The 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 by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

 

Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his 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.