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JANUARY 21, 2016 TODAY’S PROGRAM DOCTOR GABRIEL LÉGER CALENDAR MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS SCRIBE CAR SHOW NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT READERS NEEDED CIGAR SOCIAL SWEETHEART’S LUNCH BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission: Doctor Gabriel Léger Alzheimer’s Disease Program Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Doctor Léger was appointed to the Alzheimer’s Disease Program, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in October 2011. He completed his training in clinical neurology at the Montreal Neurological Institute, where he also performed research in im- aging of neurodegenerative dis- eases. He completed a clinical fellowship in cognitive and behavioral neurology at Northwestern University. Committed to patient care and clinical research, he is also dedicated to medical education. Before coming to the Cleveland Clinic, he was Assistant Professor and Director of the Neurology Residency program at the University of Montreal. He has participated in a number of clinical trials in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, he has special interests and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of atypical or focal dementias, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD or Pick’s disease), Primary Progressive Aphasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, and dementias with Lewy bodies, which include the Parkinson’s Disease Dementia. Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development Rotary Web Sites Rotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Site www.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site Wheel Print: Bill Houghton, Horizon Print Solutions Wheel Creative & Editor: Jeni Houghton, Horizon Print Solutions Programs: Rob Telles & Debbie Donaldson Pictures: Jim Tucker The Scribe: Jaime Goldsmith Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m. Tuesday Fremont Hugo’s (Four Queens Hotel) 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Henderson McCaw School of Mines, 575 Lynn Lane Noon Tuesday Mesquite Oasis Club House Noon Tuesday Las Vegas West Canyon Gate Country Club 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Red Rock Rotary PT’s Pub (9050 W. Post Rd.) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Pahrump Valley Mountain Falls Grill Room 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Boulder City Boulder Creek Golf Course Noon Wednesday Moapa Old Overton Gym 6:30 a.m. Wednesday Las Vegas Central Las Vegas Country Club 12:15 p.m. Wednesday LV Spring Mountains Siena Bistro, Siena Golf Club 5:30p.m. Town Center Drive south of Flamingo Thursday Boulder City Sunrise Boulder Creek Golf Course 7:00 a.m. Thursday Green Valley Wildhorse Golf Club 7:00 a.m. Thursday Las Vegas Rotary Lawry’s Prime Rib Noon Thursday Mesquite Sunrise Oasis Golf Course (Red Room) 7:30 a.m. Friday North Las Vegas Los Prados Country Club 7:15 a.m. Off Lone Mtn. betw. Decatur & Jones MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES Don’t miss The January Issue of THE ROTARIAN Rotary At A Glance Rotarians Members - 1,207,102; Clubs - 34,823; Districts - 538; Countries - 2 00+; Rotaractors Clubs - 7,868 ; Members - 180,964; Countries - 162 Interact Clubs - 18,005; Members - 414,115; Countries - 132 Post Office Box 15152 Las Vegas, Nevada 89114 Phone: 702-433-7451 Fax: 702-450-7859 District 5300 Club 813 Website: www.lasvegasrotary.com Email: [email protected] Executive Director: Shawn Noorda LAS VEGAS ROTARY FOUNDATION 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Steve Casey President Elect: Thomas Thomas Secretary: Larry Rouse Treasurer: Paul Kruger Immediate Past President: Randy Boesch Senior Members: Paul Maffey Ty Hilbrecht Trustees: Mary Ann Avnet David Thorson Randy Campanale Robert D. Fisher January 21, 2016 THE FOUR-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? ROTARY’S MISSION The mission of Rotary International is to support its PHPEHU FOXEV LQ IXO¿OOLQJ WKH 2EMHFW RI 5RWDU\ E\ • Fostering unity among member clubs; • Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; • Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; • Providing a system of international administration. Mary Ann Avnet President 2015-2016 CLUB OFFICERS 2015-2016 President Mary Ann Avnet President-Elect David Thorson Immediate Past President Steve Linder Secretary Janice Lencke Treasurer Tom Brooker ELECTED DIRECTORS Gina Gentleman Michael Gordon James Kohl Janice Lencke Robert Patten Deb Granda Chris Rodenfels Carolyn Sparks Bill Stieren Past President Representative Tom Axtell 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 'HDU )HOORZ 5RWDULDQV Do you know about Rotary Global Rewards? 5RWDU\ *OREDO 5HZDUGV LV DQ H[FLWLQJ QHZ PHPEHU EHQH¿W SURJUDP for Rotarians. It’s Rotary’s way of saying “thank you” for giving so much. 