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Issue 16 October 19, 2026 | Charter No. 3233 | ID No. 15766 | R I Dist. 3192
Total Membership : 338 | Members Present : 45
| Members Exempted : 079
Happy reading!
Your Rotator Team 2025–26
Good evening dear Rotarians,
Before I submit the accounts for your kind consideration, I would like to recap the wonderful year gone by.
The Rotary Club of Bangalore (RCB) continued its legacy of excellence during Rotary Year 2025-26, delivering impactful service across community development, youth empowerment, vocational advancement, international relations, and global grant initiatives while ensuring the club’s rich bonhomie continued.
All the income tax requirements were complied with ensuring continuity of the system.
We had 50 meetings throughout the Rotary year with good attendance. There was a good variety of speakers, cultural programs and events. The program and fellowship committees ensured year-long action with healthy and tasty food.
To pick a few, the Club celebrated its 91st Charter Night, honoured eight distinguished women on International Women’s Day, conducted the prestigious PRID Panduranga Setty Memorial Tennis Tournament, and successfully hosted meetings across five different venues, including at BMST and RBV. Strengthening fellowship among members and their families, RCB also organized three memorable outstation visits to Mangalore, Hampi, and Kuala Lumpur, fostering camaraderie and strengthening the club. Also, 2 satellite clubs were launched.
In the area of Community Service, the Club mobilized and raised over 14 crores for transformative service projects.
A landmark achievement was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Karnataka for the installation of Digital Smart Boards and Desks in Government Schools, with successful implementation in 100 schools.
The RBV task force continued its great work with impactful improvements in both infrastructure and the curriculum. Thanks to Stanley lifestyle a state of the art auditorium was built that can be used by others as well.
Other major initiatives included the refurbishment of schools and Happy Schools, construction of girls’, boys’, and staff toilet blocks, construction of an auditorium, blood donation camps, eye screening programmes in 63 schools, and 38 cervical cancer awareness programmes.
The Club also distributed over 120 sewing machines under a livelihood enhancement initiative, conducted cancer screening camps, organized Shield Her and Strong Her awareness programmes, upgraded hospital facilities, donated artificial limbs in association with KMYF, undertook lake deweeding at Doddajala, established a water reservoir system at the Devanahalli Open Air Jail through Collins Aerospace, and carried out extensive tree plantation drives.
Additional highlights included the inauguration of the Rotary Golf School at Begur, a joint service project with the Rotary Club of Hunsur, and a highly successful Corporate Golf Tournament that generated 32 lakhs for service activities.
Under Global Grants, RCB led the project “Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma in Rural Karnataka” in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guernesiais, iDrish Eye Hospital, and the Rotary Avoidable Blindness Foundation.
The Club also launched the Rotary Dakoju Forest Project, with large-scale tree planting activities at Challakere Forest, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and ecological conservation.
The Club’s Youth Service initiatives continued to inspire and develop young leaders through storytelling sessions at the Shankara Rotary Library, the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), the 10th edition of the Utpluta Swimming Competition, and free swimming coaching for students of Rotary Bangalore Vidyalaya.
Other notable youth programmes included the 7th edition of Kreeda Habba, the 9th editions of Natanotsava and Yuva Yamini, the 4th edition of Rotary Premier League (RPL 2.0), the 66th Roto Quiz, Am-Am Golf, and a Science Fair at Rotary Bangalore Vidyalaya.
In Vocational Service, RCB organized the Flea Market, established a Vocational Training Centre at Rotary Bangalore Vidyalaya, conducted the 36th Yadalam Inter-Collegiate Debate, the 3rd Film Festival for a Cause, and the 2nd Geriatric Training Programme at Sri Sathya Sai Hospital. The Club also hosted a Mega Job Fair involving 90 companies, benefiting more than 3,000 students, while facilitating skill development programmes in geriatric care and awarding B.Ed scholarships to 100 deserving candidates in association with the Zenith Foundation.
RCB’s International Service portfolio remained vibrant and far-reaching, featuring a Consuls’ Night with representatives from the Netherlands and Switzerland, peace workshops, nature walks and birdwatching programmes for Interactors through RAGES, seven editions of Bond Over Brunch involving participants from 14 countries, the annual Kala for Vidya programme, the establishment of a Sister Club relationship with the Rotary Club of Haute Rive, participation in the 65th Charter Celebrations of the Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya, support for forest rangers through water bottle distribution, and a fundraiser for RAGES through the screening of the film Nilgiris.
One other significant milestone was with reference to our Rotary House of Friendship. The building task force did a stellar job in taking forward the mandate of putting up a new facility. Due to the commendable effort of PP Rtn. Ranga Rao, funding for the project to the tune of Rs. 13 crore was tied up, and already 3.1 crore has come into the account. Work on that front is going at a good pace.
There is a lot more to say, but much of it has already been mentioned on several occasions, and this is the time to see it from a balance sheet perspective.
Overall, during Rotary Year 2025-26, the Rotary Club of Bangalore successfully implemented 220 projects, creating a significant impact in the areas of healthcare, education, community development, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and international fellowship. These initiatives represented a total
Service investment of 9.18 crores, benefiting over 8,15,000 individuals and contributing 50,800 volunteer hours, exemplifying Rotary’s enduring motto of “Service Above Self.”
Having said that, may I now submit to you the accounts for adoption?
There are 3 accounts that need to be adopted today. One is RCB, our admin account, and two of RCBCT – the financial year (April 2025 to March 2026) and the Rotary year (July 2025 to June 2026).
Firstly, I request for:
1. The Rotary Club of Bangalore Accounts for the year 25–26.
May I request a proposer and a seconder?
Now coming to RCBCT.
