Catch the Rotary Ball -- Dist. 6270 Conference 2010

District 6270 Conference 2010
c/o Oshkosh Rotary Southwest
P.O. Box 1202
Oshkosh, WI, USA 54903
info@catchtherotaryball.org

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Trivia Questions & Answers

Show off your Rotary knowledge

Our monthly trivia contest will give you a chance to show off your Rotary knowledge and to learn more about Rotary during the process. On top of that, you can win prizes with your knowledge.

Throughout the contest prizes will be awarded randomly to Rotarians who have submitted the correct answer to monthly trivia questions. See the box at right for details.

Submit your answer to this month's trivia question

Monthly Questions

July

What is Rotary International's theme for 2009-2010?
The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands

Winner: No correct answers were submitted.

August

What amount has been committed to Rotary International by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation toward polio eradication?
A total of US $355 million. $100 million in 2007 and $255 million in 2009.

Winner: Sandy Bosin of Waukesha Sunrise.

September

Founder Paul Harris was born April 19, 1868 in what city?
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Winner: Dan Christianson of New Berlin

October

What was the original name of the official RI magazine, predecessor to The Rotarian?
National Rotarian

Winner: Michael L. Mann of Fond du Lac Morning

November

Name the city and year of the first Rotary Convention?
Chicago in 1910

Winner: Sandy Bosin of Waukesha Sunrise

December

Rotary's best-known motto is 'Service Above Self.' What is Rotary's secondary motto?
They profit most who serve best.

Winner: Lee Prellwitz of Ripon

January

What contribution did Herbert J. Taylor make to Rotary International?
The Four-Way Test

Winner: Mary Seiser of West Bend Sunrise

February

What is District 6270's 2010 Conference Slogan?
Catch the Ball

Winner: Sue Sippel of Manitowoc Noon

March

What is a great way to enjoy Lambeau Field on Friday afternoon during the Conference?

 
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District 6270

Conference 2010

Hosted by Oshkosh Rotary Southwest
May 14 - 16, 2010

About the Contest

The Catch The Rotary Ball trivia contest is open to any Rotary member in District 6270*.

How to Participate

Just come back to this page each month from July 2009, through April 2010, and answer the current month's question by filling in a very, very simple online form with your answer.

What You Can Win

  • Paul Harris Credit: Each month, a random drawing will be held from the submitters of the correct answer for that month, and the winner will be awarded $50 toward Paul Harris Fellowship for the winner or a designee of their choice.
  • Free Conference Registration: At the conclusion of the contest, a random drawing will be held from those submitters who have answered five or more monthly questions correctly. Two winners will be awarded free registration to the 2010 District Conference.

*The contest is not open to members of the 2010 conference committee or its subcommittees.