Peace & conflict prevention/resolution
Disease prevention and treatment
Water and sanitation
Maternal and child health
Basic education and literacy
Economic & community development
BHANVANTARA
Installing officer PDG PHF Rtn. Dr. P. Narayana
About 16 years back Midtowners were either toddlers or not yet born!!)
Rtn.P.Narayana had visited and has had a successful stint with Rotary
Rotary Midtown during movement since. He took up all the posts at club
whenheinductedanewface level before becoming the President of the club
to Midtown, as the saying during 1980-81, as a President, he initiated a
goes “History repeats itself”, residential school for mentally retarded children
today he is back to Midtown “Ashakirana” which has helped in rehabilitating
to install the same person more than 800 children. He then became the
Rtn.Bhanuchandran as the DistrictGovernorofRI.Dist.3180during1996-97.He
PresidentofMidtownforthe wasinstrumentalingettingtheclubsfromDist.3180
year 2013-14. Here we present a glimpse of the to participate in Matching grants. In a major grants
accomplishedRotarian. program he was able to get grants for school
Rtn.Dr.P.Narayana heads popular Sharavati furniture to more than 150 schools at a whopping
Nursing home in Shimoga. He joined Rotary cost of $120,0000. Dr.Narayana then became the
movement in the year 1973 (many young District Rotary Foundation Chairman from 2001-
Board members of Rotary Mysore Midtown for the year 2013-14
Standing (L-R) : Affable & adaptable Rtn. P. Sanjay – Director, . Visionary & resourceful Rtn.
N. Narendra – Director, Vocational Service. Diligent & Diplomatic Rtn. Dr. S. M. Ravindranath - Director,
International Service. Ingenious & intuitive Rtn. D. Srinivasan – Joint Secretary. Yours truly Rtn. Rakesh
Babu K. L. – Editor. Frank & friendly Rtn. T. N. Mohan Kumar - Director, Club Service. Enthusiastic &
modest Rtn. Elizar Milton - Sergeant-at-arms. Candid & persistent Rtn. A. N. Aiyanna - Director,
CommunityService.
Sitting (L-R) : Charmer & exuberant Rtn. K. B. Harish – Vice President. Practical & pioneering
Rtn. Dr. K. A. Prahlad - Hon. Secretary. Original “Sakalakalavallabhan” Rtn. S. Bhanuchandran - President.
Vivid & versatile Rtn. R. Vishwanath - Immediate Past President. Unassuming & magnanimous Rtn. R.
Venkatesh-PresidentElect.Cheerful&enthusiasticRtn.K.Umesh–Hon.Treasurer.
Youth Service

2. Rotary Vision
2003. He has been actively involving in Polio Plus is a Life member of Indian Medical Association (he was
programs and has held various posts. He has the president of IMA-K during 1991-92), founder
volunteered in most of the programs associated with member & Past president of Family Planning
Polio Plus both at the state as well as at the National Association-FPA (Shimoga Branch), Governing council
level. member of Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences
In recognition of his active service he has been (SIMS), Director at National Education Society & a
recognized with many awards. Few of them being TrusteeatSriAurabindoFoundationforeducation.
“Citation for Meritorious Service” award, “Service Dr.Narayana is married to Smt.Shantha and the
Above self” award, “Regional award for a polio free couple are blessed with one daughter & one son.
world”, “Distinguished Service award” and While daughter Ms.Mamatha is a college lecturer, son
“InternationalawardforPoliofreeworldin2013”. Dr.MurthyisaphysiciancurrentlypracticesinUK.
Apart from active presence in Rotary, he is Midtown extends a warm welcome to
associatedwithvariousotherorganizationsaswell.He Rtn.Dr.P.Narayana
Continued from page 1
RI President Rtn. Ron D. Burton
Ron Burton, the RI president for the year 2013-14 is a member of Rotary Club of
Norman, Oklahoma, USA, retired as president of the University of Oklahoma
Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association and is
admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ron is a founder and past
president of the Norman Public School Foundation, and founder and past board
member of the Norman Community Foundation. He was vice president of the Last
Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award. A
Rotarian since 1979, he has served as RI director, Rotary Foundation trustee vice chair,
International Assembly moderator, committee chair, Permanent Fund national
adviser, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, and aide to the president. Ron has
received the RI Service “Above Self Award” and the Foundation's “Distinguished Service Award” and
“International Service Award” for a Polio-Free World. He and his wife, Jetta, have two children and three
grandchildren.
