The Rotary Club of Jenkintown has been dedicated to "Service Above Self" since 1924

Our motto has been "They Profit Most Who Serve Best"  for 84 years

          

Click here for information on our Annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser !

Enjoy the freshest premium quality gourmet citrus fruits at amazing prices !
 Receipts from citrus sales are donated, in full, to local charitable organizations.  The next order deadline is December 13th.
 Hyperlinks to information on citrus fruit sales for charity can also be found at the bottom of this page

Please donate to the Rotary International Foundation before year-end.
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The Four Way Test

The Four Way Test is a basic ethical guideline that Rotarians pledge to follow in their personal and business lives.

From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four Way Test.

The four way test was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as Rotary International president).  Taylor was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. After accepting the job, he was dismayed by the company's problems, but sagaciously realized they were all the consequence of broken promises, poor interpersonal relations or unethical behavior by company employees.

Taylor created a simple code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives.   He insisted that it  become the guide for all sales, production, advertising, and all dealing with dealers or customers.  By implementing this twenty-four word guide throughout the enterprise, Taylor turned the company around to become a success.

Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:

"Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the truth?

  2. Is it fair to all concerned?

  3. Will it build goodwill and better relationships?

  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"

 

Citrus Fruit Season is here !! We offer the world's finest  gourmet quality citrus fruit at bargain basement prices. Our very special citrus fruits are available (in season) to the general public every Fall and Winter.  We ONLY sell the freshest fruit, picked in season and shipped to us overnight for healthful freshness and top flavor.  All receipts from sales are donated, in full, to local charitable organizations.  Orders must be placed in advance, by telephone.  For those who may forget to place their advance order, we do buy  a small quantity of extra fruit (but quantities are limited - so order ahead on our telephone hotline to be sure you get all fresh citrus fruit you want).

 Click here for information on our Annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser !

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