Paul Harris
Core motto and guiding principle of Rotary International which emphasizes the importance of putting the needs of others and the betterment of the world before one's own interests.
What is "Service Above Self"?
This motto reflects how Rotaractors build lasting friendships by working together on service projects.
What is "Fellowship Through Service"?
This is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
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?
What is the Four-Way Test?
The district-level training event for incoming club officers is known by this name.
What is the District Learning Assembly?
A special committee was convened to design the new service club program for young adults during 1966. After polling students at the University of Houston, Texas, USA, the committee decided that this would be the best name for the program a combination of the words "Rotary" and "action.
What is Rotaract?
The first Rotary Club founded on February 23, 1905, by Chicago attorney Paul P. Harris.
What is Rotary Club of Chicago?
These five categories (including Club, Vocational, Community International and Youth) guide Rotary and Rotaract clubs in structuring their service and impact locally and globally.
What are the Avenues of Service?
Added in 2020, this is the newest of Rotary’s Areas of Focus, emphasizing sustainability, climate action, and conservation.
What is Supporting the Environment?
This is the Rotary Governor for Rotary Year 2025-2026 of District 3830.
Who is DG Reginald “Reggie” Nolido?
On this date of 1968, Rotary International's service club program for young adults ages 18-30, the Rotaract Club of the University of North Carolina, sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, was the first Rotaract club to receive its official charter. This is also the date when we celebrate World Rotaract Day.
What is March 13?
In 1979, Rotary launched its first polio immunization campaign in this country, helping to vaccinate over 6 million children.
What is the Philippines?
Organizing projects like feeding programs, tree planting, and blood donations falls under this Avenue.
What is Community Service?
This Area of Focus deals with improving education and literacy rates globally.
What is Basic Education and Literacy?
This island province, known for its beaches and rich culture, is part of District 3830 and home to several Rotary and Rotaract clubs.
What is Palawan?
This 2019 Rotary Council decision redefined Rotaract as a membership type of Rotary, giving clubs greater autonomy and representation.
What is Elevate Rotaract?
"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."
What is the Vision Statement of Rotary International?
The avenue which focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan. This Avenue is also considered the foundation of Rotary club activity.
What is Club Service?
This is the largest effort of Rotary wherein we have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. We have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide and we won't stop until we end the disease for good.
What is End Polio Now?
This is the Presidential Message for Rotary International for Rotary Year 2025-2026.
What is "Unite for Good"?
This national gathering of Rotaractors from across the Philippines is set to take place in Iloilo this 2026, promoting fellowship, training, and celebration of service.
What is Pilipinas Rotaract Convention (PROCON)?
This was Rotary’s first community service project, completed in Chicago in 1907 to improve public hygiene.
What is installation of public toilets?
This Rotary program, part of the Avenue of Youth Service, develops leadership skills in young people through camps, seminars, and experiential learning. It is known by the acronym RYLA.
What is RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)?
The one who said that “Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.”
Who is Paul Harris?
These are the cities and municipalities covered by Rotary International District 3830.
What are Las Pinas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Palawan, Paranaque, Pateros and Taguig.
This country will host the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) on May 21-24, 2026.
What is Thailand?