UWSN Heroes 2013

HEROES2013

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contributorsUWSN Cass Palmer President and CEO

Laurie MannDirector, Marketing

Vanessa ManiagoVice President, Branding & Marketing

Danylle HitchenVice President, Major Gifts

PUblicatioN ProdUctioN Design Firm Kitty Meow: A Creative Boutique

Cover Design BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications

2 Community Impact Overview

4 Education

6 Financial Stability

8 Health

10 Volunteerism

12 Affinity Group Overview

14 Tocqueville Society

16 Profile: Emily and Brad Neilson

23 Women’s Leadership Council

24 Profile: Angel Williams

29 Young Philanthropists Society

30 Profile: Tammy Shaw

34 Leadership Society Overview

35 Profile: Jennifer Fickel

36 Visionaries

37 Templars

48 Profile: Carolyn Wheeler

4 9 Companies

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WELCOME

it has been a year of doing. a year of successes. a year of changing lives. and we could not have done it without your dedication, passion and time. Truly a year of transforming plans into action, watching ideas take shape and seeing hard work pay off, the 2012-2013 campaign year has been one full of wonder, pride and collaboration by so many dedicated people.

We are reminded daily of the collective power we have, power generated by the joint efforts of so many talented people who give so much of themselves to create a better and brighter southern Nevada. With our sincerest thanks, we’d like to recognize each and every person who touches our organization. Whether it is by giving, volunteering an hour or a day, or by rallying others and advocating on behalf of our initiatives, it is your support that helps firmly build a stronger foundation for our community. This year, we have so many successes for which to be grateful.

Through our combined time, talent and resources, we are shaping a preschooler’s education, so she faces better, more promising life outcomes. Without you, Delilah would not be where she is today (see her story on page 5). We are affecting an on the edge high-schooler, driving her towards options and resources, so she will have a better life. Without you, Melisa would not be as ready as she is to graduate and to get out into the world. We are giving underinsured children a medical home, preventative care and immunizations. VaRon’s son would not be as healthy and as prepared as he is without you (see his story on page 9). We are giving underserved families an extra lifeline, during difficult financial times, to access the resources they need to get a solid tax refund to invest in their futures, or to get financial education so they can better navigate the system. Sandra Hill reminds us of how powerful free tax preparation was to her (see her story on page 7). With her return, she was able to fill a gap and get back on her feet. She would not be where she is today without you.

This strong foundation of support, partnership and belief in a better tomorrow has enabled us to achieve far-reaching goals in the areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health. The numbers of lives we have touched is staggering, but not only that, it is the fact that this influence has created a new path, a new future, a completely redirected route to success for so many people. We have seen perspectives change through transformative volunteer projects. To get out of our normal comfort zones and to work shoulder to shoulder with new people to read to children, beautify a neighborhood, or to assist someone through a complex tax preparation is life-changing, for the volunteer and for the community itself.

You are the doers, the dreamers, the believers, the optimists, the change agents. You don’t talk about what things could be, you act now to make them what they should be. We are proud to stand with you as our partners, supporters and friends. Every day, we continue to build our future through the collective action that you bring through your efforts. For helping one person truly helps so many more. Touching one life touches so many other lives. Success is like a ripple in water, flowing out to so many others.

On behalf of your many friends throughout United Way and within this community,thank you for what you do to impact lives. Thank you for believing, for doing, for dreaming.Together, we can change lives. Together, we ARE changing lives. Together, we LIVE UNITED.

Sincerely,

Cass Palmer Don GibePresident and CEO Volunteer Board ChairmanUnited Way of Southern Nevada United Way of Southern Nevada

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

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BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD LIFE

United Way of Southern Nevada is part of a worldwide movement to create communities where all individuals and families achieve their human potential. United Way works to advance the common good through our focus on Education, Financial Stability and Health, the building blocks of a good life. We recruit people and organizations from around the community who bring passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. Together, person by person, we can make lasting change.

EDUCATIoNWe help children enter school ready to learn, move through school with confidence, be career ready at graduation, so that they are able to happily and positively contribute to the local workforce.

FINANCIAL STABILITYWe improve the financial capability of hardworking individuals and families by helping them navigate the complicated waters of personal finance, get the most from their earnings and save for the future so they can weather any storm.

HEALTHWe help underserved children and families get access to healthcare for preventative care, a medical home, immunizations and dental care so that they can live healthier lives.

VoLUNTEERISM & NATIoNAL SERVICEWith a near army of active volunteers through AmeriCorps and ourVolunteer Center, we inspire, equip and mobilize people to change livesthrough volunteer service.

To find out how you can be a part of creating a better community, contact United Way of Southern Nevada at (702) 892-2300.

driving community impactthrough the building blocks

of a good life.

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community impact education

oUR MISSIoNTo help all children enter school ready to learn, move through school, be career ready at graduation, so that they happily and positively contribute to the local workforce.

oUR VISIoNAll children enter school at grade level or above, consistently close the achievement gap and demonstrate proficiency in reading, math and literacy by third grade.

oUR GoALS• Increase the percentage of childcare providers with

access to quality professional development.

• Increase the percentage of children with access to quality preschool programs.

• Increase the percentage of families with access to family engagement training, activities and support systems to enable students to graduate.

In our local community and in alignment with United Way’s national goals, United Way of Southern Nevada is committed to securing more opportunity for all children, engaging families in their children’s academic journey to ensure a lifetime of success, and increasing teacher’s skills and proficiencies for greater pupil-student engagement and learning.

propelling children forwardwith academic certainty

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DRIVING RESULTS THAT ALLoW CHILDREN To THRIVE

2010-2013:

• More than 35,000 high school students and their families have received information, support and resources to increase on-time graduation.

• More than 64,000 hours of professional development have been deployed, strengthening the skill base and competency of early childhood educators.

• More than 18,000 pre-k students and their families have participated in family engagement workshops, contributing to more confident, healthier and happier families.

• More than 1,000 kids were given preschool scholarships, helping to get students off to a strong start with a solid academic foundation.

Enrollment in quality early childhood education programs improves student performance all the way through on-time high school graduation by building a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.

A single mother of five-year-old

Delilah, Vanessa was raising

her daughter at home and didn’t have the resources to send her to preschool until she found out about United Way’s Tuition Assistance Preschool Scholarship (TAPS) program. With this tuition assistance, Vanessa was able to obtain

VANESSA AND DELILAH’S SToRY

quality early childhood education for Delilah and prepare her for school.

“Early childhood education has had a big impact on Delilah’s life,” said Vanessa. “She is now able to interact and she’s learned to spell and do math.”

She described Delilah as very shy and without a desire to learn before preschool.

“Delilah can spell now. She knows the sounds that the letters make,” said Vanessa. “She loves to read the Biscuit books, we read together every night.”

United Way invests in the education of children under the age of six because the years between birth to six are the most crucial years of brain development.

One component of the qualifications for funding is family engagement, so Vanessa volunteered at Delilah’s preschool. The preschool saw her dedication and commitment and hired Vanessa as a substitute teacher, helping to bring in needed income while Vanessa studies to become a pharmacist.

Because of United Way, Vanessa can focus on building a future for her and her daughter.

“Preschool is very expensive,” said Vanessa. “I wouldn’t have been able to afford it and send Delilah to preschool without the help of United Way.”

To Vanessa, the significance of starting her daughter out with meaningful support and the educational background to succeed is significant.

“Preschool is very important for children,” said Vanessa. “It gives them the confidence they need to succeed and prepares them for kindergarten. If children don’t have early childhood education, they start out behind.”

The benefits of early childhood education are evident as Delilah proudly recites the alphabet. “Thank you United Way for making it possible for my daughter to be in preschool,” said Vanessa.

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community impact financial stability

oUR MISSIoNTo help all individuals and families work towards the goal of financial self-sufficiency through education, support and training.

oUR VISIoNCreate a cycle of financial success for individuals and families in order to build long-term economic independence.

oUR GoALS• Increase access to income support such as the Earned

Income Tax Credit.

• Increase financial management knowledge and skills.

• Increase access to low-cost financial products and services to build stable financial resources.

• Increase access to family-sustaining employment.

In our local community and in alignment with United Way’s national goals, United Way of Southern Nevada is committed to helping families improve their financial situation through financial literacy programs, tax services and long term savings planning.

securing families’ finances so that they can weather any storm

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DRIVING RESULTS THAT ALLoW INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES To PRoSPER

2010-2013:

• More than 18,100 total tax returns have been filed, with $13.3M in tax credits returned and a total of $23.9M in tax refunds provided back into the community.

• More than 17,000 kids, grades 1-5, participated in financial literacy education, showing a 49% increase (in ‘11-‘13) in financial fluency.

• More than $18,500 saved by the students of Walter Bracken Elementary School through the “Piggy Bank” program.

• Nearly 3,100 high school students received financial literacy education in 26 high schools through the United Way/Citi “$MART” Program with 61% earning their certification in financial literacy (‘12-’13 school year).

Aligning our community impact work in Education, Financial Stability and Health, United Way recognizes that it takes a healthy, educated child to become a financially self-sufficient adult, and that it takes a financially stable family to foster the health and education of its children.

Sandra didn’t know what to

expect when she arrived at

the United Way “Earn It Keep

It Save It” Super Saturday at

Heinrich YMCA on March 16.

The single mom of nine-

year-old son David knows

what it’s like to struggle. The

breadwinner for her family,

SANDRA’S SToRY

Sandra’s mom also lives at her home. Last year, Sandra went through

foreclosure and bankruptcy through circumstances beyond her control.

Finding help getting your taxes done when you have a foreclosure or a

bankruptcy is a daunting process. She checked all around town and found

that most places charged around $300 for those in situations like hers.

