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:

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.

Which leads to the Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do:

IS IT THE TRUTH?

IS IT FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED?

WILL IT BUILD GOODWILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

WILL IT BE BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED?