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.
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?
Five Avenues of Service
- Club Service – Strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.
- Vocational Service – Promoting high ethical standards and the ideal of service in all occupations.
- Community Service – Improving the quality of life in the club’s locality.
- International Service – Advancing understanding, goodwill and peace across borders.
- Youth Service – Empowering young people through leadership development and service.