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 4-Way Test

Of the things Rotarians think, say and 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?

The Object of Rotary and the 4 Way Test are said at every Rotary meeting.  Whether you are in Hong Kong, India, Swaziland, the US, Canada, Honduras, these doctrines guide your life as a Rotarian.  I enjoy this time at meetings.  It is unifying and reminds me that whatever we chose to do, whatever skills and connections we have, there is always an opportunity to use them to serve one another.  I am thankful for this weekly reminder.  It puts into perspective why I am in Swaziland and refreshes me for the work ahead.