The Rotary Club of Modesto Sunrise was chartered on March 27th 1985. Since its inception it has been very active in community and international projects. We are a group of 100 dedicated professional men and women whose motto is "Service Above Self". Through our various fundraising efforts we have donated in excess of $900,000 to different projects, charities, and groups.

Youth Service

Chairman: Greg Kyler

In 1949 the Rotary International Board of Directors adopted the slogan "Every Rotarian is an Example to Youth" as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community where a Rotary Club exists.

The unofficial fifth avenue of service at Modesto Sunrise is Youth Service.

At Modesto Sunrise Rotary we provide service to out youth through support for schools, youth organizations, and community projects.

Some of the activities we are involved in are:

Interact- A Rotary sponsored community based service organization for high school age youth.

Camp Royal (RYLA)- Rotary District 5220 sponsored leadership camp. This camp is held each February for the 11th grade students who have distinguished themselves as leaders at their school.

Rotary Field Trips- A program started in 1995 to give third grade students from Stanislaus County the opportunity see wildlife at the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. As of 2005 over 14,000 students have taken the trip.

Youth Exchange- Short term and long term exchange programs to promote International understanding and goodwill.

Tapestry- A faith based ministry reached out to youth in out city that are looking for a safe positive environment to learn leadership skills and become positive role models and mentors to the next generation.