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DECEMBER 1, 2016 TODAY’S PROGRAM STEVEN SEROKA CALENDAR SCRIBE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT HOLIDAY PARTY BREAKFAST WITH BOOKS DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission: Steven Seroka Veterans WHAT IS ROTARY? Rotary is a leadership organization of local business, professional and civic leaders. We meet regularly to form friendships and work together to improve the local and international community Steven Seroka, aka “The Colonel,” is a 30-year Active Duty USAF Fighter Pilot, Strategist & Leader and recently the Chief of Staff for Nevada’s largest business organization. He is a USAF Academy graduate with a rare depth and breadth of experience that includes the Pentagon, combat operations and a Washington DC think-tank. He has over 2400 flight hours that include instructor, evaluator and combat time. He was responsible for the strategic plan for the Air Defense of North America that was put to the test on 9/11, drafted the strategy for reconstruction and post-hostilities of Iraq after 9/11, led the execution of over 30,000 manned and unmanned combat sorties over Afghanistan in support of over 100,000 ground troops and was the advisor to a Prince and Commander of the Saudi Arabian Air Force while managing $28.5 billion in contracts. The Colonel is well versed on a myriad of topics including leadership, veterans, energy independence, national security & international development, education of at-risk youth and more. He enthralls audiences on the radio, in the courtroom, the classroom and in convention halls. Additionally, The Colonel served as the State of Nevada’s Vice- Chairman for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and is currently a Nevada leader for The US Global Leadership Coalition, a National Security Expert for Operation Free, Commissioner for the North Las Vegas Veterans Community Commission and acts as Public Outreach for the Nevada Veterans Council. He is a volunteer with Nevada’s Communities in Schools engaging at-risk high school youth. Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
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Rotary Web SitesRotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Sitewww.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site
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Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m.Tuesday Downtown 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 No Regrets Bar (8349 W Sunset Rd #150) 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 & JonesLas Vegas “Won” club meets the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Friday of the month at 5:00pm at Fogo de Chao and the 2nd Friday at 12:00pm at 360 E. Flamingo.
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THE ROTARIAN
DECEMBER 1, 2016
TODAY’S PROGRAM
STEVEN SEROKA
CALENDAR
SCRIBE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
HOLIDAY PARTY
BREAKFAST WITH BOOKS
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
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
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 2016-2017BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Thomas ThomasPresident Elect: Larry RouseSecretary: Paul KrugerTreasurer: Randy CampanaleImmediate Past President: Steve CaseySenior Members: Paul Maffey Ty HilbrechtTrustees: Jerry Engel Bob Fisher Michael Gordon David Thorson
December 1, 2016
Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission:
Steven SerokaVeterans
WHAT IS ROTARY?Rotary is a leadership organization of local
business, professional and civic leaders. We meet
regularly to form friendships and work together to improve
the local and international community
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? Steven Seroka, aka “The Colonel,” is a
30-year Active Duty USAF Fighter Pilot, Strategist & Leader and recently the Chief of Staff for Nevada’s largest business organization. He is a USAF Academy graduate with a rare depth and breadth of experience that includes the Pentagon, combat operations and a Washington DC think-tank. He has over 2400 flight hours that include instructor, evaluator and combat time. He was responsible for the strategic plan for the Air Defense of North America that was put to the test on 9/11, drafted the strategy for reconstruction and post-hostilities of Iraq
after 9/11, led the execution of over 30,000 manned and unmanned combat sorties over Afghanistan in support of over 100,000 ground troops and was the advisor to a Prince and Commander of the Saudi Arabian Air Force while managing $28.5 billion in contracts. The Colonel is well versed on a myriad of topics including leadership, veterans, energy independence, national security & international development, education of at-risk youth and more. He enthralls audiences on the radio, in the courtroom, the classroom and in convention halls. Additionally, The Colonel served as the State of Nevada’s Vice-Chairman for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and is currently a Nevada leader for The US Global Leadership Coalition, a National Security Expert for Operation Free, Commissioner for the North Las Vegas Veterans Community Commission and acts as Public Outreach for the Nevada Veterans Council. He is a volunteer with Nevada’s Communities in Schools engaging at-risk high school youth.
