Rotary Quiz
Posted by Bill Molesworth
Fred Hacker apparently mentioned to his wife in the morning that he was probably too busy to go to Rotary. After she reminded him that he was introducing Nancy and presenting a quiz, he decided to change his schedule.
He has prepared, as part of Rotary Awareness Month, a series of questions to test the Club's knowledge of our history and activities. Those who missed a question were in for a buck - a surefire fundraiser.
He started off with a poser - where was Paul Harris from. I figured Chicago, but no - rural Vermont. His intention with Rotary was to try to replicate the friendly spirit of community he remembered from there.
The wagon wheel symbol morphed into the cog we have today. There were four original members and Paul wasn't the first President - Sylvestre Schiegle was. By the end of the first year the Club had grown to 30 members and within two years they had completed their first service project - providing a preacher with a horse. Next they built public lavatories in Chicago.
The second Club opened in San Fransisco in 1908 and the first outside the US was in Winnipeg.
Some dates - Districts were started in 1916, there were Clubs on 6 continents by 1920, there were 200 clubs and 20,000 members by 1925, the 4 way test was introduced in 1932. A 1942 meeting of Rotary led directly to the founding of UNESCO and there were 50 Rotarians helping strike the UN Charter.
The Foundation got a huge boost in 1947 when Paul died and over $2,000,000.00 was donated. Since them 1.1 billion has been spent.
The Midland Club was chartered in June 1951, sponsored by the Orillia Club, with 21 members and Elmer Shaw as President. By the 1960's, though, the Club's activities had declined to create a situation where the District threatened to revoke the charter. Membership had declined and activities were limited to playing cards.
He has prepared, as part of Rotary Awareness Month, a series of questions to test the Club's knowledge of our history and activities. Those who missed a question were in for a buck - a surefire fundraiser.
He started off with a poser - where was Paul Harris from. I figured Chicago, but no - rural Vermont. His intention with Rotary was to try to replicate the friendly spirit of community he remembered from there.
The wagon wheel symbol morphed into the cog we have today. There were four original members and Paul wasn't the first President - Sylvestre Schiegle was. By the end of the first year the Club had grown to 30 members and within two years they had completed their first service project - providing a preacher with a horse. Next they built public lavatories in Chicago.
The second Club opened in San Fransisco in 1908 and the first outside the US was in Winnipeg.
Some dates - Districts were started in 1916, there were Clubs on 6 continents by 1920, there were 200 clubs and 20,000 members by 1925, the 4 way test was introduced in 1932. A 1942 meeting of Rotary led directly to the founding of UNESCO and there were 50 Rotarians helping strike the UN Charter.
The Foundation got a huge boost in 1947 when Paul died and over $2,000,000.00 was donated. Since them 1.1 billion has been spent.
The Midland Club was chartered in June 1951, sponsored by the Orillia Club, with 21 members and Elmer Shaw as President. By the 1960's, though, the Club's activities had declined to create a situation where the District threatened to revoke the charter. Membership had declined and activities were limited to playing cards.
The first major project of the Club was a donation to help Community Living build its first building. The Club also donated $56.00 to Int'l for a well in Bolivia - the lowest amount from any Club in the District.
Rotary Auction was started because the Club had committed to raise $10,000.00 for the Y, and it has gone on to become the Club's biggest earner. The Cottage Draw was the biggest single fundraiser.
The Club sponsored the Penetang Club, admitted women in the 90's and has now enjoyed 3 women Presidents, with another to come. We've never sent a District Governor.
Rotary Auction was started because the Club had committed to raise $10,000.00 for the Y, and it has gone on to become the Club's biggest earner. The Cottage Draw was the biggest single fundraiser.
The Club sponsored the Penetang Club, admitted women in the 90's and has now enjoyed 3 women Presidents, with another to come. We've never sent a District Governor.