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 professions; the recognition of 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 fellowship of people united in the ideal of service.