Object of the Rotary Club
FIRST
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND
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;
THIRD
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
A ROTARIAN IS:
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A person who digs wells from which they will never drink
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A person who vaccinates children they will never meet
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A person who restores sight for those they will never see
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A person who builds houses they will never live in
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A person who educates children they will never know
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A person who plants trees they will never sit under
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A person who feeds hungry people, regardless of colour, race or politics
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A person who knows real happiness, which can only be found by serving others
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A person who works with their Local Community to help others more needy than themselves
The Four Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages:
Of the things we think, say or do:
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Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