Proud Mysorean Rtn. S. Gururaj
becomes District Governor of R.I.District 3180
ItisworthytonotethattherehavebeenmanysuccessfulleadersfromMysorewhohad
the privilege to take up the prestigious post of District Governor. The elite list of governors
from Mysore include PDG. Rtn. Vasudevamurthy R, PDG Rtn. Dr. Shivanna H.S, PDG Rtn.
Balakrishnan G.K, PDG Rtn. Guru R, PDG Rtn. Krishna R & PDG Rtn. Lakshminarayan M.
Rtn.Gururaj will be spearheading the district for the year 2013-14. There are many other
influential leaders from the city of Mysore who will be guiding & assisting Rtn.Gururaj in
achievinghisobjectives.
Rtn.Gururaj S is a active member of Rotary Club of Mysore for more than 24 years. In his
activelifeasaRotarianhehasdonnedvariousresponsibilitiesnotjustintheclubbutalsoat
the District Level. He led the club during 2000-2001, being a President of the club he was
instrumental in dedicating many meaningful permanent projects to the community, the club eventually won the
“Best Club” for that year. He became the Assistant Governor during 2003-2004, took office as District Secretary
during 2005-2005, led the Group Study Exchange team to New Zealand, RI Dist.9901 during 2008-2009.
Recognizing his contributions RI has awarded him with the prestigious 4 Avenues Citation. He has been a very
popular face in Mysore and entire district and promises to create new chapters in service endeavours by leading
RotaryDistrict3180during2013-14.
Being from a family of teachers, he too began his career stint as a teacher but soon realised his
entrepreneurship skills and got into agriculture and poultry. His notable contribution to the poultry feed is
establishing co-operatives and a newspaper dedicated to the poultry farmers, a first of its kind initiative in the
country.HeisalsothefounderofChaitraHighSchool&P.UcollegeinMysore.
Rtn.Gururaj is married to Ann.Pushpalatha, she is also a member of Inner Wheel and also served as a
president of the IW club. The couple is blessed with one daughter & one son. Darling daughter Mrs.Charulatha
who now resides with her husband Mr.Aditya while continuing her higher education in the U.S. Only son
Mr.Shishir is pursuing degree in Engineering. Rtn.Gururaj is a Major Donor and all the four members of the family
arePHFs(PaulHarrisFellows).

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Off late I have been pinching myself, I just can't believe and imagine that my
tenureasPresidentofthiswonderfulorganizationhascometoanend.
Itwasagreatopportunityformetolearnandexecutetheresponsibilitygivento
me. All this was possible because of the Guidence of the senior members and
support of my Board members, Inner wheel sisters and all of you. Not to forget
thewonderfulsupportrenderedbymyfamilymembers.
I Thank eachandeveryoneofyou. Mythemethroughouttheyearwas“Work
hardandpartyharder”. Wecarriedoutlotofmegaprojectseasilyandalsohad
loads of fun at family dinners where the fellowship of Midtown used to be at its
peak.
Iwouldalwayscherishthisresponsibilitythroughoutmylife,thesatisfactionandmemoriesofthegreat work
carried out all through the year. I would seek blessings of the almighty to sustain, support and serve Rotary
throughoutmylife.IwishBhanuandhisteamalltheverybest. Thankyouonceagain.
Immediate Past President’s Message
Wow! what an eventful beginning we had for 2013 as Vishwa closed in style by
contributingRs1.25lakhsto RamakrishnaMissionfromtheclubasflood relief
fund for Uttarakhand. July 1st we wished our Noble Members in Medical
Profession by visiting their work place. The Team had many young turks of
MidtownandIthankthemall.
