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Club Assembly Quiz #8 – Club Assembly Quiz #8 – Rotary History 2Rotary History 2

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Rotary History 2

1. Why is February 23 special in Rotary?1. Why is February 23 special in Rotary?

A. Of course that’s the birthdate of Paul Percy Harris

B. That was the day Paul Harris met Ches Perry, the Builder of Rotary

C.That is the date of the start of WWID.That’s the date Paul Harris’ wife, Jean,

diedE. That’s the date of the first Rotary Meeting,

in 1905

1. Why is February 23 special in Rotary?1. Why is February 23 special in Rotary?

A. Of course that’s the birth date of Paul Percy Harris

B. That was the day Paul Harris met Ches Perry, the Builder of Rotary

C.That is the date of the start of WWID.That’s the date Paul Harris’ wife, Jean,

diedE. That’s the date of the first Rotary Meeting,

in 1905

22. . The name "Rotary" derived fromThe name "Rotary" derived from: :

A. The revolving restaurant in which the first meeting was held

B. The types of hats they wore back thenC. They would rotate who paid for the meeting dinnerD. The early practice of rotating meetings among

members' offices

22. . The name "Rotary" derived fromThe name "Rotary" derived from: :

A. The revolving restaurant in which the first meeting was held

B. The types of hats they wore back thenC. They would rotate who paid for the meeting dinnerD. The early practice of rotating meetings among

members' offices

3. Rotary initiated the polio immunization 3. Rotary initiated the polio immunization campaign in:campaign in:

A. 1952, soon after Salk discovered the vaccine

B. 1975, the 70th year of Rotary’s existence

C. 1985, when Rotary committed to immunize all of the world's children

D. 1995, when, in February, The Dow closed above 4,000 for the first time ever.

3. Rotary initiated the polio immunization 3. Rotary initiated the polio immunization campaign in:campaign in:

A. 1952, soon after Salk discovered the vaccine

B. 1975, the 70th year of Rotary’s existence

C. 1985, when Rotary committed to immunize all of the world's children

D. 1995, when, in February, The Dow closed above 4,000 for the first time ever.

4. In what year did Herb Taylor create 4. In what year did Herb Taylor create “The Four-Way Test?”“The Four-Way Test?”A. In 1928, when Richard Byrd leaves

New York for the Arctic B. In 1932, the year Japanese warships

arrived in NankingC. In 1947, the year of Paul Harris’

death.

4. In what year did Herb Taylor create 4. In what year did Herb Taylor create “The Four-Way Test?”“The Four-Way Test?”A. In 1928, when Richard Byrd leaves

New York for the Arctic B. In 1932, the year Japanese warships

arrived in NankingC. In 1947, the year of Paul Harris’

death.

5. What is this Rotary Year’s International 5. What is this Rotary Year’s International Theme?Theme?

A.Lend a HandB.Celebrate RotaryC.Move It! For RotaryD.The Foundation is OUR FoundationE.Rotary Shares

5. What is this Rotary Year’s International 5. What is this Rotary Year’s International Theme?Theme?

A.Lend a HandB.Celebrate RotaryC.Move It! For RotaryD.The Foundation is OUR FoundationE.Rotary Shares

6. What is Mother Teresa 6. What is Mother Teresa doing to this child?doing to this child?

A. Applying Sunscreen

B. Strapping on a Jaipur Foot

C. Delivering a Wheelchair to a “crawler”

D. Checking for a sore throat

E. Immunizing against polio

6. What is Mother Teresa 6. What is Mother Teresa doing to this child?doing to this child?

A. Applying Sunscreen

B. Strapping on a Jaipur Foot

C. Delivering a Wheelchair to a “crawler”

D. Checking for a sore throat

E. Immunizing against polio

7. How many attended the largest 7. How many attended the largest convention ever, in Osaka, Japan?convention ever, in Osaka, Japan?

A. Trick Question! Osaka is NEXT year!!B. 30,000 from the world overC.40,000 from the world overD.45,000 – larger even than the Centennial

Convention in Chicago!

