The Class welcomed Larson Newspapers as well as The Verde Independent for the presentation and display of gifted items. Please click here to read about the event.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Class IV Legacy Project
Last week Class IV of Verde Valley Leadership completed their Legacy Project and presented all of the items collected, donated and purchased for the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic's Woman's World Program.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Verde Valley Leadership Class IV Legacy Project
Dear Community Member,
In times like these, our community has become closer and more dependent upon one another than ever before. With reduced budgets and more conscious spending, some are forgotten in the mix- the mentally ill.
This year, Verde Valley Leadership’s Class IV is focusing efforts on a Legacy Project in the Verde Valley which is sure to make a difference. The Class is working with the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic to assist their Woman’s World Program. For additional information about Verde Valley Leadership (VVL) please visit: www.vvleadership.org.
The Woman’s World Program offered at the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic serves women with co-occurring disorders. Their program treats women who are seriously mentally ill and also suffer from addiction. Their program takes a whole person approach to treatment. They teach the women to work together, learn to accept themselves and others for who they are and what they are suffering, as well as provide them with the tools to enter into the community and lead a productive life.
This is where your help is needed. Instead of the standard request for a donation, Class IV of VVL is inviting you to make a difference in a woman’s life by providing necessities often taken for granted. Class IV is collecting the following items to be used in their facility:
- (24) Twin sheet sets
- (24) Twin mattress covers/protectors
- (24) Standard pillow cases
- Art supplies, used in rehabilitation, to include: canvases, paints, scrapbook materials, paint by number kits, knitting supplies, paint brushes, sketch pads, colored pencils
- Personal care items to include: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, feminine products, combs & brushes
- Bath towels
- Curtains
- Barbecue Grill
- Cash donations in any amount to assist in the purchasing of the above items.
The class has an ambitious goal of collecting all of these items by May 27, 2011. Then, Class IV of VVL will compile all of the donated or purchased items and present them to the Woman’s World Program and hang a plaque at the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic with the names of the donors and information about this Legacy Project.
Your in-kind or monetary contribution will be tax deductible since VVL is a 501(c) (3). If you would like to provide any of the above items or need additional information please contact Heather Hermen, Board Member of VVL, at 928-202-2374, or Class IV graduate Rebecca Hernandez at 928-639-0020. Drop off locations are located at: Country Bank, 597 E. State Route 89A, Cottonwood, Rebecca Hernandez 928-639-0020 or Lawyers Title of Arizona, 1756 E. Villa Drive, Ste. A, Cottonwood, Shannon Westcott 928-634-3500.
Thank you for joining Verde Valley Leadership in this Legacy Project which is sure to impact the lives of many women and the vital Woman’s World Program. Together we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Verde Valley Leadership
Class IV
Mid-Year Skills Day
Verde Valley Leadership Mid Year Skills Day
(Sedona, AZ)- Members of Class V from Verde Valley Leadership enjoyed meeting together for their Mid Year Skills Day on Friday February 18, 2011 in Jerome, AZ.
The issue day marked their halfway point through the first year of the program. The Issue Day was focused on Class V participants, their personal or professional Vision, Mission and Goals. With the help of Jodie Filardo, Clarkdale Sustainability Project Manager, each class member was able to review their accomplishments to date and reflect on whether their plans were working, needed improvement, or were right on track. Jodie mentioned how encouraged she was to see everyone “still hard at work” from the last time, their kick off retreat in September.
Class V also had the opportunity to enjoy the “True Colors” exercise with Chris Heyer, Adjunct Faculty Coordinator for Yavapai College at the Verde Valley Campus. Chris helped the class members determine their “True Colors” and how to relate them in their personal and professional environments. One class member was heard saying; “now I know how to communicate with my boss.” The exercise proved to be informative and effective.
Next, the class heard from Tammy Linn, Prescott Councilwoman, who presented on Business Ethics. Tammy gave an enthusiastic presentation with real life scenarios to get the class members involved and thinking about their actions and how to respond. Tammy then shared some personal examples of her challenges as a Councilwoman and the pressure on today’s society to be ethical in business practices.
