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  • The Civil Rights Era: Chronicled!

    John Prothro, Educator, Chandler Unified School District

    Before Mrs. Rosa Parks' Montgomery, Alabama arrest, lynchings, assassinations and legislative tactics set the scene for America's Civil Rights Era. Why were 4 Mississippi murders by known assailants that occurred the same year her arrest not well known? A 1957 Constitutional Crisis rocked the nation centering around the school segregation issue. Sit-ins, demonstrations, marches and sacrifices created headlines that have left indelible marks on American History. This talk chronicles the major events of the Civil Rights Era (1954 - 1968). MORE >

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  • Arizona National Monuments and Parks

    Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian

    In 1906 there was a preservation effort, that led to the passage of the Antiquities Act, designed to protect natural, historic, and scientific interest. Only Congress and the President can designate a National Monuments or Park. This is a fantastic road trip to explore and discover Arizona National Monuments and Parks, its most unusual geological formations, stunning deserts, mountains, ancient cliff dwellings, places of historic significance and scientific interest.
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  • The Legacy Journal, The Treasure Map to Your Life and Heritage

    Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian

    Have you ever been with family members trying to piece together fragments of your ancestor’s stories? It happens to every generation, eventually these special stories are forgotten. Can you imagine, the sense of pride, if you could look into your ancestor’s legacy book telling their stories in their own handwriting? MORE >

    Most ancestry and genealogy programs motivate you to learn and research your lineage as far as you can. What makes the Legacy Journal different and unique is that it starts with the person you know the most… yourself.

    This presentation will help stir memories to inspire you to document your history so it is not forgotten. We will have an opportunity to discuss the contents in this self-help guide and we can answer your questions if you are planning to write your family journey. Your children, grandchildren, and descendants will learn from your journey and experiences and take pride in the things you have in common. Knowing and understanding your ancestors’ circumstances creates a sense of pride, self-worth and affirms your legacy. Join us for this adventure of a lifetime.

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  • The Sanctity of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights in the Modern Era

    Patrick J Connell, Senior Instructor CERT/First Responder Academy, Marine Corps League

    How the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is still relevant today and into the future

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  • Team Building

    Debbie Moore, Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School

    Workshop Learning Objectives: Characteristics of effective teams • Four stages of team development • How individual differences and roles contribute to building a strong team Have practiced skills in: • Supporting team development through its formative stages • Constructive communication • Conflict resolution And will have discussed: • A vision of their ideal team • Principles and behaviors to guide team performance • A plan for monitoring progress toward achieving their vision
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  • From Military Service to Civilian Leadership: How Navy Discipline Translates to Business Results

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    The transition from military service to civilian leadership is one of the most underestimated challenges veterans face. It’s not about losing discipline – it’s about translating it. John Franklin Wiley served aboard nuclear submarines, where leadership under pressure wasn’t optional. After the Navy, John applied those same principles to build companies, lead nonprofits, and navigate private equity deals worth tens of millions. In this talk, he shares what military leadership actually looks like in the boardroom, the jobsite, and the small business – and why the skills veterans carry are exactly what today’s organizations need. MORE >

    Your audience will walk away with:
    • Three military leadership principles that directly translate to business
    • Why “command and control” isn’t what you think it is
    • How to leverage veteran discipline without losing civilian buy-in

    Ideal for veteran groups, civic organizations, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, and any audience that values disciplined leadership.

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  • Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and the Revered Military History of the Scottsdale Airport

    Steve Ziomek, Founder & Chariman of the Board, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.

    Thunderbird Field II was built in 1942 for the sole purpose of training WWII Army Air Corp pilots. Over 5,500 pilots were trained at Thunderbird Field II between 1942 and October 16, 1944, when the school was deactivated. Many of these young aviators saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. MORE >

    The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the Scottsdale Airport business center and restaurant includes a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza’s centerpiece is a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II in the 1940s. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque is on permanent display.

    The mission of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial organization is to commemorate the rich history of the Scottsdale airport, honor all veterans; provide scholarships to Arizona students interested in aviation careers and support Dogs4Vets, a non-profit dedicated to enabling disabled Veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service dogs

    Learn about the revered military history of the Scottsdale airport, todays operations and the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and its mission.

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