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11. In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus, a 20-year commitment to eradicate polio. It is one of the most ambitious humanitarian undertakings ever made by a private entity.

12. How many countries are represented in Rotary International?

12. 166

13. How does one earn Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?

13. By making a $1,000 donation to The Rotary Foundation of RI

14. What is the official magazine of Rotary International?

14. THE ROTARIAN

15. Who is the magazine's editor in chief?

15. Vince Aversano

16. How often does the RI Council on Legislation meet?

16. Every three years. The next Council on Legislation will take place in 2004.

17. Where will the 2004 RI Convention be held?

17. Osaka, Japan

18. When is Literacy Month?

18. July

19. Where was the first non-U.S. Rotary club chartered?

19. Winnipeg, Man., Canada

20. What is Interact?

20. Interact is an RI program supporting service and social clubs for young people of secondary school age. Interact clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs.

21. What is Rotaract?

21. Rotaract is an RI program for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs can be community-based or university-based and are sponsored by Rotary clubs.

22. What is Youth Exchange?

22. Youth Exchange is an RI program that each year allows about 7,000 students, ages 15 to 19, to live and study abroad for up to one academic year.

23. What is RYLA?

23. RYLA is the acronym for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, an RI program that provides intensive training for youth leaders. Participants attend an all-expenses-paid seminar, camp, or workshop.

24. Where is the World Headquarters of Rotary International?

24. Evanston, Ill., USA

25. How many zones does Rotary International have?

25. 34

26. True or false: To become a district governor, a Rotarian must first serve as a club president.

26. True

27. The Bylaws of Rotary International require club members to attend what percentage of their club's meetings?

27. 60 percent

28. What's the name of the annual publication that lists the names, chief officers, and meeting times and places of Rotary clubs?

28. Official Directory

29. What is the name of Rotary's first cyberclub?

29. Rotary eClub One of District 5450

30. When is World Understanding Month?

30. February

31. Who proposed the idea that led to the establishment of The Rotary Foundation of RI?

31. At the 1917 convention, Arch C. Klumph, Rotary's sixth president, proposed the creation of an endowment fund for Rotary "for the purpose of doing good in the world."

32. What was the first Foundation-funded Rotary program? In what year was it established?

32. Fellowships for Advanced Study, forerunner of the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships program, was the first. It began operation in 1947 with 18 scholars.

33. How much money has The Rotary Foundation provided in humanitarian and educational grants since its inception?

33. US$1.1 billion

34. Who is the 2003-04 chairman of The Rotary Foundation Trustees?

34. James Lacy

35. The current RI president is staging 15 meetings around the world during 2003-04 to bring Rotarians together to discuss issues of importance to Rotary. What are these meetings called?

35. Presidential Celebrations

36. What are the official Rotary colors?

36. Royal blue and gold

37. The gearwheel symbol of Rotary International is a trademark recognized around the world. When was it created?

37. A gearwheel was selected as Rotary's emblem at the 1912 convention in Duluth, Minn., USA. The current version was adopted by the 1923-24 board. The wheel has six spokes and 24 cogs.

38. What is the slogan and 2005 goal of the Annual Programs Fund campaign?

38. Every Rotarian, Every Year. The goal is for each Rotarian to contribute a minimum of US$100 annually to the Annual Programs Fund for a total goal of $125 million by 2005.

39. Name the eight university partners that host the seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.

39. Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA), International Christian University (Japan), Sciences Po, (France), Universidad del Salvador (Argentina), University of Bradford (England), University of California, Berkeley (USA), and University of Queensland (Australia)

40. What is the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation of RI?

40. The Permanent Fund is an endowment from which only the earnings are spent in support of Foundation programs. Its objective is to maintain stability by supplementing annual Foundation support.

41. What is the SHARE system?

41. The SHARE system, launched in 1994-95, is the mechanism for sharing Annual Programs Fund contributions with Rotary districts. Contributions are invested for three years, after which all contributions are returned for use. Sixty percent of the contributions goes to the District Designated Fund, and 40 percent is made available to all districts through the World Fund. Beginning with the 2006-07 program year, the SHARE split will become 50 percent DDF, 50 percent WF. This will affect contributions collected in 2003-04. Earnings accrued during the investment stage cover the administrative costs of The Rotary Foundation.

42. What can District Designated Fund (DDF) allocations be used for?

42. Districts can use DDF allocations for Foundation programs of their choosing.

43. Name the seven countries considered polio endemic, as of October 2003

43. Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Somalia

44. What was the original fundraising goal of the polio eradication fundraising campaign (PEFC) of 2002-03?

44. US$80 million

45. How much did the PEFC raise by 30 June 2003 in cash, commitments, and government contributions?

45. US$111,499,351 million

46. How much does it cost to immunize one child against polio?

46. US$0.60

47. What does the acronym NID stand for?

47. National Immunization Day

48. Which Rotary club has the most members?

48. The Rotary Club of San Antonio, Texas, USA, had 729 members as of 1 July 2003.

49. List the tenets of The Four-Way Test.

49. Of the things we think, say, or do: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

50. Rotarians with shared recreational, vocational, and health/medical-related interests have formed more than 75 groups. What are these groups called?

50. Rotary Fellowships

51. When is Rotary Foundation Month?

51. November

52. What is the name of Rotary's weekly newsletter?

52. Rotary News Basket. This online newsletter is available for free in the Newsroom section of the RI Web site or via RI's Faxback service. A print edition is available for $22 a year. Subscription requests should be directed to Kevin Kitchen.

53. Who is eligible for Individual Grants from The Rotary Foundation?

53. Individual Grants subsidize travel of individuals or small groups (two to five people) for qualified international humanitarian service in Rotary countries for periods of up to 60 days. Funding is provided to plan future humanitarian projects or for a direct service to the benefiting community. Rotarians, small groups of Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, Rotaractors, and qualified Rotary Foundation alumni are eligible to apply for these grants.

54. How many members usually comprise a GSE team?

54. Five -- four non-Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the group.

55. How does one become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?

55. Any Rotarian can become a Sustaining Member by making one or more gifts totaling at least $100 each year.

56. The Foundation's community immunization grants program bears the name of which former District 6440 governor?

56. Jack Blane

57. What is the pilot program that has created nontraditional clubs to attract and retain a more diverse membership?

57. New Models for Rotary Clubs

58. When is Family Month?

58. December

59. What does the acronym RCC stand for?

59. Rotary Community Corps, a group of non-Rotarians, sponsored by a Rotary club, that performs community service