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GLENDALE RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AWARDS

 

　

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale’s Office of Special Events won two gold awards and one silver award at the 2008 International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) annual conference last week.

The two Gold Pinnacle Awards, the highest honor bestowed by the association, were won for "Best Commemorative Poster" for the 25th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival and for "Best Press/Media Kit" for the 25th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival in the medium-size event category. Glendale also won a Silver Pinnacle Award for "Best Full Length TV Program" in the medium-size event category. The Glendale 11 program was the Festival Showcase for the Glitter & Blow Block Party. 

The IFEA professional competition drew 1,428 entries this year from among the world’s top festivals and events. Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, KY; Disney Destinations in Lake Buena Vista, FL; Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA; and The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA.

“We would like to congratulate all of our Pinnacle winners for their outstanding entries into this year’s competition,” said IFEA President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. “The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards represents the hallmark of excellence in the festivals and events industry. Entries in every budget category, from every corner of the globe, allow us to recognize the best in our business while raising the standards and quality of media promotions and events across the board.”

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The IFEA is a non-profit membership organization with members spanning 40 countries and five continents, and offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide.

For more information on Glendale award-winning festivals and events, visit www.glendaleaz.com/events.

IFEA Awards Commemorative Poster

Entry Description

For The City of Glendale ’s

25^th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival

The Office of Special Events has established a “collector series” of posters for the City of Glendale ’s Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival. The subject selection and creative treatment focus the message and imagery on music! We feel the final product does an excellent job of communicating music as the most prominent part of the event. We created this approach so attendees would buy and frame these posters so our festival maintains a share of mind in their lives and homes as a treasured piece of collectible artwork!

In 2008 for our 25th Anniversary we designed a commemorative version of our Artistic Poster featuring a mainstay musical instrument, the Gibson Les Paul. We chose a classic Les Paul style and painstakingly set it up and lit it in the studio for a beautiful, artfully photographed, poster image. The printing treatment of the poster includes an embossed silver foil event logo stamp with alternating matte and varnish finishes setting off the beautiful wood finish of the guitar. In an effort to ensure the poster’s attractiveness as a collectible and not overwhelm it with information, all the performers are subtly and very tastefully listed on the guitar strings on the poster.   

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GRANT AWARDED TO GLENDALE CITY COURT

GLENDALE , Ariz. -- The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, recently awarded $399,982 to the Glendale City Court to provide funding for programs and services for victims of domestic violence. 

            The grant will be used to continue funding for Glendale ’s Treatment Court , and court advocate.  It will also provide a domestic violence notification clerk for the Prosecutors Office who will assist victims with monitoring restitution matters and other needs arising from treatment court or the web site. The grant will also provide additional overtime money for the police department, so that officers may continue to serve domestic violence warrants as quickly and as efficiently as possible. 

Finally, funding will also be used for a judge to be available during lunch hours to offer protective order hearings during all business hours.

 “This grant will provide critical funds that will allow victims of domestic violence to continue to receive life saving services from the city of Glendale ,” said Glendale ’s Presiding City Court Judge, Elizabeth Finn.  “The Department of Justice is a great partner in our efforts to educate, rehabilitate and protect members of our community.”  

This is the second grant that the city has received from the Department of Justice in a little over two years, with the prior $400,000 grant having had expired on June 30, 2007.

            For more information about the services for victims of domestic violence at the Glendale Police Department, visit www.glendaleaz.com/court/domesticviolenceinfo.

Are You Using Your Medications Safely?

 

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Think about the medications you are taking. Do you know which ones should be taken in the morning? At night? What foods need to be avoided with certain medications? Which medications cannot be taken at the same time as other medications? Are you storing your medicines properly? There are scores of questions one could ask about their medications.

Find out if you are handling your family’s medications properly at “Medication Safety Night” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 in the Roadrunner Room of Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.

Kip Raney, Pharm, D., Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, will be providing a general overview of how to safely use medications at home. Mindy Throm, Pharm. D., Assistant professor of Pharmacy at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale, will be reviewing tips on how to be sure that medication is dispensed safely to you in the hospital. In addition, there will be a session for children on safe medication use.

During breaks, pharmacists and pharmacy students will be available to answer questions involving medication therapy.