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
Warehousing
Transportation
Installation
Logistics
Local Delivery
Liquidation379-8500
Accolade Law
ROTARY’S MISSIONThe mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by:
• Fostering unity among member clubs; • Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; • Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; • Providing a system of international administration.
David ThorsonPresident 2016-2017
CLUB OFFICERS 2016-2017 President David ThorsonPresident-Elect
Michael GordonImmediate Past President Mary Ann AvnetSecretary Deb GrandaTreasurer Tom BrookerELECTED DIRECTORSKirk AlexanderGina GentlemanDeb GrandaJanice LenckeDave LesterAnil MelnikMelanie MuldowneyCarolyn SparksRobert TellesPast President RepresentativeRuss Swain
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Dear Rotarians and Kiwanians,Welcome to December and another busy month full of opportunities for service and fellowship! Be sure to check the calendar in today’s Wheel to stay on top of all the activities we have in motion this month.As we enjoy the company of friends and family this month, it is reassuring to know that as Rotarians we continue to serve those in need. After another convincing victory in our Canned Food Drive competition, we are on track for a record-setting operation Santa Clothes and a new attendance high at Breakfast with Books!So, as we celebrate a successful 2016 and look forward to an even better 2017, I thought I would lay out another challenge to identify some prose which itself may provide an opportunity for reflection:Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Thou art not so unkind As man’s ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship if feigning, most loving mere folly: Then heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly.
David ThorsonPresident 2016 -2017Las Vegas Rotary Club
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Call (702) 595-12297475 W. Sahara Ave #100
Las Vegas, NV 89117email: [email protected]
Accolade Law
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS12/1 Rob Pistone12/2 Steve Dixon12/2 Joseph Lotito12/4 Robert Patten12/5 Gregory Puliz12/7 Michael Gordon12/8 Chris Bennett
12/11 Lamar Marchese12/17 William Stieren12/19 Randy Donald12/24 Jimmelle Siarot12/26 Robert Marshall12/28 Blake Myers
Francesca Gilbert Certified Residential Broker
702.373.7221 [email protected]
Ask me about my “Gift to Rotary” Program!
IN MEMORY OF RENE BLANCHARD Born July 18, 1932, in Montreal, Canada. A Las Vegas resident since 1959, he owned and operated Blanchard Construction. Some of his commercial projects include the YMCA (Meadows Lane), Sun-rise Medical Center and many churches, schools and fire stations. In his youth, Rene played ice
Breakfast with BooksVolunteers Needed
Tuesday, DECEMBER 6, 2016Will Beckley Elementary School3223 South Glenhurst Drive
Las Vegas, N.V. 89121Rotarians Are Asked To Arrive At 8amProgram Will Be Completed At 8:45
Please contact Marie Walsh at [email protected] – 702-897-5248 With Any Questions
hockey and was a competitive ice skater and swimmer. He attended the University of Montreal and then moved to northern Canada to work as a drift man for Normetal Corporation, Steep Rock Iron Mine and Pronto Uranium Mine before moving south and becoming and American Citi-zen in 1962. He was loyal member of our Club since 1978. Rene will be remembered, among other things, for his joy of life, ever present smile and lighting up the dance floor at our events! Rene is survived by the love of his life, Terry Powers; his daughters, Sonja St Amant (Bruce) and Lisa Blanchard (Allan); son, Alan; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. We will miss you Rene!
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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* 1934-35Dr. Roy Martin* 1935-36K.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* 1954-55Spence Butterfield* 1955-56Walt 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* 1968-69Harold Wandesforde 1969-70
Mark 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 2014-15Mary Ann Avnet 2015-16
2016- 2017RI President John Germ
District 5300 GovernorLuciano de Sylva
NOVEMBER 23, 2016SCRIBE
• President David Thorson called the meeting to order and welcomed the Kiwanis Club visitors.
• Jerry Engel gave the invocation. Jaime Goldsmith led the club in singing the National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Sergeant-at-Arms was John Ingeme.
• President David Thorson introduced Kiwanis Club President Dr. Kenneth Tracht who introduced some of the key Kiwanis members in the audience and provided a brief history of how our joint meeting started 62 years ago.
