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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2015 13:50
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the election of Joan A. Chapman and Leo J. Trich, Jr. to its Board of Trustees.
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| Joan A. Chapman |
Trustees serve a three-year term and may be elected to serve three consecutive terms. The primary criterion in the selection of Trustees is the skill set of the individual.
Chapman is Vice President – Systems, for Chapman Corporation, and is responsible for the company’s computer and information systems. A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, she had been very active with the Washington County Fair and served on its Board of Directors for many years. Previously, Chapman also served on the Board of the Washington County Tourism and Promotion Agency.
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| Joan A. Chapman |
Trich is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He attended California University of Pennsylvania and Washington & Jefferson College. Prior to pursuing elected office, he served as Commissioner of PONY Baseball, Vice President of USA Baseball, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. Additionally, he is a founding member of Ballpark Scholarships Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization that raised money and spearheaded the building of a $7 million minor league ballpark (now known as CONSOL Energy Park) in Washington.
The WCCF promotes and facilitates charitable giving in the community and currently manages charitable assets of more than $18 million and cumulatively has distributed over $5.5 million in grants and scholarships. To learn more about the Foundation’s activities, please visit www.wccf.net.
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