7. How many attended the largest 7. How many attended the largest convention ever, in Osaka, Japan?convention ever, in Osaka, Japan?

A. Trick Question! Osaka is NEXT year!!B. 30,000 from the world overC.40,000 from the world overD.45,000 – larger even than the Centennial

Convention in Chicago!

8. All of the following are parts of Rotary 8. All of the following are parts of Rotary International’s Strategic Plan except:International’s Strategic Plan except:

A. Rotary will be recognized for its leadership and success in the eradication of polio.

B. Rotary will have a strong and visible presence worldwide.

C. Rotary will achieve enhanced capacity for friendship and service through a strong organization with increased and diverse membership.

D. Rotary will not stress its ideals of high ethical standards.

8. All of the following are parts of Rotary 8. All of the following are parts of Rotary International’s Strategic Plan except:International’s Strategic Plan except:

A. Rotary will be recognized for its leadership and success in the eradication of polio.

B. Rotary will have a strong and visible presence worldwide.

C. Rotary will achieve enhanced capacity for friendship and service through a strong organization with increased and diverse membership.

D. Rotary will not stress its ideals of high ethical standards.

9. Paul Harris was raised in:9. Paul Harris was raised in:

A. The Great SouthwestB. In England, the land of his birthC. In Scotland, where he met JeanD. In New England before he was hired by the San

Francisco ChronicleE. In Ohio where he got his brilliant idea of The Four-

Way Test

9. Paul Harris was raised in:9. Paul Harris was raised in:

A. The Great SouthwestB. In England, the land of his birthC. In Scotland, where he met JeanD. In New England before he was hired by the San

Francisco ChronicleE. In Ohio where he got his brilliant idea of The Four-

Way Test

10. Paul Harris:10. Paul Harris:

A. Was a fruit picker and a raisin packer before teaching at L.A. Business college

B. Said “I am not going to Chicago for the purpose of making money; I am going to the purpose of living a life.”

C. A lawyerD. Is responsible for the name “Rotary”E. All of the above

10. Paul Harris:10. Paul Harris:

A. Was a fruit picker and a raisin packer before teaching at L.A. Business college

B. Said “I am not going to Chicago for the purpose of making money; I am going to the purpose of living a life.”

C. A lawyerD. Is responsible for the name “Rotary”E. All of the above

11. Jean and Paul Harris lived in a 11. Jean and Paul Harris lived in a Chicago Home called:Chicago Home called:

A.Braunschweiger TerraceB.Go-ley BankC.Comely BankD.Mittelschmerz EnclaveE.Pin Oak Point

11. Jean and Paul Harris lived in a 11. Jean and Paul Harris lived in a Chicago Home called:Chicago Home called:

A.Braunschweiger TerraceB.Go-ley BankC.Comely BankD.Mittelschmerz EnclaveE.Pin Oak Point

13. Which of the following is a book 13. Which of the following is a book

written by Paul Harris?written by Paul Harris? A. The Road to MandalayB. The Rotary RoadC. Rotary Rodeos and Other TomesD. Road Addresses of All Rotary ClubsE. My Road to Rotary

13. Which of the following is a book 13. Which of the following is a book

written by Paul Harris?written by Paul Harris? A. The Road to MandalayB. The Rotary RoadC. Rotary Rodeos and Other TomesD. Road Addresses of All Rotary ClubsE. My Road to Rotary

14.14. The very first Rotary Club was:The very first Rotary Club was:

A. The Rotary Club of San Francisco

B. Somewhat overpopulated, with over 180 men of worthwhile occupations

C. About 20% Female

D. Organized primarily to help the Easter Seals organization

E. None of the above.

14.14. The very first Rotary Club was:The very first Rotary Club was:

A. The Rotary Club of San Francisco

B. Somewhat overpopulated, with over 180 men of worthwhile occupations

C. About 20% Female

D. Organized primarily to help the Easter Seals organization

E. None of the above.

15. Which of these is a logo of the Rotary 15. Which of these is a logo of the Rotary Fellowships program? Fellowships program?

Thank YOU!!Thank YOU!!

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