ABOUT US
The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation was established in 1992. Leaders of the Visalia Rotary Club wished to take action for those left in need from the devastating impact of the 1991 freeze that affected much of Visalia and the surrounding community. Seeing the good that Rotary's International Foundation had done in the world, the Visalia Rotary Community Foundation was established to benefit Visalia and the surrounding community.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Visalia Rotary Community foundation strives to enhance Visalia and it’s surrounding community.
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Through the generosity of the Rotary Clubs of Visalia members, their families, and other philanthropic individuals and organizations, an endowment fund has been created. It is the earnings from this fund that are used for the betterment of our community.
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The Foundation has the underlying belief that its investments in the community should be in the form of assistance that encourages personal or organizational development in areas such as:
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The assistance of youth in their development.
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Programs which encourage the disadvantaged to become contributing or self-sufficient citizens.
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Programs that assist in the development of individual adults who have shown they can help themselves.
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Community science, health, and environmental programs.
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Cultural, artistic, and historical programs which enrich our community.
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Disaster relief.
LEADERSHIP
The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation Board is dedicated to serving our community with leadership and integrity. Our board members are committed to making a meaningful impact through various initiatives and projects. Together, we strive to foster community development and support those in need. Join us in our mission to create positive change in Visalia.
President
Tom Hornburg
Visalia County Center Rotary
Secretary
Francie Langley
Rotary Club of Visalia
Director of Scholarships Selection
Anees Akhund
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
Financial Advisor
Jeff Boswell
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
Director of Gift Recognition
Deborah Volosin
Visalia County Center Rotary
President - Elect
Todd Martin
Tom Hornburg
VRC 2025 President
Michael Damron
Tom Hornburg
Vice President
Gerry Schneider
Rotary Club of Visalia
Executive Assitant
Shirley Reynolds
n/a
Director of Fund Raising/Events
Dru Quesnoy
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
Executive Director & Dt of Long-Range Fund Raising/Planned Giving
Eric Shannon
Rotary Club of Visalia
Website Coordinator
Gabby Barnes
n/a
President Nominee Candidate
Scott Jacobsen
Tom Hornburg
VCC 2025 President
Hollis Fernandez
Tom Hornburg
Treasurer
Gary Simmons
County Center Rotary
Director Finance & Fellowship
Ryan Purkiss
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Director of Grants &
Co-Director Fund Raising/Events
Donn Ritter
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Jose Arias
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Past President
Cheri Barnes
Visalia Sunset Rotary
VSR 2025 President
Eric Anderson
Tom Hornburg
VBR 2025 President
Jennifer Pacheco
Tom Hornburg
Board Members Emeriti
Phil Hornburg
Rotary Club of Visalia
Duane Scott
Rotary Club of Visalia
Steve Chrisman
Rotary Club of Visalia