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 of each Rotarian's occupation;
  3.  The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and professional life;
  4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.