Vocational Service Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Four Avenues of Service. Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to: Aspire to high ethical standards in their occupation; Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and; Contribute their vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.

Vocational Classification When professionals join a Rotary Club they have dual responsibility of:- Representing their particular business or profession Representing their vocation within the club Exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace

Ethical Standards One of Rotary’s guiding principal is the advancement of high ethical standards in the workplace and can be expressed in our Four Way Test On all things that we should say and do Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Ethical Standards In modern business terms this can also mean:- Communicate openly and honestly Treat all people fairly and with dignity Encourage the diversity of opinions Recognise and reward achievements Respect people and our community Be accountable for our own actions

Ethical Standards A 2009 article in Forbes Magazine on Leadership suggests that ethical business practices depend on three things: - Honest and explicit use of language. Insisting on proper behaviour. Refusing to allow for gray areas.

RI Strategic Plan Clubs should follow the RI Strategic Plan as the basis for developing their own plans. The strategic plan comprises three priorities, all of equal importance to Rotary's future: - Support and strengthen clubs Focus and increase humanitarian service Enhance public image and awareness

RI Strategic Plan Rotary Clubs will need to tailor plans to suit their size and the needs of their communities. For the priority of enhancing our public image and awareness, the following guidelines are given: - Unify image and brand awareness Publicize action-oriented service Promote core values Emphasize vocational service ideals Promote networking opportunities

Vocational Service Projects Individual Rotary Clubs can support the RI Strategic Plan by following any or all of these recommended project ideas: Post the Rotary Four-Way Test on prominent billboards about the town. Display the Rotary Four-Way Test at your work place and tell colleagues of your commitment. Have regular classification talks at Club meetings and “My View” on business ethics.

Vocational Service Programs Support the RYLA program with its special emphasis on ethics Support the NZ Business Week with its special emphasis on leadership development Sponsor a youth essay contest on how they would apply the Rotary Four-Way Test Include regular “place of employment visits” in your Club meeting programs

Vocational Service Projects Sponsor a Career Day for Rotarians to bring young people to their places of business Encourage Club members to join and take leadership roles in Business Associations Create a Vocational Award programs - “Most Courteous Business Persons” “Top Shop” or “Pride of Workmanship” “Walk The Talk” by ensuring that your actions always demonstrate high ethical standards

Vocational Service Month Every October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus their attention on Vocational Service Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities It is a good idea to start by completing a “Community Needs Assessment”. Note; the best projects responds to real community needs

Vocational Resources The following resources can be found by visiting www.rotary.org: Follow: - Introduction to Vocational Service (255-EN) Community Needs Assessment Tools Declaration of Rotarian's in Business ProjectLINK Linkedin

Vocational Support Vocational and Services District 9940 Chair Douglas Hutchinson Phone (06) 278 6054 E-mail dhutch.dna@xtra.co.nz Or check with your AG or refer the District Directory.