• There were no International Rotarians, no Visiting Rotarians and (6) Guests of Rotarians were introduced.
• Past President Russ Swain presented a flag from a past Visiting Rotarian from Shanghai.
• President David Thorson recognized Larry Tomsic with a 4 Way Test Coin for his work as the Programs Committee Chair.
• Past President Jim Hunt presented the Club with a check for $15,500 from the Englestadt Foundation in their continuing support of Santa Clothes! He also reminded the club about Santa Clothes on December 8, 2016 and let us know that for the first time ever a Santa Clothes child, now grown up, would now be helping as a shopper. He also reported that the Edmonton Santa Clothes event went well.
• Janice Lenke talked about our Car Show and let people know that the Platinum Sponsorship is still available.
• Sarah Brown announced that the next Highway Clean Up will be at 8am on December 17, 2016.
• Janice Lencke announced that the Holiday Party is December 8, 2016 at the Four Seasons at 6pm. Jaime Goldsmith encouraged the club to join her for Fox Trot Classes every Tuesday at 7pm at Ballroom Addiction located at 2301 Renaissance Drive, 89119 for $12 per person/class.
• Rob Pistone recapped the 25 Club Social at The Divine Café at The Springs Preserve.
• David Holon, Director of Social Services at the Salvation Army announced that Kelly Ponsler’s last day in Las Vegas is December 22, 2016 and her replacements will be Cheryl and Randy Kenamen. He also announced that the Salvation Army received a donation from the Home Depot in the amount of $100,000. The Salvation Army is in need for volunteers to help serve meals daily. David Holton also announced that the Kiwanas raised enough money to purchase 40,444 cans and the LV Rotary raised enough money to purchase 101,056 cans of food for the Salvation Army and presented the annual winner’s trophy once again to the Las Vegas Rotary Club!.
• Carolyn Sparks introduced the speaker, former Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman. Mayor Goodman recounted some highlights from his 35 years of experience as a defense lawyer. He also discussed his appearance in several movies including the Martin Scorsese film “Casino.” He went on to discuss how he decided to run for Las Vegas Mayor and how he got elected by talking to citizens one on one.
• President David Thorson presented Mayor Goodman with the Sole Power Award, congratulated Rotarians and Kiwanians alike for their efforts in the Canned Food Drive and adjourned the meeting.
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
ROTARY EVENTS ARE LISTED IN RED / GUEST SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS IN BLACK
CALENDAR12/1 Steve Seroka - Veterans 12/1 Wetzel Awards at Nellis AFB12/6 Breakfast with Books at Beckley12/8 Santa Clothes12/8 Holiday Party at the Four Seasons12/15 Myron Martin - Smith Center12/17 Highway Clean-up 8:00 am12/22 Special Holiday Celebration12/29 Debi Kinney - Clean the World1/5 Elynne Greene - Human Trafficking1/12 Chelsea Seegers - T-Mobile2/2 Mayor Hafen - Henderson2/9 Roger Thomas - Wynn Architect2/16 Dan Stover Competition
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Vintage Vegas Holiday PartyThursday, December 8, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Whether you’re taking a spin on the dance floor while practicing the Jitterbug, purchasing tickets for our fabulous raffle prizes, or holding out for the special live auction to treat that special lady in your life, the Las Vegas Rotary Holiday
Party will offer entertainment for everyone!
$5.00 RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD THE EVENING OF THE PARTY.CHARGE TO YOUR ACCOUNT OR PAY CASH.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE HOLIDAY BASKETS,
HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURES, NEIMAN MARCUS BAG, WINE PACKAGE, DINING PACKAGES
AND MUCH MORE!
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING WILL BE A SPECIAL LIVE AUCTION DUET FEATURING A CUSTOM DESIGNED DRESS BY GOLDIE VEGAS DESIGNS PAIRED WITH A NECKLACE FROM
MICHAEL MINDEN JEWELRY. Value: Priceless!
Thank you toMathias Skilton, President
For providing our Flapper Girl
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President - Rob PistoneVP - Chris Bennett • Secretary - Erik Astramecki
The 25 Club meetings are held on the 1st Thursday each month at 11:15 A.M. at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
The Officers for the 25 Club
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$ 2,392.00RAFFLE AMOUNT
Last week’s meeting was our Annual meeting representing a food can contest between the Kiwanis Clubs of Nevada and our club. The beneficiary of our
Food Drive contest is the Salvation Army.
