Rotarians are pledged to maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards in their business and personal lives. Two important elements of this pledge are the Rotarian Code of Conduct and Rotary’s Four-Way Test.
Rotarian Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will:
- Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
- Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
- Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and the world
- Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
The Four-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?
