WesternU Vice President Named Chairman of Claremont Community Foundation
Carl Trinca, PhD, executive vice president for strategic planning/ chief
planning officer of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU), was
installed as chairman of the Claremont Community Foundation at the group’s
annual celebration and awards ceremony held June 25.
The Claremont Community Foundation is a private nonprofit philanthropic
vehicle for donors wishing to support local community arts, human services
and cultural programs. Tax-deductible funds donated to the group are
managed by a volunteer board of directors to maximize their long-term
impact. Since its establishment in 1989, the foundation has awarded grants
totaling more than $225,000 to more than 100 programs and special
projects.
Dr. Trinca has been involved in the group since its members invited him to
join the board in 1996. He has led fund-development committees and was
vice-chairman of the board last year.
“”It’s a good group of people to work with; we all have a common vision for
the community,”” said Dr. Trinca, a Claremont resident. “”During the next
year I hope we can expand the scope of our influence by working with
neighboring communities as well.””
As chairman of the board, Dr. Trinca is the chief elected officer of the
organization and will be responsible for convening the 30-member board of
directors. He is slated to serve a two-year term.
According to Beverly Speak, executive director of the Claremont Community
Foundation, Dr. Trinca has been a dynamic part of the group since his
involvement began, and has taken several leadership roles and helped
structure long range planning.
“”We’re thrilled that he has accepted this responsibility,”” Speak
said. “”Dr. Trinca’s ideas and motivation will help the foundation
accomplish great things as we move into the 21st century.””