Rotary Foundation Trivia Throwdown

Posted by Ron Searfoss 
on Nov 17, 2015
 
 
Last Thursday, Sue Burnett and the Foundation Committee members, challenged all attendees (divided into 4 teams) to a game of “ROTARY FOUNDATION TRIVIA THROW DOWN” in recognition of November being Rotary Foundation Month!
 
Your body was your Rotarian buzzer to signal you had an answer. The rounds ranged from Easy to NER (Not Even Remotely Easy) with a Bonus Round – “Totally Impossible” – where some real strategic wagering of points came into play. Some questions placed a premium on the collective Morning Star experience of our veteran members.
 
Did you know (just a sampling) -
 
♦ Who is the current District 7430 Foundation Chair Person?
     ⇒ PDG Frank Romano
        
 
♦ How many members of Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary are Paul Harris Fellows?
     ⇒ 38 Members (a significant number of whom are multiples!)
 
♦ This Grant includes up to 50% District Designated Funds, with the remaining funds coming from the Clubs.
     ⇒ A District Grant
 
♦ Name 2 Morning Star Past Presidents who led Rotary Group Study Exchanges, to India and South Africa.
     ⇒ Gordon Sommers and PDG Bill Jahn
 
♦ These letters spell out what popular Rotary Foundation program - DOWPNENLIOON?
     ⇒ END POLIO NOW
         
 
 
♦ How much money have Bethlehem Morning Star Rotarians given to the Rotary Foundation in total?
     ⇒ $182,640
 
♦ Name 2 of the 6 countries where a Rotary Peace Center is located?
     ⇒ Australia, England, Japan, Sweden, Thailand and USA
 
♦ Morning Star participated in a Global Grant to support Water Filters for Peru.What are 3 ways Morning Star has helped other countries through Rotary Foundation?
     ⇒Homes in Brazil, Cows in India and Village Bank in Peru (and even more were mentioned at the meeting)
 
♦ Name 3 Bethlehem Morning Star projects that have been supported by RI District Grants?
     ⇒Mom-n-PA Dental Initiative
     ⇒Hogar Crea Garden
     ⇒BikeWorks
     ⇒South Side Dental Clinic
     ⇒Victory House outdoor space project
 
♦ Name ALL 6 Areas of Focus for the Rotary Foundation (need all 6 for credit!)
     ⇒Peace and Conflict
          Prevention/Resolution
     ⇒Disease Prevention and Treatment
     ⇒Water and Sanitation
     ⇒Maternal and Child Health
     ⇒Basic Education and Literacy
     ⇒Economic and Community Development
 
♦ BONUS ROUND QUESTION: Who is the Founder of the Rotary Foundation?
     ⇒Arch Klumpf!
       
 
Challenging, thought provoking, a learning experience. and above all else FUN!
Thank you to Susan and the Foundation Committee.