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.