What Is Rotary
The mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs
in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by:
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Fostering unity among member clubs;
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Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world;
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Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; and
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Providing a system of international administration.
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.
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