“Who can afford to pay $300 to get their taxes done?” said Sandra. “I am

living paycheck to paycheck.”

Then one day Sandra’s mom heard about the free tax preparation that

United Way offered on 8 News NOW. Sandra and her mom decided to check

out the event.

“I loved it!” said Sandra. “I was happy that they were able to do my taxes for

free. A gentleman took his time and was very helpful.”

Sandra could not believe the amount of money she will receive in her

return.

“I will get $3,000 back and I thought I would have to pay!” said Sandra.

Sandra’s plans for her return include paying the bills and setting some of

the money aside.

“I am trying to play catch up,” said Sandra. “It was a huge relief that took a

large burden off my shoulders.”

Sandra plans to save $1,000 to take her son David to New York.

“I want him to see where me and my family grew up and take him to some

Broadway shows and let him eat the great food in New York.”

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community impact health

oUR MISSIoNTo help all children have a medical home, and consistent, high quality preventative health care so that they may grow and thrive.

oUR VISIoNChildren will have access to health care to successfully start and stay in school, creating a healthy cycle of life.

oUR GoALS• Increase the percentage of fully immunized children

residing in southern Nevada.

• Increase access to health care for all children in the school system.

• Engage families in the healthy development of their children.

Along with United Way’s national goal of increasing the number of youth and adults who are healthy, United Way of Southern Nevada is committed to ensuring that children in our community are healthy and have access to comprehensive healthcare.

protecting children’s health through prevention and support

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DRIVING RESULTS THAT PRoMISE HEALTHY oUTCoMES

2010-2013:

• More than 250,000 immunizations were given to children birth to age 10, preparing kids for school, improving attendance, and increasing the chances for school success.

• More than 99,000 children, birth to age 10, received immunizations, protecting them from life threatening disease.

• More than 17,000 children received preventative medical care from a family doctor, providing them continuity of care and a medical home.

• More than 25,000 dental services were provided to families at no cost, contributing to overall health and wellness.

Since healthy children are better prepared to learn and succeed in life, United Way’s volunteers, partners, community leaders and staff are focused on the strategic alignment of our Health, Education and Financial Stability Councils.

VaRon recently joined

hundreds of other families

who brought their children to

receive free medical services

during a United Way sponsored

health event.

For the proud father of a two-

year-old son, the health event

VARoN’S SToRY

was a perfect opportunity to get his son immunized at a convenient time

and location and all at no cost.

“It was a good experience,” explained VaRon. “Everyone was nice and

helpful, it was air conditioned and there were healthy snacks.”

For VaRon the biggest benefit of attending the fair was getting his son

immunized and protecting him against diseases.

“It’s important to get my son vaccinated because who knows what would

happen, so why take a chance,” said VaRon. “I don’t have any insurance and I

was able to get my son immunized for free.”

Before immunizations were available, over 13,000 cases of Paralytic Polio

were reported each year in the United States, an average of 450 Measles

associated deaths were reported per year between 1953 and 1963 and

nearly all persons in the United States suffered from Chickenpox by

adulthood and over 100 deaths were caused by the disease per year.*

Immunizing children helps to ensure that they stay healthy and can enter

school on time, so they are better prepared to learn and succeed in life.

The health fair, sponsored by United Way, provided a full gamut of free

health assistance, including free vision screening and dental assistance from

University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Future Smiles.

*Source: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention.

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United Way’s Volunteer Center is the largest community volunteer force in southern Nevada. A one-stop-shop that connects individuals, families, groups and corporations to fun, meaningful and impactful volunteer opportunities in southern Nevada, we have amassed a near army of dedicated and passionate volunteers. A deeply rewarding experience, whether you’re 18 or 80, a high school student or a retiree, volunteers make both immediate and lasting change, improving

lives and building a stronger community fabric person by person. Our mission for the Volunteer Center is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to change lives through volunteer service.

Via our volunteer website, we engage more than 6,000 individuals with more than 450 non-profit and community- based organizations in southern Nevada. Whether a volunteer is looking to read to children, prepare taxes for qualifying families, feed the hungry, or assemble hygiene kits for the homeless, UWSN can connect you to an organization in need of your help. Whether you are looking to volunteer for an hour, a day, a week or all year long, we can connect you to a project worthy of your time and effort.

For those individuals who are looking for an opportunity to make an amazing difference in southern Nevada through a one or two-year commitment to the community, United Way of Southern Nevada coordinates national AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs, offering education awards and real world experience.

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changing lives through volunteerism

the power of a helping hand

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NATIoNAL SERVICEThrough AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA, thousands of volunteers of all ages from across the country donate millions of hours of service each year towards education, public safety, health and the environment. Members may tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs or help communities respond to disasters.

MAKING AN IMPACTIN oUR CoMMUNITY UWSN’s Volunteer Center engages people in volunteer opportunities where they can share their talents, learn new skills and create positive change as individuals. The Volunteer Center also participates in multiple National Days of Service and Corporate Service Projects throughout the year.

WoRKPLACE VoLUNTEERING UWSN’s Volunteer Center regularly partners with local businesses and corporations to design days of service for their team members. Corporations repeatedly comment on the “esprit de corps” community service inspires in their workforce. We see that those who volunteer through the workplace are appreciative to have the opportunity to do so, and those who volunteer have a greater outlook on their work and in life in general.

IMMEASURABLE VALUE While the Independent Sector has assigned an hourly value of a volunteer’s time, we view every hour spent as immeasurable.

What most people envision for their retirement probably does not include young children and going back to the classroom. But that’s exactly what Larry Backes did when he retired after spending 37 years of his life dedicated to finance and the last 17 at U.S. Bank.

LARRY’S SToRY

“I have been fortunate to receive a good education, and I experienced the importance of motivated teachers,” said Larry. “I thought that perhaps I could do the same for others.”

With a passion for education, Larry was looking for an opportunity to help inspire young children to learn. United Way’s Volunteer Center connected Larry with an opportunity to read to young children at partner child care centers that are focused on helping children enter school ready to learn at grade level or above.

“I have always loved to read and wanted to instill that desire in children,” said Larry. “I believe that if children are not exposed to the joys of reading at an early age, then it is much less likely that they will pick up the habit in later life.”

The encouragement that he received from the children inspired him to express his creative side and try his hand at writing a short story about his family dog that has been well received.

“The children get involved in the story as they hope for a happy ending,” said Larry. “I enjoy seeing the happy faces of the children and can really appreciate the passion and dedication of the pre-school workers. I know it’s a cliche, but ‘the children are our future’ so I enjoy doing my small part.”

Throughout his career, Larry supported United Way and became aware of some of the programs that it supported.

“The United Way helps the community by focusing funds and volunteers to help serve the needs of Las Vegas,” said Larry.

Larry believes that United Way makes finding a volunteer experience easy and fulfilling.

“United Way’s Volunteer Center website lists so many worthy opportunities and you can reach out to the United Way staff to help guide you in your choice,” said Larry. “The rewards to the volunteer are much greater than the effort expended.”

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AffINITY GrOUPs

United Way of Southern Nevada’s affinity groups provide a means for passionate, determined and action-oriented leaders in southern Nevada to use their collective strength and financial power to make a difference. Although our groups are diverse, they are truly connected by a singular mission or passion.

United Way’s Tocqueville Society, Women’s Leadership Council and Young Philanthropists Society provide an opportunity for individuals to join together and inspire others to take action in meeting the most pressing needs of the community and creating lasting change to improve lives.

ToCQUEVILLE SoCIETYThis is United Way’s powerful network of generous philanthropists who make an annual contribution of $10,000 or more, driving impact and creating lasting change.

WoMEN’S LEADERSHIP CoUNCILThis dynamic, diverse group of powerful women community and business leaders are energized and inspired to make a difference in United Way’s Community Impact Areas. Members are impacting lives through their investment of $2,500 or more annually to United Way.

YoUNG PHILANTHRoPISTS SoCIETYThis network of young professionals contribute $1,500 or more for general membership and $2,500 or more for executive membership annually to United Way. Our members inspire other young leaders to invest in our community, and to give back through advocacy and volunteerism.

To find out how you can become a member of United Way of Southern Nevada’s Affinity Groups, call (702) 892-2300.

the faces of changeUnited Way of Southern Nevada’s Affinity Groups

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TOCQUEVILLE sOCIETY

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United Way’s Tocqueville Society was formed to deepen the understanding, dedication and support of individuals to their local United Way and to recognize their commitment to service.

Only 26 years old when he came to America in 1831, Alexis Charles-Henri de Tocqueville traveled extensively, recording his observations of life in the young nation. Tocqueville recognized, applauded and immortalized American voluntary action on behalf of the common good. He wrote: “I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another,” eloquently capturing the essence of personal philanthropy that persists centuries later.

Tony and Linda Bonnici and Krista and Rick Darnold

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TOCQUEVILLE sOCIETY

IN 2012-2013, UNITED WAY oF SoUTHERN NEVADA’S ToCQUEVILLE SoCIETY MEMBERS GAVE oVER $1,750,000 To oUR CoMMUNITY.

Membership in the Tocqueville Society is for those individuals who contribute at least $10,000 annually. Specifically, United Way’s Tocqueville Society aims to:

• Advance the common good through philanthropic leadership by focusing on the building blocks of a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, financial stability that can support a family through the ups and downs of the economy, and good health.

• Steward the vital role of personal philanthropy to create lasting change.

• Expand high-level personal giving and major giving programs with the highest of standards.

• Enhance recognition of our community’s most generous and committed members.

