What's Rotary? | End Polio Now | End Polio Now | Dates & Places | District |
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What is the number of members in Rotary?
1.2 million
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What is polio?
Highly infectious disease that spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system and in some instances, lead to paralysis.
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What are the three countries still battling new cases of polio?
Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan
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When is the start of the Rotary year?
July 1st
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What is the district we are part of?
7080
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What is Rotary's motto?
Service above Self
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What is the age group polio affects?
Children under age 5
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How many years must a country/territory be free from new cases of wild polio virus before it can be certified polio-free?
Three years
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When is World Polio Day
October 24th
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What is the number of clubs in our District?
48
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What is Rotary's 6 main areas of focus?
Maternal and Child Health
Basic Education and literacy Economic and community development Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and Sanitation |
What is the name of the Foundation that matches every Rotarian dollar with two additional dollars till 2020
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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How many cases were confirmed worldwide in 2017?
22
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What is the location of Rotary International's 2019 International Convention?
Hamburg, Germany
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What are the training events offered to us?
Rotary Leadership Institute
Membership Summit President Elect Training Club Leadership Training |
What are Rotary's youth programs in District 7080?
Earlyact, Interact, Youth Exchange, Camp Enterprise, Rotaract, RYLA
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Who developed the safe and effective vaccine for polio?
Jonas Salk
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What year did Rotary first commit to the eradication of polio?
1985
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Where was the last (2018) Rotary UN Day held?
Nairobi, Kenya
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Who is District 7080 Rotary Day Event for 2018-2019 year.
My Big FAB Rotary Dinner
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Who is the founder of Rotary?
Paul Harris
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What is the percentage of polio cases that have been reduced since 1988?
99.9%
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What is the amount Rotary has donated to polio eradication? (as of 2017).
1.6 billion
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Where was the first Rotary Club formed?
Chicago
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What is the number of Rotary clubs in Mississauga?
7
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