Presentation by A.W. Lawrence, author of “The First 100”
2011-04-19-MeetingCleo reported on the Dan Stover music finals. The performances were well done but there were not many participants, unfortunately. Duncan had yet another happy fine, bragging on his son, Richard. Pres. Bill had a sad fine as Ashley is doing worse....
District Assembly in Victorville, CA
District Assembly in Victorville, CASeveral members of the Club went this year to the District Assembly in Victorville, CA. President Bill Pierce, and Ken Cox took the lead in contributing towards the purchase of wheelchairs in Mexico, Francie dragged Jorge into the...
Darrel Austin with Jennifer Hansen of NV Energy
Las Vegas West Rotary Club April 12, 2011 Winning checks of the Final Four fund raiser were distributed. Mike Link, the winner who can’t figure out how he won, received $ 400 and donated 1/2 to the charity account and 1/2 to Polio Plus. Kudos Mike! Ted Baker,...
LV Fire Chief Mike Myers
April 5, 2011 MeetingThe speaker was the Fire Chief of the Las Vegas Fire Dept. Mike Myers. He did a good job of describing the department; it’s mission and goals. They do more that most fire depts.. Around the country with fewer people and resources.He specifically...
Dr. Leslie DiMare, President of Nevada State College
What a terrific meeting!Our speaker was Dr. Leslie DiMare, President of Nevada State College. Even though Lynn Price's husband teaches there, I realized how little I know about the institution. It fills a gap between CSN community college and UNLV and UNR as it is a...
Ambassadorial Scholar
President Bill led the meeting today, with plenty of happy, sad and cross fines, and enthusiasm too! There were 17 members and 5 guests and visiting Rotarians. Notable happy fine was for Ken Cox becoming a Texas Longhorn fan. Just took the right sales pitch,...
Chuck Jackson, Youth Symphony Orchestra Director
2011-03-15-MeetingThere was a monthly Board Meeting at 10:30 today, with Pres. Bill presiding. Jan, Tom L., Duncan, Ken, Jerry and Francie were present. Luke joined us briefly. We approved the minutes and financials. There was discussion about eliminating prayer in...
Presentation by Wayne Walker, Certified Hypnotherapist
Bernie was back! What a joy to see you, my friend. Cut his hair, too. He is going to be the new Pres. of the District E-club. That should be interesting - Bernie will be good at pushing the envelope (fellowship via a modem).Francie ran the meeting in Bill's...
Kelso’s Enlighting Predictions
Notes from the meeting today, with a nod to Bernie. One of these days, when writer block strikes, I will re-cap the effect Bernie had on our club in a short duration, which was awesome. However, with Kelso Sturgeon as speaker, that moment is postponed.First a recap of...
Visit of Distric Attorney David Roger
2011-01-25 MeetingDistrict Attorney David Roger spoke about crime and punishment in Clark County. He has been at it since the 1980's and due to his efforts to bring more criminals to trial, during a period of almost epidemic gang and drug wars in Las Vegas,...