The 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:

• The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.

• 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.

• The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life.

• The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

From the Constitution, Article II, Rotary International