Ani Amirkhanian
When Victor Legerton isn't busy designing software at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, he enjoys spending his time serving the
community and working with people who do the same.
"People who are involved in community service and volunteerism are
some of the finest people I have found to associate with," the
61-year-old Glendale resident said. "There is so much more that can
be accomplished with team effort than individually."
Legerton became involved with volunteer work as a student at Cal
State Northridge.
He is the current president of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, but
also continues to fulfill the duties of secretary.
"He is just a tireless worker who is committed to Kiwanis and
spends hours during the week working on projects," past Kiwanis
President Harry Hull said.
Legerton organizes and chairs the board meetings, oversees
committees and recently completed the club's strategic plan.
The Kiwanis Club works on a variety of projects, including
sponsoring the Special Olympics and raising funds for scholarships
that are given to graduating high school and Glendale Community
College students.
"He is someone who lives Kiwanis day in and day out and believes
in the service," said Hull.
Legerton is also in charge of the inaugural Kiwanis Incredible
Duck Splash, a rubber duck "race" that will raise money for numerous
service clubs and nonprofit agencies.
Legerton, a former middle school mathematics teacher, also formed
the Kiwanis Club of Crescenta Valley Technology, a service club with
a focus on computer technology.
He started computer and Internet classes for seniors that included
an introduction to Word and Excel software. The club folded after
four years due to a lack of membership.
"We had challenges to get people to participate," Legerton said.
"I'm thinking it may be a possibility to revive it in the future."
In addition to his involvement with service clubs, Legerton served
as the secretary for the Glendale Masonic Lodge.
He believes there is no retiring when it comes to public service
and wants to continue contributing as much as he can.
"I look forward to the time I retire from JPL and have more
involvement with the community," he said. "There is always a need for
volunteers."