July 3rd was another eventful day. A walk to create awareness on dengue was
organized in association with RMA which was flagged off by our own AG
Bheemanna. Afternoon we had a skin check up camp at RMA conducted by
our Doc Rtn Amarlal. He also has given required medicine to the children of
RMA. Our Evening Meet was special as our new Interact club of RMA was
inaugurated by Dist Secretary Rtn SLR. Chairman of RMA Rtn Alagappan
through his efforts brought back a school drop out and Midtown
contributedhisfeestoRMA.Ithoroughlyenjoyedeverymomentofit.
Today is the Installation of our team with a difference. A noble soul in Dr P Narayana is going
to Invest us. Chairman for Installation Rtn Harish has left no stone unturned for the event to be cherished by
allofus.
Next week we have the Innerwheel Installation. Look forward for the sound of bangles and riot of colors. We
wishthemalltheverybest.
A whiff of fresh air is whispering across Midtownbringing along the fragrance of youth, energizing us to move
forwardinthedirectionwehavesought!Amen!
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Inner wheel
Midtown stalwarts at District level
Rtn. M.S. Nandakumar
District secretary
Rtn. Dr. M.N.Bheemesh
Assistant Governor zone 7
Rtn. P.K.Ramakrishna
Chairman - TRF Grants
Rtn. M. S. Raghu
Chairman - Career guidance
Ann. Anuradha Nandakumar
Distict ISO
More about these Midtown VIPs in future bulletins

4. Rotary Vision
It has been 10 years since I donned the editors post of “About Us”, thanks
Rtn.Bhanu & Rtn.Prahlad for roping me into this again. Things have become
much more dynamic, technology has improved beyond anyone's imagination.
Rotary has now adapted the 'Vision' focussing on 6 major areas, Midtown has
been consistently raising its standards in its service endeavours. There is an air
of anxiety whenever one takes up any commitment in Midtown, but the
anxiety is always mixed with confidence that comes in support by the
abundantlytalentedMidtowners.
It will be a pleasure and a challenge to meet up to the expectations of Midtown
families,but I assure you that I willstrive to compile interesting bulletins. I will
attempt to surprise the readers with a healthy mix of content ranging from
Rotary to Innovation. Your feedback is precious, will wait for the 'frank' reviews after each bulletin.
Thanks to Rtn.Ramki,Rtn.Sait & Rtn.Srini for being a part of the Editorial board. A special note of
appreciation to Rtn.Srini for bringing in fresh note of design creativity to “About Us” and winning the Best
Bulletinaward.
“EngageRotary,Changelives”–joinusinanhonestefforttomakeourworldabetterone.
aure·voir. –rock~
Editor's column
On a busy 3rd July, RMA saw a flurry of activities. The day began with a unique jatha spreading awareness
on Dengue to the residents of Hootagalli. During afternoon Dr.Amarlal screened the students for skin
diseases, more than 150 students were screened. Thanks Doc!!. Later in the evening the new Interact was
installed. Rtn.S.L. Ramachandra installed the office bearers. RMA staff and eager students participated in
the event. Rotarians in considerable numbers were present even amidst heavy showers. RMA Chairman
Rtn.Alagappanwasbeamingwithsmiles.BirthdayboyRtn.Bhaskargotabirthdaysongfromthegathering.
CongratstoRtn.Sanjay P(Director–YouthService)&Rtn.Pavithran(Chairman–interact).
Projectbeneficiaries: 150students+residentsofHootagalli(whowitnessedtheJatha)
Rotary Midtown Interact installed at RMA
Rotary Quiz
Answers:ROTARY,BHANVANTARA,VISION,MIDTOWN,THEROTARYFOUNDATION
Unscramble the following words: (Clue- words are from the articles in the bulletin)
RTRAYO HBAAVNRTNAA VNSOII INTWOMD UONOT DFTETOYARI HRNA

5. Rotary Vision
Know your Rotarian – Rtn. S. Bhanuchandran
'About Us' brings back the popular series 'Know
your Rotarian', in its comeback article About Us is
featuringtheprolificSBC.
