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2009 Neighborhood Leadership Forum  Saturday, June 27,2009 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Glendale Civic Center: 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301 "Networking Within Your Neighborhood" Registration, Information Fair & Food Drive Welcome Erik Strunk, Community Partnerships Director Color Guard/Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Invocation Luke Air Force Base Breakfast & Year in Review Program Overview Master of Ceremonies: Mike Nave, Neighborhood Commission Chair Comments Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs Break Network, Information Fair Spark Awards Ceremony Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods Plaque Presentation to Outgoing Commissioners Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs Matt Cohrs, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator Group Exercise John Godec  - Godec, Randall & Associates Closing Comments Matt Cohrs, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator Raffle prizes ========================================       Dear Glendale Community Leader: Your willingness to become involved in the community, which you call home, does make a difference. Today you will hear about many exemplary efforts to build "One Community with Strong Neighborhoods." All of our nominees for the Spark Awards should be applauded for their efforts and commitment to their fellow residents. This year's Leadership Forum theme is "Networking Within Your Neighborhood." As the chair of the Commission on Neighborhoods, I have had the privilege of working alongside other residents who are dedicated to keeping the quality of life in Glendale high. It is an honor for me to serve with such a great group of people. We strive to represent your interests on issues. It also goes without saying that the leadership in Glendale continues working diligently to improve our great city. The vision and determination of Glendale's Mayor and City Council is unparalleled. But, it is the volunteers who donate their time and talent that really provide the necessary momentum to make this city a great place. On behalf of the City of Glendale Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods, I welcome all of you and hope you enjoy this event. Sincerely, Mike Nave, Chair Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods ======================================== Message from the Neighborhood Commission   Each year, neighborhood leaders, businesses and community groups have made significant contributions to the betterment of Glendale's neighborhoods. These individuals and groups are the "sparks" of each neighborhood. They somehow, in working with the rest of their neighbors, are able to create a shared vision of what their neighborhood is or should be, and then go about the business of identifying existing resources to achieve this vision.   More directly, these special individuals are willing to spend personal time and resources to improve the area in which they live or do business, to research and find answers to important issues or questions, to solve problems, and to ensure that the overall quality of life is maintained or even improved. Each year, we honor these individuals.   Congratulations to all of the nominees for the 2009 Spark Awards! Your dedication and support has contributed to the strength and vitality of Glendale neighborhoods. ========================================   Winners and Nominees ____________ Young Leaders on the Move   Jacob Janson Jacob Janson earned his Eagle Scout badge at the young age of 14. Jacob recruited 50 volunteers to help paint house numbers on the curbs in the Acapulco, Port-a-Prince, Maui and Country Gables neighborhoods. Jacob and his group of volunteers painted more than 100 house numbers in less than four hours. Jacob met with City of Glendale staff and the neighborhood leaders several times to coordinate his Eagle Scout project and inform the residents about the project that would take place in their neighborhood. He worked tirelessly to secure donations from local businesses including: Lowes, Fry's, Wal-Mart, Paradise Bakery, and Weston Homes & Development. He also received donations from numerous friends and family. The Glendale community is pleased and honored to have young leaders like Jacob in our midst who are dedicated to making our community a better place to live. Other nominees in this category include: Danielle Brown, Antonio Romero, Mountain Ridge High School's Student Government ======================================== Business Support and Neighborhood Involvement   Glendale Pawn & Jewelry Stan Grossman is the owner of Glendale Pawn & Jewelry in Glendale and has been a long-time supporter of the youth, teen and community programs at the Glendale Community Center. At times, he has been the only sponsor for special events at the center such as the annual holiday celebration. Recently, Stan graciously provided donations for the Parks & Recreation Youth & Teen Division's first annual break dance competition. Stan and his staff understand the value in partnering with the surrounding community and believes in creating positive programs and activities for youth, teens & families and demonstrates this by being a pillar of support in the Glendale Community. He is a true "Spark" in the community. Other nominees in this category include: Ed Sharpe, Owner of Glendale Daily Planet William Toops, Editor of The Glendale Star ======================================== Community Partner ~ Allison Martin & Gwen Marshall  The Salvation Army of Glendale Allison Martin and Gwen Marshall help Glendale residents with basic needs many of us take for granted. These two women work tirelessly throughout the week to provide food boxes, utilities assistance, clothing and many other services to Glendale residents. If they do not have the resources to help families, they will go out of their way to find someone who does. During the holiday season, they work hard to ensure that The Salvation Army can assist as many residents as possible through the Christmas Angel Tree Program and Holiday Food Boxes. During the summer, they work with families to send children to The Salvation Army Summer Camp program. Many individuals who receive assistance return to "personally thank" these women for their help. They truly make a difference in Glendale! Other nominees in this category include: Austin Centers for Exceptional Children (ACES), Christ's Church of the Valley, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, Vineyard Church ======================================== Neighborhood Revitalization   Christine O'Hara A resident of the Floralcroft Neighborhood since 1987 and a co-neighborhood leader, Christine O'Hara has been the driving force behind establishment of the Floralcroft Historical Society to revitalize the neighborhood. She knows that improvements to the neighborhood are necessary for a number of reasons. Walking tours of the downtown historical areas are ongoing, but tours in the neighborhood are difficult because of the lack of lighting and sidewalks. Christine has worked with the City of Glendale Neighborhood Partnership office to apply for two different improvement grants for lighting and sidewalk improvements. This process has been a major undertaking and Christine has volunteered numerous hours towards making her neighborhood a safer place to live. Other nominees in this category include: Floralcroft Historical Society and Jerry Lee ======================================== Traditional Neighborhood Leadership   Danielle Martinez Danielle Martinez is the neighborhood leader for the Thunderbird Palms/Hickory Shadows neighborhood. Danielle exemplifies what a true neighborhood leader is all about. She opens her home up to all of her neighbors for their neighborhood meetings. In Spring 2008, Danielle worked tirelessly on getting the word out to her neighbors about the Neighborhood Grant program. She held meetings, sent out flyers and went door-to-door to get residents involved in the process. Danielle applied for and received an $80,000 neighborhood grant for park improvements that included a new Tot Lot and EVOS playground in the neighborhood park. Danielle also helped organize volunteers from her neighborhood to spend a Saturday volunteering their time along with 100 other volunteers to install the new EVOS playground. Danielle also coordinates the annual G.A.I.N. party for her neighborhood, and is a graduate of the Glendale University 101 program. Other nominees in this category include:  Diana Colby, Shirley Galvez, Gary Hirsch, Marianne Kempton, Alice Mollon, Tim O'Day ======================================== HOA Leadership   Robert (Bob) Richards Bob is the Vice President of the Arrowhead Ranch Phase II HOA and is very involved in his neighborhood and the Glendale Community. Bob was an experienced volunteer when he moved to Arizona in 1994. He was already active in his previous church and a foster parent of nine children. Bob has also served on the Glendale Bond Commission, he has been active is the Legend Springs School PTA for four years, developed a neighborhood watch group and quarterly neighborhood newsletter. Bob completed Glendale University 101, Glendale HOA Training Academy and regularly attends the Cholla District meetings. He is also an active prayer leader and member of Community Church of Joy. Other nominees in this category include: Dave Davis, Allan DeFranco, Jim Forry, Rose Jacobson, William Lietz, John Sewell, John Stern       The three outgoing commissioners from the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods. Mike Nave, Commission Chair Donna Duggins Lynda Vescio They were honored and presented plaques.           The Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG Board Members  President Nikki Colletti, Virginia Meeker, board secretary, Becky Shady  Vice Presdient

