Who are Rotarians?
- People with a heart for service, both in our own community and all over the globe.
- People looking for fun, friends, service, and networking.
- Small business owners, non-profit management, academics, people starting their careers and retired people, health care workers, technology professionals, attorneys, educators, real estate professionals, accountants, financial planners. YOU!!!
Why should you become a Rotarian?
FRIENDS AND FUN:
“I joined Rotary because my friend, Dave, invited me. Ever since I’ve experienced a wealth of opportunities for service, friendship and engagement that I would never have had, if I had not joined this club.” -Mike Madden, member since 2011.
“The Rotary Foundation has helped us fund meaningful projects here and abroad with the support of a billion-dollar international organization.” -Pam Mushen, member since 2015.
“It’s fun! Where else can I wear a hot dog hat and a Santa Claus suit??” -Steve Barton, member since 2003.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
“When I was a kid, I knew children that were crippled from polio. Rotary has nearly wiped that out—globally.” -Ryan Hamilton, member since 1995.
“Our Rotary Club offers so many ways to make a difference in the world—from contributing to one of the most important Foundations in the world to helping at foodbanks. It’s important to me to make a real difference in people’s lives!” -Merrill Mayer, member since 2008.
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING:
“I joined because people that I looked up to urged me to network more. I stayed because the Club became a second family to me—and we are changing the world.” -Tom Ranken, member since 1988.
There are Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. This opens the door to limitless service opportunities and friendships. There is no other organization in the world with such a global reach.
Rotary is not a political organization, but our weekly speakers have included a wide range of our government representatives. In the past couple of years we’ve hosted the Governor, Mayor, Police Chief, Attorney General, King County Executive, US Representative, and almost every City Council member.
“Since I joined my Rotary club, I’ve been able to engage with leaders on the local, state and even national level.”
CHECK US OUT! YOU CAN:
- Send us a note! Let’s meet! Send an email to Membership Chair Scott Jamieson, Current President Pam Mushen, Past President Tom Ranken or Past Membership Chair Ryan Hamilton.
- Come to one of our regular meetings on a Thursday. We meet in person at the Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Ave NE, Seattle) on the first and third Thursday mornings of the month (also accessible via Zoom) and via Zoom only on the second and fourth Thursdays. The meetings open informally at 7 am and the meeting runs from 730-830 am. You can find out who our next speaker is and how to join us by going to our home page and looking for the next program under “News.”
- Join us at any of our events to see the University Sunrise Rotary Club in action.
- Our application for membership is here.
WHAT DOES IT COST? Our Club’s Annual Dues are currently $450.