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Officers:
Board Chair -
Michelle Hernandez
Mountain Park Health
Center Foundation
Immediate Past Chair - Rob Leslie
Eide Bailly LLP
Chair Elect -
Mike Crusa
City of Tempe
Secretary/Treasurer - Greg Ensell
Cox Communications
Member-At-Large -
Tony Moya
SRP
Directors:
Victor Aranda
Wells Fargo
Ginny Arnett Caro
SCF Arizona
Cameron Black
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Dave Bolman
University of Advancing Technology
Harrison Brecht
ASU
Amy Buchan
Apollo Group
Scott Davis
APS
Hon. Louis Frank Dominguez
Phoenix Municipal Court
Marci Hendrickson
Jokake Construction
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
ASU Alumni Association
Rebecca Kennell
Custom Financial Design
George Khalaf
ASU
Elizabeth Krecker
Iasis Healthcare
Anita Favela Luera
ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
Alberto Olivas
MCCCD
Benah Parker
Center for the Future
of Arizona
Tim Pickering
Interim Public Management
Eric Sloan
SLOAN LYONS Public Affairs
Brad Vynalek
Quarles & Brady, LLC
Brian Wood
Waste Management |
| Leadership Institute Financial Aid Fund | |
Pay It Forward In the midst of these tough economic times, small businesses, organizations and individuals are finding it increasingly difficult to pay tuition for their emerging and existing leaders to go through premier leadership development programs such as Leadership Institute. In order to ensure the ability of all outstanding candidates to participate in our program, we are establishing the Leadership Financial Aid Fund. If you were able to graduate from the Leadership Institute, and especially if someone else - an employer or sponsor - made this experience possible for you, please consider making a contribution and paying it forward to a future leader in need.
To make a donation to the Leadership Financial Aid Fund, or for more information, please contact Executive Director Frank McCune at 602.952.6760, ext. 1 or frank@valleyleadership.org. |
| Book of the Month | | |
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell
Product description:
If you've never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you've been missing out on one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. If you have read the original version, then you'll love this new expanded and updated one.
Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell has taken this million-seller and made it even better:
- Every Law of Leadership has been sharpened and updated
- Seventeen new leadership stories are included
- Two new Laws of Leadership are introduced
- New evaluation tool will reveal your leadership strengths-and weaknesses
- New application exercises in every chapter will help you grow
Why would Dr. Maxwell make changes to his best-selling book?
"A book is a conversation between the author and reader," says Maxwell. "It's been ten years since I wrote The 21 Laws of Leadership. I've grown a lot since then. I've taught these laws in dozens of countries around the world. This new edition gives me the opportunity to share what I've learned."
To learn more about this book, click here.
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"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee." --Marian Wright Edelman
"Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones." --Theodore Roosevelt
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." --Winston Churchill
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| Leadership Resources | |
ManagementStudyGuide.com
MSG is a free tutorial for students of Business studies and those aspiring for making a career in management. The tutorial covers all aspects of management. Brush up your management concepts by having a preview of the contents covered under this tutorial. You can have a thorough grasp of subjects like - marketing, human resource management, business communication, etc. MSG Team is a team of expert writers who provide content for this website, specializing in different fields of management.
MSG offers:
-Comprehensive Resource Library - You can have a thorough grasp of subjects like - Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Communication, Financial Management, Economics, etc.
-Questions and Answers - Ask questions and get personalized Help from people who know the Answers.
-People Search - Find students, professionals and faculty members with same specialization subjects, country.
-MSG - Powerpoint Presentations - Premium Members can get access to MSG - Powerpoint Presentations. These presentations are on a wide-range of topics which are useful for both students and professionals.
Find more information here.
*Please note: this site does require a membership option to access the most information available, but there is a comprehensive amount of resources available for free registration as well as just by browsing. |
| Valley Leadership's Social Media Campaign | | |
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Chair's Corner with Michelle Hernandez,
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The action doesn't stop for Valley Leadership this month; rather, all three of our major programs are kicking into full gear in February.
After last month's day-long retreat and orientation, Valley Teen Leadership Class 16 is set to continue their journey with the first two program days of the semester this month. Likewise, Leadership Institute completed its fifth program day, hosted by the Phoenix Sky Train Maintenance Facility and sponsored by CAP, which focused on the Valley's power, water, infrastructure, and transportation.
