1. What is The Rotary Foundation?
The Rotary Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the humanitarian and educational efforts of Rotary International worldwide.
2. When was The Rotary Foundation established?
It was established in 1917 by Rotary International President Arch C. Klumph, who proposed creating an endowment fund for “doing good in the world.”
3. What is the mission of The Rotary Foundation?
Its mission is to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
4. How is The Rotary Foundation governed?
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, appointed by the Rotary International Board of Directors, responsible for policy and oversight.
5. Where does The Rotary Foundation get its funds?
Funds come from Rotary members, clubs, individuals, corporations, and investment income. Major programs like PolioPlus also receive support from partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
6. How are funds distributed?
Funds are distributed through grants—such as District Grants, Global Grants, and Disaster Response Grants—that support local and international service projects.
7. What are the main areas of focus for Foundation grants?
There are seven Areas of Focus, including peacebuilding, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, economic development, and environmental protection.
8. What is the PolioPlus program?
Launched in 1985, PolioPlus is Rotary’s flagship initiative aimed at eradicating polio worldwide—a goal that has brought global infection rates down by over 99%.
9. How does The Rotary Foundation ensure accountability and transparency?
The Foundation undergoes independent audits, maintains strict grant monitoring and reporting requirements, and consistently earns top ratings from charity evaluators like Charity Navigator.
10. What impact has The Rotary Foundation had globally?
Since its founding, it has provided billions of dollars in grants supporting thousands of projects in more than 200 countries, transforming communities and improving lives worldwide.
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Brain Teaser
A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for shipping. In one shipment, he sent a total of 96 boxes. How many cartons did he ship if there are more large boxes than small boxes?
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Director’s Reports
President Jennifer
Secretary Brian
Don’t forget the Stories of Resilience breakfast on Wednesday 12th. No meeting on 13th but the Board is meeting at the Hydro – anyone is welcome to come as an observer.
The meeting on the 20th is a vocational visit to a Pistachio Nursery in Cudgell. Meet at Yanco (opposite the Hotel at 5pm to go in convoy. A meal will follow at the Yanco Club.
The AGM is on December 4. The Hydro is not available and Jan and Brian have offered their back room for a Pizza and AGM.
Farewell being planned for Matt and Linda Rhodes. Friday 28 November and Circa 21 (probably from 6pm). Save the date.
Christmas party on 11th at the Hydro. Price to be advised
We have been invited to help with the SunRice Christmas Party on Friday 12 December. To help set-up; cook the BBQ, and to pack up. There was considerable discussion about the quote and Brian’s suggestion of $1700 was adopted. This has since been accepted.
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Sergeant Laurie
Last man standing filled in a Sergeant. Lucky there were some vigorous cross fines to liven up the evening.
Raffle was won by Brian.
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Not sure if this one is for Aaron or Dan
It was Friday entertainment night at the seniors' home. It was a special night, and all one hundred and fifty residents were in attendance.
After the community sing-along led by Alice at the piano, it was time for the star of the show - Claude the Hypnotist who'd come all the way from Montreal!
Claude explained that he was going to put the whole audience into a trance. "Yes, each and every one of you and all at the same time," said Claude.
The excited chatter dropped to silence as Claude carefully withdrew, from his waistcoat pocket, a beautiful antique gold pocket watch and chain.
"I want you to keep your eyes on this watch" said Claude, holding the watch high for all to see. "It's a very special and valuable watch made by a renowned watchmaker in Paris and has been in my family for six generations," said Claude.
He began to swing the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting, "Watch the watch --- watch the watch ---- watch the watch"
The audience became mesmerized as the watch swayed back and forth.
The lights were twinkling as they were reflected from its gleaming surfaces.
A hundred and fifty pairs of eyes followed the movements of the gently swaying watch. They were all hypnotized.
And then, suddenly, the chain broke!!! The beautiful watch fell to the floor and burst apart on impact.
"S&!T," shouted Claude.
Yup, one hundred and fifty bowel movements all in unison. It took them three days to completely clean up the lounge and Claude was never invited back again.
A: 11 Cartons
Explanation: 56 + 40 = 96
- Large Boxes: 7 [7 x 8 = 56]
- Small Boxes: 4 [4 x 10 = 40]
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