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.