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Join Mayor Wolcott and the City of Surprise as they welcome back the 2011 American League Champion Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Welcome Back Lunch, Wednesday, February 29, 11:30 am.
Catch a preview of the 2012 Spring Training season from the Rangers and Royals staff. The event, inside the Surprise Stadium’s Budweiser Home Run Party Tent, gives Spring Training fans the opportunity to kick off the 2012 Spring Training season in style.
Cost is $30 for an individual seat or $210 for a corporate table of 8. Space is limited, so get your tickets now! For more information, please contact the Community and Recreation Services Department at 623.222.2000 or visit www.surprisespringtraining.com.
More than 900 jobs available for filling
The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill of Central Arizona and Communiversity @ Surprise will host a job fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Rio Salado Communiversity @ Surprise, 15950 N. Civic Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374.
More than 20 businesses will be on site recruiting people to fill 900-plus jobs available in the Valley. This is the second multi-business regional job fair hosted by the chamber. The first event attracted about 600 job seekers.
“It’s exciting to see the positive participation from our community partners who are making a commitment to growing the local economy,” said David Moss, CEO and President of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The chamber is thrilled that we can help promote this worthwhile event.”
Job fair participants include the Arizona Department of Corrections, Professional Employment Services, BBVA Compass Bank, Wal-Mart, Sendona Pines Resort, Learn-It Systems, Macayo’s, Adelante Health Care, Hickman’s Farms, Wells Fargo, Benevilla, Goodwill of Central Arizona, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Weiser Security Services, Uptown Alley, Chick-fil-a, Vital Wellness, Stream Global Services and the National Guard.
For more information on the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce, please contact David Moss or visit www.surpriseregionalcham.com.
In addition, the chamber and Goodwill are hosting a Job Fair Boot Camp 1-5 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 9 for veterans in the chamber conference room, The class will be covering how to get the most out of a job fair, interview skills, and resume building. The class is limited to 25 people. For more information, call Mark Sander at 602-535-4152.
Goodwill of Central Arizona will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act. People are invited to make their needs and preferences known to Goodwill Career Services Coordinator at 602-535-4000. For more information about Goodwill of Arizona, visit www.goodwillaz.org.
The 10th Annual Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic will return to the Surprise Recreation Campus March 1-4 as a part of Surprise’s 10th Annual Celebration of Baseball. The Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic, co-hosted by Arizona State University Sun Devils will feature Winthrop University, St. Louis University, St. Mary’s College, Northern Illinois University and Oregon State.
Tickets are on sale NOW at the Surprise Recreation Campus Box Office, located at 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. They can also be purchased over the phone with Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are all general admission and will cost $8 for Adults and $5 for seniors and students under 18 with ID. Tournament passes, which include admission to all college games, can also be purchased for $30 for an adult pass and $20 for seniors and students under 18 with ID.
The Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic schedule is as follows: All times are approximate
March 1 11 am Oregon State University vs. St. Mary’s College
4 pm Winthrop University vs. Northern Illinois University
4 pm Arizona State University vs. St. Louis University
March 2 11 am Oregon State University vs. Winthrop College
4 pm St. Mary’s College vs St. Louis University
4 pm Arizona State University vs. Northern Illinois University
March 3 11 am Oregon State University vs. St. Louis University
4 pm St. Mary’s College vs. Northern Illinois University
4 pm Arizona State University vs. Winthrop College
March 4 11 am Oregon State University vs. Northern Illinois University
11 am St. Louis University vs. Winthrop College
4 pm Arizona State University vs. St. Mary’s College
*All game times are approximate and subject to change.
For more information, please contact the Community and Recreation Services Department at 623.222.2000 or visit www.surprisespringtraining.com.
The City of Surprise will begin renovation work on the Community Park Pickleball Courts on Thursday, February 2. The courts will be closed to the public for the duration of the project, which will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
One hundred percent of the money used to fund this conversion was generously donated to the City of Surprise by the Surprise Pickleball Association. The improvements will include resurfacing, fencing, lining, and installation of new post and nets.
Pickleball, a racquet sport, which is played on a badminton-sized court, is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. The conversion of these courts will allow Surprise to offer leagues, classes, and tournaments to this new ever expanding clientele.
For questions please contact the Community and Recreation Services Department at 623-222-2000.
Council meeting, during the City Manager Report.
