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Stanislaus County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
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Over 35 years of Community Service

By Tom Van Groningen

Candidate for Director; Modesto Irrigation District; Division 3

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TOM VAN GRONINGEN + SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY

Education BA and MA Degrees, California State University Fresno, EdD Degree, University of Southern California

Professional Experience (partial list) 2005 - 2006 Special Assistant for Finance, University of California Merced 1993 - Present Director MID (current Chair) 1992 - Present Private Consulting Statewide (community college CEO searches, planning

process facilitator, public speaking and conference presenter)
1974 - 1992 Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, President of MJC and Chancellor of
the Yosemite Community College District
1960 - 1974 District Superintendent, Laton Unified and Porterville Public Schools (K-12) 1954 - 1960 Classroom teacher, Counselor, Administrator

Professional Honors (partial list) 1994 Modesto Chamber Citizen of the Year Award 1992 Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award 1992 American Legion Man of the Year 1992 Stanislaus County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award 1989 ACCT Pacific Region Chief Executive Officer Award 1986 Distinguished Administrator Award for outstanding service to community colleges

Community Organizations (partial list) Vice President Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Past President Modesto Rotary Club Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Legislative Chair Past President Stanislaus Chapter of the American Red Cross Past President Stanislaus County YMCA Campaign Chair Stanislaus County United Way Campaign Chair for county wide library tax Parent Institute for Quality Education Stanislaus Partners in Education Industry Education Council of Stanislaus County Served on several non-profit organization boards Active church member, Deacon, Elder

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