Know the 4-way Test ==> in your heart --

Rotarian Al Mathis, grandson of Herbert J. Taylor,
here watching a big-screen showing of Past Rotary International Presidents,
including his grandfather, Herbert. J. Taylor, author of The 4-Way Test. Never know
whom you will be privileged to sit next to -- go to an international convention!!!!

The 4-Way Test

From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The 4-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:

"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?"

by Herbert J. Taylor, RI President, 1954-1955

PRIP Taylor believed that applying these ideals -- truth, justice, friendliness and helpfulness -- to his company's advertising led the public to have more confidence in its products and in turn increased sales, all of which enabled a company on the verge of bankruptcy to turn itself around. When writing about the creation and effectiveness of the test, President Taylor said: "We have found that you cannot constantly apply The 4-Way Test to all your relations with others eight hours each day in business without getting into the habit of doing it in your home, social and community life. You thus become a better father, a better friend and a better citizen."

Learn, the Welcome Song -- be comfortable guiding the group --

East Hartford Rotary Club’s "Welcome Song"

This is Rotary. It’s a great place to be, Any club in the world, any day-

We are glad you’re here to join our cheer, Take part in our work and our play.

This is Rotary, where a smile is the key to the fellowship that we contain-

So welcome, welcome to East Hartford. We hope you will come again.

Tune: "It's a Grand Old Flag"
Lyrics: Tom Westbrook

DO AN ONLINE MAKE-UP — eClub websites have many choices for programs.

If the eClub site you visit does not have a handy makeup form, be sure to Email the club secretary once you have completed a program.

Rotary encourages visiting area clubs, not just when you are far from home.Catch them if you can.

If you need to do a makeup within the district, there is a very handy locator on the district's website, double click here on District 7890 clubs' meeting-day locator. If you are traveling further, you can find information about meetings around the world on the Rotary International site, double click here world-wide clubs' meeting-day locator .

Also, note on this website, a page of links to club-meeting locations.

Last but not least, East Hartford Rotary Passport, in PDF format. (download and print).

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