There is an error in the Rotary year part only. The error is in the receipts and payments part. While the receipt shows 17.88 cr, the payment shows 17.45 cr. The mistake is that 42 cr is the capital work in progress, as in the Schedule of Fixed Assets and Depreciation. This is an accounting error.
The revised one, sent by the auditors, is now on the screen. I request your observation of the same.
There is no change in the accounts of the assessment year.
Having said that, we have 2 options. One is we go back to the auditors, get a new set, sign and give a fresh notice of 21 days, and reconvene. The other is you can approve it now, on the condition of modification. I seek your opinion to proceed.
Now to proceed with the adoption of the accounts.
2. The Rotary Club of Bangalore Charitable Trust Accounts for the Rotary year 25–26.
May I request a proposer and a seconder?
3. The Rotary Club of Bangalore Charitable Trust Accounts for the financial year 25–26.
May I request a proposer and a seconder?
Please note, all three proposals were passed unanimously.
Thank you.
The 13th awareness session under the Hormones in Harmony for a Healthy Life endocrine wellness program, in collaboration with the Karnataka Endocrine Society (KES), was held for 247 girls (Classes 6 and 7) and 8 teachers of St. Marian Primary School.
Endocrinologists Dr. Deepali (Manipal Hospitals, Millers Road) and Dr. Anusha ND (Fors Hospital, Bannerghatta Road; VSH Hospital, Vittal Mallya Road) beautifully simplified the endocrine system, showing how hormones act as the body’s internal messengers, regulating growth, energy, mood, and sleep, and how lifestyle diseases affect the body. They emphasised that big changes come from small, sustainable daily habits.
It was heartening to see young minds engaging enthusiastically, asking thoughtful questions and showing genuine curiosity. The session was interactive and inspiring.
Sincere thanks to Principal Sister Suguna and Celine Patric for excellent coordination and support. Gratitude also to Rotarians Gertrude D’Souza, Maneesh Paul, Sapna Paul, Kalpana Ganesh, Meera Shankar, Kalyani Talukdar and Ambika Varma for their invaluable support and coordination.
-Rtn. Kalpana Ganesh & Dr. Nita Roy
24 October 2026 | Government Higher Secondary School, Doddagubbi
“They were taught to obey and silence their voices – No one taught them that NO was an option”!
STRONG HER 24 reached 300 girls at Government Higher Secondary School, Doddagubbi, with a powerful message of confidence, resilience, personal safety, and self-belief.
An initiative of the Rotary Club of Bangalore’s Community Services, championed by Rtn. Minnku Buttar, the programme was conducted in alliance with the Rotary Club of Bangalore North Hub, led by President Rtn. Akil Rassai. Rtn. Minnku Buttar, Rtn. Sakina Rassai, and Rtn. Malavika Krishnamurthy addressed the girls, alongside the dedicated Team North Hub.
STRONG HER goes beyond teaching self-defence. It helps girls recognise their boundaries, trust their instincts, find the courage to speak up, and understand that their safety and dignity matter. We aren’t just teaching girls to defend themselves. We’re teaching them to believe they are worth defending.
Every session is an opportunity for girls to discover their inner strength, build confidence, and believe in their right to dream without fear. A heartfelt thank you to Team North Hub and everyone who continues to make this movement possible.
STRONG HER — Where girls discover that their voice is their power, their boundaries are their right, and their safety matters.
-Rtn. Minnku Buttar
On Saturday, Oct. 24th morning, around 400 Rotarians from Rotary District 3192 walked from M G Road Metro Station to Cubbon Park’s Bal Bhavan to raise awareness on World Polio Day. Led by the Rotary Club of Bangalore, the walk served as a reminder that although India is polio-free, there are still cases in some parts of the world.
The walk was flagged off by the guest of honour, K N Tilak Kumar, Joint Managing Director of The Printers Mysore Private Limited. Members from over 90 clubs carried banners and posters and chanted slogans along the way. “It’s almost a ritual. We meet on World Polio Day, congregate and walk forward to create awareness,” said Rtn Vineetha Chinappa, President of the Rotary Club of Bangalore.
PDG Rtn Elizabeth Cherian, a member of the India National PolioPlus Committee, emphasised that the fight against polio is not over yet. “We are not done eradicating polio until there is not a single case in the world. The fear of polio lurking somewhere in the world means we need to be alert and aware at all times. World Polio Day is celebrated with awareness rallies, walkathons and skits to create awareness among the public about the need to continue to immunise children against polio on the scheduled polio immunisation days. Rotary clubs across the world adopt PHCs and conduct polio immunisation drives on the scheduled days,” she said.
Rotary has been involved in global polio eradication efforts since launching its PolioPlus programme in 1985. Its members also support government immunisation drives by conducting awareness campaigns in residential neighbourhoods and assisting at designated health centres.
Rotary District 3192 Governor Ravishankar Dakoju told DH that while polio is close to being eradicated globally, the organisation is now turning its attention to climate change and global warming.
The hour-long walk concluded outside the Jawahar Bal Bhavan Auditorium.
A Drop of Blood, A Lifetime of Hope
A Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized by the Interact Club of New Horizon Gurukul, under the aegis of the Rotary Club of Bangalore, in association with Rotary TTK Blood Bank.
The Impact:
With 70 units collected, we have potentially helped save over 210 lives. The camp was a shining example of our Interactors’ commitment to “Service Above Self” and community leadership.
We express our sincere gratitude to the Management of New Horizon Gurukul for their unstinted support, to the Faculty and Parents for their active participation and noble gesture of donating, and to the Members of the Interact Club of NHG for their meticulous planning and flawless execution that made this drive a grand success.
Special thanks to the team at Rotary TTK Blood Bank for their professional support.
-Rtn. Sandeep Srinivasamurthy
