The Declaration of Rotary
FIRST
As fair and just persons, we should make every possible effort in management of our business to act for the sake of our community and others.SECOND
Through business we should strive to put the service of others first and foremost before our own gains.
−”He profits most who serves best.”THIRD
We are against unethical and unjust gains. In the Rotary Spirit, we should avoid any unethical practices.FOURTH
Gather in rectitude, build friendships, apply oneself, help share profits, avoid greed and self-interest here. These are principles of solidarity.FIFTH
We must not fight uselessly. Together we are powerful. We hope for the realization of the “Ideal of Service” throughout the world. This is our “Mission of Rotary”. This is the meaning of Rotary’s existence.