Terms and Conditions
I acknowledge Article XIV of the Rotary Club of Picton Constitution which states:
Article XIV Acceptance of Object and Compliance with Constitution and Bylaws
By payment of an admission fee and dues, a member accepts the principles of Rotary as expressed in its object and submits to and agrees to comply with and be bound by the constitution and bylaws of this Club, and on these conditions alone is entitled to the privileges of this Club. Each member shall be subject to the terms of the constitution and bylaws regardless of whether such member has received copies of them.
Declaration:
If my application is approved, I agree that as a member of the Rotary Club of Picton I shall at all times act honestly and in good faith. I fully understand that any errors in this application may result in my application for consideration as a member being refused or my membership being revoked. I undertake
to advise the Rotary Club of Picton immediately in writing of any change in the information contained in this Application.
Further, if accepted into membership in the Rotary Club of Picton I agree to abide by the Guiding Principles of Rotary International; the Rotary Code of Conduct; and Rotary’s Mottoes, as stated below:
Guiding principles of Rotary (taken from www.rotary.org)
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
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:
1. FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
2. 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;
3. THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
4. FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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?
ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Rotarian, I will:
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3. 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 in the world
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians
Rotary Official Mottoes
Service Above Self
One Profits Most Who Serves Best