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2013 Annual Report
ARIZONA’S OLDEST NEW ORGANIZATION
As Arizona Forward embraced its new role as a statewide organization in 2013, the goal was to remain rooted in our 44-year legacy role of bridging economic growth and environmental quality.
With a transition plan in hand, we were poised for an expanded sphere of influence in Arizona’s northern and southern regions. We made significant strides:
SometimeS you have to look backwardS to See how far you’ve come forward.
We are well on track to Move Arizona Forward!
Sincerely,
Steve Krum2013 Chair of the Board, Arizona ForwardDirector of Communications, First Solar
Expanding our geographic boundary beyond the Valley to include Pima, Pinal and Coconino Counties in addition to Maricopa, as well as all three public universities – University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University plus Arizona State University. Companies large and small also added their voice to the cause.
Developing an Annual Giving Program as a year-end pledge, generating nearly $5,000 in new revenue along with $3,550 in contributions to our Fund for a Sustainable Future Endowment.
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Reeling in neaRly
40 new memberS
geneRaTing neaRly
$8,500 in revenue & GiftS
SeCURing
$85,500 in fundinG & GrantS
inTRODUCing
StewardShiP Summit
UnVeiling
new brandinG
Including $45,000 in a second year of funding from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and adding two new grants to support our Canalscape Initiative, including $20,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and $20,000 from Wells Fargo.
A new signature event featuring a statewide mayoral panel and hosting nine mayors from all corners of the Grand Canyon State.
Including a revamped website designed by Caliber Group to communicate our statewide focus.
Diane BrossartPresident & CEO, Arizona Forward
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Arizona Forward brings leaders from across the state together to encourage cooperative efforts to improve the environmental sustainability and economic vitality of the place we call home. Our collective influence will make a difference to ensure healthy communities through smart growth and development, efficient transportation, improved air quality, responsible water management, energy alternatives and meaningful education throughout Arizona. Although we convene thoughtful dialogue on sustainability, we operate more like a “do tank” than a “think tank.”
balance.environment.economy.
2013 board of directorS Arizona Forward’s Board of Directors met for a half-day retreat in November to capture ways to catapult the organization to the next level in 2014 and beyond.
2013 waS TRUly a yeaR Of aDapTaTiOn. OUR fiRST yeaR aS a STaTewiDe agenCy
haS exCeeDeD OUR expeCTaTiOnS. iT haSn’T alwayS been eaSy bUT we’Ve kepT fOCUSeD
anD maDe SignifiCanT STRiDeS.
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”–Steve Krum2013 Chair of the Board, Arizona ForwardDirector of Communications, First Solar
NEW VISIONARY MEMBER$20,000+ annual commitment
FOUR MAJOR COUNTIES
THREE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
20 MUNICIPALITIESCity of Apache Junction • City of Avondale • City of Casa Grande • City of Chandler
City of Glendale • City of Goodyear • City of Mesa • City of Peoria • City of Phoenix • City of Scottsdale
City of Sedona • City of Tempe • City of Tolleson • City of Tucson • Town of Buckeye • Town of Clarkdale
Town of Gila Bend • Town of Jerome • Town of Queen Creek • Town of Wickenburg
eXPanSion SnaPShot
26 in central5 in Southern6 in northern
37 NEW MEMBERS IN ARIzONA FORWARD’S THREE REGIONS
FROM ONE VOICE TO MANYtrailblaZer memberS: $5,000-7,500 commitment
iT’S TRUly The DiVeRSiTy Of OUR membeRShip – The bUSineSS anD CiViC COReS Of OUR lOCal RegiOnS – wORking TOgeTheR STaTewiDe ThaT haS enableD US TO
SeRVe aS The VOiCe Of balanCe fOR aRizOna.”“
–Diane BrossartPresident & CEO, Arizona Forward
LUNCH & LEARNS
Advancing Sustainability Through Stories January Phoenix Luncheon Our inaugural luncheon featured Park Howell, a 30-year advertising veteran and expert in sustainability on how to tell stories that compel people to stop, listen and act.
The Impact of the Environment on Public Health March Tucson Luncheon Dr. Esther M. Sternberg, Professor of Medicine and Research Director at University of Arizona, showcased how health is impacted by the food we eat, the water we drink, and where we live, work and play.
STEWARDSHIP SUMMITThis inspirational forum provided insight on how, in times of uncertainty, we can prosper as individuals, communities, and holistically, as the Grand Canyon State. Mayors from throughout Arizona joined our moderator, Kari Lake, of Fox 10 News.
Statewide imPact:collaboration.
connectionS. eventS.
Development Post-Recession – A Paradigm Shift November Phoenix Luncheon Experts had encouraging words, citing energy-efficient homes that raise the bar to near net zero. While we still have incomplete developments on the outskirts of town, efforts are on redevelopment in the inner city.
