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 in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;

• Fourth.

  The advancement of international understanding,goodwill.
  and piace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.