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City of Glendale Citizens Advisory
Commission on Neighborhoods and the Community Partnerships Department
proudly present the 2010 Neighborhood Leadership Forum and Spark Awards.
There were 6 Categories
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Dear Glendale Community Leaders:
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
"Recognizing Diversity in Glendale." 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,
Sharon Sprague, Chair
Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods
Keynote speaker
Don Logan - City of Glendale Diversity Program
Administrator
Photo by Ed
Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Keynote
Address video is at end of this article!
YOUNG LEADERS ON THE MOVE
Winner - Northwest Christian School
The students of Northwest Christian School, along
with their Principal Ernie Molina, have volunteered for numerous community
volunteer projects in Glendale over the past year. This group of young
volunteers helped clean-up Thunderbird Paseo Park and Sahuaro Ranch Park.
The day before Thanksgiving, they helped several elderly residents of the
Blue Sky Mobile Home Park with yard clean-up, painting, and other projects
at their homes. One of the student’s parents owns a bakery and they
donated several cakes to the residents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The
group also spread rock & painted curbs at the Glencroft Retirement
community. The students volunteered more than 6,000 hours during the most
recent school year! Northwest Christian School volunteers are true
"Sparks" in the Glendale community and exemplify positive
leadership and decision-making in their school and community.
Other nominees in this category include:
Jesse Bywater, Tyler Coniam, Marissa Silva, Jason Woelfel, Brett
Wood, Glendale High
School Students Against Destructive Decisions
BUSINESS SUPPORT &
NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT
Winner - Glendale
Daily Planet
Ed Sharpe launched the Glendale
Daily Planet nearly 5 years ago. Since then, he has been on the spot
to participate in stories such as the revitalization of downtown Glendale
and the sports and entertainment district. Ed and his staff provide news
in the form of text, photographs and video. The Glendale Daily Planet promotes
diversity and portrays what all of our citizens are involved in, ranging
from the Martin Luther King Day breakfast, Hispanic Heritage celebrations,
Arab American festivals, Arizona Black Expo, Glendale’s Centennial
celebrations, and so much more. Accolades for the Glendale Daily Planet
have come from all parts of the city and its municipal and civic
organizations. The staff at the Glendale Daily Planet are true
"Sparks" in the Glendale community.
Attached personal to receive
certificates are :
Ed
Sharpe Editor/Publisher/Engineer, Bette Sharpe -
Reporter/Photographer, Lesa Holstein - Book Topics Editor, Jamise
Liddell - Entertainment Editor, Chef Eric Reinert - The Budget Bistro,
Erick O’Donnell - Reporter, Kimber Leigh - Reporter, Jodi
Bannwart - Reporter, Gloria Robertson – Reporter, Bill Schreiner
- Associate Engineer
NOTE: the Glendale Daily Planet is actually
over 5 years old, the person that nominated us probably had some older
material on us. Thanks, Ed Sharpe
Photo by Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Other nominees in this
category include:
Hector Torres and Sherry Representing Vanguard
Investments - Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Elite Community Management,
Midwestern University, Vanguard, Waymark Gardens
COMMUNITY
PARTNER
Winner - Vineyard Church
For the past 5 years, the Vineyard Church has
worked with neighborhoods and the community to help enhance the quality of
life for Glendale residents. The church recently "adopted" the
East Catlin Court neighborhood by participating in the City of Glendale’s
"Adopt-a-Neighborhood" program. Each year, more than 100
volunteers from the Vineyard Church paint homes in the neighborhood.
Before the painting begins, the volunteers power-wash each home, scrape
needed areas, replace fascia board, and complete other minor repairs. It’s
not just the paint that makes a difference in the neighborhood, the church
also provides lunch to the entire community and has developed a great
relationship with the residents. The residents also make traditional
Mexican Food dishes to share with the volunteers. Several residents have
started attending church at the Vineyard. All of the Vineyard volunteers
are true "Sparks" in the East Catlin Court neighborhood.
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Other nominees in this category include:
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Christ’s Church of the Valley, Community
Mediators, Foothills
Branch Library Book Sale Volunteers, Tim Reardon
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
Winner - Floralcroft Historic Neighborhood Leaders
Leaders of the "Floralcroft Historic"
neighborhood have done a wonderful job in taking the initiative to
revitalize their neighborhood. Through the leadership of Manny Padia,
Christine O’Hara and Diane Leon, the neighborhood just completed a major
renovation. The neighborhood received streetscape improvements including
historic pedestrian lights, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, and sidewalk
repairs and replacements. This group worked tirelessly with the City of
Glendale Neighborhood Partnership Office and applied for neighborhood
grant funding and $240,000 of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
funds. After the improvements were completed, the neighborhood held a
party to celebrate. Residents brought food, there was music, and fun for
the children. They are truly the "Spark" that engages others in
the Floralcroft Historic neighborhood.
