Rotary Bangalore Spandana
goes green
Rotary Bangalore Spandana proudly declares Rotary Year 2026–27 as our Green Club Year — a year where service will not only touch lives, but also protect the planet.With the vision to Create Lasting Impact, we commit to lead by example through conscious choices, responsible practices, and meaningful green initiatives that inspire our members, families, schools, institutions, and communities to act for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable tomorrow.
Our Foundation
Six pillars of a Green Club year
Every initiative, every event, every service project is guided by these six principles that define who we are in 2026–27.
Green practices
No flex banners, reusable fellowship kits, and a Green Marshal at every event.Member participation
Every member contributes one skill, one service — beyond financial giving.Impact measurement
Every project is tracked with cost, beneficiaries, hours, outcomes, and follow-up.Time discipline
10-minute meetings. Action-oriented. Decisions made, owners assigned, deadlines set.Transparency
Open ledger of service — funds, spending, balance, and commitments shared monthly.Service integrity
Work first. Photo last. Project before photo — always.
Unity in Our Imperfections
We often seek perfection in every plan, decision, and person. Yet nothing in nature is perfect—and that is what makes it beautiful.The moon inspires even when it is not full. A tree bends with the wind yet continues to give shade. A river may not flow in a straight line, but it still reaches its destination. Every flower blooms differently, yet together they make a beautiful garden.As we begin Rotary Year 2026–27, let us choose understanding over expectation and unity over differences. We may disagree, plans may need correction, and expectations may not always be met. But patience, respect, and Service Above Self must guide us.Rotary Bangalore Spandana is not built by one individual. It is strengthened by members who think differently but choose to serve together.We may not be perfect individually, but with trust, friendship, and harmony, we can create lasting impact.Let us respect our differences, strengthen our friendships, and move forward as one united Spandana family.
ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ಎಲ್ಲದರಲ್ಲೂ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣತೆಯನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಆದರೆ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಯಾವುದೂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣವಲ್ಲ — ಅದೇ ಅದರ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ.ಚಂದ್ರನು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಪೂರ್ಣಚಂದ್ರನಾಗಿರದಿದ್ದರೂ ಮನಸೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಾನೆ. ನದಿ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಹರಿಯದಿದ್ದರೂ ಗಮ್ಯ ತಲುಪುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಹೂವು ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾಗಿ ಅರಳಿದರೂ ತೋಟದ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಮನುಷ್ಯರೂ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ.ರೋಟರಿ ವರ್ಷ 2026–27ಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಲಿಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ, ಪರಸ್ಪರರಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣತೆಯನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುವುದಕ್ಕಿಂತ, ಪರಸ್ಪರರನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳೋಣ. ಭಿನ್ನಾಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಗಳನ್ನು ಗೌರವದಿಂದ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸೋಣ. ನಮ್ಮ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿಸಿ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಬಲವಾದ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸೋಣ.ಏಕತೆ ಎಂದರೆ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಒಂದೇ ರೀತಿ ಯೋಚಿಸುವುದಲ್ಲ; ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾಗಿ ಯೋಚಿಸಿದರೂ ಪರಸ್ಪರ ಗೌರವದಿಂದ ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯುವುದು.ರೋಟರಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸ್ಪಂದನ ಒಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲ; ಇದು ಸ್ನೇಹ, ನಂಬಿಕೆ, ಸೇವೆ ಮತ್ತು ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನಿಂದ ಬೆಸೆದ ಕುಟುಂಬ.ನಾವು ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣರಾಗಿರದಿರಬಹುದು. ಆದರೆ ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನಿಂದ ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಶಾಶ್ವತ ಪರಿಣಾಮವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಬಹುದು.ಭಿನ್ನತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸೋಣ.
ಸ್ನೇಹವನ್ನು ಬಲಪಡಿಸೋಣ.
ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನ ಸ್ಪಂದನ ಕುಟುಂಬವಾಗಿ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಯೋಣ.