Oscar Goodman is honored and accompanied by his temporary Showgirls
guest Lisa Ferrell and our member Sarah Brown.
President Dave presents our speaker Oscar Goodman with
our Sole Power Award.
Chris Bennett is joined for lunch with his wife Jen.
Russ Swain presents President Dave with a banner sent by a previous guest
from China.
Randy Boesch Director of Private Banking702.855.4848
Rosalee Hedrick VP/Business Relationship Manager702.706.9050 A division of ZB, N.A. Member FDIC
Sarah Brown and husband Don bring us up to date
on the upcoming highway cleanup.
Larry Tomsic is awarded with a Four Way Test Coin
from President Dave.
Past President Jim Hunt presents the club with a matching funds check from the
Engelstad Foundation for $15,500 to help support our Santa Clothes program.
Our club once again wins the can competition and retains the Award. LVRC 101,056 cans
and the Kiwanians 40,444 cans.
Jaime Goldsmith, President Dave and Jerry led the club in song.
Jerry Engel opened our meeting with a prayer.
The Mayor joined with Kaz, Carolyn and the President on Kiwainis and his wife for
a picture.
Our speaker was the previous Mayor of Las Vegas Oscar Goodman along with President Dave and the President of
the Kiwanis clubs along with Lisa Ferrell (Right).
HIGHLIGHTSMEMBER
Warehousing
Transportation
Installation
Logistics
Local Delivery
Liquidation379-8500
Accolade Law
ROTARY’S MISSIONThe mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by:
• Fostering unity among member clubs; • Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; • Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; • Providing a system of international administration.
David ThorsonPresident 2016-2017
CLUB OFFICERS 2016-2017 President David ThorsonPresident-Elect
Michael GordonImmediate Past President Mary Ann AvnetSecretary Deb GrandaTreasurer Tom BrookerELECTED DIRECTORSKirk AlexanderGina GentlemanDeb GrandaJanice LenckeDave LesterAnil MelnikMelanie MuldowneyCarolyn SparksRobert TellesPast President RepresentativeRuss Swain
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Dear Rotarians and Kiwanians,Welcome to December and another busy month full of opportunities for service and fellowship! Be sure to check the calendar in today’s Wheel to stay on top of all the activities we have in motion this month.As we enjoy the company of friends and family this month, it is reassuring to know that as Rotarians we continue to serve those in need. After another convincing victory in our Canned Food Drive competition, we are on track for a record-setting operation Santa Clothes and a new attendance high at Breakfast with Books!So, as we celebrate a successful 2016 and look forward to an even better 2017, I thought I would lay out another challenge to identify some prose which itself may provide an opportunity for reflection:Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Thou art not so unkind As man’s ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship if feigning, most loving mere folly: Then heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly.
David ThorsonPresident 2016 -2017Las Vegas Rotary Club
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Call (702) 595-12297475 W. Sahara Ave #100
Las Vegas, NV 89117email: [email protected]
Accolade Law
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS12/1 Rob Pistone12/2 Steve Dixon12/2 Joseph Lotito12/4 Robert Patten12/5 Gregory Puliz12/7 Michael Gordon12/8 Chris Bennett
12/11 Lamar Marchese12/17 William Stieren12/19 Randy Donald12/24 Jimmelle Siarot12/26 Robert Marshall12/28 Blake Myers
Francesca Gilbert Certified Residential Broker
702.373.7221 [email protected]
Ask me about my “Gift to Rotary” Program!
