IMPORTANT DATES
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Applicants Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Phoenician
Register here
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
AZ Gives Day
Save the date to give your time or resources to your favorite nonprofit or civic organization!
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Class XXX Application
Early Bird Deadline
Friday, April 24, 2015 2nd Annual Lead It Forward
Showcase & Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 Alumni LEAD-Reboot 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Happy hour to follow Appaloosa Library More info coming soon!
For more information:
480-627-6710 or
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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Katherine Cecala, Class 12
Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business
Abbie Fink, Class 17
Named Chair at Public Relations Society of America Counselors Academy
Alison Goodman, Class 28
Named WM Glimcher's Marketing Director of the Year
Melinda Gulick, Class 14
Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business
John Liffiton, Class 29
Awarded a blessing and commendation from Armenian Archbishop Hovan Derderian, in recognition of his expertise and invaluable contributions towards the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Bill Heckman, Class 8
Will be an honoree at the 2015 Scottsdale's History Hall of Fame Dinner on April 15
Mary Holman, Class 24
Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business
Hope Ozer, Class 3
Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business
Scott Popp, Class 25
Named Scottsdale's Assistant Chief of Police
Laura Rogal, Class 23
Awarded Generation Next 40 Under 40 by Arizona Business Magazine
Darin Shebesta, Class 28
Became President of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Greater Phoenix.
Siena Sydnor, Class 27
Will marry Greg Honig this month
Linda Walton, Class 26
Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business
Please submit your achievements for inclusion in future newsletters to:
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CAN YOU HELP?
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Scottsdale Leadership needs:
- Class 29 breakfasts and/or lunches
- Volunteers to phone alumni for which we no longer have email and/or address information
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| LEAVE A LEGACY |
We invite you to include Scottsdale Leadership in your estate plans (such as wills and trusts). We have a new team of experts to help!
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| FRY'S REWARDS |
Did you know you can support Scottsdale Leadership just by shopping at Fry's?
It's easy when you enroll in Fry's Community Rewards®!
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| AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM |
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices and convenient shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.
Click here to enroll today. Once enrolled, you'll earn rewards for Scottsdale Leadership Core Program scholarships every time you shop!
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| SHRED & RECYCLE |
POSA is continuing to partner with Walmart and Cintas to shred documents. Donations are requested at $3 per box to help with POSA OUTREACH children's programs like Shop with a Cop, Book'em and Kid Care ID pictures and fingerprinting for parents.
Drop off your shredding on any of the following Saturdays:
Mar. 28, 2015
Apr. 25, 2015
May 30, 2015
Location:
Walmart - 15355 N. Northsight
7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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APPLICANTS RECEPTION
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Please join us as we recruit
Class XXX and introduce
new Executive Director
Margaret Leichtfuss
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Phoenician
6000 E. Camelback Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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This event is generously
sponsored by
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Please remind friends and colleagues to consider applying for Class XXX, a unique opportunity to learn, network and strengthen our community through Scottsdale Leadership's Core Program.
Please encourage your nominee(s) to attend with you! We hope you will mix and mingle, while sharing your personal Core Program experience with applicants.
This event is free for potential applicants, dues-paid alumni and all class members/alumni who bring a potential applicant; click here to RSVP by March 9.
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LEAD IT FORWARD SHOWCASE & RECEPTION
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Friday, April 24, 2015
5:30-7:30 p.m.
A Showcase of Service, Served Up with Some Fun!
The Sands at Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main Street - Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Join us as we celebrate the impact, efforts and achievements of Class 29 as they showcase their work for all guests.
This awards showcase recognizes exemplary community service that reflects Scottsdale citizens' needs, wishes and dreams. Class 29 has taken on that challenge through five innovative Lead it Forward service projects.
- Reunite with classmates and other Scottsdale Leadership alumni while meeting new friends, dignitaries and community supporters
- Enjoy fine food and beverages in a historic Scottsdale atmosphere
- Celebrate the winning group, selected just hours earlier by a panel of distinguished judges
Tickets: $20 dues-paid alumni; $25 all others
This event is generously sponsored by
CLASS 29 LEAD IT FORWARD PROJECTS
Youth Fitness & Lifestyle Program
Team TRUForce has partnered with TRUSport and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale to implement a fitness program that focuses on improving the lives of youth by developing physical and social literacy, encouraging leadership and promoting an active lifestyle.
