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VISALIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS |
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The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation has five levels of Fellows |
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Karl Weiss Fellow $2,500-$4,999 |
Born: 1905 Died: 2006 Profession: Doctor; World Traveler; Philosopher Rotary: President (1949) Dr. Weiss was a Samaritan who arrived in Visalia in a three-piece suit from San Francisco and endeared himself to the community for his efforts to help Visalia’s healthcare. |
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Bob Harrell Fellow $5,000 - $9,999 |
Born: 1920 Died: 1998 Profession: Former County Supervisor; Educator; Harrell Ranches; Grandson of Joseph Harrell Rotary: President (1967) Bob was a visionary who tried to start a community foundation in the 1980s and worked hard for vocational education |
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Tommy Black Fellow $10,000 - $24,999 |
Born: 1906 Entered Rotary: October 29, 1930 Profession: Founder and Operator of Jack & Jeff Records for 60 years; major contributor to VCRF Rotary: Member for 65 years Tommy donated over $100,000 to help establish the VRCF |
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Greely Togni $25,000 - $74,999 |
Born: 1922 Died: 2006 Profession: Owner – Togni Branch; Developer of Southwest Visalia Greeley was a Marine who loved Visalia and made a serious donation in VRCF to enable the Foundation to commence making grants |
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Hugh "Hoot" Macklin $75,000 - $99,999 |
Born: 1922 Died: 2007 Profession: H&R Macklin Sons, Ins.; Appraiser and Loan Representative Rotary: President (1984) Hoot was also a Marine and was an original founder of the VRCF and set high standards for its success. |
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