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 professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his/her occupation to serve society.

Third:  The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his/her personal, business and community life.

Fourth:  The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional men/ women united in the ideal of service.

(Above) Past President Joy Davis accepts the prestigious Rotary Presidential Citation Award for the Lebanon Rotary Club presented by Rotary District Assistant Governor Elizabeth Rohrs.

Mission of Rotary

The Mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, good will, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Rotary Club of Lebanon's newest "Paul Harris Fellow": Sybl Slaughter