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OBJECTS 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 worthiness of
all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as
an opportunity to serve society;
Third: The
application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business
and community life;
Fourth: The
advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world
fellowship of business and professional persons enlisted in the ideal of
service.