The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis or 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 ersons united in the ideal of service.