In a recent Rotary Magazine article, Rotarian Haresh L. Ramchandani reminds us that The Four-Way Test, written nearly a century ago, may be more relevant today than ever.
Created in 1932 by businessman Herbert Taylor during the Great Depression, The Four-Way Test was designed to guide ethical decisions and build trust. Its four simple questions challenge us to consider truth, fairness, goodwill, and the greater good in everything we think, say, and do.
What makes The Four-Way Test so powerful is that it doesn't tell us what to do — it encourages us to reflect on our choices and how they affect others.
As Rotarians, we recite these words regularly, but how often do we truly put them into practice? Whether in our businesses, our community, our relationships, or even our everyday conversations, these 24 words offer a simple compass for doing what's right.
Food for thought: The next time you face a difficult decision, take a moment to apply The Four-Way Test. Better yet, let's challenge ourselves to do more than recite it — let's live it.
Inspired by "The Four-Way Test Is a Road Map We Need Now More Than Ever" by Haresh L. Ramchandani, Rotary Magazine.
Good News: $345 collected for our scholarship fund - Thank you, Debbie Aragon, for leading Good News and all Rotarians for contributing!
Greeters: Jennifer MacNeil and Jim Moylan
Lunch Provided By: SpringHill Suites
Announcements:
PolioPlus Society - Rotary recognizes October as PolioPlus Month. Please consider joining Rotarians by contributing $100 or more annually to PolioPlus and becoming a PolioPlus Society member. Sign up here.
Pints for Polio - Thanks for everyone that came out to Mountain Tap Brewery for Pints For Polio. It was great fun!
Turkey Bingo - Slated for Saturday, November 21st. We'll be supporting this event with some volunteer opportunities and particularly dessert and turkey prizes for Bingo winners! Sign up to volunteer for this event here.
Program: We had a fantastic program from Xavier Knott, an autistic athlete whose pursuit of the New York City Marathon (this Sunday, Nov 1st) is more than crossing the finish line – he's running and raising money for Team Finish Multiple Sclerosis. We also heard from Patty Brobryk, a physical therapist and MS Specialist, about MS. And to top off the program, Ginger Knott, Athlete, Advocate, Mother, and amazing baker (who brought cupcakes!), shared the history of the New York Marathon – very interesting!
Next Meeting: We'll be meeting back at the Community Center and we'll be having our annual WORLD COMMITTEE CAFE meeting. This is great meeting to learn about all the great things our club does and maybe find a committee that you'd like to join.
Membership
Foundation
Programs
Public Relations
Flower Barrels
RYLA
Youth Exchange
Welcome to Winter Celebration
Grants
Rotary Park & Trail
Crutches4Africa
Scholarships
Student of the Month
Dictionary Project
Club Fellowship/Socials
Interact Club
LiftUp Collection
Community Service Recognition
Meeting Coordinators
Rotary Cares
Greeters/Tech/AV
Rhinestone Roundup
Annual Ski Day
Peace Pavilion Pavers
Aqua Prieta
International Service
Business Talks in the Schools
Go Xavier Knott!
Xavier was our speaker this week at Rotary, and he is an amazing autistic runner who is running the New York Marathon this Sunday, November 1st. He's running on the Team Finish M.S. to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Mountain Tap Brewery on World Polio Day to raise awareness and funds to End Polio Now.
Vicki Rudolph
What brought you to Rotary, and what do you enjoy most about being a Rotarian?
I learned about Rotary when my daughter won the student of the month award in high school. I joined Rotary to connect deeply with the local Steamboat Springs community and give back alongside a group of warm, service-minded members. What I enjoy most is the genuine sense of fellowship—bringing together people from all different walks of life to collaborate on meaningful community service projects while forging lasting local connections. I also love our Tuesday lunches and learning a lot about projects and infrastructure in our community.
Tell us a little bit about yourself!
I’m a fine artist, author, and surface pattern designer running StudioVictoriaLouise, where I create nature-, wildlife-, and retro-inspired designs for products and textiles. I always have a creative project going, like embroidery or traditional rug hooking. Outside of my creative studio work, you’ll find me spending time outdoors in Steamboat enjoying our beautiful local wildlife, hiking and skiing with my husband, or taking long walks with my two West Highland White Terriers, Tasman and Paisley. I enjoy entertaining, cooking and baking for friends and family.
Share something about yourself with Rotarians
A fun fact about me is that I have lived in some incredible places across the globe—including Sydney Harbor in Australia. I learn a new language every year and I have spent 260 days this past year on duo lingo learning Finnish.
If you could encourage a fellow Rotarian to get involved in one thing, whether in Rotary or our community, what would it be and why?
I know and appreciate that everyone already gives so much of their time, to Rotary and our broader community through other non -profit causes. We are Community Ambassadors” we should always remember that when we are in public. Kindness is a strength, not a weakness.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
All members are expected to:
Act with integrity and high ethical standards in their personal and professional lives.
Treat others fairly by using respectful language, being supportive, fostering a welcoming environment, and honoring all individual member characteristics.
Use their professional skills through Rotary to improve the quality of life in their own communities and elsewhere in the world.
Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotary members.
Follow all codes of conduct for any Rotary-related event.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
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?
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
First The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
Second High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
Third The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
Fourth The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Rotary 5440 District:
As we recognize October as PolioPlus Month, we have an important opportunity to strengthen District 5440’s commitment to Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
We strongly encourage every club to increase participation in the PolioPlus Society, inviting more District 5440 Rotarians to make an annual commitment to ending polio.
Currently, just over 160 Rotarians in our district contribute $100 or more annually to PolioPlus and qualify for PolioPlus Society membership. We know we can grow that number!
How To Become a PolioPlus Society Member:
To inspire you, below are links to two excellent videos featuring the pilots who completed round-the-world flights in support of PolioPlus. These pilots presented at our District Innovation Summit this past summer, and their stories are both exciting and inspiring.