No registration is required. For information, call 623-930-3844.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SET FOR OCTOBER

 

         GLENDALE , Ariz. – What do paint, oven cleaner and pesticides all have in common?  They are all considered household hazardous waste and should not be thrown away in your regular trash container.

 

The Glendale Sanitation Division will once again offer residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste with its home collection service Monday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Nov. 9.

 

Residents can sign-up for the service by calling the Sanitation Division. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and the first 750 households will be eligible for the service. 

“A number of commonly household items are considered hazardous waste, so we offer this service to help residents organize and clean-up safely,” said Solid Waste Superintendent Bill Sterling.  “Approximately five tons of materials were collected and properly disposed of during the April ’07 event.”

 

Hazardous materials that will be accepted include paints and stains, antifreeze and other automotive fluids, pesticides, motor oil and filters, batteries, pool chemicals and household cleaners. Items that are unacceptable are explosives, radioactive materials, tires, drums, ammunition and medical or business wastes.

 

There is a 20-gallon limit on paint, oil, gasoline, antifreeze and other automotive liquids. No single container may be larger than 5-gallons. All items should be in their original containers and must be clearly marked to identify their contents.

 

            To arrange a pickup of hazardous waste materials, residents can call the Sanitation Division at (623) 930-2660, starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 2.  For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com

GLENDALE FIRE CHIEF AWARDED
"CHIEF FIRE OFFICER"
DESIGNATION   

GLENDALE, AZ. – Fire Chief, Mark Burdick, has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on March 7, 2007 to officially confer the designation upon Chief Burdick. Chief Burdick is one of only 506 CFO’s worldwide.

The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including:  Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies.      

A Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends candidates for designation to the Commission.

Carol Jenkins Is the March Employee of the Month for Glendale Public Library

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Library assistant III Carol Jenkins has been chosen as the March Employee of the Month for the Glendale Public Library System. Michelle Schrade, in the Technical Services Department, nominated her.

      “I have worked with Carol on different projects,” said Schrade. “She has such a positive outlook; it’s infectious. There is always a smile on her face.”

      Jenkins, a Sun City resident, works in the Main Library’s Youth Department, where she is known as the “energizer bunny.” She transferred from the Velma Teague a few years ago, where her “Mini-Movers” (a music aerobic program for preschoolers) was one of the most popular programs at the downtown branch. It did not take long before Jenkins had a loyal following of mini-movers on Friday mornings at the Main Library.

      Her co-workers call Jenkins the “warrior of weeding.” She has a sharp eye and methodically monitors the books to assure that the youth collection is in good condition and current.

      A longtime library employee, Jenkins has been working with Glendale’s youth for over 20 years.

Glendale Police Unveil New Mission, Vision,

and Values Statements

                     GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale Police Department is pleased to announce the formation and adoption of new Mission, Vision, Values, and Basic Principles Statements.  The statements are provided on the last page of this document.

                     At the direction of Chief Steve Conrad, a working group met several times to review the existing Mission, Vision, and Values Statements as the department moved forward into a new era of growth and leadership.  In addition, Chief Conrad named four basic principles that will guide the actions of department members. 

“While policing has become more complex in today’s society, our essential function really hasn’t changed.  Our job is to protect people and their possessions,” said Conrad.  “We might go about it in a wide variety of ways, but at the end of the day, that is the reason for our existence.  We wanted our mission statement to reflect that basic truth,” he said.

            The Vision Statement represents the collective feelings of the department’s members regarding who and what we are as an agency, and how we intend to conduct our operations as we move forward into the future.  The Values Statement, as the name suggests, lists six core values to which all members of the department are expected to subscribe.  The department also looks for these attributes in the men and women who may seek to join us.  The Basic Principles are the cornerstones of effective policing. 

            Here are the statements:

Mission: 

The mission of the Glendale Police Department is to protect the lives and property of the people we serve.

Vision:

During an era of unprecedented growth and development, the Glendale Police Department will focus on preventing crime and maintaining order, while supporting numerous major events.

We recognize the importance of our employees in meeting the challenges of the future.  Our growing organization will emphasize the development of professional knowledge and leadership skills within our ranks.  We will recruit exemplary men and women who reflect our community.  We embrace a progressive mindset that encourages one and all to seek innovative techniques and emerging technologies in order to accomplish our mission.

