Interact and Rotary Enjoy Speech Competition

The following was submitted by Damian Petaccio of the Spring-Ford Rotary Club:

On March 8, there was a speech competition held at the weekly Spring-Ford Rotary Club meeting. The participants gave a five to seven minute speech on what the "Four Way Test" means to them, and how it could be applied in their lives. The students were members of the Interact Club at .

More than 60 years ago, in the midst of the Great Depression, a U.S. Rotarian devised a simple, four-part ethical guideline that helped him rescue a beleaguered business. The statement and the principles it embodied also helped many others find their own ethical compass. Soon embraced and popularized by Rotary International.

The Four-Way Test today stands as one of the organization’s hallmarks. It may very well be one of the most famous statements of our century. Herbert J. Taylor, author of the Test, was a mover, a doer, a consummate salesman and a leader of men. He was a man of action, faith and high moral principle. 

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?

The students all did a remarkable job, and the club members enjoyed their speeches.