08 30 24 – September CONNECT Newsletter 
08 29 24 IMAGINE Newsletter for Kids
09 02 24 – Stand Up to Falls Class: September 5 – 9am

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09 03 24 Hunger Action Month – Online Silent Auction
To go directly to the Silent Auction – Click HERE

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Provide your input on ADOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Active Transportation Safety Action Plan

Public input is welcome through Friday, Sept. 6 in any of the following ways:

• Complete an online comment form at: azdot.gov/SafetyPlanComments
• Email: ngbecerra@azdot.gov 
• Call the bilingual phone line: 855.712.8530

Mail: ADOT SHSP & ATSAP, 1655 W. Jackson St. MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Other ADOT News:
08 15 24 ADOT Introduces three new specialty license plates
08 29 24 Homeless ID Project helps 8300 people first year
09 03 24 ADOT Podcast – Travel IDs

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08 31 24 Newsletter
09 04 24 Newsletter – Sept 13 Movie “Raze to the Ground” 8:30am

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Season Tickets Now on Sale

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FALL Concert CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that we must cancel the Cottonwood Community Band concert scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6.  We remain grateful for your continued support and understanding and look forward to seeing you at our Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 PM at Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts in Camp Verde

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Elaine & Bill Belvin are local photographers.
Elaine’s images are featured on the Big Park Council website, with her kind permission

SEDONA, Ariz. – The city invites the public to its next artist reception on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, where photographs taken by Elaine and Bill Belvin are on display through Jan. 9, 2025. Special music guest at the reception will be singer/keyboardist Shaeri Richards, performing an eclectic blend of jazz, pop and blues.For additional information, click HERE

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Oasis in Sedona

Located on the “Wellness Deck” of The Collective Sedona, next to Snap Fitness and Sedona Infinity Spa.

Oasis in Sedona believes that true wellness emerges from harmony both within ourselves and within our community and environment. They are committed to supporting this journey by offering a beautiful space that encourages community-building through music, movement, multi-dimensional exploration and knowledge sharing.  Additional Information

Community Events:
Brain Longevity Training – September 25, 3-5pm
Ukelele Uma – 3rd Sundays 4-6pm
Womens Circle – 2x monthly 3-5pm

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Verde Valley Community Development Organization

Community Forum: Working Together on Housing Issues – October 2, 4-6pm, Cottonwood Recreation Center.
To Register for this event go directly to the vvcdo website

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Driving Miss Daisy – On stage performances
October 4-6 at Verde Valley School, Brady Hall
To purchase tickets directly click HERE

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DRAFT AGENDA

HYBRID MEETING
In-person and via ZOOM
BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC.
9:00 A.M. Thursday, September 12, 2024 
In-Person LOCATION:  Village Library, 25 Saddle Horn Road – Javelina Room

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call – Mary Pope
3. Approval of Agenda – Susan Barber
4. President’s Report – Susan Barber
5.  Secretary’s Report – Mary Pope
   1. Approval of Draft Minutes from August 8
   2. Changes in Reps/Alternates
6. Treasurer’s Report – Patty Reski
   1.  August 2024 Financial Report.
7.  Unfinished Business
   1.  Digital Media Standing Committee – Purpose & Scope – Pat Robles
      1. Discussion & Vote
8. New Business
   1. Appointment of 2025 Budget Committee – Patty Reski
9. Committee Reports (To be confirmed)
   1. APS Subcommittee – Joe Skidmore
   2. Membership – John Wichert
   3. Planning & Zoning Committee – Bob Marriott
   4. USFS Liaison – Bob Marriott
   5. Other TBD
10. Announcements

1. Identify yourself with first and last name when you set up your zoom profile.
2. Arrive at least 10-20 minutes early.  Guests will be checked against our RSVP list and admitted by the co-host.
3. We will lock the meeting at 9:15—no late entrance to avoid distraction.
4. Audio Settings/Options
5. Zoom will give you audio options – choose computer audio. Other audio options can generate disruptive feedback.
6. While in the waiting room, test your audio to make sure it is working.
7. When admitted to the meeting, your audio will be automatically muted.  When called on to speak, you will need to Unmute your audio first.
8. Make sure you are familiar with the Raise Hand command on the toolbar.  This is the only means that the Chair and presenters can see that you wish to speak. and helps to maintain an orderly and efficient meeting.
9. The BPRCC Code of Conduct and Basic Rules of Parliamentary Procedure will be in effect at this meeting.  As a reminder, you will find them included with this message.  Click here to Download PDF

See the Council website for more information on meetings, activities and more.  www.bigparkcouncil.org.  You can also follow us on Facebook.