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 the worthiness of all useful occupations;
   and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation
   as an opportunity to service society.
3. The application of the ideal service by every Rotarian
   to his personal business and community life.
4. The advancement of international understanding,
   goodwill and peace through a world of business and
   professional men united in the ideal of service.