President's Message 
The 4-Way Test
The Rotary 4-Way Test was created in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago. At the time, Taylor was asked to help rescue the struggling Club Aluminum Company, a cookware manufacturer that was facing serious financial difficulties. He believed the company needed more than better business practices—it needed a clear set of ethical principles to guide its employees and rebuild trust. Taylor developed a simple four-question test that could be applied to business decisions and everyday actions. The questions ask: “Is it the Truth?”, “Is it Fair to all concerned?”, “Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?”, and “Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?” Taylor encouraged employees to use these questions when making decisions, communicating with others, and conducting business.
The Four-Way Test became an important part of the company’s culture and helped establish a strong ethical foundation. Taylor later shared the test with Rotary International, where it was adopted in 1943 as an official statement of business ethics. Since then, it has become one of Rotary’s best-known principles and has been translated into many languages.
Today, the Rotary 4-Way Test is used by Rotarians, schools, businesses, and community organizations around the world. Its simple questions encourage honesty, fairness, goodwill, and consideration for others, making it a lasting example of how ethical values can guide everyday decisions.
Quote of the week:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
Bad Dad Joke of the week:
How does the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it.
Chris Compeau
President 2026-27
This Week's Zoom Meeting Details:
Topic: Weekly Rotary Meeting
Time: Aug 25, 2026 07:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 828 6879 3340
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Notes from Rotary Meeting on August 18, 2026
President Chris opened the meeting at 7:07 with 32 members present plus 4 guests. Lyn introduced her brother-in-law Kevin McGowan, who was visiting from the Soo, and Christine introduced her friend Pete Mitchell who was interested in attending a Rotary meeting. The remaining two guests were our guest speaker Sylvio Roy and his wife Lori Sweet.
Chris kicked things off by thanking Pierre and Connie (in absentia) for the hospitality at their home last Wednesday. It was a great afternoon. He then displayed a photo that will appear in the Times this week, of the new electronic sign at the Wellington and District Community Centre, made possible by the $25,000 donation from our club. Finally, he displayed side by side photos of the faded old beach signs next to the shiny new beach signs, the result of Past President Yvonne’s Rotary Refresh initiative of last year.
Guest Speaker
Michelle introduced our guest speaker Silvio Roy and his wife Lori Sweet, both Rotarians from Kingston. Sylvio was born in New Brunswick, received a flying scholarship through the Air Cadet programme and attained his private pilot's license at age 17. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1982 and went to the Royal Military College where he graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. He held several senior roles in aerospace/satellite communication before training as a military pilot with the RCAF. He was posted in Trenton, flying the CC-130 Hercules from 1998 to 2004, did a tour in Afghanistan in 2003, and from 2004 to 2007 flew Search and Rescue. He retired from the RCAF as Operations Officer and Chief Training Officer after 25 years of service, before joining Air Canada where he flew the Airbus 320 for 15 years.
Sylvio explained that Hope Air exists because, although we have universal health care in Canada, we don’t have universal access to health care. Hope Air is Canada’s only national charity providing free flights and accommodations for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Since it was founded 40 years ago there have been over 250,000 travel arrangements and over 14,000 flights. Most of these flights are flown by airlines but about 10% are flown by volunteer pilots using their own planes. The 40 volunteer pilots across the country, like Sylvio, are not reimbursed for the use of their planes but Hope Air does reimburse 50% of the fuel cost. Hope Air eliminates barriers to healthcare by providing free flights, PEI bridge and ferry passes, free overnight accommodation through hotel partners, ground transportation from airport to hospital/hotel, and meal vouchers. Hope Air has a dozen permanent staff and 100 volunteers, including the 40 volunteer pilots and 82% of every dollar donated last year was spent supporting patient travel. Sylvio said anyone who wants to help can go to HopeAir.ca and click on “donate” or “get involved.” Lobbying the Ontario government for more support would also be helpful. Sylvio was thanked by Mary for his very inspiring presentation.
Club Business
Chris shared that on October 17 t , members from the RC of Bowmanville will be visiting with Picton Rotarians and we are invited to participate as well. Let him know if you are interested.
Upcoming Events:
• August 26 - 10am photo-op and celebration for new beach signs with mayor
• Sept 6 – County Cares – musical fundraiser for county foodbanks
• Sept 7 – Rotary online auction closes
50/50 Draw – Mary’s ticket was drawn but she had left early, so Trudy tried to pick the Ace of Spades for her - but no luck.
Chris ended the meeting at 8:35 with the Four-Way Test.
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