Four-Way Test

From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.

This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:

"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?
OUR VISION
The Rotary Club of Asheville is a service club of engaged and passionate members who desire to do good in the community and world while honoring shared ethics and core values as described in the 4-way test. How do we do this? Take a look at our Strategic Plan.
Service with An Impact!
Our club works hard to make a difference in our community and internationally. CLICK HERE to learn more about more than 20 projects that combine dollars and sweat equity to improve our community and world!
ASHEVILLE HIGH INTERACT CLUB
CLICK ON THIS LINK to watch an inspiring video of Asheville High Interact Club members describing the impact of their service projects on the community and themselves. The Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Asheville.
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About our Club
The Rotary Club of Asheville is a group of active, engaged citizens interested in making friends, building relationships, and giving back to our community. Come check us out at one of our weekly meetings--no reservation is necessary. You can CLICK HERE to download a membership brochure. Questions? Email our club secretary.
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