Please remember United Way of Southern Nevada in your will or estate plans and share with us when you do. To find out how you can become a Tocqueville Society Member, contact Liz Vohwinkel, Senior Director, Tocqueville Society, Major Gifts at [email protected] or702-892-2344; or Danylle Hitchen, Vice President, Major Gifts at [email protected] or 702-892-2317.

United Way of Southern Nevada gratefully acknowledges the 2012-2013 Tocqueville Society Chairs, Howard Puterman andRobyn Caspersen and the entire Tocqueville Steering Committee.

SIMPLE AND EASY – ToCQUEVILLE SoCIETYCoMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCoUNTTocqueville Society members also have the option of establishing a community investment account. After a minimum $2,500 designation to United Way’s programs focusing on the building blocks of a good life, health, education and financial stability, your remaining contribution can be designated to the organization of your choice. You will receive:

• Tocqueville Society recognition and benefits.

• A record for tracking giving history and a single receipt to provide to the IRS.

• Personalized correspondence to designated non-profit organizations should you so choose.

STEP UP AND BE CoUNTED – ToCQUEVILLE SoCIETY STEP-UP PRoGRAMStep-up program participants are recognized as members of the Tocqueville Society and they agree to reach the Tocqueville Society giving level of $10,000 at the conclusion of the third year of the program.

ToCQUEVILLE SoCIETY BENEFITS• Opportunity to discuss United Way’s Community

Impact Agenda and to discuss an Impact Area of special interest to you.

• Opportunity for a personalized United Way initiative tour to see first-hand how your investment is impacting a critical community issue.

• Invitations to special events exclusively for Tocqueville Society members to meet noted civic, business and not-for-profit leaders making an impact in people’s lives in our community.

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With more than 33 years of marriage and a family of three children and two grandchildren, Emily and Brad Neilson are the picture of stability and consistency. With deep roots in the valley, the couple believes in giving back to the community that has given so much to them. Raised in Las Vegas, Brad’s family owned and operated the Vegas Arco Truck Stop at Tropicana and Interstate 15; while Emily was raised in St. George, Utah and moved to Las Vegas when the couple married in 1980. Emily and Brad are proud of the family they have raised in Las Vegas. “Our three children are all married now, two in the last six months!” explained Emily. “We love being grandparents and look forward to our third who is expected in November.” Not afraid to get dirty and enjoy the great outdoors, the active family likes to ride motorcycles and ATVs. “Growing up, we both spent a lot of time in Pine Valley, Utah in the Dixie National Forest. It’s a wonderful escape from the harsh summers,” said Emily. “We have continued the tradition with our children and grandchildren.” When the couple isn’t cruising down the trails, they enjoy spending time in their backyard while the kids play. “For Christmas last year, Brad gave me a new playground for our backyard. I love it!” said Emily. “It’s a great excuse to sit outside in the evenings after being cooped up in an office all day, watching the grandkids play and having picnics with them in the little ‘tree house’ area.” Working her way up through the organization, Emily is the President and General Manager at 8 News NOW (KLAS-TV), while Brad left Suburban Propane to become a stay-at-home dad. “It was worth the necessary sacrifices to have one parent at home during those very busy teenage years,” said Emily. “He is a terrific dad and and an even better Papa!” Emily joined 8 News NOW when she moved to Las Vegas in 1980. “I began in support positions and spent the majority of my career working up through leadership positions in the newsroom,” said Emily. “I served as News Director for seven years and in 2004 became the General Manager. I’ve been very fortunate to have been able to stay with the same company in the same city for over 30 years.” When introduced to United Way through the 8 News NOW workplace campaign, Emily wanted to give, but didn’t have the time to figure out the best way to help. “The United Way workplace campaign solved that,” said Emily. “I’ve found people want to help, especially during tough times. They often just don’t know how or haven’t been asked.” As committed Tocqueville members, Emily and Brad believe in paying it forward. “We received help early in our marriage and we are proud to be able to help others now,” said Emily. “We hope they do the same for others.” Serving on United Way’s board since 2004 and recently elected as chairman, Emily is impressed with United Way’s goal to not just help with immediate needs, but also its discipline to dig in and achieve lasting change for families. “Even if it’s just an hour of your time or a dollar from your paycheck, it makes a difference,” said Emily. “You will be surprised at the amount of happiness it brings to your own life when you put others first. Be the example.”

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TOCQUEVILLE sOCIETY

LA TABLE RONDE DE MILLIONS DE DOLLARS $1,000,000 +

LA SOCIéTé NATIONALE $100,000 - $249,999

THE CHALTIEL FAMILYRedhills Ventures

LA TABLE RONDE NOT PICTURED: The Lionel Trust, Anonymous

LA SOCIETE NATIONALE NOT PICTURED: 2 Anonymous

DAVE M. AND YENNY CARVER

ABBIE G. FRIEDMAN, ESQ.Lionel Sawyer & Collins

2012-2013 tocqueville societyIn a time when the need is so great, the leaders among us rise up with renewed willingnessto tackle the biggest challenges. They look at our community and see beyond theproblems to the possibilities. They have a vision for the future and a plan for getting there. They are United Way’s Tocqueville Society members, the cornerstone of United Way.

ORDRE DE FRATERNITé $75,000 - $99,000

MARY AND JEFF EHRETThe PENTA Building Group, Inc.

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TOCQUEVILLE sOCIETY

ORDRE D’EGALITé $50,000 - $74,999

ORDRE Dé LIBERTé CONTINUED $25,000 - $49,999

ORDRE Dé LIBERTé $25,000 - $49,999

JAY BARRETT AND LAURA HoENEMEYERThe JABarrett Company / CBC Insurance

THE JAMESoN FAMILY

WILLIAM FREYD AND DIANE M. CARLSoN1-2-1 Philanthropic Services

AUDREY AND LARRY PLoTKIN HoWARD AND KATE PUTERMANEnterprise Holdings

CYRUS AND JoANNE SPURLINoThe Spurlino Foundation

“The Tocqueville Society provides a venue for its members to come together to address our key community needs in a ‘united way.’”

- DIANE CARLSoN

ORDRE DE LIBERTE NOT PICTURED: Sandra Streator, Wells Fargo & Co.

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MARI-ANNE AND FRED CoVER RACHELLE AND STEVE CRUPIBank of Nevada

RICK AND KRISTA DARNoLDBoyd Gaming Corp. / The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

SHELLEY M. AND BoB DUBINUBS Financial Services

BILL AND JUDY BoYDBoyd Gaming Corp.

BETH CAMPBELLGensler

JoHN AND RoBYN CASPERSENDeloitte

KIRK AND RHoNDA CLAUSENWells Fargo & Co.

MEMBRES DE LA SOCIéTé $10,000 - $24,999

MICHELLE AND KEN L. ALBERThe PENTA Building Group, Inc.

JoDY AND RYAN BELSICKWalker Engineering, LLC

SUSAN AND WARREN BESTEnterprise Holdings

LINDA AND ToNY BoNNICI AND FAMILY8 News NOW

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MEMBRES DE LA SOCIéTé CONTINUED $10,000 - $24,999

ToM KoVACH AND MATHEW MCCARTHYDonorBasis/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

JIM AND JUDY KRoPID DAWN LABoNTEWells Fargo & Co.

CATHY JoNESSun Commercial Real Estate Inc.

PAUL AND KATHY KALETANV Energy

ANDY KATz AND BEA KATzManpower Inc.

GREG AND NICoLE KoRTE FAMILYThe Korte Company

ERIN MATTERA ANDDAVID HoENEMEYERCaesars Entertainment

LINDA AND ED ERATHUnited Way of Southern Nevada

GRACE AND STEVE GREATHoUSE FRED AND KRIS HIPWELL & FAMILYPricewaterhouseCoopers

JB HoSSLERPlaza Bank

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DEE AND KEN LADDSunrise Children’s Foundation

DEB MELE-BLANCHARDBNY Mellon Wealth Management

AMY MEYERWHY Ranch

SUNSHINE AND JoSEPH P.MICATRoTTo JR.Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

CoNNIE AND JoSEPH MICATRoTTo SR.Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

SKIP AND SALLY LYLES GREG AND SUSANA MCCURDYLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

RoBERT AND JoSEPHINE MCPEAKReisman Sorokac/McDonald Carano Wilson

CHRISToPHER AND LAWREL LARSENPGAL/United Way of Southern Nevada

RUTH LAUBERLas Vegas Woman Magazine

LIz AND CHUCK LENzIE

JANET AND STEVE LINDER

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MEMBRES DE LA SOCIéTé CONTINUED $10,000 - $24,999

GERRY A. SHEARGenco Realty Group

LIzETTE B. SUNDVICKSundvick Legacy Center

ToNY AND ELAINE SANCHEzNV Energy

ED SKoNICKI DoN AND DEE SNYDERUNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration

MICHAEL AND RENEE YACKIRANV Energy

MICHAEL SANToSRaising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

ADELA AND GEoRGE SMITHBank of America-Merrill Lynch

LARRY R. AND LINDA SEEDIGUSAA Savings Bank

RoBERT AND JACQUELINE STEWARTNV Energy

TAMMY SHAWLas Vegas Woman Magazine

JUSTIN AND RENATA MICATRoTToRaising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

CLIFF AND DARLENE MILLERMJ Christensen Diamonds

EMILY AND BRAD NEILSoN8 News NOW

CASS AND HELEN PALMER AND FAMILYUnited Way of Southern Nevada

NOT PICTURED:Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson;Edward and Karen Koijane,Ernst and Young, LLP;Sharon Lipscomb, Lipscomb Group, Inc.; John and Colleen Page, PricewaterhouseCoopers;Sandra Streator, Wells Fargo;Kirk Thorrell, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Terry L. Wright, Nevada Title Company; Anonymous

Cindy Brinker, Shelly Dubin, and Deb Mele-Blanchard, WLC Chairs

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WOMEN’SLEADERSHIP

COUNCILFormed to chaNge liVeS

United Way of Southern Nevada Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) promotes community involvement and philanthropic giving among women in our community with the purpose of furthering United Way’s Community-based agenda. United Way is in a unique position to leverage the collective giving ability of women leaders in the community.

