President's October Message

By Karen Weigel
President

October is Vocational Service Month in Rotary.  The concept of vocational service calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:
• The importance of High ethical standards
• The value of all occupations
• Your contribution of vocational talents in service

Rotary’s Four-Way Test provides a litmus test for the practical application of business ethics and business integrity. Of the things we think, say or 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? Action

 Here are some thoughts on how you as a Rotarian can put these ideals in action.
• Talk about your vocation in your club, and take time to learn about fellow members’
          vocations.
• Use your professional skills to serve a community.
• Practice your profession with integrity, and inspire others to behave ethically through
          your own words and actions.
• Help a young person achieve his or her career aspirations.
• Guide and encourage others in their professional development.

If you do any of these things, you are performing vocational service. If vocational service
motivates and energizes you, then you’re in the right place, because vocational service is
the very essence of Rotary. It is what sets Rotary apart from other service organizations.