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Watch for a clipboard at our meeting. Steve R. Parikh MSE, MBA, PE, F. ASCE-LIFE Certified Value Specialist - LIFE LEED ® Accredited Professional President SRP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC. 9316 Harrow Rook Street, Las Vegas, NV 89143, USA Phone: (702)396-5512 Email; [email protected] Warehousing Transportation Installation Logistics Local Delivery Liquidation 379-8500 7 d; 0DUFHOOD¶V HDUO\ FKLOGKRRG GD\V ZHUH ¿OOHG ZLWK WUDYHOLQJ throughout the United States participating in skating com- SHWLWLRQV $W DJH WHQ 0DUFHOOD ZRQ ¿UVW SODFH LQ WKH ,OOLQRLV state championship for freestyle skating. She was also active in various YMCA programs to include swimming, baton twirling and yoga. After moving to Nevada, she pursued an interest in public broadcasting but soon discovered an educational path of opportunities. While attending the University of Nevada, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Instructional and Curricular Studies along with extended studies in Educational Leadership. She acquired an endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language at Sierra Nevada College. 0DUFHOOD WDXJKW (QJOLVK DQG UHDGLQJ IRU ¿IWHHQ \HDUV ZLWK &ODUN &RXQW\ 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW DQG HDUQHG D KLJKO\ TXDOL¿HG WHDFKLQJ VWDWXV IRU (QJOLVK JUDGHV ,Q addition, she participated in the after school UNLV Gear Up Tutoring Program and taught a stress buster yoga class she initiated to students and faculty. After retiring from the district, she accepted an administrative position at a private FKDUWHU VFKRRO LQ )DLU¿HOG ,RZD ZKHUH &RQVFLRXVQHVV%DVHG (GXFDWLRQ LV LPSOH- mented. Her family led her back to the Las Vegas area where she is currently an E-Learning Professional and recently acquired a license in real estate time-share. Welcome to the Las Vegas Rotary Club Marcella! Your background will be an asset to everything we are working towards to help children succeed. NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Marcella Gill Cigar Fellowship Friday, March 18th 7RP .UREnV KRXVH at 6:00 PM 3 PAST PRESIDENTS *Deceased Les Saunders* 1923-24 Bill Ferron* 1924-25 A.A. Hinman* 1925-26 Frosty Mildren* 1926-27 Fred Hesse* 1927-28 Dr. F.M. Ferguson* 1928-29 Dr. William S. Park* 1929-30 Charlie Dimock* 1930-31 Leo McNamee* 1931-32 A.E. Cahlan* 1932-33 Douglas Dasheil* 1933-34 Marion Earl* 1934-35 K.O. Knudson* 1936-37 Frank Gusewelle* 1937-38 Tom Connolly* 1938-39 Archie Grant* 1939-40 Otto Underhill* 1940-41 Bryan Bunker 1941-42 Cyril Wengert* 1942-43 Fred O’Donnell* 1943-44 Frank Case* 1944-45 Victor Shurtiff* 1945-46 Max Kelch* 1946-47 Ed Ciliax* 1947-48 Lorin Ronnow* 1948-49 Leonard Fayle* 1949-50 Allye Lawson* 1950-51 Harry Allen* 1951-52 Les Edwards* 1952-53 Wayne Kirch* 1953-54 George Boman* 1954-55 6SHQFH %XWWHU¿HOG Walt Hunsaker* 1956-57 Ted Brandt* 1957-58 Julian Moore* 1958-59 Ray F. Culley* 1959-60 C.T. Harris* 1960-61 Ollie Gardner 1961-62 Tom Underhill* 1962-63 Vern Willis* 1963-64 Ward Wengert* 1964-65 Bill Southard* 1965-66 Dr. Vince Sanner* 1966-67 Walter Wehner* 1967-68 Dr. Robert Robinson* 1968-69 Harold Wandesforde 1969-70 Mark C. Mielke* 1970-71 Dr. Harold Boyer* 1971-72 Angelo J. Manzi* 1972-73 Keith Ashworth* 1973-74 Robert E. O’Connell* 1974-75 Don Ashworth 1975-76 David F. Welles 1976-77 James J. Corey* 1977-78 Darrell Luce* 1978-79 Albert H. Purdue* 1979-80 Michael Hoover 1980-81 Donald L. Aikin 1981-82 Joseph J. Buckley* 1982-83 Irwin Kishner 1983-84 James Cashman III* 1984-85 Mike Meyer 1985-86 Doug L. Peterson 1986-87 M.J. Wiens, Jr. 1987-88 Keith W. Bassett* 1988-89 Kenneth E. Miller* 1989-90 James M. Gamett 1990-91 Robert L. Moore 1991-92 Robert L. Forbuss* 1992-93 Gary A. Martin 1993-94 John A. Smith 1994-95 Caty Crockett 1995-96 Clifford R. Beadle 1996-97 Ralph J. Rohay 1997-98 Dr. James M. Jones 1998-99 Tom A. Thomas 1999-00 Tom J. Krob 2000-01 James E. Hunt 2001-02 James R. Tucker 2002-03 Kathy Dalvey 2003-04 Steve Casey 2004-05 Ned Phillips 2005-06 Brock Fraser 2006-07 Randy Campanale 2007-08 Russ Swain 2008-09 Karen Whisenhunt 2009-10 Tom Axtell 2010-11 Sharon McNair 2011-12 Randy Donald 2012-13 Ginger Anderson 2013-14 Steve Linder 2014-15 2015- 2016 RI President K. R. Ravindran District 5300 Governor Randy Pote ROTARY (9(176 $5( /,67(' ,1 5(' *8(67 63($.(56 352*5$06 ,1 %/$&. CALENDAR 1/28 Dr. Gabriel Léger - Lou Ruvo Center 2/4 Bart Patterson - Nevada State College 2/11 Dan Stover Music Contest 2/13 - 2/15 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament 2/18 Brian Rosenberg - TRG Consulting 2/25 4 Way Speech Contest 3/10 George Moncrief 3/18 Cigar Fellowship 4/15 RYLA Weekend 4/23 District Assembly 4/30 Corazon Super Build 5/15 Car Show 5/20 - 5/22 District Conference, San Diego * Deceased GOD BLESS AMERICA Bring your sweetheart to Rotary Sweetheart’s Lunch Sweetheart’s Lunch A wonderful day to honor those we love with a special lunch. 2/11/16 Have you scheduled your Craft Talk yet? Don’t forget to buy a box on the Super Bowl Board. Last Chance! (702) 326-5808 BobFisherNV.com LOBBYIST • CONSULTANT 6 JANUARY 21, 2015 SCRIBE • President Mary Ann called the meeting to order. • Bob Fisher gave the invocation; Jerry Engel led us in singing America the Beautiful. