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Issue 10 September 08, 2025 | Charter No. 3233 | ID No. 15766 | R I Dist. 3192
Total Membership : 327 | Members Present : 093 | Members Exempted : 079
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Your Rotator Team 2025–26
RCB Inaugurates Solar Panel at Sondekoppa Primary Health Centre
A solar panel was inaugurated at the Sondekoppa Primary Health Centre, Nelamangala, on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. This solar panel, generously sponsored by Rtn Ranga Rao and Ann Kanchana, powers the labour ward of the health centre, significantly benefiting the local community availing treatment at the facility.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by President Rtn Sukhen Padmanabha, IPP Gowri Oza, Rtn Srinivas Velidanda, Rtn Ranga Rao, and Ann Kanchana.
This initiative is a notable contribution to enhancing healthcare services in Sondekoppa, providing a sustainable energy solution for the labour ward and supporting the well-being of the local community.
Christ University organizes Session on Diversity- Equity – Inclusion
The department of Sociology organised a thought- provoking session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( DEI) in collaboration with Rotary Club of Bangalore on 3rd Sept at Christ University Campus.
The event highlighted the need for inclusive practices within academics, professional and social spaces .
Rtn Srinivas Velidanda, the keynote speaker conducted an engaging and interactive session . He began with a lively icebreaking activity that not only energised the students but also encouraged them to think critically and respond spontaneously.
Rtn Srinivas emphasised the practical significance of diversity, equity and inclusion in everyday life. Students raised thought -provoking questions, many of which were evaluated and discussed by the speaker .
The students were urged to carry forward the spirit of DEI , not merely as abstract values but as practices shaping classrooms, communities and everyday lives .
The event was a resounding success leaving the audience with a renewed sense of awareness and actionable insights .
In the words of the organising team , this event marks only the beginning of more such initiatives, each aimed at upholding the values that keep our humanity intact in rapidly changing times .
Rtns Kalyani , Nita n Gertrude attended the event .
Eye Screening
“Rotary Club of Bangalore Brings Vision Care Through Comprehensive Eye Camp” Rotary Club of Bangalore organised a Comprehensive Eye Camp in Collaboration with Rangalakshmi Netralaya, Attavar trust and Rajarajeshwari college on 4th Sep.2025 .
The camp aimed to provide eye care services to the community, focusing on general screening, identification of vision problems, and provision of necessary interventions.
Services Provided:
General Eye Screening- 75 patients underwent thorough eye examinations to assess their vision and detect any potential issues.
Outcomes:
54 patients were identified as requiring glasses, which will be provided free of cost by Udani Opticians.
Surgical Interventions-16 patients were identified as needing cataract and other surgeries, which will be conducted free of cost by Rangalakshmi Netralaya.
Partnerships for Care:
Rtn Sanjay Udani of Udani opticians will provide free glasses to the 54 patients identified as needing corrective lenses.
Rtn Dr Ravi Kumar (RB 2020), Rangalakshmi Netralaya will conduct free cataract and other surgeries for the 16 patients identified during the camp, restoring vision and improving quality of life.
Impact:
The eye camp served as a vital resource for the community, offering accessible eye care services and solutions.
RCB ensured that comprehensive care was provided, from screening to treatment.
Rtns Gertrude, Dr. Ravi, Ashok Kalyansetty and Anju Agadi attended the camp.
Health Camp at Ambedkarnagar Slum
A health camp was recently organized in a local slum by RCB in association with Christ college and Rajarajeshwari hospital, providing essential medical services to residents.
The camp offered a range of health check-ups, screenings, and consultations, addressing various health concerns. About 200 people registered for the camp.
Services Provided:
– General health check-ups
– Blood pressure and blood sugar tests
– Consultations with doctors
– Distribution of medicines and supplements
The health camp served as a vital resource for the community, improving access to healthcare services and promoting overall well-being. By providing timely medical interventions, the camp helped identify and address health issues early on.
Community Outreach:
The initiative highlights the importance of community-based health initiatives, bringing healthcare services closer to those in need. Such efforts can significantly impact public health and quality of life.
God’s Own Country at RCB: An Onam extravaganza
The resonant rhythms of the chendamelam—Kerala’s iconic percussion ensemble, inseparable from its cultural and religious ceremonies—filled the Rotary House of Friendship, heralding a grand welcome for guests resplendent in cream and gold sarees and veshtis woven in cotton and silk. The hall was transformed into God’s Own Country, adorned with pookalam floral designs, a gleaming varpu filled with petals, a ceremonial parasol, motifs of temple elephants, and the backdrop of a traditional tiled-roof nalukettu house.
Themed entertainment, conceptualised by Rtn Rosa, Usha Nair, and others, was anchored with verve by Rtns Manoj Nair and Omana Mathews.
The arrival of a royal queen and Mahabali, Kerala’s beloved mythical king, in full costume, to the beat of the chenda melam, lent the evening a regal flourish.
The programme opened with a graceful adaptation of a folk dance in honour of Lord Shiva, performed by the ladies of the Club.
Laughter and applause followed when the Rotary men, wielding cricket bats as makeshift oars, enacted the famed vallam kali (snake boat race).
Traditionally an all-male sport, the segment was cheekily reimagined in 2035 when women enacted the race while men took the role of cheerleaders.
The celebration then looked to the future with Onam 2035 Reloaded Version 2.0, marking the centenary year of RCB. A parody of TV personality Lola Kutty presented a comic sequence where Gen-Z revellers clicked selfies with Mahabali, urging him to greet their followers on social media, before
breaking into robotic dance alongside him. Their futuristic sadya (festive feast) included air-fried banana chips, microwave papadums, quinoa thoran and gluten-free sambhar—all delivered, naturally, by Swiggy.
Young Minds Explore the Joy of Reading and Creativity
The concept of library time was something unknown to the young minds of Sanrakshan Rainbow Home, an orphanage for girls. But visiting the Shankara Rotary Library, Basavanagdi, on 6th September 2025 was a whole new world of exciting reading, fun times, and learning.
Fascinated minds worked on craft items beautifully taught by Pushpa from the library, followed by a very interesting style of storytelling by Rtn Kalyani, who added so much more to the session.
What they most loved was acting in the story The Monkeys and the Hat, directed by Rtn Kalyani and assisted by Rtn Sandhya Kunjur.
Spending time with your minds was enjoyable and made us realise the value of storytelling!
The story session of “The Eagle and the Woodcutter” at Rotary Shankara Library on September 6, 2025, was an engaging experience for 7-12-year-old children. The session’s open-ended approach allowed children to think creatively and come up with unique endings, promoting cognitive thinking and problem-solving skills.
One story and 14 different endings showcased their creativity and cognitive thinking. They also enacted a small moral story.
Rotary Club of Bangalore Launches Table Tennis for Transformation
On 4th September 2025, the Rotary Club of Bangalore (RCB), and eteachIndia jointly launched “ Table Tennis for Transformation” at the APD campus. This sustainable initiative promotes inclusive table tennis for specially abled children, focusing on their holistic development through sports.
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