Boys Hope Girls Hope Directory Project

Conducted by Class 32's Group 5

For their group project, Class 32's Group 5 is working to enhance and improve programs for the Scholars of Phoenix's Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) (http://bhghaz.org/). This residential and community-based program serves 60 scholars per year and provides academic and support services for at-risk, college-bound youth.

As part of that project, Group 5 is providing the Scholars with a directory of diverse professionals they can contact to discuss and ask questions about colleges, careers, and internships. They are asking for your consideration to be a contact in their directory. These motivated, intelligent and talented youth will benefit immensely from the opportunity to talk to you about your experiences as a professional. This will not require a lot of time but it will make a huge impact on the lives of the Scholars! To join the directory, just fill out this form for the sections in which you are willing to participate. Please know that your information will only be shared with the BHGH Scholars and administrators.

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A Conversation with...Arizona's Women Governors

Presented by ASU Alumni Association and az magazine

Arizona has the proud distinction of having had the most female governors - and on Thursday, April 14,

you'll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from each of them. Learn about the challenges they've faced, the obstacles they've overcome and the victories they've won, and help ASU Alumni Association and az magazine honor these women who have led the way.

• Rose Mofford (Served 1988-1991), 2011 "Woman of the Year" recipient & 1997 VL Woman of the Year
• Jane Dee Hull (Served 1997-2003)
• Janet Napolitano* (Served 2003-2009), Current United States Secretary of Homeland Security
• Jan Brewer (Served 2009 - present) 

* appearing via video link

Date:Thursday, April 14, 2011
Time: Registration 11:00 AM; Luncheon and Conversation 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa; 2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix
Cost: $60 per person; $650 Corporate/VIP table of 10 with preferred seating
RSVP: To register or for more information, click here or call (480)965-2586  

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THE HON KACHINA COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!

Call for Nominations for 35th Annual Presentation of Hon Kachina Volunteer Awards

 
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of Arizonans every day.  Have you been touched by a special volunteer or know someone who has?  Nominate that exceptional volunteer for the 35th presentation of the Hon Kachina Volunteer Awards. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2011.

Anyone can nominate a volunteer, high school age or older, who has dedicated time, talent and passion to causes including health care; neighborhood revitalization; youth and senior activities; pets; the arts, education; food banks and nutrition services; justice; social services or other volunteer activities. The recipients will be honored at an exclusive awards presentation on October 1, 2011, at Camelback Inn-A J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa. For more information, visit their website at www.honkachina.org or email info@honkachina.org.

Valley Leadership to Host European Leaders

Valley Leadership will host a group of European leaders through the Marshall Memorial Fellowship March 15-20, 2011. Founded in 1982, the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) was created by the German Marshall Fund of the United States to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States.  

This year's visiting Fellows include (click here to view their bios):

• Ms. Sofia Asteriadi, Head of Cabinet, Stavros Lambrinidis, MEP European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium;
• Ms. Magdalena Krawczyk-Radwan, Researcher and Analyst, Educational Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland;
• Mr. Jean Richard de Latour, Finance Inspector, IGF Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, Paris, France;
• Ms. Sevdalina Rukanova, Senior Officer, Network Building & International Initiatives, European Foundation Centre, Brussels, Belgium;
• Mr. Bence Sávgári, Research Fellow, Institute of Sociology Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary

The Marshall Memorial Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders from the U.S. and Europe to explore institutions, politics, and culture on the other side of the Atlantic.  American and European Fellows each visit five cities during the 24-day program. They meet formally and informally with a range of policymakers, prominent community members, and local MMF alumni.  During the trip, each Fellow also has the opportunity to explore his or her individual professional interests beyond the group programs, which focus on a range of domestic and international policy areas. 

While in Phoenix, Valley Leadership has set up meetings with Sheriff Arpaio; a tour of Tent City jail; police ride-alongs with the City of Phoenix Police Department; a court tour and meeting with the Honorable Louis Frank Dominguez (Class 13), Judge, City of Phoenix Municipal Court; in addition to several personal appointments relating to the Fellows professional interests.

For more information, contact Beth Thomson-Gorman at 602-952-6760 or at beth@valleyleadership.org.

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Q&A with Milton Dellossier 

Profile: Milton Dellossier (Class 29), Man and Woman of the Year Event Vice-chair

Background: I relocated from Juarez, Mexico to the U.S. in 1999 to finish school and pursue a degree in Business Management at Arizona State University. I remember coming to visit the ASU campus in April and thinking, wow, this place is amazing, sign me up! The move was in August and I remember it was like 114 degrees, and I thought, I have moved to the inferno, what have I done?!

The people of Phoenix have been incredibly welcoming and friendly to me and that's why I love Arizona. After graduating from ASU, I started my career with Wells Fargo Financial in 2001, in 2002 became a Wells Home Mortgage Consultant, and was named the Regional Diverse Segments Manager in 2004. This is a hybrid role that focuses on creation and preservation of homeownership for low and moderate income families across Arizona and New Mexico. It's a challenging job, but a lot fun because I get to manage several functions including marketing, business development, community relations as well as the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation grants program for these two states.

What experiences led to his involvement with the Man and Woman of the Year committee:

After being introduced to the Leadership Institute by Dave Howell, Valley Leadership was a transformational experience for me. I engaged in activities, dialogues, seminars and tours with people from all walks of life that exposed me to different areas of what our community really needs. This made me understand the Valley is in dire need of leaders we can look up to, count on and support to make a difference; and I believe those recognized by the Man and Woman of the Year event represent people that can affect change and the lives of those that need it most.

What his big goal is for the event:

Profitability. Many organizations put on these types of events, but fail to strategically plan them to be sustainable and profitable over the long term.  This organization is funded by people who understand and identify with the needs of our community and know how an experience in VL can help shape the future of Arizona.

Volunteer opportunities/Resources needed:

We really want to let all our past class members about individual table sales! Please contact me or Amy if you haven't yet purchased a table or need a table for your class. You may be surprised to find a table already exists and you may not have to buy an individual ticket!