Noel Halford presents his Vocational Service Thought of the Week.
Vocational Service may be the least understood of the Rotary Avenues of Service, and yet it is the very foundation of Rotary itself.
Paul Harris wrote :-
“Each Rotarian is a connecting link between the idealism of Rotary and their trade or profession.”
Inherent in Vocational Service ideals are:
1. Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all vocations including faith, fulness and fidelity to employers, employees and associates, fair treatment of them and of competitors, the public and all those with whom one has any business or professional relationships.
2. The recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations, not just ones own or those which are pursued by Rotarians.
3. The contribution of one’s talents to addressing the problems and needs of society.
Vocational Service is the responsibility of both the Club and the individual Rotarian.