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 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.