The Rotary theme for January is Vocational Service.  As one of the 5 avenues of service, we serve others by using our unique skills to address community needs, empower others through training and skill development and inspire others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s guiding principles. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second object in the "Object of Rotary", which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster:  High ethical standards in business and professions,  The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations,  The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

 

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.

 

This is how you can put your vocational skills into action: Talk about your profession in your club, and take time to learn about fellow members’ occupations. Use your skills and expertise to serve a community. Practice your profession with integrity, and inspire others to behave ethically through your words and actions. Help young people achieve their career goals. Guide and encourage others in their professional development.