Rotary Values

Rotary's Guiding Principles reinforce our shared values and ethical standards.

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do.

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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.

Mission Statement of Rotary

The mission statement of Rotary is:

"We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."

Vision Statement of Rotary

The vision statement of Rotary is:

"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."

Core Values of Rotary

The core values of Rotary are:

1. Service.
2. Fellowship.
3. Diversity.
4. Integrity.
5. Leadership.

Rotary's Areas of Focus

The Areas of Focus of Rotary are:

1. Basic Education and Literacy.
2. Community Economic Development.
3. Disease Prevention and Treatment.
4. Maternal and Child Health.
5. Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention.
6. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
7. The Environment

Avenues of Service

The five Avenues of service are:

1. Club Service.
2. Community Service.
3. International Service.
4. Vocational Service.
5. Youth Service.

Mottos of Rotary

The mottos of Rotary are:

1. Service Above Self.
2. It Profits Most Who Serves Best.