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.
