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In early April the Board of Directors for The Arc of California elected its President and other three officers to serve as leaders of the organization and of the developmental disability movement statewide. All four individuals were re-elected for another term in their same positions to lead the 37-person Board of Directors, fulfill the mission of The Arc of California and carry the torch of The Arc’s civil rights movement that dates back to 1950. Each of the officers are a parent of a child with a developmental disability and fierce advocates that dedicate their time and passion to improve the lives of families across California. Full bios of each of them can be found HERE. Congratulations to the following:
- President, Pat Hornbecker
- Vice-President, Grace Huerta
- Treasurer, Raymond Hampson
- Secretary, Felisa Strickland
In addition to electing officers, The Arc of California also had an opportunity to recognize and celebrate two longtime champions of the developmental disability community.
Dwight Stratton received the Board Champion Award for serving on The Arc of California’s Board of Directors for 38 years, including serving as President from 2009 to 2013. As a parent of a child with a developmental disability and as a representative for The Arc of San Diego, Dwight has been a leader and steady guide for The Arc throughout the decades.
Tim Hornbecker received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of service and dedication to advocating for the developmental disability community across the country. Tim has served in leadership roles at several Arc chapters including at The Arc of California, The Arc of San Francisco, and Desert Arc. Tim’s constant commitment to community organizing and building power has inspired thousands of advocates in California to use their voice to advocate for change.
