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In
early 1940s, Rajamanthra Pravina K.V. Ananthram of Rotary Club
of Bangalore motivated the Businessmen, Professionals and
Philanthropists of the city join hands and serve society under
the aegis of Rotary Club. Rtn. C M N Ranajodh Singh was the
charter President. The club obtained its charter on 4th July
1944. The city of Mysore, under the rule of Maharaja's, with
succession of eminent men as Diwans and administrators, was a
seat of learning and administration. The city was known for its
scenic beauty, Palaces and Educational Institutions. Members
known for their social standing took up the motto of
"Service above self" with all sincerity and bestowed
considerable attention on the welfare of the community. The club
was an exclusive one, known for its fellowship.
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The
Rotary Club of Mysore is the first club in the RI District
3180. Starting with a membership of sixteen, it is over a
hundred today. The quiet and unassuming work of several
dedicated Rotarians and Past Presidents made the Club
develop both internally and externally. Rotary Club of
Mysore, which later came to be called as Rotary Mysore,
can be called the Mother of all clubs in the District
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The
Club is strong in all avenues of services, and members
participate actively in fellowship and are maintaining good
public relations. On 8th July 1998, the club arranged a
performance by the Seventy five strong Band of Indian Navy
which rendered rare Naval Symphony band orchestra 'n' concert.
The club celebrated its Silver Jubilee year during
1968-69, Golden Jubilee year during 1993-94 &
Diamond Jubilee year during 2003-04.
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