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Sergeant-at-Arms was John Ingeme. • Visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians were introduced. • The drawing began at $3,245, plus this week’s donations. The winner gets half the pot DQG KDOI JRHV WR WKH /DV 9HJDV 5RWDU\ )RXQGDWLRQ 7LFNHW :LQQHU Jerry Engel who ZRQ /DZU\ %XFNV :LQQHU Jackie Thornhill. • Past President Jim Tucker announced the Super Bowl Board still has some empty spots. • Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk about www.bestofvegasdining.com. • Past President Karen Whisenhunt still needs host families February 11-16th for the German athletes competing in the Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament. • President Mary Ann made an announcement about the Sweetheart Luncheon on February 11th. Please let Shawn know if you are bringing your Sweetheart! • President Mary Ann announced that February and March are “Bring a Guest to Rotary Months!” • Nathan Atkins made an announcement about RYLA. If anyone has someone who is a Junior in high school that they would like to nominate, please get a completed application to Nate so that he can scheduled an interview. The deadline to sign up is in February 29. • Past President Steve Linder and Blake Myers presented the perfect attendance awards for the Rotary year 2014-2015.. 3UHVLGHQW (OHFW David Thorson and Ty Salazar announced that this year’s LV Rotary Club Fundraiser will be a Car Show on May 15, 2016 at Celebrity Cars. They are in need RI 5DIÀH 3UL]HV • Bob Werner ZDV DZDUGHG WKH 0DMRU 'RQRU $ZDUG • President Mary Ann presented a Sole Power award to our speaker, our own honorary member, Katie Decker, 3ULQFLSDO RI :DOWHU %UDFNHQ :DOWHU /RQJ 67($0 $FDGHPLHV First Annual Las Vegas Rotary Club Car Show May 15, 2016 Location: Celebrity Cars 4 P 702.855.4848 E [email protected] Randy Boesch Executive Vice President Director of Private Banking $3,470.00 RAFFLE AMOUNT MEMBER Bob Fisher opens our meeting with his invocation. Matt Nelson HQMR\V OXQFK ZLWK his mother Suzi Nelson. Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk telling us about his hobby in evaluating gourmet restaurants which can be found at bestofvegasdining.com. Bob Werner is recognized for his contributions to Rotary International LQ EHFRPLQJ D 0DMRU 'RQRU Nate Atkins asks members if they want to nominate anyone to attend RYLA. Jerry Engel shows us he is not too old to climb the corporate ladder and leads us in his double split room songs. 5 President - Sarah Brown VP - Rob Pistone • Secretary - Chris Bennett The 25 Club meetings are held on the 1st Thursday each month at 11:15 A.M. at Lawry’s The Prime Rib 7KH 2I¿FHUV IRU WKH &OXE HIGHLIGHTS Blake Myers and Past President Steve Linder recognize DQG SUHVHQW FHUWL¿FDWHV WR PHPEHUV ZKR DFKLHYHG 3HUIHFW Attendance during the 2014-2015 Rotary year. Jerry Engel missed the chance at a Joker but gets to double what he paid for the tickets with $10. 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Rotary Web SitesRotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Sitewww.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site
Wheel Print: Bill Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsWheel Creative & Editor: Jeni Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsPrograms: Rob Telles & Debbie DonaldsonPictures: Jim TuckerThe Scribe: Jaime Goldsmith
Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m.Tuesday Fremont Hugo’s (Four Queens Hotel) 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Henderson McCaw School of Mines, 575 Lynn Lane NoonTuesday Mesquite Oasis Club House NoonTuesday Las Vegas West Canyon Gate Country Club 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Red Rock Rotary PT’s Pub (9050 W. Post Rd.) 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Pahrump Valley Mountain Falls Grill Room 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Boulder City Boulder Creek Golf Course NoonWednesday Moapa Old Overton Gym 6:30 a.m.Wednesday Las Vegas Central Las Vegas Country Club 12:15 p.m.Wednesday LV Spring Mountains Siena Bistro, Siena Golf Club 5:30p.m. Town Center Drive south of FlamingoThursday Boulder City Sunrise Boulder Creek Golf Course 7:00 a.m.Thursday Green Valley Wildhorse Golf Club 7:00 a.m.Thursday Las Vegas Rotary Lawry’s Prime Rib NoonThursday Mesquite Sunrise Oasis Golf Course (Red Room) 7:30 a.m.Friday North Las Vegas Los Prados Country Club 7:15 a.m. Off Lone Mtn. betw. Decatur & Jones
MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES
Don’t miss The January Issue of
THE ROTARIAN
JANUARY 21, 2016
TODAY’S PROGRAM
DOCTOR GABRIEL LÉGER
CALENDAR
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
SCRIBE
CAR SHOW
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
READERS NEEDED
CIGAR SOCIAL
SWEETHEART’S LUNCH
Rotary At A GlanceRotarians Members - 1,207,102; Clubs - 34,823; Districts - 538; Countries - 200+;
Rotaractors Clubs - 7,868; Members - 180,964; Countries - 162Interact Clubs - 18,005; Members - 414,115; Countries - 132
BE A GIFT TOTHE WORLD
Post Office Box 15152Las Vegas, Nevada 89114Phone: 702-433-7451Fax: 702-450-7859District 5300Club 813Website: www.lasvegasrotary.comEmail: [email protected] Director: Shawn Noorda