Transportation Connections October Tucson Luncheon Our Tucson luncheon focused on the state’s willingness to commit funding and resources to expanding Arizona’s statewide transportation system. Attendees voiced support for expanding international trade with Mexico.
Shown (L-R): Nick Taratsas, Senior VP & GM, Verrado DMB Associates; Steve Betts, President, Chanen Construction; Diane Brossart, President & CEO, Arizona Forward; Jan Lorant, Principal, Gabor Lorant Architects, Inc.; Christine Mackay, Executive Development Director, City of Chandler
Shown (L-R): Ed Hadley, President, Walton International; Robin Shambach, Chair of the Board, Imagine Greater Tucson; Chuck Huckelberry, Administrator, Pima County; Floyd Roehrich, Deputy Director for Policy, Arizona Department of Transportation
Statewide imPact:collaboration.
connectionS.eventS.
Panelists included: Kelly Barr, Senior Director, Environmental Management, Policy and Compliance Salt River Project District
David Modeer, General Manager Central Arizona Water Conservation
Roger Clark, Grand Canyon Program Director Grand Canyon Trust
Stephen Etsitty, Executive Director Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency
Brandon Loomis, Environmental Reporter The Arizona Republic
The Navajo Generating Station: What’s Next? July Sedona Luncheon Arizona’s largest coal-fired power plant faces complex environmental, economic and ownership issues. Stakeholders shared highlights of an EPA proposal announced at our Sedona luncheon.
LUNCH & LEARNS
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSArizona Forward received a $20,000 contribution from Waste Management as a Charity of Choice for its 2013 Green Out!
Global Links Luncheon Phoenix Phoenix Sister Cities, in partnership with Arizona Forward, held its Global Links Business Outlook Luncheon in June focusing on economic development and environmental sustainability.
Shown (L-R): David Cavazos, City Manager; John Chan, CED Director; Ralph Marchetta, President-Elect; Councilman Michael Nowakowski; Gene Seroka, President of APL Americas; Councilwoman Thelda Williams; Gina DeGraw, President; Miles Davenport, Economic Relations Committee Chair; Paula West, Executive Director; Diane Brossart, President & CEO of Arizona Forward
Statewide imPact:collaboration.
connectionS.eventS.
JUST FOR THE FUN OF ITMore than 200 business and community leaders enjoyed appetizers, drinks and networking at Arizona Forward’s member mixer hosted by Gabor Lorant Architects in April.
Net Metering Presentation Phoenix Our June Energy Committee meeting featured a presentation by Eran Mahrer from the Solar Electric Power Association on net metering.
Statewide imPact:collaboration.
connectionS.eventS.
Act on Climate PHX Phoenix Arizona Forward partnered with Act on Climate PHX in July to visually depict the impact of climate change.
Verde River Kayaking Tour Clarkdale Arizona Forward staff with tour guide Clarkdale Mayor Doug Von Gausig on the Verde River in August. We had such a blast!
Utility Deregulation Debate Phoenix Our August Energy Committee meeting featured the Goldwater Institute and Arizona Power Consumers Coalition on the pros and cons of deregulation.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
COMING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
AzTA Passenger Rail Conference - Arizona Passenger Rail on the Horizon Tucson Senator Steve Farley (right) and Steve Beard of HDR (left) joined Diane Brossart and Mike Holmes, Acting Southern Regional Director for Arizona Forward, (center) in “Presenting the Challenge” at the Arizona Transit Association’s Passenger Rail Conference in November.
Statewide imPact:collaboration.
connectionS.eventS.
AZ Biz Magazine Celebrates Arizona’s 50 Most Influential Women at a Gala Scottsdale Toasting Az Biz Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Business including Diane Brossart and Lori Singleton of SRP (center) with Michael Atkinson, publisher (left) and Michael Gossie, editor (right).
2013 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference Oro Valley Valuing Arizona’s Water: The Real Costs and the Price You Pay. Our water panel was among the best attended forums at the 2013 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference in August.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
More than 300 K-12 teachers turned out for Arizona Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night at The Phoenix zoo in October. The ninth annual program was presented in partnership with Helios Education Foundation and University of Phoenix, our official education partner. The program combines entertainment and education, showcasing environmentally oriented curriculum, activities and programs on Arizona’s unique desert character. Attendees previewed 50 exhibit booths and participated in a complimentary continuing education workshop about climate change impacts and solutions.
mentorinG environmental
StewardS
awardS Gala toaStS environmental eXcellence
More than 110 entries were received in Arizona’s oldest and most prestigious awards competition focusing exclusively on sustainability. Winners were announced at a September gala attended by more than 600 community leaders at The Phoenician Resort.