IN MEMORY OF RENE BLANCHARD Born July 18, 1932, in Montreal, Canada. A Las Vegas resident since 1959, he owned and operated Blanchard Construction. Some of his commercial projects include the YMCA (Meadows Lane), Sun-rise Medical Center and many churches, schools and fire stations. In his youth, Rene played ice
Breakfast with BooksVolunteers Needed
Tuesday, DECEMBER 6, 2016Will Beckley Elementary School3223 South Glenhurst Drive
Las Vegas, N.V. 89121Rotarians Are Asked To Arrive At 8amProgram Will Be Completed At 8:45
Please contact Marie Walsh at [email protected] – 702-897-5248 With Any Questions
hockey and was a competitive ice skater and swimmer. He attended the University of Montreal and then moved to northern Canada to work as a drift man for Normetal Corporation, Steep Rock Iron Mine and Pronto Uranium Mine before moving south and becoming and American Citi-zen in 1962. He was loyal member of our Club since 1978. Rene will be remembered, among other things, for his joy of life, ever present smile and lighting up the dance floor at our events! Rene is survived by the love of his life, Terry Powers; his daughters, Sonja St Amant (Bruce) and Lisa Blanchard (Allan); son, Alan; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. We will miss you Rene!
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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* 1934-35Dr. Roy Martin* 1935-36K.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* 1954-55Spence Butterfield* 1955-56Walt 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* 1968-69Harold Wandesforde 1969-70
Mark 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 2014-15Mary Ann Avnet 2015-16
2016- 2017RI President John Germ
District 5300 GovernorLuciano de Sylva
NOVEMBER 23, 2016SCRIBE
• President David Thorson called the meeting to order and welcomed the Kiwanis Club visitors.
• Jerry Engel gave the invocation. Jaime Goldsmith led the club in singing the National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Sergeant-at-Arms was John Ingeme.
• President David Thorson introduced Kiwanis Club President Dr. Kenneth Tracht who introduced some of the key Kiwanis members in the audience and provided a brief history of how our joint meeting started 62 years ago.
• There were no International Rotarians, no Visiting Rotarians and (6) Guests of Rotarians were introduced.
• Past President Russ Swain presented a flag from a past Visiting Rotarian from Shanghai.
• President David Thorson recognized Larry Tomsic with a 4 Way Test Coin for his work as the Programs Committee Chair.
• Past President Jim Hunt presented the Club with a check for $15,500 from the Englestadt Foundation in their continuing support of Santa Clothes! He also reminded the club about Santa Clothes on December 8, 2016 and let us know that for the first time ever a Santa Clothes child, now grown up, would now be helping as a shopper. He also reported that the Edmonton Santa Clothes event went well.
• Janice Lenke talked about our Car Show and let people know that the Platinum Sponsorship is still available.
• Sarah Brown announced that the next Highway Clean Up will be at 8am on December 17, 2016.
• Janice Lencke announced that the Holiday Party is December 8, 2016 at the Four Seasons at 6pm. Jaime Goldsmith encouraged the club to join her for Fox Trot Classes every Tuesday at 7pm at Ballroom Addiction located at 2301 Renaissance Drive, 89119 for $12 per person/class.
• Rob Pistone recapped the 25 Club Social at The Divine Café at The Springs Preserve.
• David Holon, Director of Social Services at the Salvation Army announced that Kelly Ponsler’s last day in Las Vegas is December 22, 2016 and her replacements will be Cheryl and Randy Kenamen. He also announced that the Salvation Army received a donation from the Home Depot in the amount of $100,000. The Salvation Army is in need for volunteers to help serve meals daily. David Holton also announced that the Kiwanas raised enough money to purchase 40,444 cans and the LV Rotary raised enough money to purchase 101,056 cans of food for the Salvation Army and presented the annual winner’s trophy once again to the Las Vegas Rotary Club!.
• Carolyn Sparks introduced the speaker, former Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman. Mayor Goodman recounted some highlights from his 35 years of experience as a defense lawyer. He also discussed his appearance in several movies including the Martin Scorsese film “Casino.” He went on to discuss how he decided to run for Las Vegas Mayor and how he got elected by talking to citizens one on one.
• President David Thorson presented Mayor Goodman with the Sole Power Award, congratulated Rotarians and Kiwanians alike for their efforts in the Canned Food Drive and adjourned the meeting.
