The object of Rotary is

to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

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 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