Arizona Forward, in partnership with SRP, presented 16 first-place Crescordia winners and 33 Awards of Merit. The Environmental Excellence Awards set standards for achieving a balance between the built and natural environment in the region’s physical, technical, social and aesthetic development. The signature event featured a new statewide award – Environmental Stewardship (SRP Award).
Net Metering Presentation Phoenix Our June Energy Committee meeting featured a presentation by Eran Mahrer from the Solar Electric Power Association on net metering.
44th annual luncheon SPotliGhtS:leSSonS from the octoPuS
Nobody would expect to learn much from an octopus, but Arizona Forward’s 44th Annual Luncheon revealed to 400 attendees how we can apply lessons from nature to business principles and human interaction. Held at the Arizona Biltmore, this signature event featured Dr. Rafe Sagarin, a University of Arizona professor and author of Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters and Disease.
financialS: Summary rePort for 2013
We’d like to thank the following organizations for their generous in-kind contributions of goods and services in 2013:
Caliber Group Arizona Forward Design Services
Cepher Ink Annual Luncheon Centerpiece Design & Production
Fennemore Craig Legal Counsel
Green Living Magazine Public Service Advertising, Stewardship Summit
Intel Laptop Raffle Item, Annual Luncheon
Phoenix Business Journal Public Service Advertising, Environmental Excellence Awards Special Section
Republic Services Recycling Bins for EarthFest
SRP Environmental Excellence Awards Program Support (Print Production, AV)
Thinking Caps Design Design Services, Annual Luncheon
Arizona Forward Membership
Events and Projects
Fund for a Sustainable Future Endowment and Annual Giving Campaign
Grants (Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wells Fargo)
Special Project (Waste Management Open and Artspace)
Interest Income
Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Events and Activities
General and Administrative$ 510,148
$ 245,893
$ 252,417
$ 362,975
$ 8,325
$ 85,000
$ 26,873
$ 318
$ 18,261
annual GivinG camPaiGn
$4,775 fund for a SuStainable future endowment total to date:
$106,837 aS Of DeC. 31, 2013
REVENUE
EXPENSES
48%
34%11%1%
0%
$ 754,169
$ 756,041
TOTAL
TOTAL
2%4%
33%
67%
CliCk heRe for a liSt 0f 2013 contributionS at all levelS CliCk heRe TO DOnaTe
intereSted in becominG a Shareholder?
Arizona Forward has also established the President’s Club to recognize investors who make a personal commitment of $500 or more to our new Annual Giving Program. Funds raised through this program will further support our expansion into Northern and Southern Arizona and ensure we continue to provide the highest-quality research, education and programming throughout our great state.
Arizona Forward would like to extend our gratitude to our President’s Club investors in 2013:
WILLIAM AUBERLE ($1,000) JAN CERVELLI ($500)
WILLIAM COBB ($1,500) JEANNE FORBIS ($540)
IAIN HAMP ($500)
JAY HICKS ($540) LAUREL KIMBALL ($525)
STEVE KRUM ($500) DAN LITTERAL ($500)
STEVE zASTROW ($525)
inveSt in ariZona’S future
Chair of the Board Steve Krum First Solar
Chair Elect Janice A. Cervelli University of Arizona
President & CEO Diane Brossart Arizona Forward
Past Chair Heidi Short Fennemore Craig
Treasurer Larry Eisel Total Transit
Vice Chairs William Allison Gallagher & Kennedy
William Cobb Freeport McMoRan
Stephanie Healy Cox Communications
Dan Litteral Apollo Education Group, Inc./ University of Phoenix
Chair, Central Regional Council Lori Singleton SRP
Chair, Southern Regional Council Klindt Breckenridge Breckenridge Group
Chair, Northern Regional Council Liz Grobsmith NAU
2013 ariZona forward leaderShiP
William Auberle SEDI
Tony Banegas Arizona Community Foundation
Patricia Browne Solon
Don Cassano Arizona Department of Transportation
Roger Clark Grand Canyon Trust
Jeanne Forbis Intel Corporation
Patrick Graham The Nature Conservancy of Arizona
Iain Hamp Wells Fargo
Scott Harczynski Honeywell
Jay Hicks Logan Simpson Design
Chris Kaselemis City of Tucson
Tim Kinney Kinney Construction Services
Karen Peters City of Phoenix
Christopher Schmaltz Gust Rosenfeld
Martin Shultz Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
David Skinner HDR
Crystal Thompson CAP
Doug Von Gausig Town of Clarkdale
Kurt Wadlington Sundt
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
viSionary memberS Our organization appreciates the ongoing generosity of our Visionary Members, whose financial contributions in excess of $20,000 annually enable us to present a multitude of programs dedicated to improving the livability of Arizona communities.
For more information or to join:Arizona Forward3800 N Central AvenueSuite 1010Phoenix, Arizona 85012
2013 PatronS:$2,500 & above
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