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VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Purpose and Scope of Vocational
Service
Vocational Service is an obligation that derives from
having a classification in Rotary. This Third Avenue of Service was actually one of the
founding principles of Paul Harris in 1905 when he met with his fellow business and
professional friends.
The opportunity for the development of Vocational
Service has no limits. Perhaps the most widely used approach is having each club member
give a 5 minute talk on his/her profession or business about a month after induction.
Employer-Employee day is held annually by many clubs - a great way to share Rotary and
also foster a potential Additional Active member into the club.
Basic to Vocational Service is "The Four Way
Test" as originated by RI President Herbert J. Taylor. This 24 word test of the
things we think, say and do is a convenient and effective instrument of Vocational Service
and is more fully described on a later page. Our district sponsors an essay contest in the
schools each year on "The Four Way Test".
Members are expected to adhere to the
"Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions" which Rotary has
officially adopted to foster high business standards and ethical practices.
We practice Vocational Service in our daily working
schedule, but are we not selfish if we don't try to share the Rotary philosophy of
fairness and truth with our friends and particularly with the youth of our community?
Mission Viejo Rotary Vocational Service Projects
(History)
Interact Club
Teacher of the Year Awards
Annual High School Scholarships
Speech and Singing Contests
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Four Way
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