Valley Forward Association is
a unique public interest organization that has influenced
quality of life and environmental decisions in the Valley
of the Sun since 1969. It was formed as a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization following a merger of the Phoenix
Development Association, Mid-Town Improvement Association,
Valley Beautiful Citizens Council and Maricopa County
Taxpayers Association.
Valley Forward brings business, community and civic
leaders together to convene thoughtful public dialogue
on regional issues and to promote cooperative efforts
to improve the environment and quality of life in the
Valley.
Valley Forward advocates a balance between economic
development and environmental quality. The Association
consists of a blend of members, including large and
small businesses and various jurisdictions of government.
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DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP
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Valley Forward's
current membership roster includes
approximately 250 organizations representing
diverse interests and perspectives.
They include some of Arizona’s largest
employers and some of its smallest,
industrial and manufacturing sectors,
municipalities and other government
agencies, educators, non-profit organizations
and Valley citizens.
Through unique partnerships, Valley
Forward has maintained an active role
in preserving the environment and
livability of Valley communities,
serving as a forum for public discussion
and action on these important issues.
Memberships are available in several
financial categories beginning at
$1,000 to packages of $20,000, which
include sponsorships. When an organization
joins Valley Forward, its employees
are encouraged to participate in all
activities of the Association.
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| IDEDICATED COMMUNITY LEADERS
TEAM WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF |
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 Valley
Forward is operated by a 26-member
Executive Committee that meets monthly,
and a Board of Directors of 59 that
meets quarterly.
General membership activities are
held throughout the year and include:
breakfasts or luncheons featuring
keynote speakers, Issues Committee
meetings, member mixers, tours, special
projects and related events. Valley
Forward publishes a quarterly newsletter,
Update, which features information
about its programs and members.
An Annual Report highlights each year's
accomplishments. The organization's
staff includes a President, Vice President,
Membership Director and Communications
Coordinator. Valley Forward’s staff,
in partnership with volunteer committees,
manages association programs.
Among the many issues they have addressed
are: Rio Salado, growth and land use
issues, air quality, transportation,
environmental education, water management
and waste. In addition, Task Forces
are established on an as-needed basis
to facilitate specific projects.
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VALLEY
FORWARD
2005 SCHEDULE |
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ANNUAL LUNCHEON
December 9 (Friday)
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
December 9 (Friday)
LIVABILITY SUMMIT
April 13 (Wednesday)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
February 16 (Wednesday)
May 18 (Wednesday)
August 17 (Wednesday)
November 18 (Friday)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
January 19 (Wednesday)
March 16 (Wednesday)
April 20 (Wednesday)
June 15 (Wednesday)
July 20 (Wednesday)
September 21 (Wednesday)
VFA KEY PUBLICATIONS
SCHEDULE 2004
ANNUALREPORT
To be mailed
to members in the
first quarter of 2005
VFA NEWSLETTERS VFA
Update will be distributed
on a quarterly basis:
January/February
March/April
August/September
November/December
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