Friday Nite Lights was a success!

After checking in with local merchants, the message is clear.  Friday Nite Lights was a huge success Cheryl Kappes, owner of The Country Maiden said, "For me, it was just like being at the real Antique Road Show.   Elizabeth Dore (ABD ANTIQUES) suggested we hold an appraisal clinic with the proceeds to benefit our Back to School drive.  Customers then carried in a wide variety of antiques and collectibles.  Creating a real win-win for all, a 4 hour Appraisal clinic raised $150.00 for the Merchants Back to School drive.  Mother Nature provided excellent weather. Customers noticed the lights, stopped, shopped and dined, and Customer feedback was abundant.  Many customers were saying how much they appreciated having their week-end shopping hours extended."     We just can't wait to watch this event GROW!  

100 and Counting!

Glendale Kicked  Off Its 100th Year with Centennial Concert
and Carnival June 18, 2009

Glendale’s centennial year  kick off with some old-fashioned summer fun! The city had a Centennial Concert and Carnival on Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale.

Glendale’s Summer Band Concert will took place that Thursday evening, beginning at 8 p.m. This long-standing Glendale concert series marks the band’s 43rd year, making it the longest-running community band in Arizona. For the Centennial kickoff, the band performed a special show celebrating music from each decade from the last 100 years.

The prelude to the concert was an old-fashioned carnival hearkening back to Glendale’s earlier days. Highlights  included a classic car exposition, antique police cars and fire engines, as well as a demonstration and display from the Glendale Historic Society. Other fun features included free carnival games and prizes, 50-cent root beer floats, a cake walk with free cupcakes and a vintage fashion show featuring apparel from 1870s to the 1970s by Matilda’s Closet.

