And yet those of us who are members of rotary tend to take the four way test for granted. Rotary international district 5520 fourway test essay. Establish contacts with middle school seventh grade faculty and begin introducing fourway test into seventh grade population for 20192020 school year. Printed on cards, etched on plaques, chiselled in granite, and publicized by billboards, it is rotary s most conspicuous contribution to the moral climate of the modern world. Rotary international district 5520 fourway test essay contest 20182019. One of the worlds most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is the fourway test, which was created in 1932 by rotarian herbert j. One of the worlds most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is the four way test, which was created in 1932 by rotarian herbert j. The fourway 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, and rotarians recite it at club meetings. Ribi actively encourages rotarians to work with others towards achieving community goals. The four questions which comprise this test came to him as an answer to prayer.
It is a nonpolitical and nonreligious organization open to all. History from the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. The fourway test was conceived in 1932 at the height of the great depression by herbert j. A good check as to whether volunteers are recognised and valued and whether dignity and respect is being promoted is to apply the fourway test.
Our subject today intends to relate those two subjects more closely to each other. Dignity policy for rotarians rotary in great britain and. The speeches need to be about what the rotary 4 way test means to them. Aldrin even planted a fourway test pin on the moons surface.
Rotary district 7750 serving western south carolina. The rotary club of kitimat has hosted this tour on several occasions and in 1996 the tour involved spending a day in kitamaat village learning aspects of the culture of the haisla nation. Have the manual training class or art class of the school make frames for. The four way test started in an office in the days of the great depression as the result of a. The four contestants with the highest scores will give their speeches in the final round. He applied the 4 way test to the operation of his company with remarkable results and subsequently shared it with others. As rotarians, we do not need to be reminded of the content or. The scholarship recipient must be enrolled at a posthigh school vocational institution or in a 2year. The four way test from the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. There are 51 clubs in our district and approximately 2700 rotarians. A member of the rotary club of chicago, walgreen, who died in february at age 100, informally used the test as early as 1947 while serving as president of the.
For five decades rotarians have been using the 4way test as a practical yardstick. How can rotarians promote the 4way test in their community and professional life, in all stages of life. Rotarian devised a simple, fourpart ethical guideline. Our sister district 7770 includes the 26 eastern counties plus a portion of lexington county and has 79 clubs and 3700 rotarians. Current district governor maris brenner is committed to continuing this effort. Taylor when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.
The best way to put the fourway test to work is to start at home. A repeat of this endeavor in 1997 coincided with the artist, mervin. Aldrin even planted a four way test pin on the moons surface. Way test, rotarians promote high ethical standards that produce priceless dividends.
The members of the meriden rotary club recite the fourway test before before every weekly meeting with the idea that they will conduct their duties as rotarians by these principals. All kids in a lifetime cause mischief and make a bad choice or two as they learn. Along with the motto service above self, the fourway test is the standard by which the meriden rotary club operates. Rotary four way test the history of the distributed by the rotary club of calabasas.
The origins of this unique artwork started with the rotary youth exchange cross canada tour. So it is not surprising that in the early 90s, at the suggestion of a group of british rotarians who were also scouts, the international fellowship of scouting rotarians ifsr was launched. The simple and straightforward four way test was writ ten by chicago rotarian herbert j taylor in 1932. It helps people to think right and to think things through before they speak or act. Truth is the first aspect of the fourway test, and probably the most necessary for life. Overall, we have about 90 percent participation among the club members, says getts, who for 20 years was a mainstay as a classroom facilitator. The four way test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. Again, yes, we rotarians are as human as the next person, but i see the 4way test as a challenge its a challenge to us to try continually to be better human beings. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life.
The four way test has long been special to rotarians world wide. The 4way test from the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. The four way test means business by nancy shepherdson the rotarian source. It is not necessarily a catechism but rather a purely. This is the nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide. Our district consists of the 19 western counties plus a portion of lexington county. Rotary club teaches test to next generation rotary. The fourway test essay contest sponsored by the thunder bay.
The 4 way speech contest every year the bennington rotary club holds this contest for area students to compete for cash prizes. The fourway test essay contest in district 6600 was an initiative of district governor do nguyen during the 201617 rotary year. The four way test encourages the good in person who uses it. The 4way test, you will note, does not provide answers. We should test, test, test everything we think, say or do to ensure that we remain true to our lofty ideals. Folks can find resources and helpful information at rep. The four way test from the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were co ncerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. It is also the perfect moral code for business, family and yes, even children.
Taylor and tells how rotary clubs around the world have pro. Printed on cards, etched on plaques, chiselled in granite, and publicized by billboards, it is rotarys most conspicuous contribution to the moral climate of the modern world. These 16 poster size jpegs can be printed 11x17 or 16 x 20 at several national retailers. Rotarys four way test speech contest guide for rotarians in district 9465 introduction what is the four way test. Adopted by rotary in 1943, the fourway test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. Back in 1932, the creditors of the club aluminum company assigned me the task of saving the company from being closed out as a bankrupt organization. History of the 4 way test the 4 way test was conceived by herbert j. Taylor, was the 50th president of rotary international 195455. From the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. The fourway test, was created in 1932 by rotarian herbert j. Taylor, a chicago rotarian who later became president of rotary international during its 50 th anniversary year 195455. It is the responsibility of the club president or designated ryla conference chair to submit completed registration forms and fees for your clubs candidates no later than april 8, 2020 to melissa kopp at the rotary district office, 515 south george street, york, pa 174012723, and to carry out all auxiliary. The judges will be both rotarians and faculty and students from wright state university who have been trained in the concepts of the rotary fourway test. The fourway test from the earliest days of the organization, rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives.
The parallels between the fourway test and the scout law, promise and motto be prepared. The fourway test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by rotarians worldwide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. A districtwide fourway test essay contest will continue in the 20182019 rotary year. Rotary international is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and rotarians recite it. Contestants will be judged on content and delivery in applying the concepts of the rotary fourway test. Rotarians strive to keep the fourway test in mind in every decision, every day endeavoring always to speak the truth, to be fair, to build goodwill and better friendships, and to do our very best in all situations. The values expressed in rotary internationals motto and the four way test greatly parallel those articulated in the scout oath, law, motto, and slogan.
Personal growth, leadership and public speaking skills countless opportunities are available for you to lead, speak, motivate and learn from others when you get involved in club committees, projects, and meetings. Taylor an american from chicago as he set out to save the club aluminum products distribution company from bankruptcy. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages. Schaffter says getts believes in the fourway test so strongly, so positively, that it.
For five decades rotarians have been using the 4way test as a practical yardstick in their business, community, and personal affairs. More than 60 years ago, in the midst of the great depression, a u. The fourway test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for. How can i promote rotary and rotary ideals within my vocation. The rotary four way test is hanging in my office in d. Rotarians have long served as role models, demonstrating leadership, character, and the value of selfless service to the community.