Congratulations to Class XVI on their Graduation, June 10, 2010!
From left to right: Lloyce Robinson, Melissa Holdaway (hiding), Patricia Krogh, Skip Peeples, John Vescova, Sharon Wolcott, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Molly Stockly, David Fyke, Frank Saverino, Cathy Vix, Jerry Mullen, Dawn Demers, Ed Gerak, Karen Hong, Jill Knaak, Janene Van Leeuwen and Jerry Hoyler.Thank you to our sponsors.
Leadership West Elects New Board of Directors
At the Leadership West Annual Meeting on June 10th, the membership elected new executives and members to the board. The Leadership West Board of Directors is a dedicated, hard-working group of volunteers, who donate their time, energy and resources to keep Leadership West strong and the West Valley thriving. They are the foundation of the volunteer-led, non-profit organization that is responsible for cultivating leadership in more than 350 alumni leaders over the past 16 years.
The New 2010/2011 Executive Committee
President - Landis Elliott, Class 10 – West Valley Magazine
Vice President - Anthony Sumner, Class 14 – Sandbox Development Consultants
Treasurer - Debbie Charlesworth, Class 10 – Meridian Bank
Secretary - Jen Martyn, Class 13 - SRP
Member-at-Large - Karen Keith, Class 12 – La Kreme Kustom Events
Newly elected members include Jennifer Campbell, Class 15 – Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the City of Goodyear; Tamara Caraway, Class 15 –Adolfson & Peterson Construction; Tom Payton, Class 15—Architect; Jim Rumpeltes, Class 13 – retired City Manager of Surprise; Jessie Singer, Class 15 – Marley Park, a DMB Community; and Connie Stepnitz, Class 14 – Assistant to the Deputy City Manager of Goodyear.
They join board members Jennifer Farrell, Class 14 – Black, Gould and Associates; Venita James, Class 10 – the Arizona Republic and AZCentral.com; Darcie McCracken, Class 14 – Deputy City Clerk for the City of Glendale; Laura Oxley, Class 12 – P.I.O. for the AZ Department of Health Services; Patrick O’Grady, Class 14 – The Business Journal; and Zac Storey, Class 9 – Digital Business Systems.
Leaving the Leadership West board after serving laudably are Chuck Fitzgerald, Class 13 – AZ Department of Economic Security; Cathy Gorham, Class 7 - Deputy City Manager for Glendale, Michelle Dionisio, Class 3 – Executive Director of Benevilla; Seth Kanter, Class 3 – APS; Leslie Rowans, Class 12 – United Health Group; Rich Shelton, Class 5 – RE/MAX Desert Showcase Realty and Neil Terry, Class 9 – Orcutt Winslow Partnership.
Neighborhood Award Program
The first-ever Surprise Neighborhood Award Program (SNAP) winners were recognized at a June city council meeting for neighborhoods and residents that have made contributions toward the future sustainability of Surprise's neighborhoods.Dave McGrew, LW Class 12,operator of the Surprise Marketplace Chick-Fil-A, was recognized as “Outstanding Neighborhood Partner for his efforts donating food to various neighborhood organizations, clean-up events and block parties for six years. He has organized block parties, assisted the Surprise Sundancers, and supported the Chamber of Commerce.
LW Members on the Move
John Rowan, Class 15, just released a children's book called Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog. It's about John's experiences as an NYPD Detective during 9/11 and his adventures with his dog, Jake. Right now John is the Assistant to the Police Chief in Goodyear.For more info on the book, click here.
The Rev. John F. Maher, Jr. Class 13, of the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Peoria, announces that he has begun serving as Vice President of the Board of Valley View Community Food Bank. He met the director of the organization when both gentlemen recently spoke at Class 16’s Health and Human Services Day. That’s how Leadership West works!
New, LW Board Vice President, and Class 14 alumnus, Anthony Sumner, is proud to announce the 5th anniversary of his company, Sandbox Development Consultants. Read more about their accomplishments here.
LW Advisory Board Member, David Veillette and Kathy Knecht, Class 4, serve on the AZ Broadway Theater Board of Directors. They invite you to take advantage of two tickets to Footloose for $65. Tell the box office you read about the promotion in the LW Newsletter. Call 623-776-8400. Show ends July 25th.
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Project Idea Clearing House
Click on this link to take you to the LW clearing house for project ideas.Alumni:
Please volunteer to be a coach (formerly "Mentor") for Class 17
Help new Class Members build relationships, provide guidance and develop stronger leaders with informal meetings and phone calls.
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Leadership West convenes, educates and activates proven leaders in business, non profits and government to leverage their time, talents and treasures to enhance the quality of life in the West Valley. When you connect with Leadership West, you connect with more than 300 diverse decision makers in the community who can get things done.Become Engaged - VOLUNTEER!
Never underestimate how vital your individual engagement and support means to Leadership West. The volunteer culture of our organization remains the cornerstone of our success and the envy of similar programs. Leadership West relies on your participation and your financial support to cultivate leadership capital for the West Valley. Leadership West matters because the West Valley matters— to ourselves, our companies, our neighbors and our childrenThank you to our Supporters!
Advisory BoardThe Leadership West Advisory Board is made up of exceptional individuals who share our commitment to outstanding leadership for the future of the West Valley. These leaders have committed to a $2500 contribution for two years:
| Lisa Atkins | Shelley Bade |
| Mayor Bob Barrett | Stephen Cleveland |
| Cameron Cooke | Richard Duncan |
| Chris Garman | Mike Godbehere |
| Thom Gyder | Birt Kellam |
| Tom Knecht | Diane McCarthy |
| Erik Miller | David Veillette |
| Candace Weist |
Issue Day Sponsors $1000:
| New Life Center |
| WP Carey School of Business |
VIP Member $1000
| Cathy Gorham |
Supporting Members $500
| Tamara Caraway | Deborah Charlesworth |
| Michelle Dionisio | Karen Keith |
| Laura Oxley | Jessie Singer |
Leading Members $250
| Bary Chasse | Jennifer Farrell |
| Seth Kanter | Kathy Knecht |
| Tom Payton | Carol Poore |
| Zac Storey |