THE ROTATOR - Issue 26

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Your Rotator Team 2025–26

Annual Day Celebrations at RBV

The Grand Annual Day Celebration “ANANYA” was held at Rotary Bangalore Vidyalaya on 28th December 2025 with great pride and splendour. The event was graced by our esteemed Chief Guest, Shri M. Nagaraju Yadav, Hon’ble MLC, Karnataka Legislative Council, and the Guest of Honour, Rtn. Ravishankar Dakoju, District Governor Elect. Distinguished Rotarians including Rtn. Sukhen Padmanabha, President RCB, Rtn.
Manjunath, Chairman — Task Force Committee, IPP Rtn. Gowri Oza, Rtns Dinesh,Srinivas Velidanda, Ramesh and Ramakrishna Mudagal added dignity and prestige to the occasion.
The event began with the NCC cadets welcoming the dignitaries with a grand band and March past, setting the tone for a memorable day. Our chief guest, MLC Shri Nagaraj Yadav, as warmly welcomed and escorted by our President Rtn Sukhen.
The function commenced with an invocation to Lord Ganesha, followed by a very inspiring talk by Shri Nagraj Yadav. His words Of wisdom left a lasting impact on the students and the audience. This was followed by speeches by President Sukhen Padmanabha and Rtn Ravishankar Dakoju, who shared their thoughts and experiences with the students.
The highlight of the event were the delightful performances by various student groups, showcasing their talents in dance and song. The Principal, staff, and teachers of RBV worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success, and their efforts paid off with a smooth and enjoyable program.
A big thank you to Task Force chairman Rtn Manjunath for leading the team and making this program a success. The event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, and Rotarians involved.
Rtn Srini and Rtn Manju

Ending the Year with Compassion

RCB joined hands with the Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore to work together on a community act of charity.
The project was carried out in two phases. The first was the packing of grocery kits, which took place during our Monday meeting, where kits containing 5kg rice, 2kg dhal, 1 kg of wheat flour, and 1 kg of salt were packed into grocery kits by members of the RCB and Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore during the meeting.
The second phase was the distribution of the kits, which took place the following day, with the two clubs now joining hands with the Robin Hood Army, who identified a needy cluster in Frazer town, to whom these kits were distributed. All in all, 1000kg of rice, 400kg of dhal, 200kg of wheat, and 200kg of salt were donated. The project bought a ray of hope and a smile to 200 families in the cluster, providing relief for the new year.
-Rtn Andrea

Community Act of Charity: RCB and IWCB’s Year-End Gift

On December 29, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bangalore (RCB) joined hands with the Inner Wheel Club Bangalore (IWCB) to sign off the year with a heartwarming initiative titled Community Act of Charity. The campaign was designed to embody three guiding principles of community service, impactful, meaningful, and cheerful and it lived up to each of them in spirit and execution.
The programme cantered on distributing 200 essential food bags, each carefully packed with rice, dal, wheat flour, and salt. These staples were chosen not only for their nutritional value but also for their ability to sustain families through the festive season and beyond. The bags symbolised nourishment, dignity, and care ,small tokens that carried immense meaning for the recipients. What made the campaign truly memorable was the way it was prepared. Forty Rotarians came together to pack 40 bags themselves, setting the tone for the entire effort. It wasn’t just about filling sacks with food; it was about weaving compassion into every fold. With sleeves rolled up and smiles on their faces, the Rotarians worked with precision, ensuring that each bag was balanced, neatly arranged, and tied with care.
The act of packing became a ritual of love, where every handful of rice or flour was laced with empathy and a silent wish for the well-being of the families who would receive them.

The atmosphere was cheerful, almost festive. Conversations flowed, laughter echoed, and camaraderie blossomed as members worked side by side. The Inner Wheel Club members added their touch of warmth, ensuring the campaign carried not just efficiency but also inclusiveness. Together, RCB and IWCB demonstrated how collaboration magnifies impact, two organisations, one vision, and countless lives touched.
When the bags were finally distributed on December 30 at a slum cluster in Frazer Town, the joy on the faces of the beneficiaries reflected the true success of the campaign.
The Community Act of Charity was more than a year-end programme; it was a statement of values. It showed that service can be impactful when it addresses real needs, meaningful when it is done with sincerity, and cheerful when it brings people together in kindness. As 2025 drew to a close, RCB and IWCB proved that the best way to end a year is by giving back, and the best way to begin another is with hope.

Reflections of 2025- From the Editor’s desk!

If 2025 had a personality, it would be busy, generous, occasionally chaotic and deeply rewarding. It was a year filled with full calendars and many moments that reminded us why coming together matters.
There were plans made, ideas that grew over fellowship and teamwork that turned ordinary meetings into moments of purpose.
Laughter often sat comfortably alongside responsibility, proving that doing good doesn’t have to be solemn, it can be joyful too.
What truly stood out was the spirit of collaboration. Hands reached out, hearts opened up, and when challenges appeared, they were met with creativity and optimism. Small actions quietly added up to meaningful impact, and shared effort made every success sweeter.
As the year winds down, 2025 leaves us with memories to smile about, lessons to carry forward, and a renewed energy for what lies ahead. And as we step into 2026, may it bring fresh ideas, stronger partnerships, and many more reasons to serve, celebrate, and smile together. Here’s wishing everyone a year ahead filled with purpose, positivity, and shared joy.
– Rtn Usha Subbu