Mangaluru: As part of the Rotary movements awareness campaign, Rotary Club of Mangalore Central conducted the 14th Annual ‘District Level Inter-Club Rotary Quiz’ contest at Hotel Ocean Pearl Hall, Mangaluru on Friday, January 31. The quiz was based exclusively on Rotary-related affairs. 

A team comprising Rtn Dr Ranjan Rao and Rtn Sumith Rao represented Rotary Club of Mangalore City and bagged the 14th Annual prestigious Rotary Quiz Trophy by securing 380 points. With 370 points, The Rotary Club of Vijayanagar (Mysuru) represented by Rtn H.M. Harish was declared runners up.

Chamarajnagar-based eminent Pediatrician and former Rotary Dist. Governor Rtn. Dr. R. Nagarajun graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his address, he lauded the invaluable contributions of Dr. Devadas Rai to the Rotary Movement who is also the main force behind this Rotatry Quiz and congratulated his achievements. Later, he awarded the glittering Rotary Trophy, certificates and cash prizes to the Winners and Runners up, after congratulating them on their unique achievements.

Over thirteen teams from various Rotary Clubs of Mangaluru, Baikampady, Panambur, Derlakatte, Puttur, and Mysuru participated in this contest. Rtn. Dr. Devdas Rai was the Quiz Master and officiated the closely-contested quiz competition. Asst. Governor Zone-2 Rtn. Geethanand Pai was the guest of honour and released the weekly club news bulletin “Centor”.

Club President Rtn. Dr. Jayaprakash Poonja presided over the event. Secretary Rtn. K. M. Hegde presented the monthly report. Rtn. Prakash Chandra proposed the vote of thanks. The event was sponsored by Chairman and Managing Director of Athena Hospital Rtn. Raviraj Shettiyan and eminent Chartered Accountant C. A. Nithin Shetty.