Moreover, applications for Leadership Institute Class 34 are now available. Please continue reading below for more information. If you know a leader in your organization or community who would benefit from participation in Leadership Institute and increased civic engagement, please encourage him or her to apply or to attend one of our information sessions.
Finally, I encourage you to support the 63rd Annual Man & Woman of the Year Luncheon next month as we honor Jerry Lewkowitz and Sue Glawe for their decades of commitment to the Valley. This event is the largest fundraiser for Valley Leadership, and it is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to these inspiring leaders while also supporting VL. (Please read below for more information on the event's details and sponsorship opportunities.)
We look forward to seeing you at our many upcoming events, and are eager to get to know the applicants for next year's Class 34! |
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63rd Annual Man & Woman of the Year | |
Jerry Lewkowitz and Sue Glawe named
Man & Woman of the Year
Sue Glawe and Jerry Lewkowitz, with
Honorary Co-Chairs Sam Kathryn Campana and Jim Bruner.
For the past 63 years, the Man & Woman of the Year awards, presented by Valley Leadership, have honored two outstanding individuals who have exhibited exemplary leadership and community outreach and remained true to their values and beliefs when faced with adversity.
This year, we honor two inspiring leaders of our community, Jerry Lewkowitz and Sue Glawe, as the 2011
Man & Woman of the Year. Mr. Lewkowitz and Ms. Glawe exemplify the leadership values, skills and knowledge essential to strengthening our Valley's social and economic well-being. Please read below for more information on Jerry's and Sue's inspiring commitment to our community.
63rd Annual Man & Woman of the Year Luncheon
Thursday, March 22, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Sheraton Downtown Pheonix
340 N. 3rd Street; Phoenix, AZ
To RSVP, you may print and return the RSVP card to the VL office
We are currently seeking event sponsors; sponsorships range from $15,000 - $1,000. Proceeds from the event support Valley Leadership's continued efforts in leadership development.
Valley Leadership
2700 N. 3rd Street, Suite 2009
Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
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63rd Annual Man & Woman of the Year Honorees | |
Jerry Lewkowitz and Sue Glawe named
Man & Woman of the Year
Harold Jerome "Jerry" Lewkowitz is a lifelong resident of Phoenix. He attended Kenilworth Elementary and North High schools. He was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1954. Lewkowitz practices administrative liquor law with his wife, Andrea, at the Lewkowitz Law Office. He is recognized statewide for his expertise in all aspects of liquor licensing and zoning matters before local, county and state agencies and legislative bodies. Lewkowitz also served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Forces (1954-56) and was a member of the Phoenix City Council from 1974-76.
Lewkowitz's depth and breadth of service shows a true dedication to our community. When he first began his involvement, he was determined to open doors to diverse membership and participation. He accomplished that goal by serving as president, chairman, founding officer or board member of the Crisis Nursery, Phoenix Thunderbirds (since 1962), YMCA, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Campfire Girls, March of Dimes, COMPAS, Phoenix Boys Choir, United Way, the Arizona Historical Society and many others. Awards include Phoenix College Alumni Hall of Fame, the National Asthma Center Man of the Year, the ADL Torch of Liberty Award, the Thunderbirds Life Bird of the Year, and the inaugural Heritage Award from the Arizona Jewish Historical Society.
Following the example of his parents, Lewkowitz has served as a board member of the Anti-Defamation League, Phoenix Jewish Community Center, Kivel Campus of Care and as president of Temple Beth Israel and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. As part of his strong belief in passing the torch to a new generation of volunteers, his children and grandchildren, and other people he has mentored dedicate numerous hours to community service.
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As Vice President of Community Relations, Sue Glawe is responsible for the identification, development and execution of opportunities for collaboration with employers and charitable organizations that lead to increased awareness of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Arizona (BCBSAZ).
Glawe joined BCBSAZ in 1989 as the government relations administrator. Previously, she served as Vice President of Public Affairs for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. She began her career working for the Arizona State Senate.
Glawe serves as a board member for Florence Crittenton, the Arizona Educational Foundation and Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. She is the immediate past chairwoman of the US Airways Education Foundation. In addition, Glawe is a member of Charter 100 and the City of Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation. She also works with the Arizona Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Phoenix Indian Center, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Arizona Science Center, YWCA and the Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus-Pine Council along with numerous charitable organizations.
