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Issue Committees- Valley Forward’s Issue Committees focus on education and outreach relating to the broad-based and integrated topic areas listed below. In addition to facilitating presentations, speakers and field trips, the groups drive the organization’s advocacy and public policy agenda. The Issue Committees also support Valley Forward’s events and programs, with members serving as topic area experts. Each of the Issue Committees has adopted a set of principles that form the foundation of their work program.
Through these Issue Committees, Valley Forward is advocating for: renewable energy and energy conservation; a non-motorized regional trails system in the Valley; a balanced, multi-modal transportation system; air quality initiatives; sound water management policies and water conservation; and environmental sustainability.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION (PEC) (more) |
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Chair: John Godec, Godec Randall & Associates; Vice Chair: Penny Pfaelzer, PfaelzerDean&Partners
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LAND USE/OPEN SPACE (more) |
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Chair: Tim Conner, City of Scottsdale; Vice Chair: Chris Brown, SmithGroupJJR
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WATER (more) |
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Chair: Crystal Thompson, Central Arizona Project; Vice Chair: Margaret Galloghy, Fennemore Craig
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TRANSPORATION/AIR (more) |
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Chair: Craig Hughes, Total Transit/Discount Cab; Vice Chair: Brigitte Bavousett, U-Haul
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ENERGY(more) |
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Chair: Rob Wanless, Solon Corporation; Vice Chair: Andrea Chalmers, APS |
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CANALSCAPE(more) |
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Chair: Stephen Thompson, Thompson + Pollari Planning Architecture; Vice Chair: William Allison, Gallagher & Kennedy |
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TRAILS PROJECT TASK FORCE (more) |
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Chair: Michael Park, EPG
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PROGRAM (Determines topics and keynote speakers for VFA luncheons) (more) |
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Chair: Jay Hicks, RSP Architects
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NETWORKING & CONNECTIONS (Provides networking within the membership base, prospect and lead generation support, facilitates relationship building and adding member value) (more) |
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Chair: Melanie Campbell, Arizona Capitol Times; Vice Chair: Karen Stafford, Mountain States Employers Council |
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| EVENT COMMITTEES (Valley Forward's signature events are held annually) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS (September 29, 2012) (more) |
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Chair: Lori Singleton, SRP |
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EARTHFEST EDUCATORS NIGHT (October 25, 2012) (more) |
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Chair: Dolores Nolan, Valley Metro; Vice Chair: Melissa Antone, University of Phoenix/Apollo Group
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ANNUAL LUNCHEON (December 7, 2012) (more) |
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Chair: Jeanne Forbis, Intel
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LIVABILITY SUMMIT (more) |
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Chair: Adrienne Howell, Southwest Gas |
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| 43 YEARS
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP |
Valley Forward was founded in 1969, one year before the first Earth Day.
Members of Valley Forward represent large corporations and small businesses, municipalities and government agencies, educators, non-profits and concerned individuals working together on environmental initiatives.
Throughout its history, Valley Forward has advocated for regional cooperation and connectivity.
Experts are declaring that the time for sustainability is now and more than ever before a driving opportunity for our financial solvency. Valley Forward’s 2012 theme is Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy. |
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