SVL & Leadership Sunnyvale In The News

	August 3rd, 2005: Sunnyvale Sun SVL released an official response to the article and cartoon that were published in The Sun on July 20, 2005. Our letter, Most council members leadership program grads, was published in the August 3rd, 2005 edition of the paper (second letter appearing on the page.) Links to the original article are given below.

	July 20, 2005: Sunnyvale Sun A feature article titled: "Leadership program can be life-changing" interviews SVL board-member and past president Margaret Lawson about the Leadership Sunnyvale program. This turned out to be a wonderful article and very timely during our ongoing recuitment drive.
	July 20, 2005: Sunnyvale Sun Steven DeCinzo cartoon featuring Leadership Sunnyvale!
	Sunnyvale State of the City Celebration, Monday, July 4th, 2005! Posted June 27, 2005 - from City of Sunnyvale website Sunnyvale’s Washington Park will once again come alive with music, food and fun as Mayor Dean J. Chu and the Sunnyvale City Council present the 2005 State of the City celebration, Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington Park. Read the news release... In addition to Mayor Chu’s State of the City address, the mayor and City Council will present awards to outstanding members of the Sunnyvale community. Read the news release... See a map to the event location here...
	Summary of Events for the Past year June 24, 2005 Posted June 24, 2005 Written by our outgoing President, Margaret Lawson, is a summary of accomplishments and events during the past year (July 2004 - June 2005).

Alumni Picnic
October 9, 2004, 10 AM to 2 PM at Murphy Park
Posted September 13, 2004
Updated October 1, 2004

The Leadership Sunnyvale Alumni Association have set the annual picnic this year to be a BBQ at Murphy Park. Also special this year is that the Sunnyvale Lawn Bowls Club will be teaching Alumni how to lawn bowl. This is for the whole family and a way to reconnect with friends and meet members of the new class. Check your Alumni Newsletter for further details. But if you would like to help out, please contact anyone of the Alumni Association.

Lawn Bowling from 10:00 to 12:00. Lesson, rules, and play for all comers. This is your chance to try a great game on a splendid lawn. Note: Bowlers must wear flat-soled shoes.

Five-year reunion class photos at 12:30. Come and reconnect with your classmates in classes '04, '99, '94, and '89.

$5 per family to cover food expenses.

Nominate an Alumnus of the year at the picnic.

The Class of 2005 convenes for an informal reception
Posted Friday, September 10, 2004

This appears to be a very interesting class with a range of ages, interests, backgrounds, ethnicities, jobs, experiences. We are excited about this class. They are about to embark on a journey together which our Executive Director aptly points out, will be a life-changing activity.

Thanks to those of you who came this evening for helping with food, hosting, set-up and clean up.

Leadership Sunnyvale Class of 2005 - about 2/3rds of the class is present in this photo

Leadership Sunnyvale President addresses the Class of 2005 at their first gathering

Leadership Sunnyvale Alumni wins Leadership Award
Rose-Marie Twu, Class of '89, is a 2004 Vision In America Award recipient.
Posted Thursday, September 9, 2004

Established by the International Channel Network, this award is intended to recognize community or business leaders who are actively involved in their communities and in helping others achieve their dreams of success in the United States.

The San Jose Mercury News ran an article on the 2004 recipients, available here.

Informational Meeting - A big Success!
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004

The recruiting session was huge success. There were around forty-five people present, with a nice mix of board members, alumni and interested people with their invitees, people who responded to the "concerned citizen letter," and incoming class members.

Mayor John Howe, Class of '98 opened the meeting with a presentation, followed by council member Julia Miller, Class of '87. Marie Kuykendall, Class of '97, gave a remarkable accounting of her experience when she took the class.

Leadership Sunnyvale President-Elect Dick Smith, and currrent President Margaret Lawson

Mayor John Howe addressing the gathering

Marie Kuykendall addressing the gathering

August 17, 2004: Informational Meeting - Learn about Leadership Sunnyvale first-hand
Posted on August 3, 2004

Please consider attending the upcoming Leadership Sunnyvale informational meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 17 at the Sunnyvale School District offices at 819 West Iowa at Pastoria Avenue. Signs will be posted. Mayor John Howe will speak for a few minutes at 5:45 p.m. This informal meeting will be a good opportunity for prospective participants to meet program alumni, other prospective students, and to learn more about the program.

