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 
of service;

SECOND:  High ethical standards in business and professions, 
the   recognition  of of the worthiness of all useful 
occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of 
his occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD:  The application of the ideal of service by every 
Rotarian to his personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH:  The advancement of international understanding, 
goodwill, and peace through  a world fellowship of 
business and professional men and women united 
in the ideal of service.

Last Refreshed: 05/14/2008