Making An Impact
Making An Impact Starts With People. People Like You.
Since 2002, the Oakdale Sunrise Rotary has been building upon the history of over 102 years of serving the community and fulfilling the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self”. Our club’s membership is growing with each new member’s commitment to Service and Fellowship and to improve the community of Oakdale, CA where we live and work.
About the Rotary
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
We connect passionate people with diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, forge lifelong friendships, and, above all, take action to change the world, starting with the communities in which we live and work.
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Student Scholarships
Every year the Oakdale Sunrise Rotary contributes funds to graduating seniors who are pursuing social reform jobs.
Community Assistance
We provide financial assistance and volunteers who offer their skills and resources to address community needs.
Partnerships
We partner with other non-profit organizations in the area to combine efforts for raising funds and awareness.
Creating Lasting Change
Solving some of the world’s most complex and pressing problems takes real commitment and vision. Rotary members believe that we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities. Join us to chelp us create lasting change. Together, we can make an even bigger impact.
1.4 Million
333 Million
Paul Harris, Circa 1896
Founded
19o5
Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves. – Paul Harris
That commitment endures today through an organization that remains truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had grown to clubs on six continents. Today members span the globe, working collectively to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems.
The first four Rotarians: (from left)
Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey,
and Paul P. Harris, circa 1905-1912.
Our Vision
Vision Statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Programs We Have Helped
Providing service to others, to advance goodwill through our fellowship of businesses, professionals, and community leaders.