Get Involved

Modesto Sunrise Rotary members volunteer communitywide, throughout the year; like this ā€œreadinā€ at local elementary schools for Dr. SeussĀ day.

Leadership

Develop leadership skills in a positive, lifechanging environment. Learn about local business and people.

Modesto Sunrise Rotary

Chartered on March 27, 1985, has been very active in community and international projects since its inception. We are a group of nearly 100 dedicated professional men and women whose motto is “Service Above Self”. Our various fundraising efforts have donated over $1.6 million to various projects, charities and groups.

Youth

We sponsor youth scholarships, speech contests, exchange students to foreign countries and foreign students here, as well as numerous other local programs that benefit our youth.

Friendship

Rotary builds lifelong friendships among members as they fulfill beneficial needs locally and abroad.

'Service above Self'

More than just words - it's our way of life.

The Four Way Test

From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the worldā€™s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.

This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:

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?

Upcoming Events

Avenues of Service

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.

  • Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
  • Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
  • Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
  • International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
  • Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

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Welcome to Rotary District 5220 Live, the show that's all about creating hope and making a positive impact in our communities. I'm your host, Ed Parcaut, the Modesto Sunrise Rotary President for 2023-2024, and I'm joined by my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, the District 5220 Governor. Together, we're on a mission to showcase the incredible work happening within District 5220 of Rotary.

In this Live, we'll be discussing how Rotary clubs in District 5220 can effectively reach out to their communities, get more involved, and make a lasting difference. We'll explore the importance of collaboration with other service organizations and discuss ways to engage with veterans and address the critical issue of veteran suicide.

Our goal is to inspire and empower Rotarians within District 5220 to bring in new members and increase our impact by 10% this year. We'll be featuring interviews with fellow Rotarians, sharing their success stories, and discussing innovative ways to connect with our communities.

Join us every week on Tuesdays at 5 PM PST for new episodes of Rotary District 5220 Live. If you want to be part of this movement and help create a positive change within District 5220, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can find me, Ed Parcaut, everywhere as "Ed Parcaut," and my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, at "RizviRotary@gmail.com." We'd love to hear from you and learn about the meaningful projects happening in your Rotary clubs.

So, mark your calendars and join us on this journey of creating hope, inspiring change, and making an impact within Rotary District 5220. Together, let's make the world a better place, one Rotary project at a time.

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Rotary District 5220 Live!

Rotary District 5220 Live!Apr 23, 5:00pmWelcome to Rotary District 5220 Live, the show that's all about creating hope and making a positive impact in our communities. I'm your host, Ed Parcaut, the Modesto Sunrise Rotary President for 2023-2024, and I'm joined by my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, the District 5220 Governor. Together, we're on a mission to showcase the incredible work happening within District 5220 of Rotary.

In this Live, we'll be discussing how Rotary clubs in District 5220 can effectively reach out to their communities, get more involved, and make a lasting difference. We'll explore the importance of collaboration with other service organizations and discuss ways to engage with veterans and address the critical issue of veteran suicide.

Our goal is to inspire and empower Rotarians within District 5220 to bring in new members and increase our impact by 10% this year. We'll be featuring interviews with fellow Rotarians, sharing their success stories, and discussing innovative ways to connect with our communities.

Join us every week on Tuesdays at 5 PM PST for new episodes of Rotary District 5220 Live. If you want to be part of this movement and help create a positive change within District 5220, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can find me, Ed Parcaut, everywhere as "Ed Parcaut," and my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, at "RizviRotary@gmail.com." We'd love to hear from you and learn about the meaningful projects happening in your Rotary clubs.

So, mark your calendars and join us on this journey of creating hope, inspiring change, and making an impact within Rotary District 5220. Together, let's make the world a better place, one Rotary project at a time.

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Welcome to Rotary District 5220 Live, the show that's all about creating hope and making a positive impact in our communities. I'm your host, Ed Parcaut, the Modesto Sunrise Rotary President for 2023-2024, and I'm joined by my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, the District 5220 Governor. Together, we're on a mission to showcase the incredible work happening within District 5220 of Rotary.

In this Live, we'll be discussing how Rotary clubs in District 5220 can effectively reach out to their communities, get more involved, and make a lasting difference. We'll explore the importance of collaboration with other service organizations and discuss ways to engage with veterans and address the critical issue of veteran suicide.

Our goal is to inspire and empower Rotarians within District 5220 to bring in new members and increase our impact by 10% this year. We'll be featuring interviews with fellow Rotarians, sharing their success stories, and discussing innovative ways to connect with our communities.

Join us every week on Tuesdays at 5 PM PST for new episodes of Rotary District 5220 Live. If you want to be part of this movement and help create a positive change within District 5220, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can find me, Ed Parcaut, everywhere as "Ed Parcaut," and my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, at "RizviRotary@gmail.com." We'd love to hear from you and learn about the meaningful projects happening in your Rotary clubs.

So, mark your calendars and join us on this journey of creating hope, inspiring change, and making an impact within Rotary District 5220. Together, let's make the world a better place, one Rotary project at a time.

Let's get started! Before leaving a comment on Facebook please grant Streamyard permission at streamyard.com/facebook

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Rotary District 5220 Live!

Rotary District 5220 Live!Apr 16, 5:00pmWelcome to Rotary District 5220 Live, the show that's all about creating hope and making a positive impact in our communities. I'm your host, Ed Parcaut, the Modesto Sunrise Rotary President for 2023-2024, and I'm joined by my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, the District 5220 Governor. Together, we're on a mission to showcase the incredible work happening within District 5220 of Rotary.

In this Live, we'll be discussing how Rotary clubs in District 5220 can effectively reach out to their communities, get more involved, and make a lasting difference. We'll explore the importance of collaboration with other service organizations and discuss ways to engage with veterans and address the critical issue of veteran suicide.

Our goal is to inspire and empower Rotarians within District 5220 to bring in new members and increase our impact by 10% this year. We'll be featuring interviews with fellow Rotarians, sharing their success stories, and discussing innovative ways to connect with our communities.

Join us every week on Tuesdays at 5 PM PST for new episodes of Rotary District 5220 Live. If you want to be part of this movement and help create a positive change within District 5220, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can find me, Ed Parcaut, everywhere as "Ed Parcaut," and my co-host, Waqar Rizvi, at "RizviRotary@gmail.com." We'd love to hear from you and learn about the meaningful projects happening in your Rotary clubs.

So, mark your calendars and join us on this journey of creating hope, inspiring change, and making an impact within Rotary District 5220. Together, let's make the world a better place, one Rotary project at a time.

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