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Starting in 2006-07, 3 of the 4 individuals selected to be President of
Rotary International come from what is or was the British Empire. Name the
home countries of these 3 Presidents.
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Due to Hurricane Katrina, Rotary had to move
the RI Convention scheduled for New Orleans in 2007 to Salt Lake City. In
what year will the RI Convention be held in New Orleans?
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What
non-profit group often supported by Rotarians and Rotary clubs provides free
surgeries to correct cleft lips and palates?
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In the July Rotarian, there is an article on
the new RI President, Wilf Wilkinson of Canada. Three facts that appear in
that article include:
a) The name of his wife:
b) Author of article is what family member with
what Rotary connection:
c) Wilf’s home club:
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In the July Rotarian, there is an article on a
project called Safe Passage which inspired an Academy-award nominated
documentary “Recycled Life” about children living in the city dump in what
Central American country?
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In the
July Rotarian, there is an article on the Smithsonian exhibit “Whatever
Happened to Polio?” which will now be housed at what appropriate site?
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In the
July Rotarian, there is an article on the new RI Directors taking office in
2007-08, including one from our zone. Name him and his home town.
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In the
August Rotarian, there is an article on the first female Director-elect.
From what country is she from? Her husband is also a Rotarian; what ironic
fact is true about his club?
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Because August is Membership and Retention
Month, there is an article in that month’s Rotarian with a number of tips on
how to get new members. Complete the title of the article:
Number
One Job: ______________
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In the
August Rotarian, there is a picture of a group that will be seen at District
Governor Dick’s District Conference in Sparks. What group is it?
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In the
September edition of the Rotarian magazine, an article on the 4-Way Test
highlights its use by what U.S. drug store chain?
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What
is the difference between contributions to The PolioPlus Fund and to
PolioPlus Partners?
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To date the global investment in polio
eradication has been more than $5 billion through 2008. Who have been the
top two contributors to this total?
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In the
September Rotarian, there was an article on the first 100% Major Donor Club;
i.e., every one of the club’s 40 members contributed $10,000 or more to the
Rotary Foundation. Where is that club located?
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What is the theme of the 2008 RI Convention to
be held in June in Los Angeles?
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In the
October Rotarian, an article on the upcoming RI Convention states that this
will be the third RI Convention in Los Angeles. In what years were the
previous two?
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In the
October Rotarian, there is an article on an organization based in England
that provides survival materials to areas hit by natural disasters, often
with the aid of Rotarians’ logistical and financial support. What is the
name of the organization that sends out big green boxes loaded with survival
items?
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What is the name of the award given annually by
the RI President to clubs meeting specific criteria concerning service areas
and membership goals?
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According to an article in the November Rotarian, the Rotary Foundation just
passed the 1 million mark in Paul Harris Fellows, individuals who have
contributed at least $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Because of the
difficulty in picking out a single individual, how did Rotary recognize this
event?
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According to an article in the November Rotarian, the Rotary Foundation just
passed the 1 million mark in Paul Harris Fellows, individuals who have
contributed at least $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Because of the
difficulty in picking out a single individual, how did Rotary recognize this
event?
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In the
July/August edition of the Rotary Times, DG Dick Wyatt lists the four focus
areas of RI President Wilf Wilkinson. What are they?
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In the July/August edition of the Rotary Times,
there is a full-page article on a multi-organization approach headed by
Groveland Rotary Club providing an ambulance, medical equipment and supplies
to what city in Mexico?
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According to the July/August Rotary Times, what
club was “invaded” by a SWAT team and had a member “arrested” as part of the
day’s program?
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According to the July/August Rotary Times, what club put their outgoing
president in stocks while they enjoyed steak at the Kick-Out Dinner?
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What is DG Dick Wyatt’s theme for this year
seen in each edition of the Rotary Times and Friday Facts?
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In the
September/October edition of the Rotary Times, there are pictures of a
special canned food drive conducted by the United Rotary Clubs of Modesto?
Name one of the items shown in the two pictures highlighting the event?
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According to the September/October edition of the Rotary Times, what
Rotarian has been chosen to be the team leader of the GSE team to Tasmania
this year?
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According to the September/October edition of the Rotary Times, to what
country is Friendship Exchange chair Els Blom working on a Friendship
Exchange this year?
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The September/October edition of the Rotary
Times had a want ad (or more accurately a plea) for an important District
5220 position? What was that position?
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According to the District 5220 website, name
four of the 7 countries that are being offered as potential countries for
District 5220 students to participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange program.
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On the
District 5220 website, in what section could you find a print version of the
District Directory and quick e-mail lists of all club presidents and club
secretaries?
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On the
District 5220 website, in what section could you find a listing and links to
upcoming district and club events?
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The
ABC’s of Rotary by Cliff Dochterman and several writings by Rotary founder
Paul Harris can be found in what section of the District 5220 website?
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Past
copies of The Rotary Times and Friday Facts can be found in what section of
the District 5220 website?
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On the
District 5220 website in the Stay Informed section, what does the rotating
slide show demonstrate in regards to Rotary International?
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In
what section of the District 5220 website would you find the most recent
additions to the Website?
