service clubs
Rotary
Rotary is an international service organization that assists in importation
projects like Polio Plus to erradicate Polio, wheelchairs for Romania,
diaries in Romania, Water treatment in Mexico, Rotoplast in countries
all over the world. See what they do at www.rotary.org.
The local district is 5220 for this area. The Rotary Clubs of Modesto have a storng emphasis on community service and are looking for opportunities to get further involved in the Modesto Area.
All of the Rotary Clubs in Modesto have joined forces in the development of the Virginia Corridor for their 100 year "The Centennial Project" activity. This is an important project that needs your funds, time and labor. Be a part of of creating a 4.2 mile linear park, where the Rotary project will be the central and showcase section. To learn more about the Virginia Corridor Project, click here.
Here are the local meetings if you are on the road or need a makeup.
Monday
Gateway Rotary - 12:15 at Appetez
Modesto North - Appetez @ 6:15 pm
Tuesday
Rotary Club of Modesto - 12:00 noon - Doubletree Hotel ph. 209-578-9999
Turlock – 12:15 @ Turf Club
Wednesday
Modesto East - 12:00 noon - Hazels Elegant Dining.
Oakdale- 12:15 @ Oakdale G&CC
Patterson – 12:15 @ Best Western Villa Del Lago
Ripon – 12:15 @ Barnwood Restaurant
Turlock Sunrise – 7:00 am @ Latif's Restaurant
Thursday
Modesto Sunrise - 7:00 am - SOS Club
Manteca – 12:10 @ Isadore's Restaurant
Riverbank – 7:00 am Del Rio Restaurant
Friday
Oakdale Sunrise – 6:30 am @ Almond Pavilion
Ceres – 12:15 @ Jenny's Restaurant
Salida – 6:15 am @ Firehouse
Kiwanis
North Modesto Kiwanis Club
Meetings at Legends Restaurant, Carpenter Road, Modesto, California..
(next door to the Harley-Davidson Shop!!) Every Thursday morning 7am.
Visitors welcome. http://www.northmodestokiwanis.org/ This is the club that presents the annual American Graffiti Car Show.
Lions:
Modesto Lions Club, meets every Wednesday at 12:00 noon at the Old Mill
Cafe, 1602 9th St.
Greater Modesto Lions Club, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the
Fisherman's Galley, 3008 McHenry Ave
Modesto 500 Lions Club, meets every Thursday at 12:15 PM at the Double
Tree Hotel, 1150 9th St.
Modesto Breakfast Lions Club, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 AM at
Denny's Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Soroptomists:Soroptimist Clubs of Modesto
Soroptimist International of Modesto (SIM)
Soroptimist International of Modesto is a business woman's service organization. We devote our efforts to community, regional, national and worldwide service projects. Our service is directed to the following areas: education, environment, health, human rights & status of women, international goodwill & understanding and social & economic development. While giving back to our community is our primary focus, weekly meetings offer professional opportunities and networking for our members. We also provide several scholarships and awards which are given each year to high school and college age students.
Come and join us at one of our meetings. They are on Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:15 at the Season's, 945 McHenry Avenue , Modesto . For information: call Yolanda Rivera at 484-0815 or go to our website at http://www.soroptimistspr.org/district4/modesto .
Soroptimist International of Modesto North (SIMN)
Soroptimist International of Modesto North is a community based organization whose purpose is to provide community service/resources to those in need; to provide valuable networking opportunities for professionals; to promote a volunteer spirit among it members for the betterment of the community; and to encourage high ethical stands in all aspects of life.
We provide awards for “re-entry” women and scholarships for college students in addition to offering assistance to a variety of other community organizations. We meet every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 PM at the Seasons, 945 McHenry Avenue , Modesto . Please join us at a meeting to learn more about the organization. For information call: Pat Jones at 526-9148 or go to our website at: http://www.soroptimistspr.org/district4/modestonorth .
Locally the two Soroptimist Clubs manage the Soroptimist Community Christmas Tree, located in Vintage Faire Mall. We provide gifts for some 4000 needy children in our own community.
Servitans:
An International Service Organization of men and women. The Stanislaus Club meets each Thursday at 7:00 PM - First Thursday of the month at Acapulco Restaurant on Mc Henry Avenue. The following Thursdays at Denny's Restaurant on Mc Henry Avenue. Civitan Mission Statement "To build good citizenship by providing a volunteer association of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities."
The Stanislaus Civitan Club members are dedicated to improving their communities through helping others. On the International level, Civitan funds the Civitan International Research Center, a center for research and treatment of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. On the local level, however, Civitans are involved in a variety of service projects to help residents of our community.
Here are just a few of the community service projects and fund raisers of our club which you may choose to participate in: Easter Egg Hunt for Special Kids; Special Olympics; Haven House; Candy Box Project; Fireworks Booth and Food Booth Fund Raisers; Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; Clergy Appreciation Day; Scholarship Program CSUS. For more information: 1-800-CIVITAN or www.civitan.org or Mary Lee Michael, Membership Chairperson, 523-7750.
The Volunteer Center- A
complete listing of their programs or you can call (209) 524-1307
This is a great place to start.
Another way hook up
Here is a great place to see if there are any charitable organizations
that match your own personal style.
www.volunteermatch.com
As we learn of more organizations, we will post them here. If you have
an organization that needs to find volunteers, please email us.
