About Rotary: Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the idea 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 service society

Third
The application of the ideas 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 ideas of service