Verde Valley Leadership completes legacy project

Verde Valley Leadership completes legacy project

Verde Valley Leadership completes legacy projectClass III completes construction of a Gazebo for the Cottonwood Boys & Girls ClubsCOTTONWOOD, AZ (June 10, 2010) - Verde Valley Leadership (VVL) Class III constructed a gazebo at the Cottonwood Boys & Girls Club on June 5th. It was a collaborative event that began with the support of local businesses in the area and individuals who have been involved with VVL as class members. Organizing the location was coordinated with the City of Cottonwood and by presenting to City of Cottonwood Council. Additional support in creating this project depended upon local contractors, VVL Class III members, local suppliers and representatives from The Boys & Girls Club. The project was aptly named the Legacy Project.

This project initiated so many good feelings among the individuals associated with it and generated such great community support. On June 5, the VVL class representatives arrived at the construction site to see the concrete foundation memorialized with the imprints of the handprints of the children who will be benefitting from this gazebo memorialized in the concrete foundation. The participants then watched as the Gazebo was constructed. Its construction filled the class with a sense of pride and accomplishment by making the world a little better place to live for our youth. How fortunate are we!

Verde Valley Leadership would like to thank everyone that contributed. The Cottonwood business community and its citizens showed amazing support for this project. There was hardly a door that was knocked on that did not open. Here is a list of our gracious donors that gave either time or monetary support to the Legacy Project: Law Office of Diane Prescott, National Bank of Arizona, City of Cottonwood, Enchantment Resort & Mii Amo Spa, Puritan Electric, Verde Valley Hardware, Arizona State Credit Union, SEC Inc. Verde Valley Leadership Classes III and IV, Country Bank, Hanson Aggregates, Tiffany Construction, Doug and Des Noble of Noble Heritage Builders, United Rentals, Pro Build of Cottonwood, and WBLS Developments. We had several other anonymous and local donors that also contributed. VVL would like to express a big thank you to everyone who put their fingerprint on this project in one way or another.

Verde Valley Leadership is in its final stages of recruiting for Class V. This program is an amazing experience for interested individuals. Anyone who has a thirst for learning, wants to become a stronger and more effective leader in the community, learn more about the issues impacting our the Verde Valley, as well as network and meet wonderful people who are involved in our community should consider enrolling in this program that is designed to inspire individuals to action in the community.

VVL provides growth opportunities, leadership skills and community issues training, while cultivating diverse, influential networks. For more information, please visit our website at www.vvleadership.org or contact us at info@vvleadership.org.

VERDE VALLEY LEADERSHIP CLASS III COMPLETES LEGACY PROJECT FOR COTTONWOOD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Verde Valley Leadership, PO Box 1015, Cornville, AZ 86325

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Janet Kelly at 928.301.1739 or 928.340.1022.

VERDE VALLEY LEADERSHIP CLASS III COMPLETES LEGACY PROJECT
FOR COTTONWOOD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Cottonwood, AZ (June 8, 2010) - Verde Valley Leadership (VVL) Class III constructed a gazebo at the Cottonwood Boys & Girls Club on June 5th. It was a collaborative event that began with the support of local businesses in the area and individuals who have been involved with VVL as class members. Organizing the location was coordinated with the City of Cottonwood and by presenting to City of Cottonwood Council. Additional support in creating this project depended upon local contractors, VVL Class III members, local suppliers and representatives from The Boys & Girls Club. The project was aptly named the Legacy Project.

This project initiated so many good feelings among the individuals associated with it and generated such great community support. On June 5, the VVL class representatives arrived at the construction site to see the concrete foundation memorialized with the imprints of the handprints of the children who will be benefitting from this gazebo memorialized in the concrete foundation. The participants then watched as the Gazebo was constructed. Its construction filled the class with a sense of pride and accomplishment by making the world a little better place to live for our youth. How fortunate are we!

Verde Valley Leadership would like to thank everyone that contributed. The Cottonwood business community and its citizens showed amazing support for this project. There was hardly a door that was knocked on that did not open. Here is a list of our gracious donors that gave either time or monetary support to the Legacy Project: Law Office of Diane Prescott, National Bank of Arizona, City of Cottonwood, Enchantment Resort & Mii Amo Spa, Puritan Electric, Verde Valley Hardware, Arizona State Credit Union, SEC Inc. Verde Valley Leadership Classes III and IV, Country Bank, Hanson Aggregates, Tiffany Construction, Doug and Des Noble of Noble Heritage Builders, United Rentals, Pro Build of Cottonwood, and WBLS Developments. We had several other anonymous and local donors that also contributed. VVL would like to express a big thank you to everyone who put their fingerprint on this project in one way or another.

Verde Valley Leadership is in its final stages of recruiting for Class V. This program is an amazing experience for interested individuals. Anyone who has a thirst for learning, wants to become a stronger and more effective leader in the community, learn more about the issues impacting our the Verde Valley, as well as network and meet wonderful people who are involved in our community should consider enrolling in this program that is designed to inspire individuals to action in the community.


VVL provides growth opportunities, leadership skills and community issues training, while cultivating diverse, influential networks. For more information, please visit our website at www.vvleadership.org or contact us at info@vvleadership.org.
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NEWS RELEASE

Verde Valley Leadership, PO Box 1015, Cornville, AZ 86325

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Heather Hermen at 928-204-1123 ext. 170.

Leadership Group Learns About Art & Media with Guest Speaker Linda Goldenstein

Sedona, AZ (June 3, 2010) – Class IV of Verde Valley Leadership completed their Art & Media Issue Day in the Verde Valley on Friday May 14, 2010.

The current class comprised of twelve students meets monthly to discuss and learn about issues facing the Verde Valley. With Art & Media as the theme, they began the day at the Sedona Arts Center and enjoyed a lesson in pastels from Verde Valley artist Christine Debrosky. Christine demonstrated her talents and shared her experience in the art world for the past twenty years.

The speakers focused on their background, history, and knowledge of the Arts & Media in the Verde Valley. A highlight to the day was a guided tour of Linda Goldenstein’s Gallery, Goldenstein Gallery in Uptown Sedona. Linda has a long history in Arizona and was able to highlight how a background in banking led her to a future in the Arts. Linda focused on how her enthusiasm and “no fear” attitude drove her to success with her current gallery.

Gioia Goodrum with Regalo di Gioia Cooking School led the group into lunch time with a cooking demonstration. Gioia shared her ten year background as a Chef by creating an amazing Panna Cotta recipe. As a past Verde Valley Leadership class member, Gioia was able to share how the program motivated her to follow her passion and start her Cooking School.

Following lunch, the class took a Sedona Trolley tour out to Boynton Canyon. The Sedona Trolley has a long standing history in Sedona and has been able share information about the Arts with the community and millions of visitors that come to Sedona annually.

The last speaker was Joe McNeill of Sedona Monthly. Joe has been in the publishing business for more than 25 years and shared his insight of the film industry in Sedona and the Verde Valley and his future plans for a film museum in Sedona. Joe also showed the group some of the famous memorabilia he has collected during his research for his recently published book “Arizona's Little Hollywood: Sedona and Northern Arizona's Forgotten Film History 1923-1973”.

The Art & Media Issue Day proved to be informative, creative and inspiring to all class members.

VVL provides growth opportunities, leadership skills and community issues training, while cultivating diverse, influential networks. For more information, contact www.vvleadership.org.

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