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Pride 2013 Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting - April 2013
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MCDOT Partners with Sun City PRIDES to Beautify Median - January 2014 (archive copy coming)
Ribbon Cutting for Sun City Beautification Project - March 5, 2014 (archive copy coming)
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Sun City PRIDES and the Sun City Home Owners Association - 2015
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PRIDES Work to Tidy Up Olive Ave. - January 4, 2016 (archive copy coming)
Citrus Disappearing From Sun City Roadway - January 27, 2016 (archive copy coming)
Xeriscape Plants Replacing Iconic Citrus Trees Along Sun City Street - February 22, 2016
Organization Leaders Work for Betterment of Sun City Community - March 9, 2016 (archive copy coming)
PRIDES Working to Get Shade for Sun City - March 10, 2016 (archive copy coming)
PRIDES Have Rich Community History - PDF - April 5, 2017
PRIDES to Plant Trees on Arbor Day - PDF - April 12, 2017
Sun City Volunteer Groups Hold Their Own - PDF - May 11, 2017
PRIDES County Partnership Essential - PDF - June 7, 2017
Heat Does Not Keep Good PRIDES Down - PDF - June 21, 2017
SUN CITY PRIDES, INC. HISTORY
From 1980 – 1996
The Sun City PRIDES, Inc., or, as they are familiarly known, THE PRIDES (an acronym for PROUD RESIDENTS INDEPENDENTLY DONATING ESSENTIAL SERVICES) was born in the Spring of 1980 as a service organization whose sole purpose would be to KEEP SUN CITY BEAUTIFUL by doing chores above the normal services of Maricopa County in order to preserve the high standard set for Sun City.
It began with a Letter to the Editor written by Joe McIntyre, a Sun City resident, calling attention to the littering along 99th Avenue. He stated that he would be out there on Saturday mornings to do what he could to clean up the area and hoped other Sun Citians might join him - - - and gradually they did.
The first recorded committee meeting was held on May 31, I980, following a Coffee Hour hosted by the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Youngtown, attended by 200 PRIDES. In attendance were residents Joe Mclntyre, L. D. Hutson, Ralph Ossa, Tom Cowley, Ann Foster, Beverly Monson and Betty Hallen, as well as Dennis Clark, Maricopa County Highway Department Supervisor for Sun City. Joe McIntyre was unanimously appointed Chairman and Betty Hallen, Secretary.
The second meeting held June 7, l980, was attended by the committee members, 122 PRIDES and representatives from Maricopa County and the Del Webb Corporation. At this meeting, L. D. Hudson was appointed Vice Chairman and Ann Foster, Treasurer.
Orange vests were provided by the County. A logo was designed by Hank Wohlwend, who hand-painted it on each jacket.
Originally the city was divided into 33 work sections, each with a Monitor who reported to the Monitor Coordinator. Later, this was changed. A Monitor Coordinator was appointed for each of three areas in Sun City: Phase I south of Grand Avenue; Phase II between Grand Avenue and Bell Road; Phase III everything north of Bell Road. In general, the members work within their own neighborhoods. In addition, other work groups were gradually established for specialized work: tree trimming and painting, irrigation, weed spraying, fertilization and a special squad to cover the city wherever needed, especially picking up oranges.
The residents, clubs and organizations began to see the value of the work of the PRIDES and responded generously with financial aid, making it possible for the PRIDES to live up to the name, PROUD RESIDENTS INDEPENDENTLY DONATING ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
This is one of the few service organizations which does not have a fund drive and as long as our citizens continue their support, the PRIDES will be able to retain this title. It has been the policy of the PRIDES that their name should never be used in association with any commercial advertising or for any promotional purpose.
In early 1982, the PRIDES became a non-profit corporation. The Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws were unanimously accepted at the Annual Membership Meeting on March 6, 1982, and soon thereafter tax exemption status was received. Full credit was given to Al Brown for his untiring effort in bringing this to fruition.
The Bylaws called for a 9-member Board to be elected as follows: 5 members for a 2-year term and 4 members for a 1-year term. The Board elects its President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
By 1983 there were 319 active PRIDES.