Born to a blind father, physicallychallenged mother,
prodigy as a sibling who perished at a very early age,
lived with an eye sight of minus 20, started multiple
businesses only to find failure in third attempt, wait,
this is not some figment of imagination, it is the true life
story of one of our club mate. Is this all, there are no
flashes of happiness, there is – a staunch optimist for a
father, a never die attitude in mother, a pampered
childhood, adventurous professional life, a loving &
supporting soul mate, a cute but brilliant daughter, a
comeback in life taking to pinnacles of glory. All this is stuff of a super hit Indian movie, but hey don't forget to
giveroyaltyto'sakalakalavallabhan'ofMidtownRtn.Bhanu,forthisishisreallifestory.
Rtn.Bhanu Chandran was born in Bangalore, his father worked at the Vidhana Soudha who was popular
for his brilliant memory; his mother held a Doctorate in Hindi and was a lecturer in junior college. The movie
buffs enjoyed life without bothering about the handicaps and the contagious optimism saw young Bhanu
grow up in the suburbs of Bangalore. Bhanu was shifted to Mysore when he was a toddler and grew up
pampered in “Ajji mane” till he was 12 years. At the age of 12 he shifted back to join his parents in Bangalore.
After the early demise of his father the family decided to shift to Mysore. Bhanu did his pre-university from
Sharadavilas, and denied a merit seat in engineering before pursuing B.Sc from Yuvaraja's College. All thru he
was into 'everything other than studies', he was a bharatnatyam artist, played cricket too. After securing
degree his first stint was with Alembic at Baroda for 1 year, while at Baroda he pursued his PGC in
Pharmacology and then opted to become a medical representative in Mysore, coming back to Mysore he
took up PGDMM from Mysore University. The first interview he attended at Alembic was with a jacket and
longhairgoestoshowthecarefreeattitudethathehadbeforegettingintoreallife,buttalentedBhanutalked
thrutogethisfirstjobinthefirstinterview.HethenmovedtoLycaPharmaceuticals.
The entrepreneurial part of the brain triggered and Bhanu wanted to start up something on his own, not
knowing what to do he along with one of his friends first hired up a 5 x 6 ft shop in Shivarampet. The ideation
startedafterhiringthespace,theduogotintoaninnovativebusinessmodel,deliveringstationarytothedoor
of customers. The business did well but the partners felt they should do something more and then ventured
into a franchise for market network, again a new concept for those days. Relentlessly they then got into stock
broking,thenewbusiness'Sunderbhans'graduallygotintoPortfolioManagement,butthenthepartnershad
difference of opinion and Bhanu opted out of the venture. He then went on to start 'Vaishak Financial
Services', Vaishak grew aggressively and acquired IPO & HNI portfolio management market. The company
did extremely well clocking good profits. Not resting at this the now grown 'Vaishak' took up a daringly new
business and started “Vaishak International Ltd” which entered into agri business. The new entity managed
to produce and export a whopping 2500 tonnes of gherkins. Being an executive director it was all going
smooth for Bhanu till the tough times started, due to market conditions and various other reasons the agri
business went into huge losses. The defaulters list grew and the outstanding stood at more than 1 crore. It is
these tough situations which saw the rise of “SBC”, not having cash to pay back to the suppliers, Bhanu
offered to provide consultation services to make up for the losses and many of them accepted. While fighting
for the liquidation he learnt the law and financial knowledge which would eventually form the future of his
life. At this stage Rtn.Narendra identified Bhanu's talent and got him into consulting with Rangsons group. He
thenhelpedREIrisefroma60Lcompanyto14Crorecompany.Thetough lessonsinearlierventuresmadehis
financial knowledge so robust that Bhanu got into full time financial consulting to begin “SBC Consulting”
along with “Bindu Associates” which now consults corporate clients in various sectors. With more than 30
associates spread across the country, today SBC Consulting helps raise funds ranging from 5 crores to 250
crores.
Between all these issues, somehow Bhanu decided to remain a bachelor, reason being that he did not
want another person to get into the different situation at home. His mother continued to find proposals and
thencametheproposalfromawellwisherfromGokarna.ThephotowasflashedandBhanumadehismindto
convincethegirlnottoaccepttheproposalstatingthesituation.AconfidentBhanufacedthegirlandwenton
a brain washing effort explaining the situation at home, but to his surprise the “Sringeri” girl not only
acceptedtheissuesbutalsoapprovedtheproposal.Ann.Kamalskhi,thebiggestsupportenteredBhanu'slife.

