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Director of Golf Named Southwest PGA Pro of the Year

https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/990

2/21/2020 6:00:00 PM

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Director of Golf Named Southwest PGA Pro of the Year

<div class="ExternalClassB648FB4454744523A1DD8FF415D7C28A"><html> City of Phoenix Director of Golf Greg <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht was honored as the Southwest PGA Golf Professional of the Year for 2019 during an awards ceremony held Thursday night at Paradise Valley Country Club. This is the highest annual award bestowed by the Southwest PGA on a PGA Professional. <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht is the 46th recipient of the award. "Words can't describe how honored I am to be named the Southwest PGA Golf Professional of the Year," <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht said. "Being a PGA Professional in the Southwest Section means everything to me. I have been blessed to work at great facilities for outstanding individuals who supported me along the way. Throughout my career I have worked hard to always give back to the community, fellow PGA Professionals and the Section, and to be recognized by my peers with this tremendous honor means the world to me." The Professional of the Year award is given to those who have great leadership qualities, strong moral character and a substantial record of service. <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht has served as the city's director of golf since 2018 and oversees the operation of its <a href="/parks/golf" target="_blank">eight municipal courses</a>. During his tenure, he's directed a variety of upgrades to those facilities, including renovated and re-branded restaurants that opened in 2019. Those improvements contributed to a 12.5 percent increase in rounds played during the 2018-19 fiscal year. In 2015, <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht was named to the general manager position at <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, Nev., a high-end course owned by Caesars Entertainment. Under his leadership, revenues for the course grew to all-time highs. Also, during his time at <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Cascata he earned his PGA Certification in General Management. <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Liecht has worked at number of courses around the Phoenix metro area, including the TPC Scottsdale, The Phoenician and Thunderbirds Golf Club, later named <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Vistal Golf Club. While at <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Vistal, <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht hosted the Special Olympics State Golf Championships for 12 years and continues to be heavily involved with that event. In 2014, <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht served as the 22nd President of the Southwest PGA and he continues to volunteer with the Section on committees and as a rules official at Southwest PGA events. His resume also includes leading the charge to create the Southwest PGA license plate in Arizona. Thanks to his navigation of the legislative process, the plate was approved in 2016, with proceeds of the sales supporting Southwest PGA Foundation initiatives. This is not the first time <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Leicht has been honored by the Southwest PGA, as he received the 2006 Southwest PGA Bill <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Strausbaugh Award for his work in mentoring fellow PGA Professionals, the Southwest PGA Player Development Award (formally the President's Plaque) in 2008 and 2009, and the National Special Olympics Conrad <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Rehling Award in 2011. <a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a>Rehling was the founder of the Special Olympics Golf movement and spearheaded The PGA of America's efforts to introduce golf to Special Olympics. It is presented to PGA Professionals who give back to those with intellectual and physical disabilities. <a href="http://www.southwestpga.com/news/2019/19awards.asp" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.southwestpga.com/news/2019/19awards.asp">Read more about Leicht and the 2019 Class of Southwest PGA award recipients</a> </a> </html></div>

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Upcoming Special Events and Programming:

Fall Into Fitness every Tuesday night in Hance Park

Take the Moon Valley Challenge hike March 28

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Fall Into Fitness

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3258

Fall Into Fitness

Hance Park (west side), 67 W. Culver St.

2/26/2020 1:00:00 AM

2/26/2020 2:00:00 AM

FitPHX and AARP Phoenix present "Fall Into Fitness" – a free eight-week, family-oriented fitness program for all ages and experience levels. Each Tuesday from January 14 to March 3, professional fitness instructors will lead calorie burning classes such as Turbo Kick LIVE, Zumba, P90X LIVE, PiYo, HIGH Fitness, Core de Force Live and more. The workouts are fun, interactive and designed to get people moving, and are set to popular music. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water, towel and mat (optional). Local health and wellness vendors will be on-site each week to provide giveaways. Free public parking is available. Register today and view additional details about the "Fall Into Fitness" series and other free FitPHX activities . Held on the west side of Margaret T. Hance Park (67 W. Culver St.).

Park of Four Waters Tour

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3354

Park of Four Waters Tour

Pueblo Grande Museum

2/28/2020 5:00:00 PM

2/28/2020 6:00:00 PM

The Park of Four Waters tour at Pueblo Grande Museum will take you on a walk through undeveloped, natural desert to the ruins of two Hohokam canal segments. “Hohokam” is an archaeological term for an ancestral Native American culture who built a highly sophisticated irrigation canal network. Space is limited; sign up at the front desk on day of tour. Cost $5.

Food Truck Friday

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3299

Food Truck Friday

Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.

2/28/2020 6:00:00 PM

2/28/2020 8:30:00 PM

Visit the heart of downtown Phoenix every Friday and order lunch from some of the Valley’s most popular food trucks. View the upcoming food truck schedule

Climb to Conquer Cancer

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3368

Climb to Conquer Cancer

South Mountain Park/Preserve, 10919 S. Central Ave.