By 1984, sufficient funds had been received through donations and bequests that consideration was given to obtaining a headquarters for the acquired vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.
In late 1984 the Sun City Water Company approved plans for a PRIDES building to be situated on their land at the east end of Greenway Road to house their vehicles and equipment. Under a leasing agreement, use of the Water Company land by the PRIDES is perpetual, no matter who owns it in the future.
Del Webb Development Corporation (DEVCO) constructed an 80‘ x 48' building, which was completed the end of May, 1985, at a cost of $29,645.00, paid from the PRIDES' treasury. Ribbon cutting and Open House were held on June 8, 1985.
At the 8th Annual Meeting of March 5, 1988, motion was made, seconded and approved to name the headquarters building the "Vern and Carol Howland Building“ in recognition of the Howlands' many hours spent taking care of the building, keeping the equipment in tip-top condition, being responsible for the inventory, constructing PRIDES' displays and setting them up at the Recreation Centers‘ Fun Fairs, and all of this done in addition to weed spraying and other general work.
The PRIDES have purchased and maintained flags at the intersection of Grand and 107th Avenues. A sensor light was installed.
In February 1987, approval was given by the Board of Directors to publish a Safety Bulletin twice a year. This has developed into a Newsletter titled
"THE COMMUNICATOR.“
PRIDES' Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues was completed by the PRIDES in 1987. Later a gazebo and water fountain were added.
A song to honor the PRIDES was composed by Sun Citian Dutch Schultz.
Over the years the Sun City PRIDES, Inc. have received many awards for their contribution to the community. Among them the County Achievement Award for 1981, given by the National Association of Counties, in recognition of distinguished and continuing contributions to the cause of strong, efficient, modern county government in America, and the Governor's Pride in Arizona Award, Arizona Clean and Beautiful, 1990.
In the Spring of 1996, Citizens Utilities Co. donated a truck with hydraulic lift, making it possible for the tree trimmers to reach the tree tops in a safe manner.
The irrigation system in Sun City is maintained almost exclusively by the PRIDES. The County is called in only in emergency situations.
In February of 1996, the PRIDES were invited to join the Sun City/Sun City West Presidents’ Council, which is an informal organization comprised of the Presidents of the major volunteer organizations in the two communities.
Currently, there are over 200 PRIDES continuing the task of "Keeping Sun City Beautiful," beginning their work where the County leaves off in order to preserve the high standard of cleanliness which has been set for Sun City.
There have been many strong leaders who have brought this organization to where it is today. They are listed in the table below with their terms of office.
History to 11/2/96
Prepared by Betty Hallen
Approved by the Board of Directors
Information updated to 1/20/99
Information update 10/16/2015 by Ken Smith and Leah Cross
From 1980 – 1996
The Sun City PRIDES, Inc., or, as they are familiarly known, THE PRIDES (an acronym for PROUD RESIDENTS INDEPENDENTLY DONATING ESSENTIAL SERVICES) was born in the Spring of 1980 as a service organization whose sole purpose would be to KEEP SUN CITY BEAUTIFUL by doing chores above the normal services of Maricopa County in order to preserve the high standard set for Sun City.
It began with a Letter to the Editor written by Joe McIntyre, a Sun City resident, calling attention to the littering along 99th Avenue. He stated that he would be out there on Saturday mornings to do what he could to clean up the area and hoped other Sun Citians might join him - - - and gradually they did.
The first recorded committee meeting was held on May 31, I980, following a Coffee Hour hosted by the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Youngtown, attended by 200 PRIDES. In attendance were residents Joe Mclntyre, L. D. Hutson, Ralph Ossa, Tom Cowley, Ann Foster, Beverly Monson and Betty Hallen, as well as Dennis Clark, Maricopa County Highway Department Supervisor for Sun City. Joe McIntyre was unanimously appointed Chairman and Betty Hallen, Secretary.
The second meeting held June 7, l980, was attended by the committee members, 122 PRIDES and representatives from Maricopa County and the Del Webb Corporation. At this meeting, L. D. Hudson was appointed Vice Chairman and Ann Foster, Treasurer.
Orange vests were provided by the County. A logo was designed by Hank Wohlwend, who hand-painted it on each jacket.