Leadership and Governance Year 2026-27
Rtn. Lakshmi Sagar Sen
Club President
Rtn. Saravana Mani
Immediate Past President
Rtn. _________
President-Elect
Yr. 2027-28
Rtn. _________
Vice President
Rtn. _________
President-Nominee
Yr. 2028-29
Rtn. Gurunagesh R S
Board Mentor and Club Learning Facilitator
Rtn. Shankar B.S.
Additional Director – Impact Support
Rtn. Kishore M.M.C
Additional Director – Strategic Support
Executive Administration Year 2026-27
Rtn. Nethra Yogesha
Club Secretary
Rtn. _________
Joint Secretary
Rtn. Nandini Narayanaswami
Club Treasurer
Rtn. Krupakar Tatapudi
Sergeant-at-Arms / Protocol Lead/ Green Marshal
Directors and Impact Leads Year 2026-27
Rtn. Radhika Lavanya Kandukuri
Club Administration Director
Rtn. Sriram G
Club Membership Director
Rtn. R Dayananda Nayak
Club Public Image Director
Rtn. Murugesh S Nagasnalli
Club Foundation Director
Rtn. Kiran G Urs
Service Projects Director
Rtn. Adarsh Kumar Agarwal
Youth/ Next Gen Service Director
Rtn. Yogesha Lakkanna
Vocational Service Chair
Rtn. Suveda Priya
International Service/News Letter Chair
Rtn. Srinivas K
Community Service Chair
Rtn. Lakshmi Shastry
Literacy Chair
Rtn. Ravichandran K S
Scholarship Chair
Rtn. Subramani BT
EREY / PolioPlus Chair
Experience guides. Skills contribute. Service creates lasting impact.Our Past Presidents serve as mentors to the Board, bringing the strength of experience, continuity, and trusted guidance. They help directors think with clarity, learn from the club’s journey, and turn ideas into meaningful action. Through their mentorship, every board member is encouraged to contribute one skill, support one initiative, and create lasting impact through service.
What we will do in 2026–27
Every initiative is deliberate, measurable, and grounded in real service — not ceremony.
🌱 Club Culture & Conduct
Culture
Circle of service format
Members, guests, and beneficiaries sit together with equality. No hierarchy, no stage distance.
Plan
No-dais Rotary year
No stages, long introductions, garlands or shawls. Purpose-focused programs replace protocol.
Time
10-minute meetings
Be prepared. Keep discussions short and decision-focused, with clear owners, deadlines, and next steps each time.
Respect
Zero bouquet, zero shawl
Saplings, books, digital thanks, or service donations replace bouquets and mementos.
Protocol
No chief guest dependency
Service will not wait for VIP schedules. Beneficiaries and project timelines come first.
Community
Beneficiary voice first
Community representatives speak before formal addresses. We listen before we lead.
♻️ Green & Sustainable Practices
Green
No flex banner year
Reusable cloth banners, digital posters, QR codes, and permanent club backdrops only.
Fellowship
Green fellowship kit
Reusable plates, tumblers, cloth napkins, water dispensers, and waste segregation at every gathering.
Audit
Rotary without waste audit
A Green Marshal at every event tracks plastic avoided, food waste, reusable items, and segregation.
📋 Service Integrity & Impact
Integrity
Project before photo rule
Work first. Beneficiary interaction second. Impact documented third. Photo is always last.
Impact
Spandana impact receipt
Every project records cost, beneficiaries, volunteer hours, outcomes, waste avoided, and follow-up.
Proof
Before–after proof
Before, during, after, and follow-up evidence documented for every project — not just reports.
Continuity
One project, one owner
A dedicated member tracks 30/60/90-day follow-up so one-day efforts become lasting results.
Continuity
12 micro-projects model
One small but meaningful project every month — steady, practical, measurable impact all year.
Ledger
Spandana open ledger
Monthly updates on funds collected, spent, balance, pending commitments, and participation.
🎓 Member & Community Development
Skills
One member, one skill, one service
Every member contributes one personal or professional skill for community service.
Learning
Spandana school of service
Short learning sessions on project planning, finance ethics, reporting, and Rotary communication.
Family
Family service Sundays
Spouses, children, Interactors, Rotaractors, and families join selected service activities together.
