The Pan American Round Table is not an ordinary women's club, nor an institution, nor a system. It does not affiliate and is not to be referred to as a "club". It has no fundraising affairs, nor does it solicit outside contributions. It operates on dues collected from all its members and their generosity. It is non-political, non-sectarian and non-federated, and is designed to interpret itself in acts tending to draw more closely the social and cultural bonds of the Americas. The whole purpose of PART is to acquaint the members with the language, geography, history, literature, arts, culture and customs of the nations of the Western Hemisphere. Through knowledge, understanding is gained, and understanding leads to friendship.