Community participation in formulating police strategies will be encouraged.  Our common goal will be to provide the most effective possible response to law enforcement emergencies, neighborhood problems and the enforcement of traffic laws, ensuring that Glendale continues to be a desirable place to live, raise a family, educate, recreate and do business.

Everything that we do, collectively or individually, will be done in accordance with our values and objectives.

Values: 

• Courage
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Respect
• Dedication
• Compassion

Basic Principles:

• Crime Prevention
• Crime Control
• Community Involvement
• Fair and equitable treatment

The Glendale Police

The Glendale Police are seeking individuals who are looking for career like no other. We are one of the fastest growing cities in the Valley of the Sun and a progressive Police Department. We are home to the NFL Cardinals, NHL Coyotes, Arizona Sting Professional Lacrosse Team and the Glendale Arena, one of the nations top venues for concerts.

                 The City of Glendale has a population of over 240,000 and a Police Department with an authorized staff of 395 Officers. We are growing fast and so can your career with the Glendale Police Department.

The Glendale Police Department is looking for Police Trainees/

Arizona Laterals/Out-of-State Laterals and Reserve Officer’s:

For more information check out our website: www.GlendalePoliceJobs.com

Salary Range:                                                                           

$42,132 - $62,248 annual salary.                                  
Shift differential pay is also available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.

Special Requirements

• Must be in sound physical and mental health.
• Vision: Must have at least 20/80 vision, correctable to 20/20 contact lenses or glasses; or 20/200 vision, correctable to 20/20 with soft contacts.
• Hearing: Uncorrected hearing with no loss greater than 25 db in the 500, 1000, 2000, or 3000 hertz frequencies.
• Rotating shift work is required and applicants must have an Arizona Class D operator’s license at the time of appointment.
• Must meet the City of Glendale hiring guidelines on drug usage.
• Any involvement in felony related activity, identified in a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination is disqualifying.    

623-930-2677 / 623-930-COPS

GLENDALE PARKS & RECREATION

RECEIVES AWARDS AT STATE CONFERENCE

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department received two awards at the 2006 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) state conference.  The 2006 Community/Neighborhood Special Event Award went to the department’s Touch A Truck event, and the Rose Lane Aquatics Center received the 2006 Outstanding Facility Award.

         The Touch A Truck event is the only event of its kind in the West Valley.  It offered visitors a rare opportunity to climb aboard, touch, interact with and learn about big trucks.  Over 20 organizations provided large trucks, heavy equipment and specialty vehicles for the nearly 2,000 attendees.  The free event received the award for its ability to educate children about the dangers in playing at construction sites and emphasizing the need for adults to supervise children carefully around those environments through a recreational, social family event.

         The Rose Lane Aquatics Center replaced the Rose Lane Pool, originally built in 1966.  The new family-friendly facility boasts a beach-entry pool with play structures, spray pad, in-pool misting systems, water slide, six-lane competitive pool and diving tank.  The surrounding the pools are spacious decks and shaded grassy terrain allowing residents to relax and take a break from the water features.  In just its first month of operation, the center accommodated nearly 30,000 recreational swimmers. 

See a Movie at the opening of the Rose Lane Aquatic Center By KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet.    CLICK TO PLAY!

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The Outstanding Facility Award recognizes the construction of outstanding parks, recreation and/or cultural facilities.

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 TouchATruckAward, has, from the left, Ted Hansen, Ainsley Reeder, Jen Godbehere and Ruben Gutierrez.

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 RoseLaneAward, includes, from the left, Councilmember Phil Lieberman, Becky Benná, Zach Skinner and Ainsley Reeder.

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Ted Hansen is the Chair of the Glendale Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Ainsley Reeder presented the award and is from Oro Valley Parks and Recreation

Jen Godbehere is the Recreation Coordinator in charge of Touch A Truck

Ruben Gutierrez is a member of the Glendale Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Becky Benná is the director of Glendale Parks and Recreation

Zach Skinner is the Recreation Coordinator for the Glendale aquatics programs

The photos were taken by Love Story Photography.

APRA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1950 representing Arizona residents who are joined together with a common bond of interest in recreation and park services. It consists of over 1,000 professional and citizen members from city, town, county, state, federal and private agencies who support quality recreation programs, facilities, parks and conservation areas.

