Bill represents the spirit of community leadership and involvement exemplified by Charles H. Flynn and the 33 previous winners of this prestigious award. We are very fortunate that he has been so willing to share his time and expertise with so many different groups in the Valley down through the years.

It's open to people in the community. There are a lot of potential leaders out there.

[The sessions are designed to prepare people to take on leadership roles with area organizations, associations and businesses, and to become more involved in the community. They begin Sept. 22 and end with a graduation ceremony Nov. 17.] It's open to people in the community, ... There are a lot of potential leaders out there.

That kind of bleeding is not good for the community,

We're embracing that community spirit and embracing it in a festival atmosphere.

It really enforces your leadership in the community as the voice of the community.