July (13, 20, 27), 2004: Tuesdays Together (Downtown Event)
Featuring the Sunnyvale Historical Society

It's simple to raise money for The Sunnyvale Historical Society when all you have to do is bring this flyer or one of the attached coupons with you every Tuesday in July (July 6, 13, 20, and 27) to eat, shop, or use the services of any merchant listed. With purchases of $20 or more, 15% of your total will be donated to The Sunnyvale Historical Society.

July 14, 2004: The Downtown Summer Series
Thanks to Glen La Barber '01 and Melissa Kuykendall '03 for organizing Leadership Sunnyvale volunteers manning the beer, wine and ticket booths.

We have to thank the following Alumni: Dave Simons, Susan Twietmayer, Phyllis Fowler,Melissa Kuykendall, Darrell Kuykendall, Mark Gutierrez, Judy Dietrich, Phyllis Fowler, Monica Davis, Laura Babcock, Dick Smith, Melissa Kuykendall, Manny Macias, Ron Swegles, Jack-John Mayer, Fred Weisinger, Nellie Hungerford, Jeanine Stanek, Mike Klein and Holly Lofgren.

Various non-profit groups, such as Leadership Sunnyvale, volunteer to staff the wine and beer booths for the Down Summer Series, which promotes the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association. Proceeds from the booths benefit both organizations and the supporting non-profit groups.

Dick Smith, Susan Twietmeyer, Laura Babcock, Phyllis Fowler, Manny Macius, Melissa Kuykendall, Suzi Blackman - Leadership Sunnyvale alumni volunteering their time in the Downtown Summer Series, 2004

State Of The City Awards
Posted July 4, 2004

The State of the City "Picnic In The Park" couldn't have been planned on a nicer day. We were greatful for a succinct "State of the City" speech by Mayor John Howe '98. Plus, the event was a great way to reconnect with many people around the city as well as watch the annual city awards being handed out. Leadership Sunnyvale was well represented by the nominees. Leadership Sunnyvale would like to extend a well deserved congratulations to the following for their State of the City Awards:

Jeanine Stanek, class of '92, who won the special Mayor's Award

Dick Smith, class of '04, who won the Business person of the Year Award

Margaret Maletis, class of '98, who won the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Mayor John Howe presenting his special award to Jeanine Stanek, who came to this event completely unaware that she was going to be honored!

Dick Smith accepting his award, Sunnyvale Business Person of the Year for 2004. Dick shown with presenter, Sunnyvale Council Member Julia Miller.

Margaret Maletis accepting her award as Volunteer of the Year for 2004.

Other alumni were nominated: Steve Harrington '92, Constance Cook-Turner '98 for Distinguished Citizen of the Year and Chuck Leath '95 for Volunteer of the Year. Jeanine Stanek put it well: "It really was a lovely day in the park! I am still overwhelmed by being presented with the Mayor's award. And yes, I really am at a loss for words , which is uncommon for me as you well know."

The Class of '99 volunteered at this year's event. In the past few years, this class has volunteered at many civic events! This is the most active class that coordinates as a class in all of Leadership Sunnyvale, good going Class of '99!

June 24, 2004: Mercury News
"City Leaders appoint 24 to boards, commissions"

On June 15th, the Sunnyvale City Council appointed 24 to boards and commissions. A number of the appointees to these Boards & Commissions are Leadership Sunnyvale alumni. Specifically to the following: Laura Babcock '86 and David Simons '94 for being reappointed to the Planning Commission. Howard Chuck '04 and Robert Locke '04 who were appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Rose Kausek '04 who was appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commission and Dawn Hopkins '04 was reappointed. Congratulations to all!
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/8999919.htm?1c

June 19, 2004
The Dinner at the Dump "2" was a wild success.
A lucky 470 people who participated in the 2nd dinner found fantastic food and a fun event. "2" far exceeded the Inaugural event where 300 people participated.

We hope everyone who wanted one of those wonderful 1/8th scale working trash dumpster, that is of the style used around Sunnyvale, was able to buy one at the event! Specialty Solid Waste and Recycling sponsored this event supporting both Sunnyvale Community Services and Leadership Sunnyvale. The event was held at the Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling corporate headquarters on Thomas Road in the city of Santa Clara. New estimates are that the total raised exceeded $21,500.00 to be split evenly between the two non-profit organizations. Again thanks to Jerry & Julie Nabhan and Rebecca Buldo for a wonderful event and fundraiser!

