This week’s Photo Friday is of a Rotary International sign recently displayed in Lillis Business Complex at the University of Oregon. These guiding principles are the Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, or do. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following 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? For more of Rotary’s guiding principles, please click here.

RI has a lot of programs. And our club participants in many of them. Here’s the run down, with our participation in green. Want more info about getting involved? Just ask. RI’s programs and service opportunities are designed to help Rotarians meet needs in their own communities and reach out to assist people in need worldwide. Interact Rotary clubs organize and sponsor this service organization for youth ages 14-18; more than 10,900 clubs in 121 countries. Rotaract Rotary clubs organize and sponsor this leadership, professional development, and service organization for young adults ages...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdUw8XbiL4w&hl=en] The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: 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,...

For new(ish) club members, understanding how Rotary functions is an important part of understanding how, as members we can contribute and help the organization (at the local and international level) to thrive. This is the first in a multi-part series on Rotary Basics. Rotary is essentially a grassroots organization, with most of its service efforts being carried out at the club level. The district and international structure is designed to support the clubs and help them provide more service in their local communities and abroad. Clubs Rotarians are members of Rotary clubs, which belong to the...