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Issue 51 June 22, 2026 | Charter No. 3233 | ID No. 15766 | R I Dist. 3192
Total Membership : 334 | Members Present : 125 | Members Exempted : 079
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Your Rotator Team 2025–26
Inauguration of Smart Classroom Flagship Project of the Year
The Rotary Club of Bangalore (RCB) proudly celebrated the successful completion of 76 Smart Classrooms during the Rotary year 2025–26 with the inauguration of a new Smart Classroom at Government Model High School, Tovinakere, Tumkur District on June 16th 2026. This milestone marks the culmination of RCB’s flagship education initiative aimed at transforming learning experiences for students in government schools through technology-enabled education.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Rotarians project vendors, school staff, and students. RCB’s valued CSR partner, Fortinet, joined the event virtually and conveyed their appreciation for the impact created through this collaborative effort.
The enthusiasm of the students and teachers highlighted the importance of digital learning infrastructure in enhancing classroom engagement and educational outcomes. With a total project spending of approximately ₹1.90 crore,the Smart Classroom initiative has impacted over 9,200 students across 76 schools. By equipping classrooms with modern digital teaching tools, the project has enabled teachers to deliver more interactive and effective lessons while providing students with access to enriched learning resources.
This achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of our CSR partners and well-wishers. RCB extends its heartfelt gratitude to Fortinet, Tata Hitachi, Prestige, Navodaya, Bagaria, Sennheiser, S Cube, Century, Dirak and the many members of Rotary Club of Bangalore who contributed towards making this vision a reality. The Smart Classroom project stands as a testament to RCB’s commitment to improving educational opportunities and empowering young minds. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we look forward to continuing our efforts to bridge the digital divide and create lasting impact in communities through education.
-Rtn. Anand Bindagi
Limb-a-Day & Share a Smile
The Limb-a-Day – Share a Smile event was held on Friday, 19 June 2026, at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, in association with the Karnataka Marwari Youth Foundation (KMYF).
The project witnessed an overwhelming response from members of the Rotary Club of Bangalore, with contributions exceeding ₹2.8 lakhs, sufficient to support the fitting of approximately 112 prosthetic limbs. A cheque representing the collected amount was formally handed over to KMYF during the event.
The programme was attended by 10 beneficiaries who had recently been fitted with prosthetic limbs. Following the traditional lighting of the lamp, Mr. Murali and Mr. Aadesh, Trustee of KMYF, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the long-standing association between the Rotary Club of Bangalore and KMYF. Mr. Aadesh also shared impressive statistics on the number of prosthetic limbs fitted through the organization’s efforts over the years, demonstrating the significant impact of the initiative.
President Rtn. Sukhen Padmanabha addressed the gathering and spoke about the various service avenues and activities undertaken by the Rotary Club of Bangalore, emphasizing Rotary’s commitment to community welfare and empowerment.
A unique feature of this year’s event was the integration of the Share a Smile project with the Limb-a-Day programme. As part of this initiative, beneficiaries received thoughtfully prepared goodie bags containing stainless steel water bottles, toiletry kits, protein bars, and a specially designed Prosthetic Diary.
Rtn. Satej Alur introduced the Prosthetic Diary and explained how it would help beneficiaries track appointments, follow rehabilitation guidelines, and maintain important records related to their prosthetic journey. Rtn. Sridhar Chari spoke about the importance of establishing a Placement Services link to assist persons with disabilities in accessing employment opportunities and becoming economically independent.
The event was also attended by Incoming President Rtn. Vineetha Chinappa, Rtn. Dinesh M.C., and Rtn. Dr. Nita Roy, making it a meaningful afternoon of service, compassion, and empowerment.
The combined Limb-a-Day and Share a Smile initiative reinforced the Rotary Club of Bangalore’s commitment to restoring mobility, dignity, and opportunities for those in need.
– Rtn. Satej Alur
AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECTS COMPLETED THIS YEAR!
A comprehensive overview of the Rotary Club of Bangalore’s impactful work throughout the Rotary year was presented to members on President’s Night, held on Wednesday, 24th June, through an engaging short video. The presentation highlighted the Club’s unwavering commitment to Service Above Self, showcasing its initiatives in healthcare, education, vocational training, environmental sustainability, community welfare, and fellowship.
HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES
The Club undertook several significant healthcare projects aimed at improving medical infrastructure and patient care, including:
EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Education remained a major focus area with initiatives such as:
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELFARE
FELLOWSHIP AND CLUB ENGAGEMENT
The Club actively strengthened fellowship among members through:
OVERALL IMPACT
The presentation reflects a Rotary year marked by:
Successful execution of service projects benefiting communities across Karnataka.
The video showcased a Rotary year of meaningful service, demonstrating the Club’s dedication to improving lives through sustainable projects, strategic partnerships, and active member involvement. It highlights the Rotary Club of Bangalore’s continued leadership in delivering impactful humanitarian service while fostering fellowship and community engagement.
Post the video presentation,Pres Rtn Sukhen and Secy Rtn Kavitha stepped down and went around thanking the board, chairs, co chairs and senior members with a beautiful personal note addressed to each one individually! It was a very unique way of ending a memorable year with heartfelt gratitude!
The pillar of support to the President was Secy Rtn Kavita and the Pres thanked her with a beautiful image of a banyan tree ( flowering one at that!!) and Secy Rtn Kavita holding on to each and every root symbolising her support all through the year! Pres went on to add that no task was impossible for her and she accomplished it all effortlessly!!
Secy Kavita on an emotional note thanked the president for his support and friendship all through the year!
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS PRES RTN SUKHEN PADMANABHA
AND SECY KAVITA MUTHAPPA FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!
Like the Pres’ favourite phrase- KUDOS TO THEM!!
-Rtn. Usha Subbu
Share a Smile -Stitching Smiles: Empowering Lives
On 23 June 2026, Rotary Club of Bangalore, together with Subhash Bagaria Foundation and Chilume Social Service Society, distributed 44 sewing machines to women from Ejipura and Andhra Slum colonies. These machines add to 91 units given to graduates of the October 2025 training program. Each beneficiary is enrolled in a four-month tailoring course and will receive MSME certification on graduation. The generous contribution by Rotarians covered a major part of the machine cost; beneficiaries contributed the remainder.
Club President Rtn Sukhen Padmanabha, Rtns Kavitha Muthappa, Dr Nita Roy, Gowri Oza, Sapna Paul, Vikas Poddar and Rajshekhar Patil, along with Chilume’s Joseph AT and community leader Manju, attended the ceremony. Pres Rtn Sukhen lauded skill-based empowerment and the role these women play in building selfreliant families. Two past beneficiaries shared how training and machines transformed their livelihoods.
Each sewing machine is more than a tool, it’s a pathway to homebased businesses, group enterprises, and financial independence.
By pairing training, partial funding, and MSME certification, this partnership equips women to earn, support their families, and pursue longer-term goals.
Share a Smile: Sharing Happiness at Sandhya Kiran
The Share a Smile project, Sharing Happiness at Sandhya Kiran, was held on Thursday, 18th June, in the afternoon at Sandhya Kiran Old Age Home which is a home for around 50 old residents who need care and shelter.
The event brought laughter and nostalgia to the residents with a special screening of Charlie Chaplin’s classic, The Champion. The silent comedy lit up many faces and filled the hall with cheer.
Rtn Vimuktha Avinash addressed the gathering in Kannada and beautifully conveyed the purpose of the event along with Rotary’s vision of service. Her words resonated deeply with the residents.
After the movie, thermo flasks were distributed to around 50 residents as a token of care and warmth. We were happy to hear them sing prayers. The afternoon concluded with evening snacks, which the residents thoroughly enjoyed.
The event was attended by Rtn Sandhya Kunjur, Rtn Malavika, Rtn Dr Nita Roy, Rtn Dr Vimuktha Avinash, and Rtn Dr Vijetha. It was truly an afternoon of Moments of Joy, leaving both residents and Rotarians with full hearts.
– Rtn Dr Vijetha
FROM SMILES TO MILESTONES !! A roast, toast and applause
for president Sukhen Padmanabha!
I am a back bencher and did not know why I got this seat.
Anyway, I was seated here making some points to send a note to Sukhen my good friend for decades Let me read what I would have sent to him anyway.