Item 1:
The City of Surprise has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly organization! City Manager Chris Hillman accepted the award during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “Healthy employees are happy employees and I appreciate the efforts of our HR Department, Health and Wellness Committee and all employees for their efforts to be as healthy as they can be,” said Hillman. The AHA recognizes companies that demonstrate progressive leadership by making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. The City was recognized at the Gold level for offering a variety of health and wellness programs, including the bi-weekly hiking club. According to the AHA, adult Americans spend a majority of their waking hours at work, and many are in sedentary careers. With obesity costing American businesses $12.7 billion per year in medical expenses and $225.8 billion in health-related productivity losses, any program that increases physical activity of employees will: · Increase productivity · Reduce absenteeism · Lower turnover · Reduce healthcare costs
(Photo l-r: Human Resources Wellness Consultant Liliana Childress, American Heart Association’s Nicole Olmsted & Surprise City Manager Chris Hillman)
Item 2:
City Manager Chris Hillman presented Jack Hensley with the city’s inaugural Community Service Award, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Jack, an electrician with the Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division, has dedicated a substantial portion of his off-work hours helping to improve the Surprise community.
Jack started a Block Watch program in his Ashton Ranch neighborhood and the results include the abatement of open space vandalism and personal property crimes.
As a member of the Ashton Ranch HOA he also helped launch a campaign directed at promoting good citizenship to the local youth. To further his campaign to encourage citizenship, sportsmanship and wholesome youth activities, Jack has volunteered as a coach for both volleyball and baseball for the past four years.
Finally, Jack sponsors the annual Bass Fishing Tournament that benefits the “In House Foundation,” a charity that raises money for out-of-work families and families with excessive medical bills.
Jack Hensley, through his modest and unassuming leadership, has been a positive influence on countless people in our community.
(Photo l-r: Surprise City Manager Chris Hillman, Surprise award-winning employee Jack Hensley, Mayor Sharon Wolcott, Surprise Employee Appreciation Committee Member Gina Busby)
A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is opening next month at the AZ TechCelerator, thanks to a partnership between the City of Surprise and Maricopa Community Colleges.
Beginning February 8, the SBDC will open every Wednesday, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Small Business Counselor Jenny Herschaft, an instructor at Scottsdale Community College with a Masters in Finance, will be on site to offer free advice to small business owners in Surprise as well as the companies located in the AZ TechCelerator.
“We will also offer a series of business seminars via video conferencing throughout the spring,” says AZ TechCelerator Manager Julie Neal. “These seminars are free and will be moderated through the SBDC counselor.”
The SBDC’s TechEDge program will also be offered at the AZ TechCelerator. This 10-week technology-focused entrepreneur course is designed for technology or science-based ventures who are involved in either a new business or in the early stages of development.
“We are also on the lookout for business professionals to serve as mentors to the young businesses here at the AZ TechCelerator,” adds Neal. “So if you are business-savvy and would like to share your expertise with a new venture, we’d love to invite you to meet with our companies.”
Neal says in-demand mentors would include current members of the finance and business law fields and related industries. Mentors are asked to provide at least two hours of pro-bono time to AZ TechCelerator members and offer them discounted billing rates for additional service.
AZ TechCelerator, is the city’s business incubator, providing startup businesses with the affordable space, tools and resources they need to grow. For more information visit www.aztechcelerator.com or call Julie Neal at 623.222.3300.
The City of Surprise will begin renovation work on the Community Park Pickleball Courts on Thursday, February 2. The courts will be closed to the public for the duration of the project, which will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
One hundred percent of the money used to fund this conversion was generously donated to the City of Surprise by the Surprise Pickleball Association. The improvements will include resurfacing, fencing, lining, and installation of new post and nets.
Pickleball, a racquet sport, which is played on a badminton-sized court, is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. The conversion of these courts will allow Surprise to offer leagues, classes, and tournaments to this new ever expanding clientele.
For questions please contact the Community and Recreation Services Department at 623-222-2000.
Valley Metro RPTA Board Elects New Officers for 2012
Peoria Vice Mayor Ron Aames was elected Chair of the 2012 Valley Metro Board of Directors serving a one-year term along with Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers as Vice Chair and Chandler Vice Mayor Trinity Donovan Treasurer.
Changes to the Board also will occur with new representation from Phoenix and Surprise. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will replace Vice Mayor Michael Johnson and Surprise Councilmember Richard Alton will replace Mayor Lyn Truitt.
In 1993, the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) board adopted the name Valley Metro as the identity for the regional transit system in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Under the Valley Metro brand, local governments joined to fund the Valley-wide transit system that the public sees on the streets today.
Valley Metro Board member agencies include Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Maricopa.
Received an answer from Councilman Mike Woodard, my interpetion of his answer is that the mayor and the councilmembers positions are full time positions. If this is true could a member of the council have another full time job and still be a council member?
Mikes responce; To the best of my knowledge nothing has changed, the council at the time I said that had instructed the city manager to make that change from P/T to full. I am not aware of any further changes.
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