2/29/2020 2:00:00 PM

2/29/2020 8:00:00 PM

Climb to Conquer Cancer Phoenix unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. Learn more and register for this American Cancer Society event .

Ace Youth Conference

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3437

Ace Youth Conference

Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.

2/29/2020 3:00:00 PM

2/29/2020 10:30:00 PM

Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to participate in this free conference that will feature presentations and classes on various topics, including art, cooking, fitness and preparing for college. Those interested in attending are asked to register by Thursday, Feb. 20. Learn more about this event and register

PHX Vegan Food Festival

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3438

PHX Vegan Food Festival

Hance Park (east side), 116 E. Moreland St.

2/29/2020 7:00:00 PM

3/1/2020 5:00:00 AM

The fifth annual PHX Vegan Food Festival returns to Downtown Phoenix. The event will feature more than 100 of Arizona's top vegan restaurants, food trucks, artisans and vendors. Learn more about this event

Fall Into Fitness

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3259

Fall Into Fitness

Hance Park (west side), 67 W. Culver St.

3/4/2020 1:00:00 AM

3/4/2020 2:00:00 AM

Wednesday Wind Up

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3423

Wednesday Wind Up

Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.

3/4/2020 6:00:00 PM

3/4/2020 8:30:00 PM

Looking for a fix to the monotony of the work week? Downtown students and professionals are invited to this free lunchtime social event that brings together live music, food trucks (food for purchase), lawn games and other pop-up activities on the first Wednesday of the month. Attend other Wednesday Wind Up events on April 1 and May 6.

The Apache Puberty Ceremony, Called the Sunrise Dance

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/3431

The Apache Puberty Ceremony, Called the Sunrise Dance

Pueblo Grande Museum

3/5/2020 1:30:00 AM

3/5/2020 3:00:00 AM

How the richness of Apache Ceremonies and spiritual beliefs can be appreciated, but not fully understood by others. The significance of, and details about, the Mountain Spirit Dancers. And how they are also known as Crown Dancers. The significance of, and other names for, White Changing Woman. What happens during the four-day ceremony? How preparations are made for the Ceremony and why the sponsors and the girl's attendant are so crucial to its success. Symbolism of ritual items that will be seen in the photographs. How the ceremony is important not only to help the girl step into womanhood, but also how it is a healing and bonding ceremony for the whole community. How the government tried to destroy Native cultures by prohibiting ceremonies like this one and how the laws were finally changed. The reasons why all Apache puberty ceremonies are not exactly like this one, and what some of the others are like. Carol Sletten is a writer and illustrator whose work reflects her fascination with the landscapes, history and people of the American West. She is a co-author and illustrator of the Arizona Centennial Legacy Project “Story of the American West - Legends of Arizona", and author of “Three Strong Western Women," a popular play and book by the same name. She recently received a DAR Women in the Arts Recognition Award, was a finalist in the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Contest and was selected to be a Petrified Forest Artist-In-Residence. She lives and works in a cabin surrounded by forest near the Fort Apache Reservation. She is currently finishing a novel based on the life of an extraordinary Apache medicine man. Her website is www.CarolSletten.com .

