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“The Four–Way Test”
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is The Rotary “4-Way Test.”
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
For generations of West Virginians, that fear was real. Polio outbreaks disrupted communities, filled hospital wards, and changed families forever.
Now imagine being part of the generation that ends polio for good.
That is the promise of Rotary's global polio eradication effort - and it is a promise worth keeping.
This World Polio Day, October 24, the Rotary Club of Charleston proudly stands with Rotarians around the world to finish what we started.
Because every child deserves a healthy future, no matter where they live.
We are this close. Let's #EndPolioNow.
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Not so long ago, communities across West Virginia needed specialized facilities to treat people affected by polio. The disease left children and adults facing lifelong challenges.
Today, wild poliovirus remains endemic in just two countries - Afghanistan and Pakistan.
That is extraordinary progress, but even one case is one too many.
Rotary members around the world, including here in Charleston, are part of a historic effort to make polio the second human disease ever eradicated.
On World Polio Day, October 24, we are reminded that when people unite around a common purpose, we can change the world.
The finish line is in sight. Help us get there. Learn more: endpolio.org
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Yesterday, we had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Xiaoping Sun, who shared a firsthand perspective on the history of U.S.–China relations.
Thank you, Dr. Sun, for sharing your insights and helping us deepen our understanding of the relationship between our two countries. Conversations like these remind us of the value of listening, learning, and building connections across cultures. ...
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Children faced paralysis. Families lived in fear of outbreaks. Hospitals and specialized treatment facilities cared for those whose lives were forever changed by this devastating disease.
Today, thanks to vaccines and decades of dedicated work, wild poliovirus transmission has been eliminated from the United States. But the fight is not over.
For decades, Rotary members have helped lead the global effort to end polio everywhere.
This October 24, on World Polio Day, the Rotary Club of Charleston remembers our history, celebrates our progress, and renews our commitment to a world where no child suffers from polio again.
Together, we can #EndPolioNow. my.rotary.org/en/donate ...
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💜 A sweet treat for a meaningful cause!
A huge thank-you to CAFFE ROMEO for creating Purple Pinkie, a special gelato flavor helping us raise awareness of polio and the importance of ending it.
The name honors the purple ink used to mark a child’s pinkie after receiving a polio vaccine during immunization campaigns, a small mark that represents a world of progress toward ending polio.
This fruity, creamy creation blends raspberry, strawberry, and grape with a little French vanilla and a pinch of cannoli filling.
We will be having a Gelato Social at 6:00pm on Thursday for our Rotary members and friends.
Stop by Caffe Romeo all week, try Purple Pinkie, and help us keep the conversation about ending polio going, and donate if willing and able at my.rotary.org/en/donate.
Thank you, Caffe Romeo, for putting your creativity and community spirit into every scoop!
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On Monday, we were honored to welcome Monty Warner as our guest speaker at Rotary. His presentation, Reflections of 9/11, offered a meaningful opportunity to reflect on one of the most significant days in our nation’s history and remember the lives impacted by the events of September 11.
We hope to see you all on Monday for another meaningful meaning. If you would like to get involved with Rotary - please reach out to us! ...
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