WoMEN’S LEADERSHIP CoUNCIL VISIoN AND MISSIoNThe vision of the WLC is to strengthen the social landscape by engaging women leaders to inspire others in taking action, creating long-lasting change in the community through education, access to healthcare and financial stability. This influential group, led by volunteer co-chairwomen Cindy Brinker and Deb Mele-Blanchard, is forging the way to a better future through their gifts of time, leadership and financial support. The mission is to engage and develop our members to be leaders in creating impactful change in our community through Education, Health and Financial Stability.

WoMEN’S LEADERSHIP CoUNCIL IN THE CoMMUNITY The Women’s Leadership Council furthers the mission of United Way of Southern Nevada’s key impact areas in Health, Education and Financial Stability. Members of the WLC take action in improving the lives of southern Nevada’s children by their role in United Way’s Family Engagement Resource Centers (FERCs). The Family Engagement Resource Centers are located in five local high schools and target underserved teens who may be at risk of dropping out of school. Through their involvement, these teens and their families receive support, comfort and resources to strengthen the home-school connection and assist in keeping kids on track to graduate. The FERCs are located in the following high schools:• Clark • Sunrise Mountain• Eldorado • Western• Silverado

In addition, in partnership with Spread the Word Nevada, the WLC sponsors “Breakfast with Books” once a month at Dean Peterson Elementary School. Families are treated to a light breakfast, a book reading, and a free developmentally appropriate and enriching book to build their home libraries.

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Major Gifts at [email protected] or 702-892-2319;or Danylle Hitchen, Vice President, Major Gifts

at [email protected] or 702-892-2317.

Cindy Brinker, Shelly Dubin, and Deb Mele-Blanchard, WLC Chairs

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Angel Williams moved to Las Vegas with no intention of staying for longer than two years. With 10 years under her belt, Angel is planting deep roots in the city that she feels proud to call home.

“My husband and I are raising our two daughters here and have encouraged extended family to join us,” said Angel. “This is our home and we want to do our part to affect positive community experiences.”

The San Diego native and mother of two describes herself with one simple sentence.

“I am a mother, wife, daughter, a lover of food, travel, shopping, and the San Diego Chargers,” said Angel. “Go Bolts!”

As the Director of Community Relations and Business Development at Miracle Mile Shops, Angel relishes her job. She found her way to the dynamic career through her father’s guidance as a graduating college senior who had worked retail for 10 years.

“My father suggested I interview with the mall’s marketing director,” said Angel. “I landed my first mall marketing position six months later and now I’ve enjoyed a career in shopping center marketing for over 14 years.”

In her current position, Angel helps the mall to partner with different community organizations to engage a network of partners and consumers to impact change and improvement in the southern Nevada community.

“Coming through our recent recession and being inundated with news of economic instability and deep community needs, I became inspired to be a part of a solution for what is good,” said Angel. “Everyone needs a helping hand at some point; it could be an encouraging word, a sense of hope or something more tangible.”

Angel got involved with United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) a year ago to extend her own reach into the community, supporting the core needs of women and children.

“I like the fact that United Way of Southern Nevada organizes support and resources to address three core areas of our community needs: health, education and financial stability,” said Angel. “As a member of WLC, I can contribute to those three core areas while engaging with other strong, professional and community-minded women.”

She has found that the other WLC members have inspired her to roll up her sleeves and get involved.

“It’s very inspiring to have worked with so many professional, talented and committed women in this organization,” said Angel. “I learn from them with every interaction. It’s also very uplifting in both my personal and professional life to serve the community through WLC.”

Angel has served on many WLC committees, but was deeply impacted by the opportunity to select the 2013 WLC Annual Luncheon Fashion Show honorees.

“All of our candidates had done such amazing and impactful work, I wanted them all to be honored in some way,” said Angel. “I was proud for the roles women are playing in our community, and I’m glad that the WLC recognizes and celebrates that.”

Angel strives to LIVE UNITED every day and encourages others to get involved and support United Way.

“You couldn’t pick a better organization that rallies organizations, people and resources, and does so in the most professional and efficient manner,” said Angel. “The staff at United Way of Southern Nevada teach and inspire me in their service to our community.”

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2012-2013 women’s leadership councilEach member contributes a minimum of $2,500 annually to United Way of Southern Nevada. During the meetings members network, evaluate the needs in the community and discuss how to best support United Way’s Community-based Agenda through their support and resources.

United Way of Southern Nevada gratefully acknowledges the 2012-2013 Women’s Leadership Council chairs, Cindy Brinker and Deb Mele-Blanchard and all of the committee co-chairs and members.

VICToRIA JoY AVEDESIAN

BETH CAMPBELL

DENETTE CoRRALES

BARBARA DoBLE

SUSAN BEST

BRITTA L. CARLSoN

JERI CRAWFoRD

SHELLEY M. DUBIN

CARoL A. BRINK

RHoNDA CLAUSEN

KRISTA J. DARNoLD

NIKKI ETHERINGToN

JoDY BELSICK

CHRIS CAPPAS

JoSELYN A. CoUSINS

JENNA DoUGHToN

LINDA BoNNICI

RoBYN CASPERSEN

PATRICIA CURTIS

LINDA ERATH

JoSEPHINE BINETTI MCPEAK

DIANE M. CARLSoN

RACHELLE M. CRUPI

DoRETHA EASLER

CINDY BRINKER

CHERYL A. CoNSTANTINo

SANDRA L. DEWEES

CARoLE FISHER

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JILL FoURNIER AMANDA FULKERSoN MAYoR CARoLYN G. GooDMAN

ABBIE G. FRIEDMAN KATE GILMANLINDSAY GARCIA JEANNE GooDRICH RoBBIE GRAHAM

CATHY JoNES BEA KATz DoRIS J. KRICKCHRISTINE KARL LINDA KIRKLYNDA KEEToN-CARDNo

JUDY KRoPID DAWN LABoNTE

CARoL C. HARTER, PH.D

LAURA K. HoENEMEYER

AMANDA HURSTDANYLLE HITCHEN REBECCA HoWELLNANCY HoUSSELS DR. FLoRENCE JAMESoN

TERRI JANISoN

TANYA LACoSSE LAWREL K. LARSEN JANET LINDERDEE LADD RUTH LAUBERRoSEMARY LATo LINDA MARVIN PUNAM MATHUR

SARA A. MCCUE DEB MELE-BLANCHARD

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ALISA MIRABAL JENNIFER MoRGAN EMILY T. NEILSoNBoBBI MIRACLE SL MoRRISoNLESLIE MoRPETH HELEN PALMER SHANNoN PETERSEN

DILEK SAMIL LINDA SEEDIG TAMMY SHAWDoNNA SBARRA BRENDA SHANKKERI SERRANo ALLYN JAFFREY SHULMAN

ANN SIMMoNS NICHoLSoN

CYNTHIA PETRELLI AUDREY PLoTKIN KATE PUTERMANKIMBERLY PLANCHUNAS

JILLIAN PRIEToGINA B. PoLoVINA SHARRY QUILLIN NANCY REEL

LoRI SoREN LINDA STALEY NANCY C. SYzDEK, APR

MARILYN SPIEGEL LIzETTE B.SUNDVICK

JUDY SToKEY DELLA TILSHER LoRI D. TUNTLAND

LoRI WARE CARoLYN WHEELERRoSEMARY WEST NANCY WoNGANGEL WILLIAMS

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making a good life possible.

“The members of the WLC work together toward the common goal of creating impactful change in our community.”

- RHoNDA CLAUSEN

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United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) recognizes and applauds the accomplishments and efforts of this dynamic group of young philanthropists. These leaders are passionate about creating lasting change in alignment with United Way’s Community-based Agenda goals focusing on education, health and financial stability.

Young Philanthropists Society (YPS) is a membership group of young financial contributors who are committed through resources and time to give back to our community through philanthropic efforts, advocacy and volunteerism.

Members of the Young Philanthropists Society benefit by increasing their community involvement, understanding the non-profit agenda and engaging in meaningful experiences that will prepare them for community leadership.

YPS MISSIoN To make a difference in children’s lives through volunteerism, mentorship and events by harnessing the energy, commitment and diverse skills sets of the next generation of leaders.

YPS IN THE CoMMUNITYLaunched on Oct. 5, 2012, YPS created the “Piggy Bank” program as an innovative, real-world solution to teach the students at Walter Bracken Elementary School how to save and be financially responsible.

A collaboration between UWSN, YPS, Walter Bracken Elementary School, Junior Achievement, Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), Andson Foundation and various volunteers, the “Piggy Bank” program includes financial literacy curriculum and a kid-friendly bank with a bank teller counter, a TV to showcase each classroom’s savings and decals on the walls with money saving tips.

The only program of its kind in Nevada for elementary school children, the “Piggy Bank” helps children to learn how to save and make smart financial decisions at an early age so that growing up they are armed with the knowledge of the importance of saving. The “Piggy Bank” program inspired the children to save over $18,000 from October 2012 to May 2013.

To learn more about the Young Philanthropists Society, contact Jason Soto, Director, Young Philanthropists Society, Major Gifts

at [email protected] or 702-892-2360;or Danylle Hitchen, Vice President, Major Gifts

at [email protected] or 702-892-2317.