Focus
One club, one signature cause
Focused energy on one major annual cause for deeper, more lasting community impact.
Ready to serveJoin Rotary Bangalore Spandana's Green YearBe part of a club that believes service is not a photo opportunity — it is a genuine commitment to community change.
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1. proposed green projects
The key initiatives include:Green Club Declaration and Green Meetings Policy to ensure we first practice sustainability within our own meetings, events, communications, and club operations.Rotary Green Campus Assistance, SHVR Readiness Support, and Green Audit Assistance to help schools, colleges, and HEIs document environmental practices, improve campus readiness, and build awareness among students and institutions.Rotary Green Report Card for Bengaluru Wards, Citizen Air Quality Network, and Heritage Tree Campaign to create civic awareness through public data, local environmental monitoring, and conservation of Bengaluru’s culturally important trees.Environmental Legal Clinic and Green Collar Vocational Training Programme to support communities with plain-language compliance guidance and help youth build practical skills for the growing green economy.Green Confession Room and Mega Green Expo to create emotional public participation, showcase practical green solutions, build partnerships, and bring citizens, institutions, businesses, and civic groups together on one Rotary-led platform.
2. Streamlined Board Decision-Making Model
Streamlined Board Decision-Making ModelTo ensure faster decisions, clear accountability, and efficient execution, Rotary Bangalore Spandana will follow an avenue-based decision-making model.Each matter will be reviewed through a focused decision-making structure consisting of:- Club President
- Club Secretary
- Club Treasurer
- Additional Director – Impact Support
- Additional Director – Strategic Support
- Concerned Avenue Director
Relevant ChairThe Board Mentor and Club Learning Facilitator will participate as an observer and advisor, supporting continuity, learning, and balanced decision-making.All Board members may be present during discussions. However, to maintain focused and efficient decision-making, members will actively participate in deliberations only when the matter relates to their respective service avenue or functional responsibility. Other members may observe the discussion and offer inputs when specifically requested by the President.Avenue-Based StructureService Projects Director
Coordinates Community Service, Literacy, Scholarship, Vocational Service, and International Service initiatives.Foundation Director
Coordinates EREY, PolioPlus, Foundation contributions, grants, and donor engagement.Public Image Director
Coordinates newsletters, website updates, social media, event communication, and project impact stories.Youth / Next Gen Service Director
Coordinates Interact, Rotaract, youth leadership, student engagement, and youth-focused initiatives.Membership Director
Coordinates member engagement, induction, retention, participation, and the “One Member, One Skill, One Service” initiative.Club Administration Director
Coordinates meetings, events, fellowship, calendar planning, protocol, and Green Meetings practices.Decision Levels1. Routine Execution
Activities approved within the existing plan and budget can be implemented directly by the Chair and the Avenue Director, provided they remain within the club's allocated funds.2. Avenue-Level Decision
The focused decision-making team, along with the designated Avenue Director, will review new activities, funding requests, beneficiary selections, execution plans, and any budget changes.3. Full Board Approval
District Events, significant financial commitments, policy modifications, long-term partnerships, cross-avenue initiatives, and issues involving risk or strategic importance require approval from the full Board.Simple Working ProcessSubmit → Review → Decide → Assign Owner → Track ImpactThe Club Secretary will maintain a consolidated action tracker covering decisions, responsibilities, deadlines, and outcomes.Our Approach
Focused discussions. Faster decisions. Clear ownership. Measurable impact.
