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 to every 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.