There is an old cliche that aptly describes him: “He has come of age.”
Rarely do we find one person with so many positives and only 1 negative.
A good listener, a good smiler, a good looker, a good thinker, a good planner, a good human, a good leader, and also a good slave driver.
I can see that he has done several earth-shattering things this year….
He managed the impossible with Kavita as the secretary and Vini as President-elect!
Regarding the home front, only Hiranmayi can confirm!!
RCB will recognize his tremendous work of over 9 crores and 14 crores for the building.
I also heard that he did some earth-shattering things in the district recently.
Now he will return to the earth-shattering work of building metro stations.
Now for the 1 negative thing: If you noticed, I did not mention that he was a good talker , but I did mention that he is a good smiler. There are statistics that Rotarians asked him 12,619 questions and he answered 12,618 by smiling!!!
Adieu, President Sukhen. May you continue your good work. Jokes apart, I think you have led this 91 year old club, exactly as we all believe you should have. Congrats to Kavitha too and the entire team.
-PP Rtn Ranga Rao
Hope you enjoyed reading every issue of our weekly Rotator as much as I enjoyed putting it together!
Thanks to President Sukhen, I now know exactly where to cross the T’s and dot the I’s!
Without ever cracking a whip, he gently but firmly insisted on every single correction. He painstakingly went through every line, ensuring accuracy and perfection. His only insistence? That everyone’s photograph should appear… except his own! Unfortunately for me, he seemed to be in almost every frame!
Thanks to Sukhen, I now feel qualified to apply for the post of Editorin-Chief!
Jokes apart, working with him has been a wonderful learning experience. He taught me that every word matters! Spoken or …..written and that excellence lies in the smallest details. Thank you, Sukhen, for your patience, guidance, and unwavering pursuit of perfection.
– Rtn. Usha Subbu
Joint Secretary
In Loving Memory of Late Rtn. Srinivas Velidanda
Dear all,
Surrounded by enthusiastic children and solemn reverence, the Garden in memory of our beloved CS director late Rtn Srinivas Velidanda , was planted upon 150ft area consisting of variety of 53+ Fruiting plants including mango, avocado, guava, lime, chickoo among others, flowering (rose, jasmine, tulsi) and ornamental plants.
Grateful for the Donors who stepped forward to making this happen. I’m sure Srini is smiling from above !
Thank you all for the kind wishes and support.
Regards,
Pujashree Kalyanashetty
STRONG HER-16
Milestone 5000 girls empowered!!!
The Rotary Club of Bangalore successfully conducted STRONG HER for 150 school girls at Greenwood School, Mandya, to equip them with essential life skills for personal safety, confidence, and boundarysetting.
The awareness and Taekwondo session focused on helping recognize unsafe situations, develop self-awareness, establish healthy personal boundaries, and respond confidently to challenges they may encounter in their daily lives.
The program was facilitated by PP Rtn Gowri Oza, and Rtn. Minku Buttar. Present were Rtn. Abhijit Shankar, and Rtn. Savari.
By the end of the program, there was a visible change in the girls’ demeanour, body language, and confidence levels, and they participated with enthusiasm, asked thoughtful questions, and left the session with greater self-assurance and awareness of their personal strength.
(This was a joint collaboration between the Rotary Club of Bangalore and Sakar Nadu Rotary, demonstrating the power of partnership)
STRONG HER-17
DRotary Club of Bangalore conducted an impactful session on 20th, June, 2026, at Universal Public School, Ramanagara, for 400 young and enthusiastic girls.
The students were deeply engaged, as the topic connected with their real experiences of feeling insecure while navigating independently from school and in daily life. And so the practical ways to stay alert, confident and safe were well received.
By the end of the session, we could clearly sense confidence in their voices, along with their excitement to continue learning Taekwondo as a tool of strength and self-defence.
This was a join collaboration between Rotary silk city and rotary club of Bangalore. Present were Rtn Dr Vimukhta, Rtn Vijeyta, Rtn. Malavika, Rtn. Anusha)
-Rtn. Minku Buttar
President’s Message
Our RCB, in its glorious ninety-one years, Has built a legacy that truly endears.
