AUGUST 25, 2010

FCF kicks off fall with
old-fashioned football pep rally

Year-Long Event Schedule Features Keynote from Phoenix Suns’ Owner, Mindquest Lecture Series, Parent’s Nights Out and More

SCOTTSDALE – Foothills Community Foundation (FCF), a non-profit Desert Foothills organization providing resources for education, community service and cultural enrichment, released its 2010-2011 calendar of events and programs today. Events are hosted at FCF’s Holland Community Center located at the Black Mountain Campus, which serves as the hub of community activities for members and area residents.

In September, FCF will kick-off the season with a variety of events, including these highlights:

Old-Fashioned Community Football Pep Rally
Sunday, Sept. 12 (5:00 – 10:00 pm)
A spirited kick-off to the football season for community football teams, this event will feature performances by the Cactus Shadows High School band and cheerleading team, plus the first NFL game of the season will be shown on big screen TVs inside and outside. FCF members, parents, students and neighbors are invited to play old-fashioned carnival games and enjoy food and drinks. Admission is free and concessions will cost $1-$5.

FCF Night at Chase Field – Tuesday, Sept. 21
(Game starts at 6:40 pm):
Join fellow FCF members at Chase Field as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies. Tickets can be purchased through FCF and range from $15 - $50.

Events are free or discounted for FCF members. By joining FCF, members are able to reserve conference rooms at the FCF-Holland Community Center, get advance notice about programs and events, receive special “members only” event invitations, get discounts at the Bad Donkey Café (located in the FCF-Holland Community Center) and more. Membership costs $35 per year for a college student, $60 per year for an individual adult and $120 per year for a family.

The 2010-2011 schedule features ongoing events for Desert Foothills residents of all ages, including Girl’s Nights Out, Wine Tastings, Desert Awareness programs, MindQuest Lecture Series, Scottsdale Healthcare wellness programs, among many others. Additionally, FCF’s Annual Meeting, which will be held on Thurs, Nov. 4, will feature a keynote from Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and supporter of FCF.

For more information on how to join FCF and participate in specific events, please visit www.azfcf.org. 

AUGUST 25, 2010

Nominations Open for Scottsdale Leadership’s Spirit of Community Leadership Awards

SCOTTSDALE – Scottsdale Leadership, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving Scottsdale and the surrounding community, is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Spirit of Community Leadership Awards.  The awards are the Drinkwater Community Leadership Award, Frank W. Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, Corporate Leadership Award, and Youth Leadership Awards.

The Drinkwater Leadership Award, presented by Merrill Lynch, commemorates former Mayor Herb Drinkwater's commitment to Scottsdale by honoring a member of the community who has made a significant and notable contribution to the greater Scottsdale community. Scottsdale Leadership alumni are not eligible to receive this award. Previous recipients include Marc Miller, Bill Soderquist, Paul Messinger and Sam Campana, among others.  Nominations for the Drinkwater Leadership award are due September 3, 2010.

The Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, presented by Prestige Cleaners, commemorates Frank W. Hodges, a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class I, by honoring a Scottsdale Leadership alumnus who illustrates exemplary community service and humanitarian values. Previous recipients of this award include Kurt M. Brueckner, Linda Milhaven, Virginia Korte, and Cindy Slick, among others.  Nominations for the Hodges Alumni award are due September 3, 2010.

The Corporate Leadership Award, presented by Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc., honors a company that supports leadership as a key organizational philosophy. Companies eligible for this award have in place a process for encouraging employees to become involved in community service, honor humanitarian values, and positively impact the community through leadership and financial support Previous recipients of this award include Scottsdale Insurance and APS. Nominations for the Corporate Leadership award are due September 3, 2010.

The Youth Leadership Award, presented by Scottsdale 20-30 Foundation, recognizes a teenager who exhibits leadership skills within their school, community and extracurricular activities. Nominees must be a high school junior or senior. Nominations for the Youth Leadership award are due September 10, 2010.

Award recipients will be honored at Scottsdale Leadership's 11th Annual Spirit of Community Leadership Awards Luncheon, on Dec. 10, 2010 at The Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. To download an award nomination form or for more information, visit www.scottsdaleleadership.org, or call (480) 627-6710.