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Covina Sunrise Rotary was chartered on April 2, 1982 due exclusively to the inspiration of Barney Ingram, a long time member of the Covina Rotary Club. Since its inception, Covina Sunrise Rotarians separated themselves from the crowd with their enthusiasm, entrepreneurship, and committment to making a difference. Not unlike a fraternity / sorority that prides itself on fellowship, this club does more than most others of similar size to fight poverty, ignorance, and disease through its many charitable activities, not the least of which is Operation Santa Clothes.

 Texas Hold-em Tournament!

With the success of the Bootlegger’s Ball behind us, people are asking us what else can we do this year to put this town on its ear. This September 13th we’ll throw another party. It’ll be a poker party. In fact, it will be a Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament! The stakes are high but the quality of the event is even higher. For $125 buy-in, you’ll get fine food, wine, cocktails, beer, cigars, that CSR is known for. And the top five placers will be able to choose prizes, each valued at up to $750. Social (non-playing) participants can join us in the fun for just $30. For more info and to RSVP, please call (626)732-9827.

 Meet the President:

Covina Sunrise Rotary’s latest in a legendary lineup of leadership is Galen Metz, the 27th head of our executive branch. Galen has been a key player in the Club for several years, working on almost every CSR project and furthering social activities in the Club. Coming into the Presidency after chairing the last Bootlegger’s Ball Party in 2008, Galen runs a progressive agenda for the Club. For example, he will be hosting the upcoming Texas Hold-em Tournament at his Azo-Vino gallery and wine shop in Covina. He’s a newly-wed since tying the knot with his lovely bride, Kathy last year and enjoys fine wine, food, cigars and Chihuahuas. Galen has served the community well as president or chairman of more groups than we can count and we look forward to an exciting year of Rotary with him at the helm.

 International Conventioneers:

Covina Sunrise attended the International Convention held this year in Los Angeles, CA which ran from June 12th through the 18th.. The last time Los Angeles hosted the convention was in 1962. Finally, we got to see a convention without the travel hassles and airfares. Here, we see past presidents Hugh Ledford and Terry Wysocki sharing a cool one in the Pavillion. One of the side-features of the convention was that it set a Guinness Book of World Records with the largest number of books that had been collected for charity. Covina Sunrise set it’s own record and collected over 700 books, which earned them a free dinner from a fierce contest against the competing Covina Noon Club.

 Bootlegger’s Ball - Coming again April 25,2009!

Covina Sunrise Rotary has amazed the community with its wildly successful auctions and the WWII Victory Party in the past. But, always looking for something to stay on top, we upped the ante with a new concept this year: The Bootlegger’s Ball! The new theme was a hit with over 600 in attendance! Held at the A1 Event & Party Rentals building, this party was themed in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Gangsters, Gun Molls, Bootleggers, and Flappers were the order of the day as guests joined in on the fun with period attire. The entertainment included the fantastic “Big Band Theory” from JPL once again (www.BigBandTheory.com), this time with a new music selections suited to the theme. All the great food, drink, games, and auctions were there for the price of admission with a selection of some finer items auctioned off live. It was a fantastic celebration that will help fund Operation Santa Clothes and other projects from CSR. The event will be repeated in 2009 on April 25th so start planning your Gangsta’ or Flapper outfit now! Photos from the event will be posted here soon, so check back often.
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