District 3190 Conference 6 & 7 February

Sambrama – District 3190 Conference

On the 6^th & 7^th Feb we joined Rotarians and their families, some 2,600 people in all, at a vibrant, partially open air event in an exhibition park in Bangalore.

The usual mix of the RI representative, key note and district based speakers were introduced, listened to politely and thanked profusely.

We were entertained by local ethnic folk dancers, Sri Lankan dancers and several special youngsters, a toddler who knew the flags of the world and a lad whose mental arithmetic was something to be believed.

Awards were presented to a young Entrepreneur, an Artist and for Vocational activities. These were presented during the modern sounding and looking evening entertainment in front of local press. The pictures will show a relatively young Rotary, perhaps mentored by the more mature.

We were introduced during Saturday afternoon and David gave a short explanation of why we were in Bangalore and thanking our host for their hospitality. Hazel presented the DG with a banner and a gift.

This mandala and shrine was in the centre if the food tent

Some interesting quotes have been noted in my diary including;

The Indian culture includes “ a strong will, enthusiasm and spirituality that gives honesty and commitment to the workforce”

“India (will become) the skills capital of the world”

“The giving of funds comes from the heart not the cheque book”, “ so to get the funds pick the hearts not the pockets”

“The longterm funding for Polio Erdatication (in India) is in our (India’s) hands”

“Fellowship is getting to know the spice of every industry”

“I love what I do and do what I love”

The pomp and ceremony of this Conference surrounded the entrance and veneration of several Swami’s together with the entry of the DG at the start of the event and the DGN & DGE at the end. We will tell the stories in the coming weeks and invite future DG’s in 1190 to consider their conference options carefully.