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
ROTARY EVENTS ARE LISTED IN RED / GUEST SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS IN BLACK
CALENDAR12/1 Steve Seroka - Veterans 12/1 Wetzel Awards at Nellis AFB12/6 Breakfast with Books at Beckley12/8 Santa Clothes12/8 Holiday Party at the Four Seasons12/15 Myron Martin - Smith Center12/17 Highway Clean-up 8:00 am12/22 Special Holiday Celebration12/29 Debi Kinney - Clean the World1/5 Elynne Greene - Human Trafficking1/12 Chelsea Seegers - T-Mobile2/2 Mayor Hafen - Henderson2/9 Roger Thomas - Wynn Architect2/16 Dan Stover Competition
Rotary Event Virtual Clipboard
Use your smartphone’s QR APP to signupRight Now or Latter- Anytime
uUse your phone’s QR code AppuDon’t have an APP? Free Android download atuhttp://fifthwheel.lvrotary.us/qr4android.apk
Signups also on your home computer athttp://fifthwheel.lvrotary.us
2/23 Angelo Capozzi - Rotaplast
Vintage Vegas Holiday PartyThursday, December 8, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Whether you’re taking a spin on the dance floor while practicing the Jitterbug, purchasing tickets for our fabulous raffle prizes, or holding out for the special live auction to treat that special lady in your life, the Las Vegas Rotary Holiday
Party will offer entertainment for everyone!
$5.00 RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD THE EVENING OF THE PARTY.CHARGE TO YOUR ACCOUNT OR PAY CASH.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE HOLIDAY BASKETS,
HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURES, NEIMAN MARCUS BAG, WINE PACKAGE, DINING PACKAGES
AND MUCH MORE!
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING WILL BE A SPECIAL LIVE AUCTION DUET FEATURING A CUSTOM DESIGNED DRESS BY GOLDIE VEGAS DESIGNS PAIRED WITH A NECKLACE FROM
MICHAEL MINDEN JEWELRY. Value: Priceless!
Thank you toMathias Skilton, President
For providing our Flapper Girl
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: Larry TomsicPictures: 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 Downtown 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 No Regrets Bar (8349 W Sunset Rd #150) 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 & JonesLas Vegas “Won” club meets the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Friday of the month at 5:00pm at Fogo de Chao and the 2nd Friday at 12:00pm at 360 E. Flamingo.
MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES
Don’t miss The December Issue of
THE ROTARIAN
DECEMBER 1, 2016
TODAY’S PROGRAM
STEVEN SEROKA
CALENDAR
SCRIBE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
HOLIDAY PARTY
BREAKFAST WITH BOOKS
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
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
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 2016-2017BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Thomas ThomasPresident Elect: Larry RouseSecretary: Paul KrugerTreasurer: Randy CampanaleImmediate Past President: Steve CaseySenior Members: Paul Maffey Ty HilbrechtTrustees: Jerry Engel Bob Fisher Michael Gordon David Thorson
December 1, 2016
Las Vegas Rotary Club Mission:
Steven SerokaVeterans
WHAT IS ROTARY?Rotary is a leadership organization of local
business, professional and civic leaders. We meet
regularly to form friendships and work together to improve
the local and international community
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? Steven Seroka, aka “The Colonel,” is a
30-year Active Duty USAF Fighter Pilot, Strategist & Leader and recently the Chief of Staff for Nevada’s largest business organization. He is a USAF Academy graduate with a rare depth and breadth of experience that includes the Pentagon, combat operations and a Washington DC think-tank. He has over 2400 flight hours that include instructor, evaluator and combat time. He was responsible for the strategic plan for the Air Defense of North America that was put to the test on 9/11, drafted the strategy for reconstruction and post-hostilities of Iraq
after 9/11, led the execution of over 30,000 manned and unmanned combat sorties over Afghanistan in support of over 100,000 ground troops and was the advisor to a Prince and Commander of the Saudi Arabian Air Force while managing $28.5 billion in contracts. The Colonel is well versed on a myriad of topics including leadership, veterans, energy independence, national security & international development, education of at-risk youth and more. He enthralls audiences on the radio, in the courtroom, the classroom and in convention halls. Additionally, The Colonel served as the State of Nevada’s Vice-Chairman for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and is currently a Nevada leader for The US Global Leadership Coalition, a National Security Expert for Operation Free, Commissioner for the North Las Vegas Veterans Community Commission and acts as Public Outreach for the Nevada Veterans Council. He is a volunteer with Nevada’s Communities in Schools engaging at-risk high school youth.
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
