EAST HONOLULU ROTARIAN
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
July 7: President Al Takata on the new Rotary year
July 14: Howard Dicus on Behind the Scenes at KGMB Sunrise
July 21: Lt. Governor Duke Aiona on Constitutional Convention
July 28: TBA
Aug. 4: District Governor Ayman El Dakhakhni
Aug. 11: Hal Darcey on Rotary Foundation
Aug. 18: Laura Steelquist on Membership Development
If you have an idea for a speaker, contact Terence Yeh at tyeh@asbhawaii.com with the name and number.
ROTARY MINUTE by John Steelquist
THE 4-WAY TEST
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary "4-Way Test." It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago-based Club Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy. Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International during 1954-55. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways. The message should be known and followed by all Rotarians. "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?"
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
The new Rotary year is almost here, and our club is off to a fast start. Here are some important dates to remember:
June 27: Rotary Club of East Honolulu 2008-09 Officer Installation Dinner at 3660 On The Rise
July 5: Incoming 2008-09 District Governor Ayman El Dakhakhni’s Installation Dinner at the Pacific Aviation Museum
August 9: Laughs For Lions fundraiser at Mamiya Theatre, sponsored by the Kamehameha Lions Club (this not a Rotary project, but Rotarians are encouraged to attend as part of our community service partnership with the Lions)
August 17: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Dave & Busters rooftop sunset bar and showroom. All proceeds will help fund the Rotary Club of East Honolulu’s community service projects. Entertainment is by the Chris Yeh Jazz Trio and the Gregg Hammer Band. Families and children are welcome to attend (under 21 must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Please donate an item for the raffle prize drawing. Donations may be brought to the regular Monday meetings, or contact Terence Yeh (tyeh@asbhawaii.com) or Faye Ross to schedule a donation pick-up.
ROTARY PHOTOS
THE OFFICIAL ROTARY SONGSmile -Sing a Song
Smile and the world smiles with you, Sing a song.
Don't be weary, Just be cheery all day long.
Whenever your trials, Your troubles and your cares
Seem to be more than you can really bear
Smile and the world smiles with you, Sing a song.
