
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:
1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
2. High ethical standards in business and profession; the recognition
of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying
of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal,
business, and community life;
4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and
peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service.