Our Sunrise Rotary Club is happy to accept donations for the excellent projects and services we provide locally and around the world.
Why Join A Rotary Club?
Professional Networking: A founding principle
of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional and business leaders.
Members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts,
government, sports, the military, and religion.
They make decisions and influence policy. Rotary is the oldest, most
prestigious service-club organization in the world.
The Opportunity to Serve: Rotarians provide
service at both the community and intemational levels. Service programs
address health care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster
relief, and environmental cleanups, to name a few. Members experience
the fulfillment
that comes from giving back to the community.
Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary ensures
continuing personal and professional development. Leadershjp, public
speaking and communication. organization and planning, team-building,
fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that
can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary.
Friendship: Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary
was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today,
with more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries, Rotarians
have friends
wherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring
friendships.
Cultural Diversity: Rotary International
is an association of local clubs in many countries. Clubs are open
to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language,
and religious belief. Rotary clubs contain a cross-section of the world's
leaders. They practice and promote tolerance.
Good Citizenship: Membership
in Rotary makes one a better citizen. Weekly Rotary club programs
keep members informed about what is taking place in the community,
nation,
and world. Rotary's expansive network of clubs and programs provides
extensive opportunities for service and interchange.
World Understanding: Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and
have a significant impact on them through international service projects
and
exchange programs of RI and its Foundation. The promotion of peace
is one of Rotary's highest objectives.
Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district
hosts parties and activities that offer diversion from one's personal
and business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social
events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education,
and service.
Family Foundations: Rotary sponsors some of the
world's largest youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarship
programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities
and mentoring for future leaders. They involve family members in a
wide range
of social and service activities.
Ethical Environment Rotarians
practice a 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by their
truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and benefit to all. Encouraging high
ethical standards
in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been
a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.
