The 4-Way Test

The Four-Way 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:

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?
Rotary International Four Way Test | Spring-Ford Rotary Club

Service Above Self

Rotary strives to achieve its “Service Above Self” objective through activities in four primary areas. These are often referred to as the Five Avenues of Service. Rotary clubs carry out efforts along each avenue in support of the Object of Rotary.

Club Service

This “Avenue” promotes the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. It involves the activities necessary to make the Club function successfully and achieve its goals.

Vocational Service

This area represents the opportunity that each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one’s vocation as an opportunity to serve society. Rotarians promote and foster high ethical standards in business and professions and promote the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations.

Community Service

This “Avenue” relates to the activities that Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. Particular emphasis is given to helping children, needy families, the aged, the handicapped, and those most in need of assistance. Rotarians strive to promote the ideal of service in their personal, business, and community lives.

International Service

In this area, Rotarians strive to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. International Service Projects are designed to meet the humanitarian needs of people in many lands, with particular emphasis on the most underprivileged children and families in developing countries.

Youth Service

Youth service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
Rotary Meeting | Spring-Ford Rotary Club

Become a Rotary Member!

The Spring-Ford Rotary Club welcomes new members! Choose from three membership options – Individual, Corporate, or Social. We want the Rotary experience for our members to be one that meets them where they are. We encourage anyone interested in membership to reach out to us to learn more about how Rotary Club of Spring-Ford can be a worthwhile experience both professionally and personally!