
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 peace through a world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the ideal of service.