West Covina Sunrise Rotary - Four Avenues of Service

Since becoming a member of Rotary, it has been my belief that the membership, not the many programs, projects and fundraisers, but the actual membership is what makes a club successful. For without dedicated, hard working members, a club will sputter. Those willing to put their name on a roster, but not actively work toward achieving club goals, will only lend themselves to a club that can survive but never thrive.

My goal as Club Service Chair is to help provide an atmosphere where members, new and old, are excited about being Rotarians. Where members look forward to Wednesday morning gatherings where friends and family meet. Where members are proud to offer friends and business acquaintances the chance to see first hand, what terrific programs and projects Rotary sponsors. Where members quickly learn that being a member of the West Covina Sunrise family is just that, a family.

My approach to Club Service is to understand and promote the close relationship and networking of the Chair Persons and related committees of the Four Avenues of Service. For example, the annual Scholarship Program is part of the Vocational Service Chair’s responsibilities. However, the related banquet falls under the Club Service Chair’s purview. To that end, I am looking forward to chairing and/or participating in the following projects and programs:

Annual Family Picnic Beach Party Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament

Day at the Races LA County Fair Red Ribbon Rally

Masquerade Ball Holiday Gift Exchange Christmas Baskets Program

A Day at the Theatre Tarozzi Memorial Golf Classic

Teacher Mini Grant Program Shoots & Ladders Inter Club idea exchange Program

Fundraiser

International Project(s)

Throw Out Party

I am convinced that members, family and friends who actively participate in the projects/programs listed above will realize, as I do, that being a part of Rotary means so much more than just belonging to a Service Club. Being directly involved with granting scholarships to graduating seniors, mini grants to deserving teachers, providing glasses or hearing aids to those in need in a third world country and providing books to hearing and sight impaired kids in South America. These programs and others like sponsoring youth activities at the YMCA and giving those in need a boost with programs like Future America allow us the unique opportunity to participate in life changing events. Service Above Self is not just a slogan; it becomes a wonderful way of life.

It is my honor to act as Chair of Club Service activities for the year, 2007 / 2008

Don Morrin