LAS VEGAS ROTARY FOUNDATION 2015-2016BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Steve CaseyPresident Elect: Thomas ThomasSecretary: Larry RouseTreasurer: Paul KrugerImmediate Past President: Randy BoeschSenior Members: Paul Maffey Ty HilbrechtTrustees: Mary Ann Avnet David Thorson Randy Campanale Robert D. Fisher
January 21, 2016
Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission:
Doctor Gabriel LégerTHE FOUR-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS
WE THINK, SAY OR DO
1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Alzheimer’s Disease ProgramLou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Doctor Léger was appointed to the Alzheimer’s Disease Program, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in October 2011. He completed his training in clinical neurology at the Montreal Neurological Institute, where he also performed research in im-aging of neurodegenerative dis-eases. He completed a clinical
fellowship in cognitive and behavioral neurology at Northwestern University. Committed to patient care and clinical research, he is also dedicated to medical education. Before coming to the Cleveland Clinic, he was Assistant Professor and Director of the Neurology Residency program at the University of Montreal. He has participated in a number of clinical trials in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, he has special interests and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of atypical or focal dementias, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD or Pick’s disease), Primary Progressive Aphasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, and dementias with Lewy bodies, which include the Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
Rotary Web SitesRotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Sitewww.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site
Wheel Print: Bill Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsWheel Creative & Editor: Jeni Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsPrograms: Rob Telles & Debbie DonaldsonPictures: Jim TuckerThe Scribe: Jaime Goldsmith
Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m.Tuesday Fremont Hugo’s (Four Queens Hotel) 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Henderson McCaw School of Mines, 575 Lynn Lane NoonTuesday Mesquite Oasis Club House NoonTuesday Las Vegas West Canyon Gate Country Club 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Red Rock Rotary PT’s Pub (9050 W. Post Rd.) 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Pahrump Valley Mountain Falls Grill Room 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Boulder City Boulder Creek Golf Course NoonWednesday Moapa Old Overton Gym 6:30 a.m.Wednesday Las Vegas Central Las Vegas Country Club 12:15 p.m.Wednesday LV Spring Mountains Siena Bistro, Siena Golf Club 5:30p.m. Town Center Drive south of FlamingoThursday Boulder City Sunrise Boulder Creek Golf Course 7:00 a.m.Thursday Green Valley Wildhorse Golf Club 7:00 a.m.Thursday Las Vegas Rotary Lawry’s Prime Rib NoonThursday Mesquite Sunrise Oasis Golf Course (Red Room) 7:30 a.m.Friday North Las Vegas Los Prados Country Club 7:15 a.m. Off Lone Mtn. betw. Decatur & Jones
MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES
Don’t miss The January Issue of
THE ROTARIAN
JANUARY 21, 2016
TODAY’S PROGRAM
DOCTOR GABRIEL LÉGER
CALENDAR
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
SCRIBE
CAR SHOW
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
READERS NEEDED
CIGAR SOCIAL
SWEETHEART’S LUNCH
Rotary At A GlanceRotarians Members - 1,207,102; Clubs - 34,823; Districts - 538; Countries - 200+;
Rotaractors Clubs - 7,868; Members - 180,964; Countries - 162Interact Clubs - 18,005; Members - 414,115; Countries - 132
BE A GIFT TOTHE WORLD
Post Office Box 15152Las Vegas, Nevada 89114Phone: 702-433-7451Fax: 702-450-7859District 5300Club 813Website: www.lasvegasrotary.comEmail: [email protected] Director: Shawn Noorda
LAS VEGAS ROTARY FOUNDATION 2015-2016BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Steve CaseyPresident Elect: Thomas ThomasSecretary: Larry RouseTreasurer: Paul KrugerImmediate Past President: Randy BoeschSenior Members: Paul Maffey Ty HilbrechtTrustees: Mary Ann Avnet David Thorson Randy Campanale Robert D. Fisher
January 21, 2016
Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission:
Doctor Gabriel LégerTHE FOUR-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS
WE THINK, SAY OR DO
1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Alzheimer’s Disease ProgramLou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Doctor Léger was appointed to the Alzheimer’s Disease Program, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in October 2011. He completed his training in clinical neurology at the Montreal Neurological Institute, where he also performed research in im-aging of neurodegenerative dis-eases. He completed a clinical
