Welcome to Sunrise Rotary of Plattsburgh NY Inc! Our club is small in comparison to others; however, what we lack in size we make up in spirit and accomplishments! In Rotary, we have a Four Way Test – Is it the TRUTH?; Is it FAIR to all concerned?; Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?; and Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The “It” in this test, as I have always interpreted, is our actions, words, and intent. As Rotarians, we strive to ensure that our actions and words fulfill the Four Way Test. In doing so, we become better community citizens, better leaders, and more importantly, better human beings.

The Five Avenues of Service that we as a club fulfill, Club Service, Community Service Projects, Vocational Service, International Service and New Generations are also the beneficiaries of each and every sunrise Rotarian practicing the Four Way Test. When we undertake Club Service that encompasses internal programs such as our Newsletter, Public Relations, Weekly Programs, and Fellowship, we ensure that all we do is done for the betterment of the club as a whole, not sacrificing one area for another. When we undertake Community Service Projects, such as Mayor’s Cup, Fall Into Pink, Food Shelf and Winter Carnival, we are always mindful of the recipients of the funds that we raise.

As an example, Fall Into Pink is a motorcycle ride whereby the riders are the sponsors and the proceeds benefit searching for a cure for Women’s Breast Cancer as well as supporting local survivors. While the Mayor’s Cup is a festive occasion, proceeds of that project assist us in supporting other causes, such as scholarships at both Clinton Community College and State University at Plattsburgh to assist students in need to fulfill their college education. In addition, we support other causes such as, the Food Shelf to help feed the hungry; NAMI who assists those with mental health issues; Mission of Hope that assists the poor of Nicaragua in housing, food, educational and medical needs; the Literacy Volunteers of America that works very diligently to erase illiteracy; and supplying Shelter Boxes that house people in an area that has suffered a disaster, such as Haiti. These are just a few examples of the value that the Sunrise Rotary of Plattsburgh gives back to our community.

Come visit and take a look at what Sunrise Rotary of Plattsburgh can mean to you! As the Uncle Sam ad used to say, “We Want You!”

Ron Marino
President 2010-2011