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The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage
and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in
particular, to encourage and foster:
- The development of
acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- High ethical standards in
business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful
occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an
opportunity to serve society;
- The application of the
ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community
life;
- The advancement of
international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship
of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test followed by Rotarians
worldwide in their business and professional lives,
The Four-Way Test was created by Rotarian
Herbert J. Taylor in 1932. It has since been translated into more than 100
languages and is used by organizations and individuals throughout the
world.
Of
the things we think, say or do
1 Is
it the TRUTH?
2 Is
it FAIR to all concerned?
3 Will
it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Avenues
of Service
Based on the Object of Rotary, the four
Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the
foundation on which club activity is based:
Club Service focuses
on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the
club.
Vocational Service encourages
Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high
ethical standards.
Community Service covers
the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its
community.
International Service encompasses
actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe
and to promote world understanding and peace.
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