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The Rotary Club of Ventura-East recognized four students from Balboa Middle School for their submissions to the 2022 Ronald L. Hertel 4 Way Test Essay competition. Ronald L. Hertel (1933-2014) was a Charter Member of The Rotary Club of Ventura-East. Ron also served as President of The Rotary Club of Ventura East in 1967- 68. A long time businessman and developer, Ron always championed the Rotary Four Way Test as his standard for doing business and conducting your life. His commitment to his community was apparent in his service as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Ventura Community Memorial Hospital. Later he was a Founder and the first Chairman of the Benefactors of Community Memorial Hospital. He was also President of the Ventura Port District Board, and was on the boards of the United Way and Ventura County Community Foundation and a member of the Stanford Major Gifts Committee. He was also a leader in the Ventura County Chamber of Commerce, Ventura County Economic Development Association, and Ventura Building Industry Association, as well as a member of the Board of Directors at Bank of A. Levy. Ron was the Canoe/Kayak Sports Commissioner for the 1984 Olympics and was responsible for site planning, construction, personnel, and international coordination and competition at Lake Casitas. Ron's wife Carolyn Hertel and his children and family have continued to support The Rotary Club of Ventura-East and this award. The Rotary Club of Ventura-East is proud to continue to recognize Ron and his commitment to Rotary and the community through the Ronald L. Hertel Four Way Test Essay competition and awards each year. The Four-Way TestThe Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or 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? l-r: 3rd Place Fiona McCarter, 4th Place Aralynn Hess 1st Place Trevor Woodworth, 2nd Place Samantha Jacobson |
