| 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. |
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| First. |
The development of acquaintance as an
opportunity for service; |
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| Second. |
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. |
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| Third. |
The application of the ideal of service by
every Rotarian to his personal, business, and community life; |
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| Fourth. |
The advancement of international understanding,
good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and
professional men united in the ideal of service. |