Glawe has also been named one of the 10 most influential women in the Valley by Arizona Foothills Magazine. In the 2012 Tribute to Leadership from the YWCA Empowering Women of Maricopa County, Glawe is being honored as a community leader in the corporate segment. She is a recipient of the Arizona Arthritis Foundation Award and in 2009 she received the Hall of Fame Award from Valle del Sol at their 19th Annual Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership Awards. She was also the 2008 Chrysalis Honors Family Gala Honoree and in 2007 she was the recipient of the Girl Scouts World Awards for Community Partner. She was also awarded the Arizona Women's Education and Employment 'Angel Award' for her commitment to women's workforce issues, the Al Brooks Community Leadership Award from the Anti-Defamation League and the Golden Heart of Business Award from Arizona Woman Magazine. |
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VL Office Email & Website Outage | |
Valley Leadership Email and Website Outage: Office Update
Last week, the VL office experienced an email and website outage. The staff email has been back up since Friday, Feb. 10, but if you emailed us between Feb. 3-10, it is likely we did not receive your message.
Please feel free to re-send your message or contact our office by phone at (602) 952-6760.
We apologize for any inconvenience and are happy to be back online! |
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Meet the Valley Leadership New Board Members | |
Valley Leadership welcomed several new board members for the 2011-12 program year. Get to know your new board members each month:
New Board Member:
Victor Aranda
Background: As Community Bank President of Wells Fargo's Northern Arizona Region for Regional Banking, Victor Aranda manages five Wells Fargo Community Banking Markets: Northeast Arizona, River Cities, Central Arizona, White Mountains, and North Phoenix Markets, with a total of 57 locations, 780 team members, and more than $2.9 billion in deposits.
Prior to becoming a CBP, Aranda was Market President for the Metrocenter Market in Phoenix. His Wells Fargo financial services career began in 1987, when he was in high school, through the Cooperative Office Education program, and it included work as a part-time teller. Aranda was one of Wells Fargo's first Business Banking specialists in Phoenix and has held positions as a Service Manager, Assistant Manager, and Store Manager of Wells Fargo stores in Central Phoenix, Glendale, and South Phoenix.
Aranda graduated from the Graduate School for Retail Banking Management at Furman University in South Carolina. He has taught English as a second language at local communities and churches and also teaches financial literacy to Spanish-speakers at community organizations in Phoenix. Aranda is a past board member of the internationally known Phoenix Boys Choir, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, and Home Base Youth Services in Phoenix.
Aranda and his family live in Phoenix, AZ, and he enjoys traveling, hiking, movies, and spending time with friends and family. Victor is passionate about leadership and helping his customers succeed financially.
Why you joined the Board: I joined the Board because I wanted to make a difference in the community and support the Valley Leadership organization.
One big goal for the year as a Board member: To build relationships within the community and help Valley Leadership with their vision and goals.
How can VL alumni help you achieve your goals? By continuing their ongoing educational classes and seminars that help Valley leaders grow. |
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Leadership Institute Class 34 Applications | | |
Applications Available Online for Leadership Institute Class 34
Leadership Institute is the flagship program of Valley Leadership, which has developed leaders in the greater Phoenix community for 33 years. The nine-month program, from September through June, brings together a diverse mix of 50 emerging and current leaders each year. The class members connect with each other, our more than 1,700 alumni, and the wider community; learn about issues facing the Valley and the organizations dealing with these issues; and further develop the skills and desire to lead the community in finding solutions.
Any emerging or current leaders who live or work in the Valley or surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates should meet the following qualifications:
* Demonstrated volunteer service and/or leadership in one or more
community organizations
* Ability to share unique perspectives about different aspects of
issues facing our community
* A desire to commit time, talent or resources to improving the
Valley's quality of life.
Valley Leadership will host two informational sessions open to all interested applicants:
Applicant Workshop
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 7:30 - 8:30am
Location: Valley Leadership Office
2700 N. 3rd Street, Suite 2009
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Applicant Reception
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 5:30 - 7:00pm
Location: Randy Murray Productions Studio
631 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85003
The application is only available in electronic form:
All applications must be completed in full by 5:00pm,
Friday, April 13, 2012.
