SBVC Foundation Seeks New Board Directors

By: Ariel Dun

Community Writer

Photo Courtesy of:

Samantha Valencia

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The current board of directors stands with a $300,000 check from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians made out to the SBVC Foundation.

SAN BERNARDINO>> The San Bernardino Valley College Foundation announced nominations for new board directors will be accepted now through Friday, March 17, 2017. The SBVC Foundation is governed by a 27-member volunteer board of directors that is charged with setting policy, providing oversight and strengthening support. Each board director’s commitment to these activities enables San Bernardino Valley College to better serve its students and the local community. A nonprofit organization, the SBVC Foundation has raised funds since 1973 to support student scholarships and educational programs at San Bernardino Valley College. Every year, the SBVC Foundation awards more than $150,000 in scholarships to SBVC students. A news release states a strong candidate is someone who is interested in helping San Bernardino Valley College, is committed to the SBVC community and has the capacity to contribute and/or bring in contributions to the SBVC Foundation. Nominees must be at least 18 years old. Prospective candidates are encouraged to nominate themselves. Newly elected directors will begin their three-year terms on July 1, 2017. Nominees will be reviewed by the SBVC Foundation Board Development Committee and presented to the SBVC Foundation Board of Directors for election. To nominate yourself or someone whom you believe meets the aforementioned qualifications, please visit www.sbvcfoundation.org and click on “Board Nomination.” For more information contact the SBVC Foundation at (909) 384-4471.