| 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. |