A true highlight of the day was hearing a passion from Dan Engler, Verde Valley Newspapers, Inc., and his wife Patty Engler, Cardiology Nurse. They shared the telling story of Ernest Shackleton and his catastrophic expedition that led to a courageous and lasting example of leadership to this day. Dan and Patty shared some highlights from what they have learned about Shackleton’s adventure and encouraged the class members to use them as an example in their own journey of leadership.
Finally, the class wrapped up with a round table discussion of the book “Leading at the Edge” the Saga of Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition. Class members shared highlights from the book, what has helped them or stuck out them as useful in their path to leadership.
The issue day proved to be a success and marked an accomplishment for each of them as they reached their halfway point and continue in the Verde Valley Leadership program.
Health Issue Day
Verde Valley Leadership Health Issue Day
(Cottonwood, AZ)- Members of Class V from Verde Valley Leadership enjoyed an educational ‘Issue Day’ on the topic of ‘Health’ on Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) in Cottonwood, AZ.
As a part of their class participation in Verde Valley Leadership, each class member has the opportunity to plan and organize Issue Days throughout the year. The Issue Day promotes community awareness and exposes the class members to various businesses, organizations, situations, and needs in the Verde Valley.
Team members from Class V; Krishan Gingie, Mark Johnson and Leslie McLean coordinated a variety of presenters from around the Verde Valley to speak to their class on Friday, December 17.
Throughout the day the class was educated on the variety of medical and health services available to them in their community.
The day began with Barbara Dember, who is the Vice President of Professional Services at the Verde Valley Medical Center. Barbara covered such topics as improving the health of the community as well as the goal to make Sedona a cancer treatment destination. She also explained that “being a teaching hospital has made Verde Valley Medical Center a better hospital.”
Ray Selna, Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Verde Valley Medical Center, continued the day by focusing on some of the goals of VVMC. One specific goal was to join the boards from the Flagstaff Medical Center and VVMC together to form one. He also mentioned that “the quality numbers of VVMC are better than Flagstaff currently for patients.”
Class V was then given an in-depth explanation of the various programs the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic offers. During the presentations that Patty May, Program Manager, Monty Bondurant, Adult Program Director and Scott Roderick, Children’s Program Director shared, one main focus was made clear to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the service they provide.
Following lunch, Dr. Mark Laursen educated the class on the personal, business and societal ramifications about obesity and what the community, can do about it. He became the first medical doctor in the United States to obtain both an integrated holistic board and naturopathic certification. He has published several books and encourages the community to “turn health problems into creative challenges.”
The issue day proved to be one filled with information that each class member could take with them and use in their everyday environment whether at home or work.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Verde Valley Leadership Focuses on Education
Cottonwood, AZ (November 22, 2010) - Class five of Verde Valley Leadership met on Friday November 19, 2010, to explore education issues in the Verde Valley.
Tim Foist, Superintendent of Mingus Union High School, and Barbara U’Ren, Superintendant of Cottonwood-Oak Creek School, explained their districts’’ goals for education. Tim Foist’s very motivational and inspiring talk about education included a statement not soon forgotten, “the only thing new in education in the last 50 years is backpacks.” He and Barbara provided information for the class to motivate them to action as parents and residents in the community.
Vanessa DiCarlo, an inclusion specialist, discussed the value of including special needs students into the general educational environment. She stressed inclusion programs work, and result in great success for both students and teachers in the Verde Valley.
Other issue day highlights included a presentation by Laura Nagle, an autistic adult, who spoke about her own challenges with autism; and Tom Schumacher, Executive Dean of Yavapai College, who provided an overview of the Verde Valley Campus’ master plan and new programs. Mr. Schumacher also led the group on a tour of the campus.
The participants found this education day to be inspiring and insightful. The class will meet again in December to explore community issues on health.
VVL provides growth opportunities, leadership skills and community issues training, while cultivating diverse, influential networks. For more information, contact www.vvleadership.org.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Class V
Class V completed their kick off retreat weekend September 17 & 18, 2010. They were led in discussion by Al & Jodie Filardo of the Filardo Group.
The new class is made up of a dynamic group from all walks of life. They cover the banking industry, non-profit, retail, commercial, industrial and more. The new class brings enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn to the program.
Welcome Class V!
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