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 accquaintance
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.