As part of the core program of Scottsdale Leadership, members form teams with the goal of implementing a community service project to identify a community need and develop a project that positively affected that need while gaining hands-on experience as community leaders. Each Spring, the teams present their projects to the public and a panel of judges. Judging criteria includes identifying a community need and the impact the project had on that need, effective teamwork, successful collaboration with key stakeholders and other community partners, and sustainability - that the project concept will live on for years through the identified stakeholders taking over the project concept.
In an effort to broaden the range of possible projects and to give exposure to current needs, we are requesting project proposals from the community for Class 26. You may submit a project proposal by downloading the form here.
The projects from Class 25 included
P.E.T. Pantry implemented a platform to keep pets with their owners during times of financial crisis through a collaborative effort between Vista del Camino Food Bank, Animal Guardian Network and Scottsdale Community College. This project embraced public awareness, direct donations and practicality for food banks. A panel of judges selected P.E.T. Pantry as the winning project. For more information: scottsdalepetpantry.org/
Come Take a Stand created awareness campaign educating youth in understanding effective bystander strategies to apply when witnessing cyber-bullying. School curriculum was developed to support Scottsdale’s eighth grade students. For more information: http://on.fb.me/lwNoAM
Seeing Is Believing provided under-represented children with the gift of vision. Striving for all children to have eye-exams and glasses, the team raised funds and created community collaboration between individuals, businesses and schools. For more information: http://bit.ly/k5ww1B
Growing Greatness at Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship transformed an unused plot into a special spot for children and adults who face physical challenges and obstacles. The project team recruited contributors and constructed a wheelchair accessible, raised bed garden. For more information: http://bit.ly/kBLl0u
Foundation for Sustainable Senior Centers created a nonprofit foundation serving Scottsdale’s seniors and senior centers and bridging the gap between city services and community needs, including health, safety and medical. For more information: sustainableseniors.com/
Bridging Generations created a platform for sharing, learning and interaction between seniors and elementary school students. The project was designed to enhance the curriculum for children and quality of life for seniors through interviews related to history.
The projects from Class 24 included
OlymPALooza! ConnectinGenerations created bridges of communication, appreciation and mutual respect during a fun day of sharing between seniors from Granite Reef Senior Center and youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. The closing ceremony generated smiles, "Aha" and even tears of happiness as the circle of new friends connected during their shared special moments. A panel of judges selected OlymPALooza! ConnectinGenerations as the winning project.
Project It’s Your Turn’s increased awareness of prostate cancer, fundraised, and informed men to be responsible about their health. Team It's Your Turn appeared at the Fiesta Bowl Art Walk, Parada Del Sol, Scottsdale Healthcare, WM Phoenix Open; finishing with a MLB baseball game where March 20th was proclaimed as Scottsdale's Prostate Cancer Awareness Day.
The Meet Green created a platform to provide inforamtion on how community and/or business groups can conduct “green” meetings. The team selected Appaloosa Library and the events planned for their building as their ‘pilot’ to make available supporting materials and tracking processes for conducting environmentally–friendly meetings.
The Classroom Wishes team created a project to provide the necessary tools to maximize the educational experiences of local K-5 students. The team developed a plan where local businesses can “adopt” area schools and assist in fulfilling educators’ unmet needs. Tavan Elementary School served as their model.
Team Check the Box project raised awareness and funds for the Scottsdale Cares program. Scottsdale Cares supports non-profit agencies and is funded by the City of Scottsdale's utility customers. The team developed marketing strategies which included streamlining the online donation process. The long term goal is to raise awareness and contributions by a minimum of 20% by 2012.
Project Scottsdale STARS focused on raising awareness and funds for Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services (STARS). The team worked to increase attendance for STARS Annual Fiesta de las Madrinas Charity Ball, surveyed the Ball participants will hold an open house for them to see first-hand the work of the agency. The team also consulted on the creation of a donor tracking system.