The city of Glendale will celebrate its official anniversary as an incorporated city on June 18, 2010. Throughout the year, the city will honor its centennial at various events and activities. This event is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors, including Sanderson Ford, the Glendale Star, Safeway, Papa Ed’s Ice Cream and Kalil Bottling.

Glendale’s Summer Band is a community-based group that relies on donations from residents and patrons. Donations are accepted on-site, but can also be made by contacting Jen Godbehere at 623-930-2042.

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Photo by Bette Sharpe

Photo by Bette Sharpe

Bill Toops, Darlene Toops, William Toops and Mike Kenny Display the Glendale Star's Banner at the park booth. The Glendale Star was a sponsor of  the  Centennial Concert and Carnival on Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale. Photo by Ed Sharpe

Linda  Says "Wow, can you believe how popular the root beer floats were at the Glendale Centennial Kickoff Event!" Everyone lined up for an old fashion treat from the past and they were so popular we were sold out before we knew it.  Papa Ed's wants to thank everyone that came to the celebration.

SOLD OUT! 200 Root Beer Floats gone! and Linda had to beak the sad news to
 Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs there was no cool refreshing drinks left to be had!

William Toops and his prize Oldsmobile Photo by Ed Sharpe 

  Photo by Ed Sharpe

Don L. Donaldson explains the workings of the motorized retractable hardtop to son Justin Donaldson at the car show that was at the  Centennial Concert and Carnival on Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale. Photo by Ed Sharpe

Russell Deer shows off his fully restored Model A Ford Special Coupe from 1928 at the car show that was at the  Centennial Concert and Carnival on Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale. Photo by Ed Sharpe

Many news stations besides us were out to cover  the  Centennial Concert and Carnival on Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale. Here in this striking pose the Cronkite Girls 
are setting up their Panasonic  Video Camera to capture some of the festivities. Photo by Ed Sharpe

Click to Watch Video of  Mayor Elaine Scruggs' Welcome Speech for the 100 year Anniversary. http://www.smecc.org/media/1oo-yr-mayor-ntro-512.wmv

Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC) to raffle off Giant  300 Pound Chocolate Heart at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire 

An eager group of MYAC Volunteers showed u[ to assist in the poring of the 
yearly chocolate heart to be raffled off at the  Glendale Chocolate Affaire 

The Chocolate Affaire Festival is sponsored each and every year by Cerreta Candy Company, a family owned and operated business that has become a landmark in downtown Glendale.  Every year, the Cerretas donate a 300 pound chocolate heart to my Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC) to be raffled off. Because of Cerretas' generosity, MYAC is able to raise money that will go back into the community through MYAC's numerous community outreach projects.  

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In the past MYAC has been able to use their fundraising dollars for such projects as a public service announcement (PSA) about graffiti, a PSA about street racing, a toy drive at Banner Thunderbird Hospital, a pet food drive and Operation Thunderbox, which was a collection of comfort items for Luke Air Force Base troops that were deployed overseas during the holidays. 

