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 developement 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 the 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.