Multi-Sensory Environment Room
Team Possibilities 5.0 is developing and implementing a sensory room in the City of Scottsdale's Adapted Recreation Center for youth and adults affected by autism and other neurological disorders.
Forensic Nursing Awareness & Support
The Victim Next Door is an awareness and fundraising effort to provide critical support services that help the Forensic Nurse Examiners Unit to collect the evidence needed to help a sexual assault or domestic violence victim keep their voice strong.
Supai Middle School Garden
Team Green Jardin is revitalizing the garden at Supai Middle School to be Healthy, Accessible, Rejuvenated, Vibrant, Educational, Sustainable and Thriving (HARVEST) in order to unite and empower the school and community.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Awareness
Team Trail Blazers is bringing awareness of the new accessible trail at McDowell Sonoran Preserve's Lost Dog Wash Trailhead, as well as promoting use of the Preserve to citizens of south Scottsdale.
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REUNITE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND MEET CLASS 29!
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Alumni from 2-3 different class years will be invited to join Class 29 members at day-end networking receptions throughout the year! Each reception will start at 5:00 p.m. We're keeping it simple and informal; no RSVPs, no entry fees, and no program - just a chance to reconnect with friends, meet the new class and start the weekend with some fun. Why are we doing this? Recent alumni survey results indicate a desire to reconnect with classmates as well as the Core Program. Locations for receptions will be determined and communicated via email about one week in advance.
Upcoming dates:
Friday, Mar. 13, 2015 - Class 6, Class 11 and Class 18
Thursday, Mar. 26, 2015 - Class 12 and Class 17
Friday, Apr. 10, 2015 - Class 13, Class 16 and Class 23
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| 2014-15 ALUMNI DUES |
Please stay engaged through paid alumni dues! Your renewal helps provide the educational and networking experiences that you benefited from, extending the unique impact of Scottsdale Leadership to many more friends.
Sincere thanks to alumni who have already supported the
2014-15 dues campaign!
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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
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Arizona SciTech Festival
Through March
Cactus League Baseball Spring Training
March 3 - April 4, 2015
Canine Companions for Independence DogFest Walk 'n Roll
March 7, 2015
Family Promise Gala
March 7, 2015
"Hélène Berr, A Stolen Life" Genocide Exhibit Reception, Scottsdale Community College
March 9, 2015
Scottsdale Forward 2015, Scottsdale Area Chamber or Commerce
March 27, 2015
Golf Tips & Sips, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
March 31, 2015
Ultimate Play Date, Scottsdale Public Library
April 4, 2015
Genocide Awareness Week, Scottsdale Community College
April 13-18, 2015
History Hall of Fame Dinner, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
April 15, 2015
Partners for Paiute Annual Fundraising Breakfast
April 23, 2015
More details on upcoming community events
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VOLUNTEER & BOARD OPPORTUNITIES
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These organizations are currently recruiting Board Members:
HOBY Arizona (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) inspires and develops our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. For more information or to apply, contact Darin Shebesta, Class 28, at darin.shebesta@gmail.com or 480-213-3430.
Partners for Paiute supports the Paiute Neighborhood Center through promoting, funding and facilitating social services and educational, cultural and recreational activities for the Paiute neighborhood and surrounding communities. For more information or to apply, contact Lisa Randall, Class 28, at chokletlady@cox.net or 480-980-2516.
Miracle League of AZ provides a safe, successful and enjoyable baseball experience for children, teens and adults with disabilities or special health care needs.For more information or to apply, contact John Little, Class 6, at johnlittleaz@aol.com or 480-720-4777.
Keep Scottsdale Beautiful promotes individual responsibility and encourages volunteers, together with local civic organizations, government officials, corporations and individuals, to address local quality of life issues. For more information or to apply, contact Chris Irish at christine.irish@dcranchinc.com or 480-710-9584.
For a full list of opportunities, visit our website
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