The Mission of the Rotary Club #14
The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise
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- 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.
Avenues of Service
Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are RotaryÕs philosophical cornerstone and the
foundation on which club activity is based:
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- 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 RotaryÕs
humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and
peace.
The Four-Way Test
The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:
Of the things we think, say or do
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- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Mission
The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace
through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Moving toward the future
In 2001-02, Rotary International began developing a strategic plan to guide the organization as it
entered its second century of service. In June 2007, the Board of Directors approved the RI Strategic
Plan 2007-10, which identifies seven priorities:
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Eradicate polio.
Advance the internal and external recognition and public image of Rotary.
Increase RotaryÕs capacity to provide service to others.
Expand membership globally in both numbers and quality.
Emphasize RotaryÕs unique vocational service commitment.
Optimize the use and development of leadership talents within RI.
Fully implement the strategic planning process to ensure continuity and
consistency throughout the organization.