🌅 A Sunrise of Possibility: President's Message for 2025-26
As the first light of the new Rotary year touches Glendale, I find myself filled with a sense of renewed purpose and electrifying possibility. Standing at the threshold of 2025–26, I’m honored—and genuinely thrilled—to serve as President of the Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club. This is not just the beginning of a fiscal year; It’s the beginning of a new chapter in our story—one I believe will be marked by unity, hands-on service, and transformative community impact.
As the current President. I am proud to say that our Club participates in both local and international causes. On a local level, we work with organizations that distribute food and supplies to impoverished communities in need. On a global level we work closely with international organizations to provide humanitarian aid. We are now closer than ever to stopping the spread of polio and providing the developing world with sources of clean drinking water. However, our jobs are still not done. There is and always will be much work to do, and I would like to invite you to join our community and become part of the solution.
Our club has always had heart. This year, I want us to channel that heart into action that brings us even closer together—like family. From seasoned members to new members, Interacts, Rotaract to Rotarians, every voice matters, every hand helps, and every idea is welcome. We’ll prioritize inclusivity in everything we do—making space for all to lead, all to serve, and all to shine.
✨ Our Focus This Year:
- Strengthening our bond as a club through shared activities, collaborative decision-making, and meaningful fellowship.
- Elevating community service by rolling up our sleeves for more hands-on projects that reflect Rotary’s legacy of impact.
- Championing fundraising with purpose, not just to meet goals, but to fuel dreams—whether it’s coats for tots or meals for neighbors in need.
- Welcoming and mentoring new members, guiding them to become our next generation of leaders.
- Expanding our footprint by engaging in more city-wide initiatives and partnerships, making “GSR” a household name in Glendale.
- Cultivating leadership, because the more leaders we nurture, the greater our reach—and the brighter our future.
We are the Sunrise that gives warmth and hope to this community. Let’s make this year about Action, Collaboration, and Visibility. Let’s make it about more laughter at meetings, more shared triumphs at events, and more hands joined together in Service.
To learn more about what it means to be a member of our great community, I invite you to attend one of our meetings. We convene every Friday morning for our weekly breakfast meetings where we discuss topics relevant to our efforts and frequently feature key-note speakers to present and share their ideas. Whether you're an active Rotarian, a prospective speaker, or just an interested individual, I hope to see you soon.
Let us be Bold. Let us be Compassionate. And most of all, let us be United—in purpose and in spirit.
Let us be “United For Service. United For Peace”
Let us “UNITE FOR GOOD”.
Yours in Rotary service,
Inder Risam
President, Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club
2025–26
"United For Service. United For Peace”
Glendale, CA 91208
United States of America