fellowship in cognitive and behavioral neurology at Northwestern University. Committed to patient care and clinical research, he is also dedicated to medical education. Before coming to the Cleveland Clinic, he was Assistant Professor and Director of the Neurology Residency program at the University of Montreal. He has participated in a number of clinical trials in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, he has special interests and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of atypical or focal dementias, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD or Pick’s disease), Primary Progressive Aphasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, and dementias with Lewy bodies, which include the Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
Steve R. ParikhMSE, MBA, PE, F. ASCE-LIFECertified Value Specialist - LIFELEED ® Accredited Professional
President
SRP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC.9316 Harrow Rook Street, Las Vegas, NV 89143, USA
Phone: (702)396-5512Email; [email protected]
Warehousing
Transportation
Installation
Logistics
Local Delivery
Liquidation379-8500
7
ROTARY’S MISSIONThe mission of Rotary International is to support its
• Fostering unity among member clubs; • Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; • Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; • Providing a system of international administration.
Mary Ann AvnetPresident 2015-2016
CLUB OFFICERS 2015-2016 President Mary Ann AvnetPresident-Elect
David ThorsonImmediate Past President Steve LinderSecretary Janice LenckeTreasurer Tom BrookerELECTED DIRECTORSGina GentlemanMichael GordonJames KohlJanice LenckeRobert PattenDeb GrandaChris RodenfelsCarolyn SparksBill StierenPast President Representative
Tom Axtell
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Do you know about Rotary Global Rewards?
for Rotarians. It’s Rotary’s way of saying “thank you” for giving so much. Rotary Global Rewards offers discounts on travel, dining and entertainment. It’s easy to redeem rewards and save on future
participate.
Rotary President K.R. Ravindran and the Board of Directors developed the idea for the rewards program to help clubs enhance
You can view offers on your computer, smartphone, or tablet at www.rotary.org/globalrewards. Only Rotary members that are signed into their My Rotary accounts can redeem rewards. You will recall that earlier this year, Chris Rodenfels set up My Rotary accounts for all of our members.
Rotarian.
Mary Ann AvnetPresident 2015-2016
throughout the United States participating in skating com-
state championship for freestyle skating. She was also active in various YMCA programs to include swimming, baton twirling and yoga. After moving to Nevada, she pursued an interest in public broadcasting but soon discovered an educational path of opportunities. While attending the University of Nevada,
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Instructional and Curricular Studies along with extended studies in Educational Leadership. She acquired an endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language at Sierra Nevada College.
addition, she participated in the after school UNLV Gear Up Tutoring Program and taught a stress buster yoga class she initiated to students and faculty.After retiring from the district, she accepted an administrative position at a private
-mented. Her family led her back to the Las Vegas area where she is currently an E-Learning Professional and recently acquired a license in real estate time-share. Welcome to the Las Vegas Rotary Club Marcella! Your background will be an asset to everything we are working towards to help children succeed.
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHTMarcella Gill
Cigar Fellowship Friday, March 18th
at 6:00 PM
Readers NeededNevada Reading Weeks
Will Beckley: February 22 - March 4Bracken & Long: March 7 - March 11
Volunteer for 20 minutes (or more) to read to a class.
Watch for a clipboard at our meeting.
Steve R. ParikhMSE, MBA, PE, F. ASCE-LIFECertified Value Specialist - LIFELEED ® Accredited Professional
President
SRP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC.9316 Harrow Rook Street, Las Vegas, NV 89143, USA
Phone: (702)396-5512Email; [email protected]
Warehousing
Transportation
Installation
Logistics
Local Delivery
Liquidation379-8500
7
ROTARY’S MISSIONThe mission of Rotary International is to support its
• Fostering unity among member clubs; • Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; • Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; • Providing a system of international administration.
Mary Ann AvnetPresident 2015-2016
CLUB OFFICERS 2015-2016 President Mary Ann AvnetPresident-Elect
David ThorsonImmediate Past President Steve LinderSecretary Janice LenckeTreasurer Tom BrookerELECTED DIRECTORSGina GentlemanMichael GordonJames KohlJanice LenckeRobert PattenDeb GrandaChris RodenfelsCarolyn SparksBill StierenPast President Representative
Tom Axtell
2
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Do you know about Rotary Global Rewards?
for Rotarians. It’s Rotary’s way of saying “thank you” for giving so much. Rotary Global Rewards offers discounts on travel, dining and entertainment. It’s easy to redeem rewards and save on future
participate.
