…I reluctantly joined Covina Sunrise Rotary in 1984 just a year and a half after its charter date and remain an active member. You may ask why. Well…when I think about it, I too question the sanity of my decision. Let’s see…
- I wake up at 5:30 AM every Tuesday morning…not easy!
- I pay for a breakfast I never eat-$
- I am humiliated along with three others who sing each week in front of the club. We receive incoming projectiles from our audience…really!
- I get fined for my birthday-$
- I get fined for my wedding anniversary-$
- I get fined for welcoming a granddaughter into the world-$
- I get fined when I miss a meeting if traveling-$
- I must present the Fine Master with a gift from my sojourn-$
- I must present the Club President with a gift as well-$
- I contribute to the Paul Harris Foundation-$
- I contribute to the Tex Everson Humanitarian Endowment-$
- I pay monthly dues-$
- I have spent countless hours in my earlier years with setup and breakdown of all CSR events
- I have spent countless hours participating in and supporting any and all CSR events