Questions can be directed to Craig Plenn, Program & Event Coordinator: (602) 952-6760, ext. 4 / email |
| Annual Member Dues Campaign | | |
Invest in Success!
 
Valley Leadership's annual member dues campaign is currently in full swing, and we encourage you to invest in the success of our organization. Valley Leadership can only strive to achieve our mission "to enhance the abilities of individuals to serve and strenghthen our communities" through the support of our alumni and friends in the community.
Many thanks to those who have already renewed your dues for 2011-12.
Membership Dues Levels:
$100 - discounts to alumni events and complimentary admission for one to a Community Dialogue Series event.
$250 - discounts to alumni events; two complimentary admissions for Community Dialogue Series event(s); one ticket to the 63rd Annual Man & Woman of the Year Luncheon ($120 value)
Payment of membership dues at all levels includes access to the online alumni directory, newsletter recognition and member discounts to Valley Leadership eventese.
Click here to learn about all the benefits associated with each membership level, or read below to learn more about our Community Stewards Society at the $500-and-up membership levels. |
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Community Stewards Society | | |
Discover the Benefits of Being a Community Steward
Please consider joining the ranks of our munity Stewards and support Valley Leadership at a higher level.
Membership in the Community Stewards Society comes with a myriad of benefits at all levels, including:
- Free attendance to specially arranged tours, programs, social events and Community Dialogues
- A complimentary gold Valley Leadership nametag designating your Community Stewards Society membership
- At least two tickets to Valley Leadership's annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon ($240+ value)
- Annual membership dues are included
- Invitations to special receptions for Community Stewards
- Membership is subject to a tax deduction (please consult your tax advisor)
- Donor recognition on Valley Leadership's website for a full year, as well as in the Annual Summary of Accomplishments and the Man & Woman of the Year program
If you take advantage of all that a Community Stewards Society membership offers, it is an exceptional value - and you are also supporting Valley Leadership's mission "to enhance the abilities of leaders to serve and strengthen our communities." Click here to join the Community Stewards Society today. |
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Leadership Institute Program Day 4 Re-Cap: Government | | |
Hosted by APS on Friday, January 6, 2012, Class 33 discussed "Government and Public Policy" with a large array of speakers and panelists.
After an interactive teach-back presentation focusing on "Appreciating Constituents and their Diversity," the class spent the morning participating in discussions on the Arizona Budget with AZ Secretary of State Ken Bennett and Arizona's Judicial System with AZ Supreme Court Justice John Pelander. State and local politics were further discussed in the morning by panelists Charles Coughlin (President, Highground, Inc.) and Mario Diaz (President, Mario E. Diaz & Associates). Lunchtime featured newly inaugurated Mayor of Phoenix Greg Stanton, and the afternoon included two very lively panels that continued the discourse on state and local politics.
The first afternoon panel focused on Local and County Government and included Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, Scottsdale Mayor W.J. "Jim" Lane and Buckeye Mayor, Jackie Meck. The class later participated in a lively discussion highlighting State Legislative issues with Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Michelle Ugenti, Sen. Rich Crandall and Sen. Michele Reagan. Our last panel of the afternoon featured Rep. Ed Pastor and Rep. Jeff Flake and highlighted various topics in our Federal Government.
The final portion of the day entailed breaking into groups, where the class was mentored by a consultant on how to run a campaign for either an issue or a candidate. After discussing the scenarios, the class put together a campaign plan and, after reconvening into the large group, made personal campaign speeches. It was a full day and while we are not sure we resolved all of the issues found in the political landscape, we did all agree that we are capable of getting involved and making a difference.
Left: Class 33 member Brett Mecum presents his campaign speech. Right: Panelists Mario Diaz and Charles Coughlin discuss the current state of Arizona politics. |
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Meet Class 33 | | |
DORA AKERS
Dora graduated from Central Washington University and completed her MBA at the University of Phoenix. She is a Human Resources Generalist with Waste Management and works to ensure an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Occasional volunteer work through my employer - but always looking for new opportunities.
My Mentor: While I don't have a specific mentor, I strive to learn something from each person I interact with.
My Guiding Prinicple: I think Tony Horton said it best: "Do your best and forget the rest!"
MIGUEL BRAVO
A University of Arizona Wildcat, Miguel works as a Sr. Community Development Consultant for APS.
