Join Rotary
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.
Get involved in your community
Your club offers many opportunities for involvement. Attend your district conference to learn more about Rotary and to celebrate the district’s good works. Host a visiting Group Study Exchange team or help organize your district’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program to see what clubs can do when they work together. These activities will help you meet Rotarians outside your club, widen your circle of friends, and expand your service potential.
Get involved globally
Rotary transcends national borders. You can get involved globally by attending the annual RI Convention , where you’ll meet with Rotarians from around the world and get ideas for club activities and service projects. Also consider joining a Rotary Fellowship to network with Rotarians who share your vocation or interests. By participating in international activities, you become part of a global network of professionals seeking world peace and understanding.
Rotary Volunteers
The Rotary Volunteers program is the embodiment of the Rotary motto Service Above Self. It encourages Rotarians to become actively involved in hands-on projects that harness their vocational skills.