Four basic approaches have been developed for the expression of the Object of Rotary. Known as "Avenues of Service," they are: Club Service, meaning service to and within one's club; Vocational Service or service in and through one's business or profession; Community Service, or service to one's local community; International Service, which is service in the development and maintenance of friendly and harmonious international relations in a strife-torn world. These Avenues are exemplified in the activities of all Rotary clubs and involved Rotarians. To put it another way, Rotarians are encouraged to put into practice in their business and professional lives the high ideals of Rotary. Many Rotarians believe that one way of accomplishing this in their day-to-day working lives is to apply the 4-Way Test developed by Herbert J. Taylor, R.I. president in 1954-44. This is a simple, four-question test of the things we think, say or do. It can be applied to all Four Avenues of Service - and to virtually all area of life - but perhaps it fits into Vocational Service better than anywhere else.
The Four Way Test
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?
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