Community Activities/Affiliations: I serve on the following nonprofit board of directors: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Friendly House, Jobs for Arizona Graduates, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Arizona Latino Research Enterprise, Raul H. Castro Institute. I serve as secretary of the Arizona Economic Development Practitions PAC.
My Mentor: My dad.
My Guiding Principle: The Golden Rule.
JON CLARK
A product of Globe High School and DeVry University in Phoenix, Jon currently works for Casino Arizona / Talking Stick Resort as a System Specialist Supervisor. In this role, he supervises IT support staff and provides a wide range of technical knowledge and support.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Chapter President, Phoenix AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society); volunteer/organizer for Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club, HopeKids, San Carlos Toys for Tots.
My Mentor: Dee Hunt, my high school yearbook advisor and friend.
My Guiding Principle: Be authentic and do your absolute best.
MELINDA GULICK
Melinda attended Southern Methodist University and now works as Vice President, Community Life, for DMB Associates, Inc., where she oversees operations, communications, and programming in DMB Communities and leads internal Corporate Communications.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Arizona Humane Society (Secretary), Conservation Acquisition Board (member), Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (Executive Committee), Phoenix Women's Board of the Steele Children's Research Center (President), McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission.
My Mentor: My parents, David and Judee Morrison, and Virginia Korte, a trusted friend and mentor.
My Guiding Principle: Do the right thing; don't expect others to do what you won't.
BRETT MECUM
Brett studied at the University of Albany and currently w orks as a political operative in the Phoenix area.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club, AZ's Finest Benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Phoenix Business Journal Forty-under-40.
My Mentor: Randy Pullen.
My Guiding Principle: "In the battle of life, it is not the critic who counts, nor the one who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of a good deed could have done better ... Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those timid spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
VALERIE RAMOS
Valerie attended the University of Miami and then completed her graduate study at Arizona State University. She is the Development and Marketing Associate at Audubon Arizona, where she markets, coordinates outreach and assists with the fundraising for the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Instructor, Cultural Anthropology, at Mesa Community College; occasional political campaign volunteer.
My Mentor: Sarah Porter, Audubon Arizona Executive Director.
My Guiding Principle: Whether or not I'm doing the things I most admire - or (admittedly) am most jealous of - in others.
MEGAN SCHMITZ
Megan graduated from The Ohio State University and works as a Research Analyst for Councilman Tom Simplot. Her resp onsibilities include METRO Light Rail liasion, LGBT community liaison, event planning, business, community, nonprofit, and media outreach and constituent services.
Community Activities/Affiliations: 1n10 Board of Directors, Vice Chair.
My Mentor: Tom Simplot.
My Guiding Principle: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration.
My Yardstick of Success: If a project is successful, it benefits the community and makes people happy.
VANESSA VALENZUELA ERICKSON
Vanessa attended the University of Arizona and then compl eted her graduate work at Arizona State University. She currently serves as Executive Analyst in the Office of the President, Salt River Project.
Community Activities/Affiliations: Phoenix Youth at Risk Camelback High School, mentor; SRP Science for Kids Employee Group, Steering Committee Member; Phoenix Collegiate Academy Charter School Development Committee, member; Teach for America Community Investment Committee, Alumni Ambassador.
My Mentor: Ronnie Lopez.
My Guiding Principle: Gratitude. While it's not always easy, I believe that maintaining a sense of gratitude leads to a whole host of other principles that help lead to success.
DARREN VINER
A graduate of Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University, Darren is a Lieutenant with the Phoenix Police Department. He supervises sergeants and officers in the South Mountain Preci nct and is responsible for overseeing the Field Training Program.
Community Activities/Affiliations: The majority of my community involvement is via work. I routinely attend community meetings with the citizens of the community I serve, with the focus of assisting them in problem-solving issues that affect them. I am also working on a scholarship program that services students from South Mountain High School, with the goal of fully funding an Associates Degree for one student per year to attend South Mountain Community College.
My Mentor: Jeri Williams and Chris Crockett.
My Guiding Principle: Make a conscious effort each day to be a better leader (both personally and professionally). |
| Leaders Making Waves | | |
Recognizing the Accomplishments of Valley Leadership Alumni
Have you taken on an exciting new job or been promoted? Have you recently been married or had a child? We want to hear about all your professional and personal milestones, so please keep us informed. We would like to share honors and accomplishments with your fellow alumni.