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Director of Golf Named Southwest PGA Pro of the Year	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/990	Parks and Recreation	2/21/2020 6:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/990/greg_leicht award2.jpg	Director of Golf Named Southwest PGA Pro of the Year	<div class="ExternalClassB648FB4454744523A1DD8FF415D7C28A"><html> <p>City of Phoenix Director of Golf Greg <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd19201"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd38955">L<span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>eicht</span></span></span></span> was honored as the Southwest PGA Golf Professional of the Year for 2019 during an awards ceremony held Thursday night at Paradise Valley Country Club. This is the highest annual award bestowed by the Southwest PGA on a PGA Professional. <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd96881"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd84351">Leicht</span></span></span></span> is the 46th recipient of the award.</p> <p>"Words can't describe how honored I am to be named the Southwest PGA Golf Professional of the Year," <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd48293"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd36378">Leicht</span></span></span></span> said. "Being a PGA Professional in the Southwest Section means everything to me. I have been blessed to work at great facilities for outstanding individuals who supported me along the way. Throughout my career I have worked hard to always give back to the community, fellow PGA Professionals and the Section, and to be recognized by my peers with this tremendous honor means the world to me."</p> <p>The Professional of the Year award is given to those who have great leadership qualities, strong moral character and a substantial record of service.</p> <p> <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"> <span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd72839"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd426">Leicht</span></span></span> </span> has served as the city's director of golf since 2018 and oversees the operation of its <a href="/parks/golf" target="_blank">eight municipal courses</a>. During his tenure, he's directed a variety of upgrades to those facilities, including renovated and re-branded restaurants that opened in 2019. Those improvements contributed to a 12.5 percent increase in rounds played during the 2018-19 fiscal year. </p> <p>In 2015, <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd92665"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd46825">Leicht</span></span></span></span> was named to the general manager position at <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd90269"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd24194">Cascata</span></span></span></span> Golf Club in Boulder City, Nev., a high-end course owned by Caesars Entertainment. Under his leadership, revenues for the course grew to all-time highs. Also, during his time at <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd83379"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd16951">Cascata</span></span></span></span> he earned his PGA Certification in General Management.</p> <p> <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"> <span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd70449"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd29305">Liecht</span></span></span> </span> has worked at number of courses around the Phoenix metro area, including the TPC Scottsdale, The Phoenician and Thunderbirds Golf Club, later named <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd17918"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd98354">Vistal</span></span></span></span> Golf Club. While at <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd90388"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd80541">Vistal</span></span></span></span>, <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd68727"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd87467">Leicht</span></span></span></span> hosted the Special Olympics State Golf Championships for 12 years and continues to be heavily involved with that event.</p> <p>In 2014, <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd11073"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd91231">Leicht</span></span></span></span> served as the 22nd President of the Southwest PGA and he continues to volunteer with the Section on committees and as a rules official at Southwest PGA events. His resume also includes leading the charge to create the Southwest PGA license plate in Arizona. Thanks to his navigation of the legislative process, the plate was approved in 2016, with proceeds of the sales supporting Southwest PGA Foundation initiatives.</p> <p>This is not the first time <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd99443"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd40315">Leicht</span></span></span></span> has been honored by the Southwest PGA, as he received the 2006 Southwest PGA Bill <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd9243"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd70195">Strausbaugh</span></span></span></span> Award for his work in mentoring fellow PGA Professionals, the Southwest PGA Player Development Award (formally the President's Plaque) in 2008 and 2009, and the National Special Olympics Conrad <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd27221"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd11000">Rehling</span></span></span></span> Award in 2011. <span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd77341"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a></span><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd43747">Rehling</span></span></span></span> was the founder of the Special Olympics Golf movement and spearheaded The PGA of America's efforts to introduce golf to Special Olympics. It is presented to PGA Professionals who give back to those with intellectual and physical disabilities.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.southwestpga.com/news/2019/19awards.asp" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd20881"><span class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="font-size:8pt;"></span></span></span><a class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" target="_blank"><img width="1" height="1" class="ms-rtegenerate-skip" style="width:0px;" alt="Misspelled Word" src="/_layouts/images/blank.gif" /></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.southwestpga.com/news/2019/19awards.asp"><span class="ms-spellcheck-error ms-rtegenerate-skip" id="rnd29388">Read more ab<span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>out Leicht</span> and the 2019 Class of Southwest PGA award recipients</a> </a></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News
Read the February 2020 Hance Park Newsletter	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/956	Parks and Recreation	2/13/2020 10:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/956/m3f.jpg	Read the February 2020 Hance Park Newsletter	<div class="ExternalClass7817FA854C74465CA902CAC4AB9233A8"><html> <p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?1d5d881909fda8250758ffde3a8f90d9f5778c9416cceaa0">February issue of the Hance Park Newsletter</a> is out and includes an updated construction schedule, a preview of the M3F music festival and a closer look at the city of Phoenix's project partners.</p> <p>The newsletter is brought to you by the Hance Park Partner Coalition, a public-private partnership consisting of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, Phoenix Community Alliance and Hance Park Conservancy. The Coalition encourages everyone to share this newsletter with family, friends and the organizations in which they are involved to help spread information and awareness about the project.</p> <p>Additional information about the Hance Park Revitalization Project is available on the project website: <a title="" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?59d83e00cc00dfd2493f3c77c1785af793d7d7dafa221e92" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Parks/HanceRevitalization</a>.</p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News
“Fall Into Fitness” Tuesdays in Hance Park	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/809	Parks and Recreation	1/13/2020 5:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/809/fall into fitness.jpg	“Fall Into Fitness” Tuesdays in Hance Park	<div class="ExternalClass223E1736FD1A4AED9A577683042F8108"><html> <p><a target="_blank" href="/parks/fitphx">FitPHX</a> and AARP Phoenix present "Fall Into Fitness" at Margaret T. Hance Park – a free eight-week, family-oriented fitness program for all ages and experience levels.</p><p>Each Tuesday from January 14 to March 3, professional fitness instructors will lead calorie burning classes such as Turbo Kick LIVE, Zumba, P90X LIVE, PiYo, HIGH Fitness, Core de Force Live and more. The workouts are fun, interactive and designed to get people moving, and are set to popular music. <span aria-hidden="true"></span>Participants are encouraged to bring their own water, towel and mat (optional). </p><div><div class="ExternalClass5E29511AD1394E25B43AB26ED150F953" style="box-sizing:border-box;"><p><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Local health and wellness vendors will be on-site each week to provide giveaways.<span aria-hidden="true"></span> The event is held on the west side of Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., and free public parking is available.</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Activity_Search/fitphx-fall-into-fitness-at-hance-park/33994" target="_blank">Register today and view additional details about the "Fall Into Fitness" series and other free FitPHX activities</a>. </p><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Participants can visit the Parks and Recreation Department <a target="_blank" href="/calendar/parks">calendar</a> to view additional event details.<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span></p></div></div><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News