3. Avenue-Based Structure
| Avenue / Functional Area | Presenter | Reviewer | Approver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Service Projects | Community Service Chair and Service Projects Director | Service Projects Director; President and Secretary, where required | Service Projects Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Literacy Projects | Literacy Chair and Service Projects Director | Service Projects Director; President and Secretary, where required | Service Projects Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Scholarship Support | Scholarship Chair and Service Projects Director | Service Projects Director; President and Secretary, where required | Service Projects Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Vocational Service Projects | Vocational Service Chair and Service Projects Director | Service Projects Director; President and Secretary, where required | Service Projects Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| International Service Projects | International Service Chair and Service Projects Director | Service Projects Director; President and Secretary, where required | Service Projects Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Foundation, EREY and PolioPlus | EREY / PolioPlus Chair and Foundation Director | Foundation Director; President and Secretary, where required | Foundation Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Public Image and Newsletter | Newsletter Chair and Public Image Director | Public Image Director; President and Secretary, where required | Public Image Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Youth / Next Gen Service | Youth / Next Gen Service Director and relevant project lead | Youth / Next Gen Service Director; President and Secretary, where required | Youth / Next Gen Service Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Membership | Membership Director | Membership Director; President and Secretary, where required | Membership Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
| Club Administration, Meetings and Events | Club Administration Director and Sergeant-at-Arms / Protocol Lead / Green Marshal | Club Administration Director; President and Secretary, where required | Club Administration Director with the Focused Decision-Making Team |
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Rotary Bangalore Spandana, represented by its incoming President, Rtn. Lakshmi Sagar Sen, participated in the President-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) for Rotary Year 2026–27, held on April 2 and 3, 2026, gaining valuable insights and renewed direction for the club’s journey in the year ahead.The key message was clear: Rotary leadership is not measured by the number of activities conducted, but by the visible, measurable, and lasting impact created in the community.The seminar encouraged clubs to focus on sustainable and scalable flagship projects, strengthen partnerships, explore Rotary Foundation and CSR opportunities, engage members meaningfully, and communicate stories of transformation beyond numbers.With renewed clarity and commitment, Rotary Bangalore Spandana looks forward to serving with purpose and building a lasting legacy through:Action. Impact. Inspiration.
President-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) 2026–27
Learning Today. Creating Lasting Impact Tomorrow.
Rotary Bangalore Spandana, represented by its incoming Secretary, Rtn. Nethra Yogesha, participated in the Secretary-Elect Learning Seminar (SELS) for Rotary Year 2026–27, held on May 10, 2026.The seminar offered valuable insights into club governance, membership management, record keeping, communication, timely reporting, and the effective use of Rotary’s digital platforms. It also reinforced the importance of teamwork and strong coordination among club officers and members.With greater clarity and confidence, the incoming Secretary looks forward to supporting the club’s goals through disciplined administration, effective communication, and meaningful service.
Secretary-Elect Learning Seminar (SELS) 2026–27
Strengthening Administration for Meaningful Impact
Rotary Bangalore Spandana proudly participated in the District 3191 Club Leadership Learning Seminar held at PES Medical College Auditorium, Electronic City, on 30 May 2026. As a Gold Sponsor, the club actively supported this well-organised learning Programme, which offered valuable guidance and leadership insights for Rotarians. Rtn. Shankar served as the Event Chair, with enthusiastic participation from Rtn. Lakshmi Sagar Sen, Rtn. Saravana, Rtn. Shilpa Shet, Rtn. Yogesha, Rtn. Nethra Yogesha, Rtn. Nandini Lohit, Rtn. Murgesh, Rtn. Gurunagesh, Rtn. Kishore, Rtn. Vachan Sunku, and Rtn. Lavanya Shankar. The Programme strengthened leadership readiness, fellowship, and shared commitment to effective Rotary service.
Arohan - CLUB LEADERSHIP LEARNING SEMINAR (CLLS) 2026
Rotary Bangalore Spandana successfully conducted its First Official Board Meeting for Rotary Year 2026–27 on June 4, 2026, with enthusiastic participation and valuable contributions from the incoming Board of Directors.The Board discussed the President’s vision, annual priorities, Board responsibilities, membership engagement, service-project planning, Green Club practices, youth service, Rotary Foundation initiatives, public image, and digital-first administration. A structured Avenue-Based Decision-Making Model was also adopted to ensure focused discussions, faster decisions, clear accountability, and measurable impact through the process:
Present → Review → Approve → Track Impact.Guided by the principle of Anekantavada, the club will promote inclusive leadership, sustainable practices, transparent governance, and measurable community service.The year ahead will be driven by a simple commitment: One Member, One Skill, One Service.Focused Discussions. Faster Decisions. Clear Ownership. Measurable Impact.
