Modesto Sunrise Rotary

Get Involved

Modesto Sunrise Rotary members volunteer community–wide, throughout the year; like this “read–in” at local elementary schools for Dr. Seuss day.

Leadership

Develop leadership skills in a positive, life–changing environment. Learn about local business and people.

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 world’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:

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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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.

Modesto Sunrise Rotary

Types of Rotary Membership

Active

A member of a club who has been elected to membership in the club under a classification of business or profession and who has all the obligations, responsibilities, and privileges of membership as provided in the RI constitution and bylaws.

Honorary

A person who, by serving with distinction in the furtherance of Rotary ideals, has been elected to honorary membership of a club. An honorary member is exempt from payment of fees and dues, has no vote, and may not hold office. However, an honorary member may attend all meetings and enjoy the privileges of the club. The term honorary membership is determined by the club board.

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