COMMUNITY SERVICE

The following Committees are under the direction of Alex Peltzer

1. Support local service projects and efforts to decrease community crime and violence.
2. Utilize club members, law enforcement and other community service organizations to identify needs and where Rotary efforts can have the most value and effect.
3. Help arrange club programs that inform club members about personal and community safety.

1. Develop and implement projects to meet needs of local residents and Visalia community.
2. Partner with other organizations as needed to maximize the efforts and benefit of Rotary involvement in meeting community needs.
3. Utilize the Rotary District and RI Matching Grant process for major community projects.

1. Support and participate in projects that enhance Visalia’s designation as “Tree City, USA”.
2. Help seek and organize club member involvement in local programs to clean and protect the environment.

1. Give one or more Good Citizen Awards annually to a local community member(s) who have exhibited exemplary community service.
2. A "Paul Harris Fellowship" presented by the club to the honoree can be part of the recognition designation and presentation.

1. Support literacy awareness and projects in Visalia Schools and local community through the efforts of club members, educators, libraries, and community literacy partners.
2. Lead, support, and coordinate Rotary efforts to maximize the effectiveness of the “Dictionary Day” effort in local elementary schools.