Objective:

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 profressions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
 -  The applicationof the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, usiness, 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.