The Object of Rotary

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST
The development of aquaintance as an opportunity for service.

SECOND
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of 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 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 ideals of service.