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.
Directors & 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.
Executive Director & Long-Range Fund Raising/Planned Giving
Eric Shannon
Rotary Club of Visalia
Vice President
Gerry Schneider
Rotary Club of Visalia
Executive Assitant
Shirley Reynolds
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation
Scholarship Administration
Jeff Moyer
Visalia County Center Rotary
Gift Recognition
Deborah Volosin
Visalia County Center Rotary
Executive Secretary/ Treasure Finance & Fellowship
Ryan Purkiss
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Treasurer
Gary Simmons
County Center Rotary
Fund Raising/Events
Dru Quesnoy
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
Scholarships Selection
Anees Akhund
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
President Elect 2026 - 2027
Scott Jacobson
Rotary Club of Visalia
President
Todd Martin
Visalia Breakfast Rotary
Secretary
Francie Langley
Rotary Club of Visalia
Grants & Fund Raising/Events
Donn Ritter
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Public Relations & Marketing
Jose Arias
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Board Members Emeriti
Phil Hornburg
Rotary Club of Visalia
Duane Scott
Rotary Club of Visalia
Steve Chrisman
Rotary Club of Visalia
2025 - 2026 Club Presidents
Jim Sigler
Visalia County Center
Jarrod Harbour
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Michael D. Damron
Rotary Club of Visalia
Bruce Panttaja
Visalia Breakfast Rotary