1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. Vocational Support Vocational and Services District 9940 Chair
Douglas Hutchinson
Phone (06)
Or check with your AG or refer the District Directory.