Ike Avina (Class 27) was recently appointed to the role of Chair for the International Cancer Advocacy Network (ICAN) Latino Advisory Council. His role will be to organize this this new council with leaders who can help meet the goals of ICAN to the Hispanic Community.
Bobb Cooper (Class 33) and Kristine Kollasch (Class 30) have been nominated in the Artist's Category of the 2012 Governor's Arts Awards, presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts. Winners will be announced March 27, 2012. Click here for more information.
Melissa Hartley (Class 31) and her husband, Greg Kohnke, welcomed their first child, Kendall, on December 19, 2011. Kendall is also the granddaughter of Tom Hartley (VL Class 9).
Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman (Class 32) will be inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame on March 29, 2012. For more information on the event, visit the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission.
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Molever Conelly PLLC, are proud to announce the re-election of Loren Molever (Class 18) as a member of the Board of Directors and as Board Chair. Loren has been a Chamber board member since 2007 and this will be his second full term as Chair.
Toby Urvater (Class 25) has been promoted to Division Administrator for the Division of Community Health Action. Under a structural reorganization, the former Division of Community Health Services is being renamed the Division of Community Health Action with Toby selected to head the division for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. |
| Current Opportunities | | |
ICAN Latino Advisory Council Seeks Members
ICAN's new Latino Advisory Council seeks leaders who can help meet the goals of ICAN to the Hispanic Community.
ICAN's mission is to assist and empower late-stage patients worldwide with cutting-edge information regarding anticancer drugs in clinical trials as well as physician referrals at the patient's request based on the patient's reported medical situation. ICAN takes the position that there are key decision points in the battle for life and without the best available information, the cancer patient will not be well-armed for the road ahead. ICAN assists the patient at such critical decision points in an effort to prolong life, taking into account quality of life and pain management issues. The ICAN patient finalizes all treatment choices with his/her medical team. Primacy is placed upon avoiding lost time and easing the transition between a patient's last set of diagnostic imaging (as well as lab tests) and the entry into either a clinical trial or a more creative treatment regimen.
Since its founding in 1996, ICAN has been at the vanguard of personalized medicine and in the trenches with patients encouraging the use of specialty laboratory testing on blood and tissue samples as well as discussing molecular profiling results - before the term "personalized medicine" came into vogue. ICAN views each patient case as unique, and has never seen two patients with the same subtype of cancer with identical molecular profiling results since the subjects of cancer and tumor cell biology are so complex.
Click here for more information on ICAN.
If you are interested in being part of this exciting team, please contact Isaac Avina (Class 27) at (619) 241-6191 for further information. Even if you are unable to commit to being part of the council on a regular basis, please consider other volunteer options such as working on an event committee or guest speaking.
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First Annual Spring Training Festival Seeks Volunteers
On February 25th & 26th, the Scottsdale Charros are hosting the First Annual Spring Training Festival at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The Festival is a collaboration of partnerships including the City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Scottsdale Cultural Center, Play Ball, Sci Tech Festival and many others. Your favorite restaurants, Salty Senorita Bar and a lineup of bands will also add to the festivities! Hall of Famers Fergie Jenkins, Rollie Fingers, Gaylord Perry and Bert Campeneris will be on hand for autographs and many of your favorite cactus league teams will be represented there as well!
If you would like to volunteer to support this event, contact Margaret Leitchtfuss (Class 29), Scottsdale Charros Executive Director, at (480) 990-2977 / email, or Lauren Smith, Scottsdale Charros Event Manager by this Friday, February 17.
For more information, click here.
Proceeds from Spring Training in Downtown Scottsdale are donated back to the Greater Scottsdale community in the form of grants, donations and scholarships. Over the last 12 years alone, we have donated over $5.6 million back to community nonprofits and to students seeking scholarships in Education and Master's in Education Fellowships to working Scottsdale Teachers.
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Join the Stop Hunger Now - Phoenix Advisory Board
Join the movement to end world hunger in our lifetime! Stop Hunger Now is looking for passionate, driven people who want to make a difference. Join the Stop Hunger Now - Phoenix Advisory Board. 
Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. The organization is driven by a vision of a world without hunger and a mission to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the world's most vulnerable and by creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
Stop Hunger Now's meal packaging program provides volunteers the opportunity to package dehydrated, high protein, and highly nutritious meals that are used in crisis situations and in school feeding programs for schools and orphanages in developing countries around the world. The demand for the meal packaging program not only comes from the people receiving the food but from the compassionate volunteers who want to help them.
Arizona businesses, schools, churches and civic organizations host meal packaging events to engage their volunteers in a fun, hands-on service activity that inspires and provides a very moving, empowering experience.
Stop Hunger Now's Phoenix operation is located in Chandler and has openings on our Advisory Board. Board members will serve in an advisory role to help promote SHN's meal packaging program, gain packaging events and facilitate strategic partnerships with Valley business leaders.
Call or email for more information:
Elizabeth Vaughan, Program Manager
evaughan@stophungernow.org
(480) 855-3555
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Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Selection Committees
Arizona Community Foundation invites volunteers from the current Valley Leadership class as well as alumni to serve on selection committees for a number of scholarships available to students from diverse backgrounds. Volunteers would be assigned to a selection committee, and be required to review and score applications online using AcademicWorks.
ACF is the largest private provider of scholarships in Arizona, awarding more than $4 million annually to hundreds of students to help them achieve their educational goals.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Khali Hamilton at khamilton@azfoundation.org for further details.
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Arizona Town Hall Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Continue to engage as a Valley Leader!
One of the state's oldest and most impactful community organizations, the Arizona Town Hall, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and gathering Arizonans from all over the state to participate in one of its two annual Town Halls. We know you'll love their 2012 topics: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT in April (Tucson), and LEADERSHIP in the Fall (for the first time here in Maricopa County).
The 3-day Town Hall process is unique and an experience you won't want to miss. To get in the cue to be invited to one of these exciting gatherings, all you need to do is join. Annual membership dues are $100 for individuals. You'll receive notices of their many community outreach programs as well as help invest in the idea of civil discourse and consensus building. To learn more and join, visit www.aztownhall.org.
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| Alumni Contact Information Updates | | |
Help us keep you informed and in the loop!
If you've relocated or changed positions, or if you've noticed that you no longer receive mail from us, please take a moment to update your contact information for us.
You can also take this opportunity to change/update an email address or change the address that we recognize as your "Primary" location for our communication purposes.
You can update your contact information here.
Thank you in advance! We appreciate the opportunity to be in contact with each of you, and want to do our best to keep you updated on our many exciting events and opportunities. |
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Dave Bolman, Program and Event Photos | | |
Leadership Institute
Program Day 4: Government; January 6, 2012  
Left: Class 33 members Richmond Vincent, Josh Landers, Tivon Moffitt and Lawrence Robinson present on "Appreciating Constituents and Their Diversity." Right: Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett presents a review of Arizona budget allocations.
Left: Angela Hughey (Class 33) makes her presentation during the "How to Run an Effective Campaign" activity. Right: Government Day for Class 33 was hosted at APS.  
Left: Valerie Ramos (Class 33) gives her campaign speech. Right: From left to right, Class 33 members Chris Kotterman, Adam Rice, Deborah Loving and Marco Hidalgo present a hypothetical issue to be placed on the ballot during the "Effective Campaign" activity.
Left: APS Vice President and Chief Customer Service Officer Tammy McLeod introduces City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. Right: Jim Small moderates a panel discussion between Rep. Ed Pastor and Rep. Jeff Flake.
Alumni Social Event
2012 Kickoff Party; January 19, 2012
Left: Class 33 alumni Dave Bolman, Jessica Catlin, and Joe Beers catch up. Right: David Smith (Class 27), Amy Buchan (Class 31), Executive Director Frank McCune, and Paul Lopez (Class 18) stop for the camera.
Left: Class 33 members Helenmarie Mendoza Slater, Jacki Grainger, Michelle McGinty, and Christy McClendon reconnect between program days. Right: Several guests put on their dancing shoes to take advantage of the swing music and lessons.
Left: Dave Bolman (Class 30), Gail Andrews (Class 32), and Allan Hromas (Class 33) chat over drinks. Middle: Class 25 alumni Laura Capello, Clay Wells, and Marisol Miller stop for the camera. Right: The Duce provided a unique venue and atmosphere for the night's activities. |
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| Thank You to our 2011-2012 Valley Leadership Sponsors and Collaborators | |
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