Blogs: Volunteerism

What’s critical to achieving sustainability in Sedona?

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 10, 2022   Do you need ideas to make your website better? The Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Yavapai SBDC are hosting a virtual workshop with the support of APS. On...
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The State of Domestic & International Tourism in Sedona, Arizona

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 13, 2022   When I arrived in Sedona in 2009, the Great Recession was on. Revenues were down, and the City Council was forced to slash spending by more than 20...
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Keep Sedona Beautiful Annual Awards 2022

  2022 Awards of Excellence Recipients Announced – Ceremony Scheduled for April 20th!   Each year Keep Sedona Beautiful identifies groups or individuals who have made significant contributions to the community and whose work supports KSB’s mission of protecting and sustaining the...
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Sedona Chamber Working on Visitor Education

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 1, 2022   As the City prepares its FY23 budget, the Sedona City Council heard the recommendations of a three-member Council work group last week regarding the Chamber’s budget and activities as...
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Support Sedona’s Small Businesses

This time of year, we’re reminded to give thanks for all that we have. As residents of greater Sedona, we are fortunate to live in a diverse community that is bound together by a singular passion for our beautiful Red...
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Sedona Marine Corps League evolution into two new organizations

August, 9, 2021 The first, Sedona Area Veteran and Community Outreach (SAVCO), seeks to expand community involvement and volunteer opportunities. Sedona Marine Corps League is proud to announce its evolution into two new organizations. The first, Sedona Area Veterans and...
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Sedona Heritage Museum Honors Volunteers

May 24, 2021 The Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage Museum recently held their annual volunteer appreciation party and recognized several volunteers for special service and accomplishments. Dave Thomas was honored with the “President’s Award” for his 8+ years of...
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Rotary Clubs : Week of Service

April 7, 2021 The Rotary Club of Sedona Village has partnered with the Rotary Clubs of Sedona, Sedona Red Rocks, and Verde Valley-Cottonwood for a Rotary Week of Service project. The Rotary International Week of Service is April 17-24 this...
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Verde Valley School is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level

January 25, 2021 Verde Valley School was first certified in 2016 as a beta tester for the certification process. Their core values include environmental stewardship and community service, so sustainability has always been a priority. Despite the pressures of running...
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Sedona Historical Society Seeks Volunteers for Historic Cemetery Projects

January 18, 2021 The Sedona Historical Society is looking for volunteers to perform a variety of functions at their two historic cemeteries. Needs include volunteers to do mowing, weeding and other gardening tasks; also to act as liaison with families...
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Visitor Center Volunteers

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 15, 2021 Photo taken pre-CovidWhich group of Sedonans met with and informed the most visitors about Sedona’s pandemic response and safety standards in 2020? The answer may surprise you: the 80+ volunteers...
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Candace – First Comments

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 8, 2021 Hello, Sedona! Though my official first day as President/CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau isn’t until February 22, I wanted to reach out, wish you a...
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