Service above self has always been its creed, Reaching every heart in thought and deed.
RCBians, united through every climb, Keep its noble spirit shining through time.
This year our Rotator was always on cue, Handled with excellence, dependable and true.
Joint Secretary Usha captured it all, With speed and precision, standing tall.
On behalf of the Board, our heartfelt thanks to thee,
For bringing smiles and lasting harmony.
Thank you Dear Usha
Secretary’s Message
Dear Rotarians, This has been a year that I will remember for a very long time. We filled the days with many impactful projects and lot of good fellowship as well.
We got to know each other so much better, and I will cherish these bonds and friendships Working with our president is always a joy, and together we created a memorable year for ourselves, and hopefully for all as well As we are in the last Issue for the year , my sincerest appreciation to Rtn. Usha who has been spectacular with bringing out perfect issues week after week! Cheers!
Kavita Muthappa
RB 2020: Creating Lasting Impact
As RCB went ahead to establish the 2nd Satellite Club exclusively for supporting the cause of Epilepsy recently, it must be equally proud of its First Satellite club – Rotary Bangalore 2020 established exclusively to serve the cause of Avoidable Blindness, successfully completing FOUR years. Here is a brief note on 4th Anniversary meeting of RB 2020!
On 30th May evening, Rotary Bangalore 2020, the first Satellite club of RCB established during May 2022 to serve the cause of Avoidable Blindness (AB) celebrated its 4th Charter function. Rtn. Murali Krishnan, Chairman, RB 2020 welcomed the members present and the Chief guest of the evening PE Rtn. Vineetha Chinnappa. Rtn. Dr.Ravikumar presented an Overview of the various projects implemented by the Satellite club with the support of parent club – RCB, a few other Rotary clubs and donors. The total value of the service projects in the area of eye-care supported by RB 2020 over the last 4 years exceeds Rs.75 lakhs! PE Rtn. Vineetha while congratulating Rtn. Dr. Ravikumar and members of RB 2020 for the services rendered, assured RCB Board’s continued support to the projects undertaken by RB 2020 in the forthcoming Rotary year to Create Lasting Impact. Rtn. Mander Dixit expressed gratitude to Rtn. Vineetha and thanked all the members for joining the Charter celebrations!
-Rtn. Dr. M V Ravikumar
GIFT OF SIGHT 910
To commemorate 91st year of Rotary Club of Bangalore (RCB), Eyecare Committee spearheaded by Rotary Bangalore 2020, a Satellite club of RCB decided to provide sight to 910 economically underprivileged patients by resolving any of the eye-related issues:
Refraction, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Glaucoma. As RCB was also the host club for a Global Grant project (#23-49912) to establish 6 DR/Glaucoma Screening Centres and support treatment of 400 DR/Glaucoma patients, it was decided to support treatment of another 510 patients for other issues like refraction and cataract by conducting Out-reach screening camps in association with 8 partner Eye hospitals. Here are the details of number of patients treated for each of the eye-related issue and Partner hospital-wise support:
Table 1: Details of Eye-related issues for which free treatment was provided to patients
Table 2: Details of treatment provided by each of the Partner Eye Hospital *spectacles supported by M/s S.R.Gopal Rao and M/s Udani Opticals Apart from raising Rs.2.89 lakhs from RCB members, we also received support from other Rotary clubs and a few more donors who had directly supported the treatment. The total amount spent for treatment is Rs. 15.24 lakhs.
I am pleased to share with you a summary of the Gift of Sight 910 project which was developed and implemented by RB 2020 this Rotary year with the support of your team and members of RCB.
-Rtn. Dr. M V Ravikumar
Rotary District 3192 Installation Ceremony
The Installation Ceremony for Rotary District 3192 District Governor (2026-27) AKS Rtn. Ravishankar Dakoju and his Team was held on Sunday, 28th June 2026, at Mangala Mantapa, NMKRV College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The event commenced with breakfast at 8:00 AM, followed by the main program from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and a concluding lunch. The ceremony featured Eminent Parliamentarian, Environmentalist, and Animal Activist Smt. Maneka Gandhi as the Chief Guest, alongside Rotary International Director PDG K P Nagesh as the Guest of Honour.