Dinner at the Dump, 2004

June 9, 2004: Sunnyvale Sun
Dinner at the Dump is a trashy affair. "On the list of phrases that don't inspire hunger or excitement, 'dinner at the dump' might be at the top."
http://www.sunnyvalesun.com/sv-news6.shtml

June 8, 2004
The City of Sunnyvale has passed the proposal for a two year agreement to continue its relationship with SVL at the City Council meeting on July 8th. The full text of the report is available here, by clicking:
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/City+Council/Council+Meetings/June2004/Reports/04-219.htm.

June 5 & 6, 2004
Alumni manned the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival 2004 at one of the soda booths. A full 21 alumni participated! Thanks to Jane Shoemaker '90 and Nellie Hungerford '02 for organizing everyone. All proceeds from the festival will go to Alumni events in the future. The weather was fantastic this year and the booth was placed well to visit with many people when not busy selling.

Art and Wine Festival, 2004

We learned at the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival that our own Gordon Markley, class of '94, will be the San Francisco Bay Area Shriner's Potentate for the year 2010. For those who are not familiar with the position's title, think "Big Cheese". It looks like the Shriners could use some long term planning.

June 3, 2004
Great news from Jeanine Stanek '92. She writes: "Did you know that Nellie Hungerford has been selected as the Sunnyvale School District 'Management Team Member of the Year'? She and other nominees including Larry Curb LS '86 and Nola Eckley '91 will be honored at the Board room from 4:30-6:30 on Thursday." Congratulations to alumni nominees and Nellie!

June 1, 2004
Donations are now easier than ever to make to Leadership Sunnyvale! Donate directly through Paypal. Alumni, other civic minded people and businesses can donate either through their Paypal accounts or by VISA and Mastercard. Anywhere on the website that you see a DONATE button such as at the top of the page, you can click to quickly and easily start the process to securely donate to Leadership Sunnyvale.

May 14th, 2004
Congratulations to the class of 2003-2004, who are a welcome new addition to the Leadership Alumni! Graduation at Synopsys, was a wonderful affair that included a Chinese dragon for good luck and a visit by the game "Jeopardy." The class was presented with their bright yellow Leadership caps, pens and hunter green polo shirts with the bright gold Leadership Sunnyvale logo and Synopsys logo. Guests included Mayer Howe '98, Vice-Mayer Chu '01 and council members Hamilton '97, Lee '01, Miller '87, and Swegles '92. It was a treat to see Rhonda Royce, who has been training Leadership Sunnyvale, "Communicating Like a Leader" class since the beginning of the program in 1986! Again, a great thank you to one of Sunnyvale's wonderful corporate citizens, Synopsys.

May 4th, 2004
Proposed Joint Venture for Leadership Training for Civic Engagement unannamously accepted Tuesday, May 4th, 2004 by the Sunnyvale City Council in coordination with SVL.

April 17, 2004
Leadership Sunnyvale was recognised for support of the Sunnyvale Historical Society and Museum Association Heritage Walk. Alumni representing Leadership Sunnyvale turned out to the walk as well as donating to the event. Alumni were also representing other groups, such as the Historical Society. Leadership Sunnyvale received a certificate from the event, which can be seen by clicking here. The event raised over $50,000.00. Go Museum Project!

September 18, 2002: Sunnyvale Sun
Program trains local leaders
http://www.svcn.com/archives/sunnyvalesun/20020918/sv-news1.shtml

May 9, 2001: Sunnyvale Sun
Leadership Sunnyvale continues to thrive
Program has maintained success in difficult times
http://www.svcn.com/archives/sunnyvalesun/05.09.01/leadership-0119.html

May 31, 2000: Sunnyvale Sun
Boot camp for the leaders
Leadership Sunnyvale provides the civic-minded with success
http://www.svcn.com/archives/sunnyvalesun/05.31.00/leadership-0022.html

June 5, 1996: Sunnyvale Sun
Sunnyvale from the inside out
Group's members learn what it takes to be a leader
http://www.svcn.com/archives/sunnyvalesun/06.05.96/leadership.sunnyvale.html