Rotary Traditions
Rotary Reminders.
Principles in practice.
The authentic recitals and ethical guides recited across weekly fellowships by Rotarians on Bonny Island and worldwide.
The 4-Way Test
Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor and officially adopted by Rotary International in 1943. Recited standing in unison at club meetings as a compass for personal and professional relationships:
Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Rotary Prayer
Offered at the opening of meetings to seek guidance in living the ideals of Rotary and serving our communities.
“Inspire Rotarians, Lord, we ask
To live as we profess.
To dignify the daily task;
And serve in selflessness.
For fellowship which here we share,
We offer thanks to Thee;
We pray that it will be our care
To spread it bounteously.
Amen.”
The Rotary Grace
The universal grace recited standing before club fellowship meals.
“O Lord and Giver of all good,
We thank Thee for our daily food.
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,
Help us to serve Thee all our days.
Amen.”
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.
Rotary Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will:
- 1Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life.
- 2Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect.
- 3Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help people with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world.
- 4Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.
- 5Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment.
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