The Object of the Rotary Club is...

I. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
II. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
III. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business, and community life;
IV. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.