Rotary President K.R. Ravindran and the Board of Directors developed the idea for the rewards program to help clubs enhance
You can view offers on your computer, smartphone, or tablet at www.rotary.org/globalrewards. Only Rotary members that are signed into their My Rotary accounts can redeem rewards. You will recall that earlier this year, Chris Rodenfels set up My Rotary accounts for all of our members.
Rotarian.
Mary Ann AvnetPresident 2015-2016
throughout the United States participating in skating com-
state championship for freestyle skating. She was also active in various YMCA programs to include swimming, baton twirling and yoga. After moving to Nevada, she pursued an interest in public broadcasting but soon discovered an educational path of opportunities. While attending the University of Nevada,
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Instructional and Curricular Studies along with extended studies in Educational Leadership. She acquired an endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language at Sierra Nevada College.
addition, she participated in the after school UNLV Gear Up Tutoring Program and taught a stress buster yoga class she initiated to students and faculty.After retiring from the district, she accepted an administrative position at a private
-mented. Her family led her back to the Las Vegas area where she is currently an E-Learning Professional and recently acquired a license in real estate time-share. Welcome to the Las Vegas Rotary Club Marcella! Your background will be an asset to everything we are working towards to help children succeed.
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHTMarcella Gill
Cigar Fellowship Friday, March 18th
at 6:00 PM
Readers NeededNevada Reading Weeks
Will Beckley: February 22 - March 4Bracken & Long: March 7 - March 11
Volunteer for 20 minutes (or more) to read to a class.
Watch for a clipboard at our meeting.
(702) 326-5808
BobFisherNV.com
LOBBYIST • CONSULTANT
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PAST PRESIDENTS*Deceased
Les Saunders* 1923-24Bill Ferron* 1924-25A.A. Hinman* 1925-26Frosty Mildren* 1926-27Fred Hesse* 1927-28Dr. F.M. Ferguson* 1928-29Dr. William S. Park* 1929-30Charlie Dimock* 1930-31Leo McNamee* 1931-32A.E. Cahlan* 1932-33Douglas Dasheil* 1933-34Marion Earl* 1934-35K.O. Knudson* 1936-37Frank Gusewelle* 1937-38Tom Connolly* 1938-39Archie Grant* 1939-40Otto Underhill* 1940-41Bryan Bunker 1941-42Cyril Wengert* 1942-43Fred O’Donnell* 1943-44Frank Case* 1944-45Victor Shurtiff* 1945-46Max Kelch* 1946-47Ed Ciliax* 1947-48Lorin Ronnow* 1948-49Leonard Fayle* 1949-50Allye Lawson* 1950-51Harry Allen* 1951-52Les Edwards* 1952-53Wayne Kirch* 1953-54George Boman* 1954-55
Walt Hunsaker* 1956-57Ted Brandt* 1957-58Julian Moore* 1958-59Ray F. Culley* 1959-60C.T. Harris* 1960-61Ollie Gardner 1961-62Tom Underhill* 1962-63Vern Willis* 1963-64Ward Wengert* 1964-65Bill Southard* 1965-66Dr. Vince Sanner* 1966-67Walter Wehner* 1967-68Dr. Robert Robinson* 1968-69
Harold Wandesforde 1969-70Mark C. Mielke* 1970-71Dr. Harold Boyer* 1971-72Angelo J. Manzi* 1972-73Keith Ashworth* 1973-74Robert E. O’Connell* 1974-75Don Ashworth 1975-76David F. Welles 1976-77James J. Corey* 1977-78Darrell Luce* 1978-79Albert H. Purdue* 1979-80Michael Hoover 1980-81Donald L. Aikin 1981-82Joseph J. Buckley* 1982-83Irwin Kishner 1983-84James Cashman III* 1984-85Mike Meyer 1985-86Doug L. Peterson 1986-87M.J. Wiens, Jr. 1987-88Keith W. Bassett* 1988-89Kenneth E. Miller* 1989-90James M. Gamett 1990-91Robert L. Moore 1991-92Robert L. Forbuss* 1992-93Gary A. Martin 1993-94John A. Smith 1994-95Caty Crockett 1995-96Clifford R. Beadle 1996-97Ralph J. Rohay 1997-98Dr. James M. Jones 1998-99Tom A. Thomas 1999-00Tom J. Krob 2000-01James E. Hunt 2001-02James R. Tucker 2002-03Kathy Dalvey 2003-04Steve Casey 2004-05Ned Phillips 2005-06Brock Fraser 2006-07Randy Campanale 2007-08Russ Swain 2008-09Karen Whisenhunt 2009-10Tom Axtell 2010-11Sharon McNair 2011-12Randy Donald 2012-13Ginger Anderson 2013-14Steve Linder 2014-15
2015- 2016RI President K. R. Ravindran
District 5300 GovernorRandy Pote
JANUARY 21, 2015SCRIBE
• President Mary Ann called the meeting to order.
• Bob Fisher gave the invocation; Jerry Engel led us in singing America the Beautiful. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Sergeant-at-Arms was John Ingeme.
• Visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians were introduced.
• The drawing began at $3,245, plus this week’s donations. The winner gets half the pot Jerry Engel who
Jackie Thornhill.
