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.