United Way of Southern Nevada gratefully acknowledgesthe 2012-2013 Young Philanthropists Society chairs,

James Arnold and Dean Elyacoubi and all of the committeeco-chairs and members.

2012-2013 Young Philanthropists Society chairs James Arnold,

Jody Belsick and Dean Elyacoubi.

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Raised by a family that prevailed over adversity and escaped Vietnam to the friendly city of Las Vegas, it’s no surprise that Tammy Shaw has built a successful publishing firm and exudes a unique mix of confidence and humility.

“In 1975 my grandmother had the courage to escape South Vietnam before it fell to communism,” said Tammy. “I am so grateful for a city and country that had open arms to allow my family to thrive and live a full life.”

Through drive, perseverance, intelligence and the ability to listen to others, she started in the publishing business as a young 25-year-old, growing four successful publications, including Las Vegas Woman. Now 10 years later, she is known throughout Las Vegas and beyond for her success in the highly competitive world of publishing.

“It has been a true privilege and honor to publish Las Vegas Woman,” said Tammy. “I have had my fair share of challenges and I believe these challenges ultimately improve the magazine, our company, the employees and myself.” Describing herself as a personal growth junkie, Tammy strives to do something positive every morning whether it be reading or listening to audio books.

“I believe that there is a greater purpose for all of us,” said Tammy. “I really do my best to be better each day. I’m striving towards my ultimate purpose which is to always help and serve. It’s not about me but about who we can help.”

Inspired by the energy, tight bond and serving spirit of United Way’s Young Philanthropists Society (YPS), she joined the group and finds the time from her demanding schedule to get involved.

“It’s nice to know that there’s a large community like YPS that’s making a huge difference outside of ourselves,” said Tammy. “We encourage and lift each other up.”

Tammy explained that with YPS, philanthropy goes beyond the money.

“We are changing lives in the community,” said Tammy. “We go into schools and encourage children to become incredible members of society, to give them hope and faith.”

Recalling a memorable moment, Tammy shared how helping a young girl fit into newly donated shoes during a YPS event left a lasting impression.

“She shared with me that this is her only way of getting shoes,” said Tammy. “She gave me the biggest hug. That moment can help shape the rest of her life.”

Tammy also supports United Way by featuring those who actively support United Way in Las Vegas Woman.

“United Way is part of the glue to our community, bringing together many different organizations, individuals and businesses to have a sense of community,” said Tammy. “I feel like United Way is home, like it’s an extension of my family.” P

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CHELSIE CAMPBELL DEAN ELYACoUBIJoDY BELSICKJAMES ARNoLD TIM J. CHAPLIN CYNTHIA ENERSoN

JB HoSSLER SHANE JARRELLRoBERT HASMANJASoN HAAKSMA AMANDA HURST TIMARA MARQUIS

JUSTIN MICATRoTTo ADAM RoGASJoSEPH P. MICATRoTTo JR.RoBERT MCPEAK JoSEPH oPALEWSKI JoRDAN SACCA

MARK YINGLINGCLAIRE SINCLAIRMICHAEL SANToS GEoRGE zEIGLER

NOT PICTURED: Christy Corda, Edward Koijane, Stephanie Lehrner, Kyle Markman, Jeffrey D. Mitchell, Anonymous

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NANCY M. ALAMo, ED.D.

LISA DRAKE

NIKKI NICHoLL

JoSH SWISSMAN

ALFoNSo AYALA III

MELISSA FAMA-FLIS

DR. DEVIN J. LUzoD

DANIELLE RANKIN

ANAEITA BIESIADA

LANEA HYLAND

LAURIE MANN

TAMMY SHAW

MICHAEL AMoS

STEPHANIE DUPREE

NIKKI KoVAL

MICHAEL PARKS

RoRY VoHWINKEL

TIVoNA BETz

MATT HIRSCH

BRIAN MADDox

MARC REYES

JENNIFER CoRNET

JAKE JoYCE

NICoLE MASTRANGELo

JASoN M. SoTo

NOT PICTURED: Anthony GoldenKimberly HoppsJill MaradiagaRobert MurrayJohn P. ParrisMichael ReedSean RemediosRachel RiceVictoria A.Tonsall4 Anonymous

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small gestures with giant rewards.

“I don’t think that there is anyone in this community who hasn’t been touched by United Way.”

- CHELSIE CAMPBELL

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LEADErsHIP sOCIETY

LEADERSHIPSOCIETYbecome a memberLeadership Society members demonstrate their commitment to making our community stronger and healthier by contributing $1,000 or more a year to United Way of Southern Nevada. Members of the Leadership Society leverage their contributions by combining them with others from our community to create the greatest impact. Their dollars help find local solutions for community issues around Education, Health, and Financial Stability, the building blocks of a good life.

UNITED WAY oF SoUTHERN NEVADA’S LEADERSHIP SoCIETY LEVELS

Tocqueville Society ($10,000 and above)

Visionary ($5,000 - $9,999)

Templar ($2,500 - $4,999)

Gold Knight ($2,000 - $2,499)

Silver Knight ($1,500 - $1,999)

Bronze Knight ($1,000 - $1,499)

To become a Leadership Society member, contact United Way of Southern Nevada at 702-892-2300.

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Balancing the demands of a successful career and raising two young children is challenging, but Jennifer Fickel tackles the challenge with grace and confidence. She is passionate about supporting United Way’s work in the community and encouraging employees to do the same. Working her way up through the corporate ladder at Enterprise Holdings, Jennifer loves her career but is also dedicated to ensuring that her young son and daughter have the love and support they need from both of their parents. “Both of us work full time and are busy with our children, watching them reach all of their milestones,” said Jennifer. “They bring us so much joy.” Raised in the quaint, small town of Roseville, California, Jennifer grew up as the youngest surrounded by two older brothers. “Being the youngest with two older brothers, I learned to have my own voice and be strong,” explained Jennifer. When she has the opportunity, Jennifer loves to go to the movies and dine out at Del Frisco’s. “My childhood favorite movie is Wizard of Oz,” said Jennifer. “I remember loving watching it transition from black and white to color with my mom growing up.” Starting her career with Enterprise Holdings as a management trainee in 1997, she now serves as the Group Human Resources Manager for over 800 employees. “I love my job,” said Jennifer. “I report to the General Manager and oversee training and development, talent acquisition and legal issues,” said Jennifer. Jennifer describes herself as very loyal, independent, passionate and strong in her convictions. These qualities impact her leadership of Enterprise Holdings’ United Way campaign. “I am not afraid to speak out and share my passion to expand the employees’ knowledge and horizons,” said Jennifer. For Jennifer, growing the Enterprise Holdings’ United Way campaign is an important personal quest. “I don’t just organize the campaign, I believe in it and I’m passionate about employees participating and giving back,” said Jennifer. “I feel strongly about donating my own personal money knowing it is giving back to our own communities and economies. If your passion lies in education, healthcare or financial stability, United Way has its hand in all of those opportunities to give back.”

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RoBERTo AND MARIA DENISNV Energy

SHERRY AND KEVIN BETHELNV Energy

STEPHEN AND PAULA D. FRANCIS8 News NOW

JoN AND MYRNA HAMANN 3M Center

RAYMoND AND HELEN JUzAITISNational Security Technologies LLC

PHYLLIS RADACKNational Security Technologies LLC

WILLIAM R. oLSENNV Energy

JEFF AND SHERRI oRTWEINDeloitte

DANA AND NANCY REEL FAMILYBlack and Veatch

WILLIAM B. RUSSELL FAMILYWells Fargo & Co.

MARK AND BRENDA SHANKNV Energy

AMANDA HURSTWHY Ranch

DILEK SAMIL AND DINo MENDICINoNV Energy

LoRI SoRENU.S. Bank

VISIONARIES $5,000 - $9,999

2012-2013 leadership society

NOT PICTURED: Pauline Chunglim, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.; Alice Cobb, NV Energy; Kevin Cummings, Lockton Companies, LLC;Dan and Eva Gerety, Gerety & Associates, CPAs; Christopher Griffin, Deloitte; Robert Hewitt; Glenn Hopkins, Wells Fargo & Company;Christian Johnson, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.; Kevin and Annette Judice, NV Energy; Mark Kercher, Ernst & Young LLP;Jay Kornmayer, Wells Fargo & Company; Les Quock, Wells Fargo & Company; Cathy Smith, Wells Fargo & Company;Philip and Kathee Speight, Las Vegas Valley Water District; William Zihlmann, City of Henderson, 3 Anonymous

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JAMES ARNoLD IMC Investment Management Consulting

KEN AND PATTI ANDRIESSENNational Security Technologies LLC

SALIM AND TANYA ABI-KARAMEnterprise Holdings

DAVE AND SUSIE ALLAzETTAUnitedHealthcare

VICToRIA JoY AVEDESIANNorthwestern Mutual

CHRIS CAPPASUnited Way of Southern Nevada

CARoL A. BRINKAmeriprise Financial

MIKE AND KAY BUTCHKoNational Security Technologies LLC

BRITTA L. CARLSoN

VIRGINIA CHRISTENSoNWells Fargo & Co.

CHERYL A. CoNSTANTINoWealth Consulting Group

STEVE AND TIMI CEREGHINoNational Security Technologies LLC

TIM J. CHAPLINFederal Express

GLADYS AND STEVEN CoMERDeloitte

DENETTE CoRRALESWells Fargo & Co.