• Past President Jim Tucker announced the Super Bowl Board still has some empty spots.
• Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk about www.bestofvegasdining.com.
• Past President Karen Whisenhunt still needs host families February 11-16th for the German athletes competing in the Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament.
• President Mary Ann made an announcement about the Sweetheart Luncheon on February 11th. Please let Shawn know if you are bringing your Sweetheart!
• President Mary Ann announced that February and March are “Bring a Guest to Rotary Months!”
• Nathan Atkins made an announcement about RYLA. If anyone has someone who is a Junior in high school that they would like to nominate, please get a completed application to Nate so that he can scheduled an interview. The deadline to sign up is in February 29.
• Past President Steve Linder and Blake Myers presented the perfect attendance awards for the Rotary year 2014-2015..
David Thorson and Ty Salazar announced that this year’s LV Rotary Club Fundraiser will be a Car Show on May 15, 2016 at Celebrity Cars. They are in need
• Bob Werner
• President Mary Ann presented a Sole Power award to our speaker, our own honorary member, Katie Decker,
ROTARY
CALENDAR1/28 Dr. Gabriel Léger - Lou Ruvo Center2/4 Bart Patterson - Nevada State College2/11 Dan Stover Music Contest2/13 - 2/15 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament2/18 Brian Rosenberg - TRG Consulting2/25 4 Way Speech Contest3/10 George Moncrief3/18 Cigar Fellowship4/15 RYLA Weekend4/23 District Assembly4/30 Corazon Super Build5/15 Car Show5/20 - 5/22 District Conference, San Diego
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Call (702) 595-12297475 W. Sahara Ave #100
Las Vegas, NV 89117email: [email protected]
Bring your sweetheart to Rotary
Sweetheart’s LunchSweetheart’s Lunch
A wonderful day to honor those we love with a special lunch.
2/11/16
First Annual Las Vegas Rotary Club
Car Show
May 15, 2016Location:
Celebrity Cars
Have you scheduled your Craft Talk yet?
Don’t forget to buy a box on the Super Bowl Board. Last Chance!
(702) 326-5808
BobFisherNV.com
LOBBYIST • CONSULTANT
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PAST PRESIDENTS*Deceased
Les Saunders* 1923-24Bill Ferron* 1924-25A.A. Hinman* 1925-26Frosty Mildren* 1926-27Fred Hesse* 1927-28Dr. F.M. Ferguson* 1928-29Dr. William S. Park* 1929-30Charlie Dimock* 1930-31Leo McNamee* 1931-32A.E. Cahlan* 1932-33Douglas Dasheil* 1933-34Marion Earl* 1934-35K.O. Knudson* 1936-37Frank Gusewelle* 1937-38Tom Connolly* 1938-39Archie Grant* 1939-40Otto Underhill* 1940-41Bryan Bunker 1941-42Cyril Wengert* 1942-43Fred O’Donnell* 1943-44Frank Case* 1944-45Victor Shurtiff* 1945-46Max Kelch* 1946-47Ed Ciliax* 1947-48Lorin Ronnow* 1948-49Leonard Fayle* 1949-50Allye Lawson* 1950-51Harry Allen* 1951-52Les Edwards* 1952-53Wayne Kirch* 1953-54George Boman* 1954-55
Walt Hunsaker* 1956-57Ted Brandt* 1957-58Julian Moore* 1958-59Ray F. Culley* 1959-60C.T. Harris* 1960-61Ollie Gardner 1961-62Tom Underhill* 1962-63Vern Willis* 1963-64Ward Wengert* 1964-65Bill Southard* 1965-66Dr. Vince Sanner* 1966-67Walter Wehner* 1967-68Dr. Robert Robinson* 1968-69
Harold Wandesforde 1969-70Mark C. Mielke* 1970-71Dr. Harold Boyer* 1971-72Angelo J. Manzi* 1972-73Keith Ashworth* 1973-74Robert E. O’Connell* 1974-75Don Ashworth 1975-76David F. Welles 1976-77James J. Corey* 1977-78Darrell Luce* 1978-79Albert H. Purdue* 1979-80Michael Hoover 1980-81Donald L. Aikin 1981-82Joseph J. Buckley* 1982-83Irwin Kishner 1983-84James Cashman III* 1984-85Mike Meyer 1985-86Doug L. Peterson 1986-87M.J. Wiens, Jr. 1987-88Keith W. Bassett* 1988-89Kenneth E. Miller* 1989-90James M. Gamett 1990-91Robert L. Moore 1991-92Robert L. Forbuss* 1992-93Gary A. Martin 1993-94John A. Smith 1994-95Caty Crockett 1995-96Clifford R. Beadle 1996-97Ralph J. Rohay 1997-98Dr. James M. Jones 1998-99Tom A. Thomas 1999-00Tom J. Krob 2000-01James E. Hunt 2001-02James R. Tucker 2002-03Kathy Dalvey 2003-04Steve Casey 2004-05Ned Phillips 2005-06Brock Fraser 2006-07Randy Campanale 2007-08Russ Swain 2008-09Karen Whisenhunt 2009-10Tom Axtell 2010-11Sharon McNair 2011-12Randy Donald 2012-13Ginger Anderson 2013-14Steve Linder 2014-15
2015- 2016RI President K. R. Ravindran
District 5300 GovernorRandy Pote
JANUARY 21, 2015SCRIBE
• President Mary Ann called the meeting to order.