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Other nominees in this category include:
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Daily Planet
Marianne Kempton, Jana Olson
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP
Winner - Heart of Glendale Neighborhood Leaders
John Torres, Mickey Nunez, Joe Eriquez, and
Rebecca Ontiveros are the neighborhood leaders of the "Heart of
Glendale" neighborhood. These four individuals have taken many steps
towards building capacity in their neighborhood. The group applied for a
neighborhood grant to provide leadership training that they felt was
needed in the following areas: advocating, improving communications,
community diversity, addressing neighborhood concerns, working as a team,
problem solving and conflict resolution. They have worked hard to ensure
the overall quality of life is improved in their neighborhood by bringing
in resources that residents can utilize. The group also organized two
large events that were held in their neighborhood park. More than 7,000
people attended both events. They are true "Sparks" in the Heart
of Glendale neighborhood.
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Other nominees in this category include:
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Copperwood Watchers,
Fred & Georgia Rockey, Mary Savchick, Sharon
Solberg
HOA LEADERSHIP
Winner - Ron Short
Ron Short has been the HOA President of the
Manistee Ranch neighborhood for more than three years. In addition to
leading the board and their meetings, Ron is the editor of the community’s
newsletter and actively participates in community events, while
maintaining an open door policy to residents who have concerns. His
friendly and congenial demeanor puts everyone at ease right away. Although
Manistee Ranch has a professional management company to look after the
community, Ron keeps tabs on many details and ensures that the
neighborhood is a great and safe place to live. Recently, Ron and his wife
went door-to-door to encourage participation in completing the U.S.
Census. Ron is truly the "Spark" in the Manistee Ranch
neighborhood.
- Photo by Ed Sharpe - Glendale
Daily Planet
Other nominees in this category include:
Brenda
Ball, Rose Jacobson, Charlene Kusick
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Citizens Advisory Commission On Neighborhoods
Sharon Sprague, Chair, At-Large, Sahuaro District
Vickie Loya, Vice-Chair, At-Large, Cholla
District
Judy Atkins, At-Large, Cactus District
Sharon Brown, Sahuaro District
Jo Ann Caufield, Cholla District
Barbara Cole, Cactus District
Sharon Heatwole-Chicks, Ocotillo District
Frank Hinds, Mayoral, Cholla District
Bill Jocewicz, Yucca District
Hugh Leonardo, At-Large, Cholla District
Matthew Versluis, Barrel District
Housing Advisory Commission
Philip C. Reina, Chair, Cactus District
Thomas Castaldo, Vice-Chair, Ocotillo District
Michael Buettner, Cholla District
Jeffery Hyvarinen, Barrel District
Community Development Advisory Committee
Chris Flippen, Chair, Sahuaro District
Karen Mankoski, Vice-Chair, Cholla District
Mary Jean Eggleston, Yucca District
Yolanda Hernandez, CAP Board
Pattie Johnston, At-Large, Cholla District
Glenn O’Bannon, Cactus District
Rebecca Ontiveros, CAP Board
Madelin Page, Barrel District
Sharon Wixon, Mayoral, Cactus District
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT
The Community Partnerships Department
consists of three operating divisions—
Community Housing
Community Revitalization
Neighborhood Partnership Office
Our Mission:
"Connecting people through the power of
community"
Organizational Structure
City of Glendale Neighborhood Partnership Office 6829 N. 58th
Drive, Suite 100 Glendale, AZ 85301
623-930-2868 Neighborhood Partnership Office
623-930-2180 Community Housing Division
623-930-3670 Community Revitalization Division
A special "thanks" to the following
partners
AMC Theatres, Glendale Police,
BJ’s Car Wash. Glendale Tourism. Coffee & Tea Express,
HealthSource, Community Tire & Auto Repair, Marie Callender’s,
Florals by Christine Mahr,
Starbucks,
Glendale Fire, Vineyard Church,
Glendale Pawn & Jewelry
Community Partnerships Director, Erik Strunk
Community Housing Administrator, Elaine Adamczyk
Community Revitalization Administrator, Gilbert
Lopez
Neighborhood Partnership Administrator, Matt
Cohrs
Mayor & Council
Elaine M. Scruggs, Mayor
Manny Martinez, Vice-Mayor, Cholla District
Joyce Clark, Yucca District
Steven Frate, Sahuaro District
David Goulet, Ocotillo District
Yvonne Knaack, Barrel District
Phil Lieberman, Cactus District
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City Management
Ed Beasley, City Manager
Ken Reedy, Interim Assistant City Manager
Mark Burdick, Fire Chief
Steven Conrad, Police Chief
Jim Colson, Deputy City Manager
Cathy Gorham, Deputy City Manager
Horatio Skeete, Deputy City Manager
Keynote speaker
Don Logan - City of Glendale Diversity Program
Administrator
Photo by Ed
Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
CLICK
TO WATCH THE INTRODUCTION OF DON LOGAN
AND THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS VIDEO!
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