Originally the city was divided into 33 work sections, each with a Monitor who reported to the Monitor Coordinator. Later, this was changed. A Monitor Coordinator was appointed for each of three areas in Sun City: Phase I south of Grand Avenue; Phase II between Grand Avenue and Bell Road; Phase III everything north of Bell Road. In general, the members work within their own neighborhoods. In addition, other work groups were gradually established for specialized work: tree trimming and painting, irrigation, weed spraying, fertilization and a special squad to cover the city wherever needed, especially picking up oranges.
The residents, clubs and organizations began to see the value of the work of the PRIDES and responded generously with financial aid, making it possible for the PRIDES to live up to the name, PROUD RESIDENTS INDEPENDENTLY DONATING ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
This is one of the few service organizations which does not have a fund drive and as long as our citizens continue their support, the PRIDES will be able to retain this title. It has been the policy of the PRIDES that their name should never be used in association with any commercial advertising or for any promotional purpose.
In early 1982, the PRIDES became a non-profit corporation. The Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws were unanimously accepted at the Annual Membership Meeting on March 6, 1982, and soon thereafter tax exemption status was received. Full credit was given to Al Brown for his untiring effort in bringing this to fruition.
The Bylaws called for a 9-member Board to be elected as follows: 5 members for a 2-year term and 4 members for a 1-year term. The Board elects its President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
By 1983 there were 319 active PRIDES.
By 1984, sufficient funds had been received through donations and bequests that consideration was given to obtaining a headquarters for the acquired vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.
In late 1984 the Sun City Water Company approved plans for a PRIDES building to be situated on their land at the east end of Greenway Road to house their vehicles and equipment. Under a leasing agreement, use of the Water Company land by the PRIDES is perpetual, no matter who owns it in the future.
Del Webb Development Corporation (DEVCO) constructed an 80‘ x 48' building, which was completed the end of May, 1985, at a cost of $29,645.00, paid from the PRIDES' treasury. Ribbon cutting and Open House were held on June 8, 1985.
At the 8th Annual Meeting of March 5, 1988, motion was made, seconded and approved to name the headquarters building the "Vern and Carol Howland Building“ in recognition of the Howlands' many hours spent taking care of the building, keeping the equipment in tip-top condition, being responsible for the inventory, constructing PRIDES' displays and setting them up at the Recreation Centers‘ Fun Fairs, and all of this done in addition to weed spraying and other general work.
The PRIDES have purchased and maintained flags at the intersection of Grand and 107th Avenues. A sensor light was installed.
In February 1987, approval was given by the Board of Directors to publish a Safety Bulletin twice a year. This has developed into a Newsletter titled
"THE COMMUNICATOR.“
PRIDES' Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues was completed by the PRIDES in 1987. Later a gazebo and water fountain were added.
A song to honor the PRIDES was composed by Sun Citian Dutch Schultz.
Over the years the Sun City PRIDES, Inc. have received many awards for their contribution to the community. Among them the County Achievement Award for 1981, given by the National Association of Counties, in recognition of distinguished and continuing contributions to the cause of strong, efficient, modern county government in America, and the Governor's Pride in Arizona Award, Arizona Clean and Beautiful, 1990.
In the Spring of 1996, Citizens Utilities Co. donated a truck with hydraulic lift, making it possible for the tree trimmers to reach the tree tops in a safe manner.
The irrigation system in Sun City is maintained almost exclusively by the PRIDES. The County is called in only in emergency situations.
In February of 1996, the PRIDES were invited to join the Sun City/Sun City West Presidents’ Council, which is an informal organization comprised of the Presidents of the major volunteer organizations in the two communities.
Currently, there are over 200 PRIDES continuing the task of "Keeping Sun City Beautiful," beginning their work where the County leaves off in order to preserve the high standard of cleanliness which has been set for Sun City.
There have been many strong leaders who have brought this organization to where it is today. They are listed in the table below with their terms of office.
History to 11/2/96
Prepared by Betty Hallen
Approved by the Board of Directors
Information updated to 1/20/99
Information update 10/16/2015 by Ken Smith and Leah Cross