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GLENDALE RECEIVES YOUTH FOOTBALL HUB GRANT

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GLENDALE, Ariz.- Youth football. Without it, there is no training camp. No preseason games. No home opener. No playoffs. No Super Bowl. No National Football League.

            Youth football just got a huge boost in Glendale. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with USA Football, an arm of NFL Charities, has awarded the city of Glendale a grant-funded program designed to promote and improve youth football around the country. Glendale will receive a three-year grant for $150,000 as one of five Youth Football Hubs in the country chosen for the program.

The “Youth Football Hub” program will provide national recognition for Glendale as a community leader in youth sports. The program also provides strategic planning, technical assistance and staff training, promoting the growth of youth football programming and community partnerships. This program also promotes improving the quality of youth football programming, expansion of youth development through sports and promoting healthy lifestyles.

The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department works with several youth football organizations in the city. Glendale currently offers a 5-on-5 flag football league consisting of approximately 160 kids on 16 teams. In addition, Glendale’s Youth Sports Complex, adjacent to the Cardinals Stadium, which opened earlier this year, provides additional opportunities for youth football to grow in Glendale.

The partnership with the NRPA and USA Football will boost opportunities for community participation in existing youth football programs and the growth of those programs.

For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 623-930-2820 or visit www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation.

GLENDALE DESIGNATED AS A 
PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY

GLENDALE, Ariz.- The National Advisory Council for Historic Preservation recently designated Glendale as a Preserve America community.

            Glendale submitted the Catlin Court Historic District Heritage Fund grant project, the city’s partnerships with the Catlin Court Neighborhood Association, the Glendale Arizona Historical Society and the Historic Preservation Commission as evidence of Glendale’s commitment to protect and celebrate its heritage.

            Preserve America communities receive White House recognition through Laura Bush’s office for protection and celebration of their heritage, use of their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encouragement for people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.

            “The preservation and enjoyment of your historical and cultural resources celebrate an important part of our nation’s heritage,” states Honorary Chair of Preserve America Laura Bush. “You honor our nation’s past and inspire and educate for the future.”

            There are approximately 400 communities in America that have Preserve America designation. Other Arizona communities that have designation are Prescott, Springerville, Williams, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and Yuma.

            For more information about Glendale’s historic preservation efforts, visit www.glendaleaz.com/planning.

GLENDALE ANNOUNCES NEW COURT HEARING OFFICER

            GLENDALE, Ariz. – After an extensive search, the city of Glendale has selected Manuel Delgado, Jr. as its new Court Hearing Officer.

Delgado has practiced in Criminal Law and Domestic Relations, was a Public Defender for the city of Glendale as well as the city of Surprise. In 2003, he was appointed to the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.

            “We have worked with Mr. Delgado for a number of years as a Public Defender and are very pleased with the work he has done,” states Presiding Judge Elizabeth Finn. “Mr. Delgado has the experience we’re looking for and the sense of community that is valued in a court official.”

            Delgado holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Arizona State University and graduated from the Arizona State University College of Law, and has been an Adjunct Professor for Glendale Community College.

            Delgado officially began his duties on August 2, 2006.

Get Ready for the Launch of a New Season of Glendale’s Live at the Library

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – As surely as leaves change color and drop off the trees in the fall, Glendale’s Live at the Library will be starting a new season in October. The auditorium of Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., will be the site for 28 performances, running on Thursdays, from October-April, with the free performances beginning at 7 p.m. Look for balladeers, Latin music and dance, bell ringers, Celtic music, jazz, poetry, reggae, western and blue grass music, boogie-woogie, and Native American flute, just to name a few.

            Scheduled to appear in October:

·        Oct. 5 – “Hank Cramer with Malcolm Harris.” With a selection of Celtic and songs of the British Isles, frequent Glendale Coffeehouse performer Malcolm Harris will open the evening performance. His rollicking songs will set the scene for traveling folksinger Hank Cramer, who will be making his first appearance at Live at the Library. Cramer, a Washington state resident, is best known for his booming bass voice, accompanied by a vintage flat-top guitar and wry sense of humor. His repertoire is a mix of original, traditional and contemporary folk songs. Most of his songs tell the stories of cowboys, sailors, soldiers, miners, adventurers, and just plain drifters. That fits with Cramer’s life story—he has been an underground miner, a professional soldier, a shanty-man on a square-rigged sailing ship, a wrangler for a high-country outfitter and a world traveler. Those experiences make his music ring with special authenticity.

