March Sponsors

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Scottsdale Leadership 25th Celebration includes Kurt Warner and $25,000 Gift to Community
Scottsdale Leadership will mark its 25-year milestone on April 14 with a special dinner event featuring Kurt Warner, former NFL great, as the keynote speaker. To be held at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch, the evening also includes a presentation of Scottsdale Leadership's $25,000 gift to the community.

Date: April 14 at 6 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Tickets: $150; $125 dues-paid alumni
VIP tickets: $500 includes VIP reception with Kurt Warner, photo opportunity with Kurt Warner, one pre-autographed photograph of Kurt Warner and preferred seating at dinner.
Tickets are now available online at scottsdaleleadership.org
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Share the Experience of Scottsdale Leadership
Do you know someone who has the drive and potential to become an exceptional community leader? If so, send their name, e-mail address and phone number to info@scottsdaleleadership.org and they will be sent information about Scottsdale Leadership. This years Applicants Reception will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Prospective applicants for Class XXVI are invited to meet with Scottsdale Leadership Advisory Board, Board of Directors and alumni as learn more about the nine-month, interactive Core Program.
Applicants Reception
Date: Wednesday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive
Tickets: Free to prospective applicants and dues-paid alumni
RSVP by Wednesday, March 17 at scottsdaleleadership.org or call 480-627-6710.
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Motivation Doesn't Grow On Trees
By ZACK BARNA, Class 24
Owner, Guidelight Marketing
As I sat down to write my New Year's Resolutions for 2011, I found myself thinking not only about goal-setting, but also how motivation and fulfillment played into achieving those goals. While certain endeavors seem to spark an innate motivation in me, other tasks seem destined for the perpetual back burner.
Motivation is paramount to accomplishing goals in every aspect of our lives - but what fuels it?
The blog can be viewed at: thescottsdaleleader.wordpress.com/
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Calendar of Events
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March 11 Core Program, Safe Communities Location: Police and Fire TrainingTime: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.March 23 Class XXVI Applicants Reception Location: Fairmont Princess Time: 5:30 RSVP Required by March 17
March 24 Core Program, State Government Location: State CapitolApril 1 Core Program, Diversity Location: Scottsdale Insurance CompanyTime: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.April 14 25th Anniversary Celebration Keynote speaker: Kurt Warner Location: Hyatt Gainey Ranch Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m. For tickets or information, call 480-627-6710 or online at scottsdaleleadership.org
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Save the Date | May 6 Class XXV Graduation
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Opportunities to Lead
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The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA) is currently looking for volunteers for The Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 11-13. For more information: scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Randy Nussbaum, Class IV, chairs the SCPA board of directors.
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is looking for board members. Scottsdale Leadership alumni who have experience or interest in supporting youth and the arts are encouraged to contact the VYT about open board positions. For more information: dhc@gknet.com. Hope Ozer, Class III, is a VYT board member.
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Leadership Skill Development
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Nonprofit Sustainability
On March 26, the Nonprofit Management Institute will present a 1/2 day workshop on Financial and Environmental Sustainability, to explain how to enhance the financial sustainability of your favorite nonprofit organization. This workshop is taught by Certified Public Accountants and will help identify barriers and ways to overcome them. For more information: lodestar.asu.edu
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Community Events |
Comedy Night with Mark Cordes
On March 10, Scottsdale Prevention Institute will host a comedy night fundraiser at Chaparral Suites. Bob Howard, Class I will be opening for comedian Mark Cordes. For more information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1248505313
Celebrate Youth of the Year
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale at Celebrate Youth Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 26, at Talking Stick Resort. The event concludes with the announcement of this year's Youth of the Year. The event co-chair is Abbie Fink, Class XVII. For more information: celebrateyouthgala.org
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Updates and Brags |
Two Alumni Recognized for Work in the Arts
Carolyn Allen, Class I, has been honored as co-winner of the Shelley Arts Advocate Award from the Arizona Citizens for the Arts.
Randy Nussbuam, Class IV, has been elected chair of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts advisory board and appointed to the board of trustees of the Scottsdale Cultural Council.
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Scottsdale Leadership
10533 E. Lakeview Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Ph. 480-627-6710
www.scottsdaleleadership.org
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