ALLEN, CINDY AND BRITNEY CoTHRoNNational Security Technologies LLC

JERI AND RICK CRAWFoRDLas Vegas Philharmonic / Green Valley Grocery

JoSELYN A. CoUSINSFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

TEMPLARS $2,500 - $4,999

PATRICIA CURTISSnell & Wilmer LLP

SANDRA L. DEWEESNV Energy

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JENNA DoUGHToN JENNIFER ELLISState of Nevada

BARBARA AND MICHAEL DoBLENV Energy

DoRETHA AND PETER EASLERNV Energy

NIKKI ETHERINGToNDeloitte

CYNTHIA AND ToDD ENERSoNGerety & Associates, CPAs

JILL AND DAVID FoURNIERWells Fargo & Co.

LINDSAY GARCIACaesars Entertainment Inc.

CARoLE FISHERNathan Adelson Hospice Inc.

AMANDA FULKERSoNClark County School District

KATE GILMANEllsworth, Gilman, Johnson & Stout, CPAs

KEVIN AND DANIELA GERAGHTY AND FAMILYNV Energy

JEANNE GooDRICHLas Vegas Clark County Library District

MICHAEL AND CARoL C. HARTER, PH.D.Touro University/University of Nevada, Las Vegas

MAYoR CARoLYN G. GooDMANCity of Las Vegas

JASoN AND NICHoLE HAAKSMAEnterprise Holdings

NoRMAN TY AND MERCEDES L. HILBRECHTHilbrecht and Associates

RoBERT HASMANSperry Van Ness

PHILIP A. HoRRELLWells Fargo & Co.

REBECCA HoWELLWilmington Trust

DANYLLE AND STUART HITCHENUnited Way of Southern Nevada/Cardno Entrix

NANCY HoUSSELSNevada Ballet Theatre

TERRI JANISoNUnited Way of Southern Nevada

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RoBBIE AND ALEx GRAHAMNTC Global Holding Group

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CHRISTINE KARL DoRIS J. KRICKChristiana Trust Co.

SHANE JARRELLEnterprise Holdings

LINDA M. KIRKNevada State Bank

TANYA LACoSSEJohnson, Jacobson & Wilcox

MICHELLE LAYToN8 News NOW

TIMARA MARQUISDeloitte

RoSEMARY LAToLato, Petrova & Pearson, CPAs

LINDA MARVIN FRANCINE MAzzAEnterprise Holdings

ANDREW AND BARBARA MCNEILNV Energy

SARA A. MCCUEMerrill Lynch Wealth Management

RoSAMARI MCNULTYNathan Adelson Hospice Inc.

SANDI E. MILToNNevada State Bank

ALISA MIRABALMarketing Results

DIANNE MERKEYCity National Bank

BoBBI MIRACLECommercial Executives Real Estate Services

JENNIFER MoRGANNational Security Technologies, LLC

ANTHoNY AND AMY NGArcata Associates

SL MoRRISoNNational Security Technologies, LLC

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RoSEMARY AND JoE WESTCollege of Southern Nevada

SHANNoN PETERSENNevada State Bank

EUGENE oUTLEYNV Energy

LoRI WARE

JoSEPH oPALEWSKI Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

KIMBERLY PLANCHUNASOptumHealth Collaborative Care

CYNTHIA PETRELLINV Energy

JILLIAN PRIEToWomen’s Development Center

ADAM RoGASCatch 5

GINA B. PoLoVINA AND IRA D. STEINBERGBoyd Gaming Corp.

SHARRY AND TIM QUILLINq Advertising & Public Relations

JoRDAN SACCAFarmers Insurance

TABITHA J. RoSSERNordstrom Rack

KERI SERRANoDiamond Resorts International

ANN SIMMoNS NICHoLSoNSimmons Group

DoNNA SBARRAEnterprise Holdings

ALLYN JAFFREY SHULMANShulman Family Foundation

LINDA STALEYANDREA L. AND JAxSoN SMITHNV Energy

NANCY C. SYzDEK, APRJT3

LoRI D. TUNTLANDWells Fargo & Co.

JUDITH SToKEYNV Energy

DELLA TILSHERUnited Parcel Service

LEWIS T. WALLENMEYERClark County

TEMPLARS $2,500 - $4,999


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ANGEL WILLIAMSMiracle Mile Shops

CARoLYN WHEELERCitibank (South Dakota, N.A.)

BRIAN WoLFGRAM AND FAMILYCity of Henderson

PATRICIA AND RICHARD WRIGHTWright Stanish & Winckler

NANCY WoNG AND CoLoNEL STEVE SERoKAArcata Associates

MARK YINGLINGPinnacle Entertainment Inc.

“When I see how the United Way of Southern Nevada helps individuals in Las Vegas, I get excited.It shows me how we can make a difference in our community, and encourages me to participate more.”

- MICHAEL AMoS, UPS Teleservices

NOT PICTURED: Phillip A. Blount, Clark County; Kerrie, Rudy & Breanna Burke, Boyd Gaming Corp.; Martin Buzzell, National Security Technologies

LLC; Derrel Carter, National Security Technologies LLC; Larry Charlton; Evelyn Chu, Desert Springs Hospital; Christy Corda, Wendoh Media;

James and Claudine Doubek, NV Energy; Lief and Deanna Erickson, Boyd Gaming Corp.; David A. Farlin, Boyd Gaming Corp.;

Linda Fionda, Wells Fargo & Co.; Kevin Fisher, Las Vegas Valley Water District; Amanda Fowler, Bank of America; Cliff F. Fujii, NV Energy; Ed Garcia

and Kirstin Lambrecht, Gerety & Associates, CPAs; Donald Giancursio, UnitedHealthcare; Chris Gibase, Boyd Gaming Corp.;

Frank Gonzales, NV Energy; Latoya Green, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; Gerhardt and Angela Griess, National Security Technologies

LLC; Pam and Bret Haynes, National Security Technologies LLC; Rena Hess, Nevada State Bank; Bob Hoffman, U.S. Bank;

Robert A. Hogg, Navarro-intera; James and Nancy Holt, National Security Technologies LLC; Deanna Iniguez, WHY Ranch;

Ramona Jackson, Wells Fargo & Co.; Joseph A. Kucik, Nevada State Bank; Cynthia Lee; Dexter Lee, National Security Technologies LLC;

Nami Lee, Lee’s Discount Liquor; Stephanie Lehrner, Forte Family Practice; John Lewis, Parsons Corporation; Martin J. Livingston, Enterprise

Holdings; Christopher W. Magnusson, Enterprise Holdings; Kyle Markman, Wendoh Media; Mark and Cathy Maurer, Ernst & Young, LLP;

Jeffrey D. Mitchell; Susan L. Nelson, Wells Fargo & Co.; Rev. Raymond L. Nichols, National Security Technologies LLC;

Thomas and Linda Nunley, Arcata Associates; David M. Pearson, Stations Casinos, Inc.; Shane and Shirley Pritchard, NV Energy;

Tonia Proby, Parsons Corporation; David and Patti Rettke, NV Energy; Jerry Ritchie, Wells Fargo & Co.; Andy Robinson, PRA Location Services,

LLC; Kathleen H. Thompson, Enterprise Holdings; Michael Tunney, Boyd Gaming Corp.; Ted A. Turney II, National Security Technologies LLC;

Dianne Weeks Swanson and Herb Swanson, Wells Fargo & Co.; Jason and April Wexelman, Enterprise Holdings; Greg and Tina Wichmann, Deloitte;

Vincent B. and Dena Wickliffe, Boyd Gaming Corp.; Diane Wilfong, Caesars Entertainment Inc.; Rachelle Williams, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police

Department; Barry L. Willis, National Security Technologies LLC; Jeffrey T. Wojcik, National Security Technologies LLC; Tim and Shari Wong, Arcata

Associates; 14 Anonymous

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GoLD KNIGHTSDaniel and Monica AlvaradoLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Matthew BeattyLas Vegas Valley Water District

Robert A. BerglinNational Security Technologies LLC

Douglas BrooksNV Energy

Curtis ChambersNevada State Bank

Esther M. DottsWells Fargo & Co.

Glenn and Jill ElliottCapital One

Jennifer and Jeff FickelEnterprise Holdings

Jim GianoulakisSouthwest Gas Corp.

Patti GoinNational Security Technologies LLC

Dean and Debbie HarpsterJT3 / United Way of Southern Nevada

Stacy HelblingNV Energy

Debra HermanNevada State Bank

Mary HumphreyLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Sam and Marianne JohnsonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Laurie MannUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Naila MartinezWells Fargo & Co

Priscilla and Luis MontoyaNV Energy

Steven MoyCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Colin okadaNational Security Technologies LLC

John P. Parris Dustin & Parris

Marc and Tanya ReyesNV Energy

Erma RichardBank of America

Thomas and Lisa RocheErnst & Young LLP

Scott M. SavardaEnterprise Holdings

Patrick SchreiberClark County

Daniel and Cheryl Schwarz8 News NOW

Jan and Jim SeagraveBoyd Gaming Corp.

Nellie SymonsClark County

Elmo VoseCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Bob and Erika WellingUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Rex and Sandy WindomNV Energy

Michael YutzyWells Fargo & Co.

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SILVER KNIGHTSNancy M. AlamoClark County School District

Michael AmosUPS Teleservices

Andy AndersonNV Energy

Alfonso Ayala IIINevada State College

Keith BaconNV Energy

Raymond A. BaezNational Security Technologies LLC

Patricia M. BatesBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sandra BattlesUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Rachael K. BeattyNational Security Technologies LLC

Cameron E. BergWells Fargo & Co.

Tivona BetziAD MEDIA

Anaeita Biesiada8 News NOW

Michael R. BokaStation Casinos, Inc.

Jerald BrandenburgIBM Corp.

Chelsie CampbellNV Energy

Joe CarleoneAmerican Pacific Corp.

Ann and Jim CarterBoyd Gaming Corp.