Glendale’s Festival of Chocolate and Romance  Will Be an Affaire to Remember Feb. 6-8 Festival Information Courtesy City of Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale will be a chocolate lover’s paradise Feb. 6-8, as the 14th annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire celebrates with music, romance and an abundance of that sinfully delicious confection, as well as free admission and free parking! Chocoholics will delight in the three dozen chocolate purveyors, discovering everything from chocolate-covered potato chips to chocolate chile pecans to goat milk fudge. The Chocolate Affaire is sponsored by Arizona’s famous candy makers, Cerreta’s. The candy factory will offer tours all weekend, so visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at how the chocolatiers create everyone’s favorite candy. So, what goes better with chocolate than romance? The festival has become the largest gathering of national romance novelists in the Southwest. This symposium of literary romantics offers fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with authors, as well as the chance to attend free writing workshops given by the experts. Families with children will enjoy myriad activities, including hands-on arts and crafts, face-painting and a rock-climbing wall. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available throughout the weekend to take couples or families on a scenic, charming ride through the historic Catlin Court district.  Event hours are Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The event is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Glendale, in Murphy Park, located at 58th and Glendale avenues. The entertainment lineup will include: Friday, 2/6  5-10p   58th Ave Stage   Chris Putrino 5-7p Peppermint James Duo 7:30-10p Park Stage   Peppermint James 5-7p NineBall 7:30-10p Saturday, 2/7 10a-10p   58th Ave Stage   Come Back Buddy 10a-1p GedaLifE 1:30-4:00p Chris Putrino 4:30-7p Caribbean Cruisers 7:30-10p Park Stage   Pete Pancrazi 10a-1p Urban Country 1:30-4:00p Peppermint James 4:30-7p One More Time 7:30-10p Kids Zone   DJ Stëv 11a-8p Sunday, 2/8 noon-5p   58th Ave Stage   Kristen Chandler and Thousand Gathered  noon-2:30 Pheed 3-5p Park Stage   The 8-Tracks noon-2:30 Exit 40 Band 3-5p Kids Zone   DJ Stëv Noon - 5p	Peppermint James Kristen Chandler and Thousand Gathered
*The Kids Zone is located in Catlin Court on both 58th Avenue and 58th Drive. The Glendale Chocolate Affaire festival was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the Washington Post, the Seattle Times and the American Bus Association. The event also was bestowed with the 2003 Governor’s Tourism Award for the Best Special Event in Arizona. For more information on the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, including the entertainment lineup and a list of authors making appearances, call our special events hotline at (623) 930-2299.
Romance Author Signing Schedule Friday Linda Andrews 5pm-8pm Pam Tracy 5pm-8pm Vijaya Schartz 5pm-9pm Renee Bernard 5pm-10pm Carolyn Hughey 5pm-10pm Kayla Janz 5pm-10pm Denise Jeffries / Alexis Ke 5pm-10pm Judi McCoy 5pm-10pm Cathy McDavid 5pm-10pm Marie Patrick 5pm-10pm Cassie Ryan / Tina Gerow 5pm-10pm Stacey Connelly 6pm-8pm Kathryne Kennedy 7pm-8pm Tina Lavon 7pm-8pm Valerie King 7pm-10pm Romance Author Signing Schedule Saturday Laurie Schnebley Campbell 10am-1pm Linda Andrews 10am-2pm Eden Robins 10am-2pm Pam Tracy 10am-7pm Renee Bernard 10am-10pm Tia Dani 10am-10pm Carolyn Hughey 10am-10pm Kayla Janz 10am-10pm Denise Jeffries / Alexis Ke 10am-10pm Judi McCoy 10am-10pm Cathy McDavid 10am-10pm Marie Patrick 10am-10pm Cassie Ryan / Tina Gerow 10am-10pm Carol Webb 10am-10pm Stacey Connelly 11am-5pm Roz Denny Fox 12pm-2pm Vicki Lewis Thompson 12pm-2pm Lois Carrol 12pm-4pm Kim Watters 12pm-5pm Susan Yarina 12pm-5pm Vicki Gaia 12pm-6pm Donna Hatch 12pm-6pm Vijaya Schartz 12pm-9pm Allison Leigh 2pm-5pm Kathryne Kennedy 7pm-8pm Tina Lavon 7pm-8pm Valerie King 7pm-10pm Romance Author Signing Schedule Sunday Linda Andrews 10am-2pm Lois Carrol 12pm-4pm Renee Bernard 12pm-5pm Tia Dani 12pm-5pm Vicki Gaia 12pm-5pm Donna Hatch 12pm-5pm Carolyn Hughey 12pm-5pm Kayla Janz 12pm-5pm Denise Jeffries / Alexis Ke 12pm-5pm Judi McCoy 12pm-5pm Cathy McDavid 12pm-5pm Marie Patrick 12pm-5pm Cassie Ryan / Tina Gerow 12pm-5pm Vijaya Schartz 12pm-5pm Pam Tracy 12pm-5pm Carol Webb 12pm-5pm
Saturday Speaker Workshop Topic From     10:00 AM Pam Tracy Welcome & Writing Suspense 11:00 AM Laurie Schnebly Campbell Turning Rejection Into Gold 12:00 PM Eden Robins Making Myths Real 1:00 PM Renee Bernard Whatever you do, don't do this! 2:00 PM Connie Flynn Point of View 3:00 PM Cathy McDavid Little, Big, Bigger - Writing a high concept line, thumbnail sketch and synopsis 4:00 PM Vicki Gaia & Donna Hatch Power Editing     Sunday Speaker Workshop Topic From     12:00 PM Tina Gerow Plotting:  The Right Way, The Wrong Way & What Works for You 1:00 PM Isabella Clayton Creative Coaching 2:00 PM Judi McCoy How to Format and Ready Your Manuscript for Submission 3:00 PM Vijaya Schartz Author Self Promotion 4:00 PM Kim Watters, Tina LaVon & Carol Webb Blogging 101