6. Rtn. S. Gururaj
District Governor
2013-14
Rtn. Ron D. Burton
R.I. President
Rtn. S. Bhanuchandran
President
2013-14
Rtn. Dr. Prahlad K. A.
Secretary
2013-14
Rtn. Rakesh Babu .K .L
Editor
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About Us In-house Magazine Published by Rtn. Dr. Prahlad .K .A, Secretary, Rotary Mysore Midtown, JLB Road, Mysore - 570 024
EDITORIAL BOARD:
Rtn. P. K. Ramakrishna
Rtn. Sulaiman Sait
Rtn. D. Srinivasan
Rtn. Paul P. Harris
Founder
A science graduate herself, got into supporting the family from the first day she entered her in-laws
place. She had refused a secure bank job before coming to Mysore. She has been the biggest support
since then, the family had to face rough times and because of her financial prudence, Bhanu learnt to
save small for a bigger cause. She is a positive minded person who motivates and inspires Bhanu. She
relentlessly took care of Bhanu's bedridden mother for more than 18 years. Bhanu & Kamalakshi are
blessed with a daughter who is pursuing her MBBS in JSS, Mysore. The darling daughter who resembles
her father both in looks and intelligence is brilliant in academics, responsible person, creative and a
goodcooktoo.
Bhanu had 3 close pals right from college days before he got into Midtown. Rtn.Harish who was a
valued 'investor' in Sunderbhans introduced Bhanu to the club during Siraj's period. He proudly
remembers that he was inducted to the club by Dr.P.Narayana (who would eventually install him as the
president of the club in 2013). Bhanu had an illustrious stint with Midtown; he has held the post of Club
service director, Vocational service director, Secretary, Vice president, President elect and now the
coveted post of President of the club. He is probably one of the most popular mouthpieces of Midtown.
He along with Rtn.Raghu, have been involved in a unique initiative- R.A.C.E. More than 20,000 students,
7000 teachers and 2000 parents from all over the rotary district 3180 have been benefitted from the
career guidance given by the duo. RACE has been one of the favourite activities that Bhanu feels proud
of, other projects of Midtown being “Diksoochi” for its intellectual level and “Bhandavya” for its
emotional quotient. He has anchored almost all the big ticket events of Midtown and is a regular for
introductions, vote of thanks and of course Q&A. The “Wikipedia” of Midtown is a known source of data
for many Midtowners. Being in a competitive field which demands lot of travel and in a business that is
aggressively growing Bhanu is challenged to balance between professional life and Rotary life, but feels
the support and warmth of Midtown would be his biggest asset during his tenure as a president. His
dream project is to establish an educational institution which would identify the 'most deserving'
students and provide free education. He adores the fellowship, commitment and abundant talent of
Midtown.
Quip: When Bhanu got the news of the new born daughter, he had to rush to his in-laws place near to
Sringeri. He got into a bus and had to get down at a particular stop where his brother-in-law would pick
him up. Excited Bhanu got down at a wrong point which was at least 2 kms far. The dark night & heavy
rainfall made things worse. He somehow managed to reach the destined rendezvous all thru singing
Kannada film hits. Dark night, raining, no street lights, thick forest area, deep valleys, no mobile and still
he reached the place by walk, who says he can't see properly ???, where there is a will there is “vision”
(punintended)
Rotary Information
AREAS OF FOCUS
The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation have identified six
areas of focus for the new grant model. These areas reflect
critical humanitarian issues and needs that Rotarians are
addressing worldwide. They will align Rotary with other
internationaldevelopmenteffortsandwillstrategicallyfurther
the Foundation'smission.
Six Areas of focus : Peace and conflict
prevention/resolution, Disease prevention and treatment,
Water and sanitation, Maternal and child health, Basic
education and literacy, Economic and community
development.
Next Week
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17 July
Innerwheel Installation
Hotel Kings Kourt
6.30 pm
Please Attend
Wedding Anniversary
11th July
Life !!
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