Kesha CarterNV Energy

Doris C. CharlesWells Fargo & Co.

Joseph and Cindy CheungNV Energy

Jennifer CornetNevada Ballet Theatre

Marcela and Steve Custer

Jennifer K. DeckerNevada State Bank

Lisa DrakeNV Energy

Stephanie DupreeUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Melissa Fama FlisAmerica First Credit Union

Max M. FisherCaesars Entertainment Inc.

Vicky L. FurnishLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Max C. Garcia, Jr.Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Adam P. GenslerBoyd Gaming Corp.

Jill GibsonEnterprise Holdings

Anthony GoldenFisher and Phillips LLP

Roy E. GollerNational Security Technologies LLC

John HellerNational Security Technologies LLC

Terry HicksCox Communications

Matt Hirsch

A.C. and Evelyn HollinsNational Security Technologies LLC

Larry HolmesNV Energy

Charles and Kimberly HoppsNV Energy

Lanea HylandRaising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis JenkinsEnterprise Holdings

Matt JensenCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Linda JexWells Fargo & Co.

Mike and Caroline JohansenEnterprise Holdings

Jake JoycePalms Casino Resort

Greg KernNV Energy

Nikki Koval

Schad and Erica KoonNV Energy

Max and Nancy KuniunskyNV Energy

Christine LathropWells Fargo & Co.

Gary and Janet LaveyNV Energy

Emily I. LoCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Arnold and Carla LopezNV Energy

Mike and Julie LubbeYMCA of Southern Nevada

Dr. Devin J. LuzodSpinal Care of Nevada

Brian L. MaddoxClearinghouse CDI

Steve and Vanessa ManiagoUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Jill MaradiagaDeloitte

Nicole Mastrangelo US Green Building Council- Nevada

Chad MazeWells Fargo & Co.

Kellie McMasterNV Energy

Stephen McMillanSummerlin Hospital Medical Center

Brenda and Paul MilesNational Security Technologies LLC

William F. MonroeNV Energy

Leslie MorpethOne Equal Share

Nicole Morris-BlazekNevada State Bank

Read MorseEnterprise Holdings

Gary MullinsBank of America

Nikki Nicholl

Lonnie NobleNevada State Bank

Cheryl oarNational Security Technologies LLC

Paul orloveUPS Teleservices

Brian and Babette PaetzoldNV Energy

Martin J. PalagiNational Security Technologies LLC

Samuel PalmerTerracon

Michael ParksNewmark Grubb Knight Frank

Tara L. PattersonWells Fargo & Co.

Brian and Jolie PaulingNV Energy

Maria PawelecNV Energy

Jerry Penn

Madonna M. RaffianiWells Fargo & Co.

Danielle RankinKonami Gaming

Lloyd G. Reardon IICity of Henderson

Michael Reed Northwestern Mutual

Sean A. RemediosNevada Title Company

Rick S. RemingtonNational Security Technologies LLC

Marc Reyes NV Energy

Dirk A. RichwineCity of Henderson

Angela RoseUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Dennis RuckerCox Communications

Kurt SamuelsonUnited Parcel Services - Las Vegas South

Stephen SchattemanU.S. Bank

Robert and Jenell SciabicaEnterprise Holdings

David and Pam SharpNV Energy

William and Barb SimkoNV Energy

Joseph V. SinobioNV Energy

James SoavedraNV Energy

Nainoa SpencerEnterprise Holdings

Richard A. StoebnerCity of Henderson

The Suarez FamilyEnterprise Holdings

Josh SwissmanMGM Resorts International

Lori TempleUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Victoria TonsallBank of America

David VanGorderUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

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Frank VaughnBank of America

Diana VillanuevaCitibank (South Dakota),N.A

Barbara VlahakisBank of America

Rory and Liz VohwinkelUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Mimi Wachter

Richard WadeClark County

Deborah WalshGerety & Associates, CPAs

Mark Wayman

Ryan M. WelchEnterprise Holdings

Susan WinokurUnitedHealth Group

Ana R. WoodUnited Way of Southern Nevada

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BRoNzE KNIGHTSYuriria and Luis AguilarEnterprise Holdings

Alfonso AguirreNV Energy

Tomo I. AiharaCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Michael AlfordNV Energy

Pamela S. AllanU.S. Bank

Dave and Marlene AllawayNV Energy

Carl AllenUnitedHealthcare

Dean AllenCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Timothy AllisonNV Energy

Michael AlmbergNV Energy

Gary AluNV Energy

Brian AndersonNV Energy

L. AndersonLas Vegas Valley Water District

Michele R. AntuneyNational Security Technologies LLC

Tim ApelEnterprise Holdings

Maria F. ArellanoNV Energy

Jeremy ArizolaNV Energy

Karl ArmstrongThe Travelers Companies, Inc.

Rich and Shawna AronBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sandra ArringtonWells Fargo & Co.

Thomas AxtellSouthern Nevada Public Television

John and Cynthia BadaNational Security Technologies LLC

Julie A. BaileyClark County School District

Vincent D. BakkeStation Casinos, Inc.

Pamela BallWells Fargo & Co.

Brenda BallardCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Stephen BanaskyCox Communications

Porschelee BaptisteWells Fargo & Co.

Brian BarberoNational Security Technologies LLC

Jeff and Vickie BargerhuffAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada

Brandon BarkhuffNV Energy

Christine K. BarrettLas Vegas Valley Water District

The Bartel Family Jason,Beth and KidsDesert Springs Hospital

Jennella C. BattlesNV Energy

Gene L. BayerCenturyLink

Scott A. Beck

Clement BellNational Security Technologies LLC

William J. BellagiaNV Energy

Tracy A. BenitesBank of America

Sargent BensonLas Vegas Valley Water District

Nancy J. BentleCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Bob BerglundBoyd Gaming Corp.

Jeremy BerkowitzEnterprise Holdings

Brian R. BestBoyd Gaming Corp.

Brenda BestorCenturyLink

Martina BinkierCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Birch FamilyCenturyLink

Tanisha BishopWells Fargo & Co.

Kelly BlakesleeBank of Nevada

Steven BoboNational Security Technologies LLC

Barbara BolenderBoyd Gaming Corp.

Michael F. BologniniCox Communications

Michael F. BondBoyd Gaming Corp.

Mark BorinoNV Energy

Nicholas R. BossingCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Susan BoswellNV Energy

Robert BoughnerBoyd Gaming Corp.

Tony L. BourneEnterprise Holdings

Ellie J. BowdishBoyd Gaming Corp.

Rhoda BowmanNV Energy

Joseph A. BrandhagenEnterprise Holdings

Erin BrannonNV Energy

Lewis BregniNV Energy

Tamara K. BrizdleEnterprise Holdings

David R. BrownEnterprise Holdings

Greg BrownNV Energy

Mary Jo BrownLas Vegas Valley Water District

Reginald BrownCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Vicki L. BrownEnterprise Holdings

Paula M. BrowneWells Fargo & Co.

Monte and Lina BunneyBoyd Gaming Corp.

Charles D. BurgessLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Doug BurgessUnitedHealthcare

Shavonne BurksEnterprise Holdings

Mary Ann BurnsBoyd Gaming Corp.

Tracy BurnsCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Ivan BurrisUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Michael BurrowsWells Fargo & Co.

Billy BurtonNV Energy

Gerald ButlerCenturyLink

Raquel ButlerCenturyLink

David CairnsNV Energy

Mark T. CalhounCity of Henderson

Sandra CalvoNV Energy

Andy CameronPRA Location Services, LLC

Tim and Ruth CampbellNational Security Technologies LLC

Bernita CantrellUPS Teleservices

Glennetta CapersWells Fargo & Co.

Donna CardinelliClark County

Kathy L. CarrascoCenturyLink

Albert J. CarrilloCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Christopher CarterNV Energy

Maria Emerlinda CastillejoWells Fargo & Co.

In Memory of Deborah CasulloBoyd Gaming Corp.

Pamela CateNathan Adelson Hospice Inc.

Anna CavalieriWells Fargo & Co.

Paul and Stephanie ChakmakBoyd Gaming Corp.

Phitsamay ChannakhoneEnterprise Holdings

Steve D. ChartrandGoodwill of Southern Nevada

Melissa ChavezBank of America

Kojak C. ChiuEnterprise Holdings

Dr. Edward Chodoroff

Flossie M. ChristensenBank of Nevada

James R. and Cynthia L. ChristensenNV Energy

Winston W. ChungCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

James ClarkNV Energy

Robin A. ClarkWells Fargo & Co.

Scott ClineEnterprise Holdings

Kay and Steele CoddingtonNational Security Technologies LLC

Joe CoeBoyd Gaming Corp.

Danny CohenUnited Parcel Services - Las Vegas South

Brent ColbryU.S. Bank

Cheryl A. ColbusU.S. Bank

Michael ColemanUnitedHealthcare

Lancelot B. CollymoreNV Energy

Marc and Melissa ColonLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Michele ComptonCox Communications

Johnny CongWells Fargo & Co.

Donald ConkeyNV Energy

Lane and Kim ConleyBoyd Gaming Corp.

JoAnn ConnerNational Security Technologies LLC

Morgan CoombsEnterprise Holdings

Patricia I. CordilloBank of Nevada

Lisa CordovaU.S. Bank

Beverly J. CournoyerUnitedHealthcare

Lisa CourserBoyd Gaming Corp.

Kerisa L. CoxBank of America

Ryan CoyEnterprise Holdings

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Thomas CuceUnited Parcel Services -Las Vegas South

Lakeshia CulversonWells Fargo & Co.

Sheree CunninghamBoyd Gaming Corp.