·        Oct. 12 – “Opendance with Nosotrosound.” Immerse yourself in Latin American culture and surround yourself in an atmosphere of natural sounds created by simple but ingenious musical instruments. 

        Opendance dance company and Nosotrosound music ensemble bring folk music and popular dancing from Central and South America. Experience examples of dances and music from Ecuador, Peru, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico. This program is funded by a grant from the Glendale Arts Commission, which is also funding future westside appearances of Opendance and Nosotrosound at the Valley West Senior Center, 8561 N. 61^st St., on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St., on Feb. 28, 2007, at 1 p.m.

·        Oct. 19 – “D-Squared.” The folk harp, guitar duo of Don Charles and Deb Gessner create a tonal fabric as rich and varied as the Southwestern landscape. Their original songs and tunes are born of an intimate relationship to the land and their lives in the central Arizona mountains. Rooted in traditional fold forms, D-Squared draws upon a variety of instruments to bring new life contemporary folk music. They regularly tour the U.S. and Canada, performing in concert and festival settings.

·        Oct. 26 – “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe & Other Tales, with David and Robert Chorlton.” Get into the Halloween mood with a walk on the dark side with poet/narrator David Chorlton and his violinist wife Roberta. Born in Austria, Robert has a heightened interest in Central European writing. His own poetry has appeared in many literary magazines in print and online. He has published a long list of chapbooks (short collections), including five winners of national competitions. Roberta, an Arizona native, has a Masters of Music, and studied at Arizona State University, the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, as well as the Hochschule fuer Musik in Vienna, where they met.  She formerly played with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Philharmonic. She currently freelances and teaches strings for the Gilbert Unified School District. Roberta’s improvisational skills on the violin make her collaborations with Robert a memorable experience.

·        The rest of the Live at the Library schedule includes:

o       Nov. 2 – Danny Santos, Tejano music

o       Nov. 9 – Tales from the Fiddle Tree – Michi Regier, a fiddler with music collected from her travels from Ukraine to Latin America

o       Nov. 16 – Mr. Boogie Woogie and Friends, keyboard magic from The Netherlands

o       Nov. 30 – Laurie Riley, exquisite Celtic harp music

o       Dec. 7 – Campanillas del So Handbell Ensemble, holiday and non-holiday interpretations of familiar tunes

o       Dec. 14 – Close Encounters, old-time music at its best

o       Dec. 21 – Annual Jam Session Holiday Showcase, with the best of the Jam

o       Dec. 28 – Hey Boyz, a western traditional quartet, with a bit of bluegrass for good measure

o       Jan, 4, 2007 – TBA

o       Jan. 11 – Masanga Marimba Ensemble, music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, in their first Arizona performance

o        Jan. 18 – The Alex Maldonado Family, a Native American flute trio

o       Jan. 25 – Walt Richardson, the godfather of the Valley’s reggae scene

o       Feb. 1 – Meadowlark, with an exquisite blend of flute and guitar

o       Feb. 8 – Jim Pipkin, songs of lost mines, ghosts and other legends of the Old West

o       Feb. 15 – Blaise Lantana presents “An Evening of Cole Porter,” KJZZ’s very own jazz maven

o       Feb. 22 – Nancy McCallion Duo, Tex-Mex Irish music, formerly part of “The Mollys”

o       Mar. 1 – Nazim Rashid, jazz quartet

o       Mar. 8 – Leilani and Her Band, a little woman with a Big Band sound

o       Mar. 15 – The Brid Dower Band, with an impressive arrangement of traditional, well-loved fold and contemporary Irish songs

o       Mar. 22 – Preview to the annual Phoenix Folk Traditions Music Festival at Encanto Park

o       Mar. 29 – Freddie Duran, Unplugged, acoustic music that focuses on Mexico and the desert Southwest

o       Apr. 5 – National Poetry Month Special

o       Apr. 12 – National Library Week Special

o       Apr. 19 – Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer

Reservations are not required. For more information, call Anne Owens at 623-930-3573.