• Bob Fisher gave the invocation; Jerry Engel led us in singing America the Beautiful. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Sergeant-at-Arms was John Ingeme.
• Visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians were introduced.
• The drawing began at $3,245, plus this week’s donations. The winner gets half the pot Jerry Engel who
Jackie Thornhill.
• Past President Jim Tucker announced the Super Bowl Board still has some empty spots.
• Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk about www.bestofvegasdining.com.
• Past President Karen Whisenhunt still needs host families February 11-16th for the German athletes competing in the Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament.
• President Mary Ann made an announcement about the Sweetheart Luncheon on February 11th. Please let Shawn know if you are bringing your Sweetheart!
• President Mary Ann announced that February and March are “Bring a Guest to Rotary Months!”
• Nathan Atkins made an announcement about RYLA. If anyone has someone who is a Junior in high school that they would like to nominate, please get a completed application to Nate so that he can scheduled an interview. The deadline to sign up is in February 29.
• Past President Steve Linder and Blake Myers presented the perfect attendance awards for the Rotary year 2014-2015..
David Thorson and Ty Salazar announced that this year’s LV Rotary Club Fundraiser will be a Car Show on May 15, 2016 at Celebrity Cars. They are in need
• Bob Werner
• President Mary Ann presented a Sole Power award to our speaker, our own honorary member, Katie Decker,
ROTARY
CALENDAR1/28 Dr. Gabriel Léger - Lou Ruvo Center2/4 Bart Patterson - Nevada State College2/11 Dan Stover Music Contest2/13 - 2/15 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament2/18 Brian Rosenberg - TRG Consulting2/25 4 Way Speech Contest3/10 George Moncrief3/18 Cigar Fellowship4/15 RYLA Weekend4/23 District Assembly4/30 Corazon Super Build5/15 Car Show5/20 - 5/22 District Conference, San Diego
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Call (702) 595-12297475 W. Sahara Ave #100
Las Vegas, NV 89117email: [email protected]
Bring your sweetheart to Rotary
Sweetheart’s LunchSweetheart’s Lunch
A wonderful day to honor those we love with a special lunch.
2/11/16
First Annual Las Vegas Rotary Club
Car Show
May 15, 2016Location:
Celebrity Cars
Have you scheduled your Craft Talk yet?
Don’t forget to buy a box on the Super Bowl Board. Last Chance!
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President - Sarah BrownVP - Rob Pistone • Secretary - Chris BennettThe 25 Club meetings are held on the 1st Thursday
each month at 11:15 A.M. at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
4P 702.855.4848E [email protected]
Randy Boesch Executive Vice PresidentDirector of Private Banking
283$3,470.00RAFFLE AMOUNT
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Bob Fisher opens our meeting with his invocation.
Blake Myers and Past President Steve Linder recognize
Attendance during the 2014-2015 Rotary year.
Matt Nelsonhis mother Suzi Nelson.
Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk telling us about his hobby in evaluating
gourmet restaurants which can be found at bestofvegasdining.com.
Bob Werner is recognized for his contributions to Rotary International
Jerry Engel missed the chance at a Joker but gets to double what he
paid for the tickets with $10.
Our speaker Katie Decker presents her ways of improving and reengineering
Nate Atkins asks members if they want to nominate anyone to attend RYLA.
President Mary Ann awards our speaker Katie Decker with our Sole
Power award.
Jackie Thornhill got lucky with having the winning ticket for the
Lawry Bucks.
Jerry Engel shows us he is not too old to climb the corporate ladder and leads
us in his double split room songs.
5
President - Sarah BrownVP - Rob Pistone • Secretary - Chris BennettThe 25 Club meetings are held on the 1st Thursday
each month at 11:15 A.M. at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
4P 702.855.4848E [email protected]
Randy Boesch Executive Vice PresidentDirector of Private Banking
283$3,470.00RAFFLE AMOUNT
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Bob Fisher opens our meeting with his invocation.
Blake Myers and Past President Steve Linder recognize
Attendance during the 2014-2015 Rotary year.
Matt Nelsonhis mother Suzi Nelson.
Blake Myers presented his Craft Talk telling us about his hobby in evaluating
gourmet restaurants which can be found at bestofvegasdining.com.
Bob Werner is recognized for his contributions to Rotary International
Jerry Engel missed the chance at a Joker but gets to double what he
paid for the tickets with $10.
Our speaker Katie Decker presents her ways of improving and reengineering
Nate Atkins asks members if they want to nominate anyone to attend RYLA.
President Mary Ann awards our speaker Katie Decker with our Sole
Power award.
Jackie Thornhill got lucky with having the winning ticket for the
Lawry Bucks.
Jerry Engel shows us he is not too old to climb the corporate ladder and leads
us in his double split room songs.
