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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 service.

The 4-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?"

Service Above Self

The 4-Way Test