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 to 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.