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Rotary Action Groups

Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water.  The 2023-24 Annual Report notes that there are 25 active Rotary Action Groups with more than 31,500 Action Group Members across more than 150 countries.  Each RAG represents 39 countries on average, 1002 projects supported by 46 multi-district projects; 136 District projects; and, 689 Club Projects.  This week's program provides an overview of what you should know about Rotarian Action Groups - Service in Action!  Please read on and consider how you can become more involved in a Rotary Action Group.

 

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The History of the Four-Way Test
One of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-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 Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. 
 
The history of the Four Way Test as told by Rotarian Herbert Taylor is today's program.
 
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