Rotary Bangalore Spandana Begins RY 2026–27 with a Clear Vision
On June 6, 2026, Rotary Bangalore Spandana was represented at the District TRF & Grants Seminar for Districts 3191 and 3192 by Rtn. Murugesh S Nagasnalli, Club Foundation Director, and Rtn. Shankar B.S., Additional Director – Impact Support. The seminar offered valuable guidance on The Rotary Foundation, grant opportunities, project planning, compliance requirements, and the importance of structured documentation for implementing sustainable service initiatives. As part of the club’s Foundation and grant-readiness process, the representatives collected the Club Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Rotary Bangalore Spandana. Their participation reflects the club’s commitment to strengthening Foundation initiatives and developing well-planned, grant-supported projects that create meaningful and measurable community impact.
Rotary Bangalore Spandana Participates in District TRF & Grants Seminar
Rotary Bangalore Spandana proudly participated in the Rotary International Convention 2026, held from June 13 to June 17, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan—an inspiring global gathering celebrating fellowship, peace, innovation, service and international understanding. Representing the club, Past President Rtn. Vachan Sunku, currently serving as District Secretary, RI District 3191, and Incoming President Rtn. Lakshmi Sagar Sen connected with Rotarians, Rotary leaders, Action Groups, Fellowships and service partners from across the world. The convention provided valuable opportunities to showcase the club’s service initiatives, environmental vision, educational priorities, peacebuilding commitment and readiness for international collaboration.Key highlights included global fellowship, flag exchanges, participation in the International Travel and Hosting Fellowship and Rotary Action Group for Peace, and discussions with Rotarians from Mexico, Kenya, Nigeria, Ukraine, the United States, Thailand, Korea, the Netherlands, England and other countries. Conversations explored potential partnerships in malaria prevention, plastic soup, artificial intelligence, organic development, youth exchange, education, peace and global grants. Returning from Taipei with renewed energy and stronger global connections, Rotary Bangalore Spandana looks forward to converting these relationships into meaningful projects and continuing to connect, collaborate and create lasting impact across borders.
Rotary Bangalore Spandana at the Rotary International Convention 2026, Taipei
Rotary Bangalore Spandana Trust convened its Trust Meeting on 23 June 2026 to strengthen fundraising governance, project documentation, and Club–Trust alignment for Rotary Year 2026–27. The Trustees agreed to adopt a formal fundraising policy, introduce a standard Project Approval Note, review all ongoing projects soon, and withhold further fund releases where essential documentation is incomplete. The Board 2026–27 has also introduced a structured Google Form for fundraising and project-funding requests to ensure disciplined approvals, documentation control, project-wise tracking, and transparent accounting. All fundraising will primarily be undertaken in the name of the Trust, with partner organisations engaged only as implementation channels. Project funding will be based on approved budgets, beneficiary details, expected impact, compliance, and duly executed MoUs. For scholarships and student support, applicants will be required to submit a dedicated application with supporting documents, after which the Trust will decide assistance based on merit, need, eligibility, and availability of funds. The meeting reaffirmed the Trust’s commitment to transparency, accountability, sound governance, and sustainable community impact.
Rotary Bangalore Spandana Trust Strengthens Governance, Compliance and Project Funding Framework
On June 27, 2026, the Joint Board Meeting of Rotary Bangalore Spandana was successfully held at Crossroads, RR Nagar, Bengaluru. The outgoing Board for Rotary Year 2025–26, led by President Rtn. Saravana M., and the incoming Board for Rotary Year 2026–27, led by Incoming President Rtn. Lakshmi Sagar Sen, reviewed ongoing projects, the NMKRV Rotaract Club proposal, Club and Trust records, membership dues, RI and Foundation compliance, financial matters, digital assets, subscriptions, bank signatories, and priorities for the new Rotary year. The outgoing Board confirmed its full support for a smooth transition and affirmed that RI payments, membership dues for RY 2025–26, documentation, and other liabilities would be completed with no pending dues. Detailed document-wise handover and takeover will be formally recorded and completed over the coming weeks.
Successful Joint Board Meeting and Smooth Leadership Transition
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