Sneak Peeks: Support Scenic Drive, The Peak and Environment

“Solar Blessing” by Bruce Houser, Summer Fun Photo Contest, 2008

February 15, 2018

By Les Conklin
President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA)

GPPA = Words and Actions for the Environment, Quality of Life and Community Service

Thank you for reading The Peak and your support of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) and Friends of the Scenic Drive. Your support is important and very much appreciated.

Since 1977, GPPA has worked to preserve our community’s Sonoran environment and quality of life. By continuing your GPPA membership, you’ll be directly supporting our service efforts.

This year marks the 54th anniversary of the establishment of the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. With your support, Friends of the Scenic Drive will continue to work with the City of Scottsdale to conduct roadside cleanups and undertake initiatives and advocacy to preserve and enhance this landmark.

Our area has changed dramatically since GPPA first published A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) in March 1983. The Peak remains a local tradition – a nonprofit publication by and for the people who live here. Today’s online magazine provides more timely and richer content to a larger audience than was possible in the past. More importantly, The Peak bolsters GPPA’s ability to perform advocacy service and support Scottsdale, nonprofit organizations and education.

Membership Benefits

Please consider becoming a member today so that we can continue our communication, education, quality of life, and environmental initiatives, for our benefit and for the benefit of future generations.

By renewing your annual membership, you will receive the following:

  • You will keep updated on current activities, events and meetings by a continuously updated “issue” of The Peak, an online, award-winning magazine filled with interesting local information and bi-monthly issues of The Peak Newsletter via e-mail.
  • You will be recognized as a supporter in the magazine and newsletter.
  • You will receive invitations to events sponsored by GPPA and a letter acknowledging your tax-deductible membership.

How to Become a Member

Becoming a member is easy, affordable and tax-deductible. Family and Business Memberships are available. You can become a member by mail or online and  credit cards, PayPal and checks are accepted. Click on the link for complete information.

GPPA Membership Information

Thank You! 

Please help us meet our 2018 Half Membership Goal. Also know that there are a variety of additional ways that you can support our cause. These include volunteering, writing articles, purchasing advertorials, making a tax-deductible donation and more. Click here for information.

Our community is changing. Through your support, GPPA will continue to provide free community services that enrich our area and help keep it special. Thank you for your attention and response.

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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