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ARIZONA YOUTH HAVE GOT GAME…IN GLENDALE

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – In another major step to bring world-class venues to Arizona youth athletes, the city of Glendale is proud to welcome the high school football championships to Cardinals Stadium in Glendale.

The city and the Arizona Interscholastic Association (A.I.A.) first partnered in 2005 on a five-year deal to bring “February Frenzy” to the Glendale Arena. This included championships for high school basketball, wrestling, volleyball and spirit line.

Since debuting in Glendale, attendance for the title games has significantly increased. The non-profit A.I.A. has seen a 40% increase in revenue, allowing the organization to develop additional youth sporting opportunities across the state.

The announcement today is similar to the agreement established between the city of Glendale, A.I.A. and Glendale Arena and provides the ultimate opportunity for fan friendly accommodations, scheduling of additional games, optimum media coverage and other opportunities to promote youth sports throughout the state.

The city of Glendale is committed to youth sports and understands the important role that it plays in our community. Officials recently dedicated a youth sports complex, located east of the stadium. This facility will provide outdoor grass fields for local soccer and football teams.

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“Bringing youth sports to Glendale’s world-class sports and entertainment district has always been a vital part of our plan,” states Glendale Parks and Recreation Director Becky Benna. “We are excited to watch the youth of today grow into athletes of tomorrow in our state-of-the-art sporting venues. We are glad our partners, the Arizona Cardinals and A.I.A. join us in the endeavor to create more amateur sports opportunities.”

For information on youth sports opportunities in Glendale, visit www.glendaleaz.com.

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GLENDALE’S FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HONORED WITH BEST PRACTICES AWARD

GLENDALE, Ariz- July 28, 2006. – The city of Glendale’s Finance Department has been awarded the 2006 Best Practices Award by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP.)

The NIGP award is given to the organization that develops and implements a new purchasing program, policy or process that enhances one of the elements of customer focus; leadership; performance improvement; process management; strategic planning or technology.

In 2005, the Materials Management, also known as the Purchasing Division, of the Finance Department implemented a major upgrade to its financial software, pertaining to purchase orders and requisitions. The upgrade was designed to develop a new training program that would better meet the needs of its internal customers. Staff developed a training program that is available to all employees 24-hours a day, seven days a week through the city’s intranet site in a visual, hands-on format. 

The award will be presented to the city of Glendale on Aug. 8 at the NIGP Forum in Tampa, Florida. Organized in 1944, the NIGP is a national non-profit educational and technical organization of public purchasing agencies composed of 70 affiliate chapters and more than 2,100 agency members representing federal, state and local government levels throughout the United States and Canada. 

GLENDALE COUNCILMEMBER 
DAVID GOULET COMPLETES
 HISPANIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – 7/12/2006- Glendale Councilman David Goulet recently completed a Hispanic leadership program at Arizona State University.    

         The 18-week Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute serves as an educational and networking resource for expertise and advocacy on leadership issues affecting Latino communities, as well as promotes the individual development of Hispanics in leadership roles.

         Some of the topics covered in the program were cultural and personal identity, community issues, leadership self-assessment, public and media relations skills, meetings and protocols.

         “Attending the Hispanic Leadership Institute was a great opportunity for me to discuss a variety of issues with a group of talented and energetic professionals who have and will continue to make positive contributions in the Valley,” said Goulet. “I really enjoyed the experience of being a part of this outstanding program.”

         Goulet, who represents the city’s Ocotillo District, has been a member of the Glendale City Council since 1998. He also serves on the city’s Government Services Committee and is a member of the Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Police Committee for the National League of Cities.

MAYOR ELAINE SCRUGGS
ELECTED TO REPRESENT
STATE ASSOCIATION ON
REGIONAL WATER ISSUES

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs is the new chair of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA).

         As chairman of AMWUA, Scruggs will represent Valley cities on regional water issues before the state and federal government.

         AMWUA was established by Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe to assist member cities in water resource management policy development that requires a coordinated effort among Valley cities.

         Scruggs was elected to a one-year term effective June 22.

         In addition to her new responsibilities with AMWUA, Scruggs also serves on the board of directors for Valley Metro and just completed a two-year term as chairman of the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Transportation Policy Committee, which is guiding transportation planning and investments throughout Maricopa County for the next 20 years. She also serves on the executive committee of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

         Scruggs has been the mayor of Glendale since 1993.