Diane CuomoCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Lori DaddarioUPS Teleservices

Elizabeth A. DaggsEnterprise Holdings

Jana Rachelle DanielsCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Rosemary DavisNV Energy

Art DavorenNV Energy

Laura De La CruzBoyd Gaming Corp.

Susan DeBakerPricewaterhouseCoopers

Jill DeForestNV Energy

Paul DemosNV Energy

Terri Denman-WalkerWells Fargo & Co.

Anthony and Debbie DevitaEnterprise Holdings

Wayne DeleeuwNV Energy

Cynthia DixonNV Energy

Ryan and Amy DolanEnterprise Holdings

Amalia and Eric DominguezNV Energy

Pamela DroesslerUnitedHealthcare

William D. DruryNV Energy

Anthony DuarteNational Security Technologies LLC

Dr. Patricia M. DuesCity of Las Vegas

Keith DuffyEnterprise Holdings

Belinda R. DukeCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Stefan DukeNational Security Technologies LLC

Kerry and Cecile DunlapBoyd Gaming Corp.

Eric J. DuttCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Kelly M. EakinsEnterprise Holdings

Michael EasonNV Energy

Randy EcklundThe Howard Hughes Corporation

Amie EldredBank of America

Brieanna EllisEnterprise Holdings

Stephen EllisCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Randall EppsCenturyLink

Robert ErdmanNV Energy

Lhynn EstebanUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Charles EstellBoyd Gaming Corp.

Jaimie M. EvansNordstrom Fashion Show Mall

Paula E. EylarBoyd Gaming Corp.

The Fagel FamilyLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Richard C. FairbanksNational Security Technologies LLC

Ramona K. FarleyCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Megan L. FarnsworthWells Fargo & Co.

Michael FathCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Nadine FaulisBank of America

Peter A. FeeneyNV Energy

Ed FeistEnterprise Holdings

Kimberly FergusonNV Energy

Linda FergusonAmerican Pacific Corporation

Maria C. FernandezBank of Nevada

David S. FieldsNV Energy

Victor FigueredoNV Energy

Jerry FilipelliBoyd Gaming Corp.

Robert A. FinchStation Casinos, Inc.

Anja S. FischerBoyd Gaming Corp.

Anita M. FoleyCenturyLink

Bruce A. FordCity National Bank

Dean ForeNational Security Technologies LLC

The Fountain FamilyCox Communications

Woody FowlerNV Energy

Tressa FranklinNV Energy

Gale Wm. Fraser, IIClark County

Matt FreitasCostco

Andre FrelkeEnterprise Holdings

Jim and Thomasina FremontBoyd Gaming Corp.

Denny and Kathy FreyBoyd Gaming Corp.

Thomas M. FrielStation Casinos, Inc.

Ron and Debbie FryeBoyd Gaming Corp.

Kevin M. FunkCenturyLink

Stephen and Kelly GagnonCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Christina J. GagnonNevada State Bank

Anthony GarciaNational Security Technologies LLC

Gary R. GardnerNational Security Technologies LLC

Roberta GardnerWells Fargo & Co.

Ramona GavinCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Susan GephartNV Energy

Dan GeromeNV Energy

Robert D. GerstBoyd Gaming Corp.

Shawn GiacolettoNV Energy

Deborah GianiniCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

George R. GilbertUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Kenneth GilbertNV Energy

David GildersleeveStation Casinos, Inc.

Martin GillespieNV Energy

Bonnie GilmourCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Richard W. GiltnerLas Vegas Valley Water District

Nancy GinesNational Security Technologies LLC

Anthony GladneyCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Dale GoettscheNV Energy

Mario GomezNV Energy

Marc GottliebNV Energy

Aric GrahamU.S. Bank

Paul GreenbaumNational Security Technologies LLC

Anthony GreerNV Energy

Karen GriggCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Stephanie E. GrobaskiEnterprise Holdings

Lloyd GronningParsons Corporation

John and Debra GuedryBank of Nevada

Chad F. GuggenmosWells Fargo & Co.

Aaron and Eileen GuilbeaultNV Energy

Doug and Jan GulbransenBoyd Gaming Corp.

Andy Gums and FamilyEnterprise Holdings

Joseph GuyUPS Teleservices

Monica J. HabartUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Logan P. HalversonNordstrom Fashion Show Mall

Ryan HammerCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Cara Hansen-RobertsLas Vegas Chamber of Commerce

Robert J. HanusNV Energy

Mary HardinNV Energy

Tamera and Howard HarrisWells Fargo & Co.

Anita and Jeff HartNV Energy

Constance HarveyCox Communications

Audrey S. HasemannBoyd Gaming Corp.

Trudy HaszlauerNV Energy

Jay HatfieldUPS Teleservices

Dolores Lynn HauckUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Forrest and Annette HawmanNV Energy

Miles HayesNV Energy

Loretta HeidornNV Energy

Lisa D. HeinzmanNV Energy

John and Jessica HeldermanCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Cindy K. HellerNational Security Technologies LLC

Saba HendaiaEnterprise Holdings

Tammie L. HendersonNV Energy

Bruce and Judi HendricksBank of Nevada

Dana G. HenryNational Security Technologies LLC

Sokunta HenryNV Energy

Sharon and David HeymanClark County School District

Ronnie HighsmithBoyd Gaming Corp.

Pamela HiltsNV Energy

Christine HinshawNV Energy

Wayne HippCitibank (South Dakota), N.A.

Steve HitchcockNV Energy

J. Mark HitechewNational Security Technologies LLC

Tamar HoapiliCox Communications

Darrell and Diana HobbsNV Energy

Grant HolcombNational Security Technologies LLC

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Kathryn HolderNV Energy

Daniel W. HoleCenturyLink

Michael HolladayUPS Teleservices

Sherry HolmanNV Energy

Michael E. HoltNevada State Bank

Josh HopkinsEnterprise Holdings

John HortonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sandra HotchkissSpring Valley Hospital Medical Center

Sharon and Paul HuberNational Security Technologies LLC

Jeanette HumphreyNV Energy

Ruth S. HurstNV Energy

Kerrie IannuccilliSummerlin Hospital Medical Center

Kevin ImadaThe Travelers Companies, Inc.

Daniel and Lori InferreraEnterprise Holdings

Michael IvanovWells Fargo & Co.

Christopher IxNV Energy

In Memory ofCharles JacksonNV Energy

Keith A. JacksonNV Energy

Brandon S. andTamela M. JautaikisNational Security Technologies LLC

Gladstone JayasinghaEnterprise Holdings

Vickie JeffreyCenturyLink

Terry JenkinsBoyd Gaming Corp.

Suzanne JermonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Teri A. JeromeBoyd Gaming Corp.

John A. JohnsonUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Samuel Johnson, IIIBoyd Gaming Corp.

Terisha JohnsonNordstrom Fashion Show Mall

Maria JuarezNational Security Technologies LLC

William L. JonesNV Energy

Stephanie M. JosephClark County

Maria JuarezNational Security Technologies LLC

Dana L. KadelBank of America

Uri KajthongCox Communications

Maria KalberDiamond Resorts International

David KaleyNational Security Technologies LLC

Debra J. KalmanCenturyLink

Gregory Kamer Esq.Kamer, Zucker & Abbott

Ali Kamyab RoshaniCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Mike KaufmanBoyd Gaming Corp.

Lynda R. Keeton - Cardno Lynda R. Keeton CPA, LLC

Mike R. KeisterDr Pepper Snapple Group

Veronica KellyCenturyLink

Michelle Kelly-LopezNV Energy

Donald KiddNV Energy

Tony S. KingNV Energy

Richard C. KirkendollNV Energy

Guy G. KirtleyBoyd Gaming Corp.

Veronica J. KistnerStation Casinos, Inc.

Robert KnowltonEnterprise Holdings

Rob KocourNV Energy

Gary KoppsNV Energy

Suzana KoturNV Energy

David and Christine KrasnBoyd Gaming Corp.

Kathy KrollWells Fargo & Co.

Deanna G. KroyerBoyd Gaming Corp.

Geraldine KruseCitibank (South Dakota), N.A.

Shamika KungEnterprise Holdings

Cathy S. LacourBank of Nevada

Starla LacyNV Energy

Rasheedah LaddNV Energy

Russell LahoudNational Security Technologies LLC

Janice K. LairdCenturyLink

Larry o. LambertNational Security Technologies LLC

Ray LambertyCox Communications

Josh and Elizabeth LangdonNV Energy

Erin LankowskySierra Pacific Securities

Nicole LargentUPS Teleservices

Robert E. La RowNational Security Technologies LLC

Brian and Dianna LarsonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Mike LaubachBoyd Gaming Corp.

David and Rachel LebbyBoyd Gaming Corp.

Brittany LedesmaWells Fargo & Co.

Dr. Catherine A. LegaspiBoyd Gaming Corp.

Michael LemleyLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Drew LeonardEnterprise Holdings

Amanda LeongWells Fargo & Co.

John and LynnAnn LescenskiNV Energy

Clarence LettsomeWells Fargo & Co.

Jeffrey LewisNV Energy

Neil and Marla LibidinskyCox Communications

Carolyn P. LimaNational Security Technologies LLC

Anthony J. LimerCity of Las Vegas

Cristine C. LindholmCox Communications

Michelle LindsayNV Energy

Jennifer L. LineEnterprise Holdings

Shane LitanskiNV Energy

Alan and Kim LivengoodCox Communications

Darla LivingstonNational Security Technologies LLC

Rex M. LivingstonNational Security Technologies LLC

Jennifer LivinstonEnterprise Holdings

Billy LiyaoEnterprise Holdings

Ramon LlanasNV Energy

Jonah LoeraDeloitte

Harvard L. LomaxClark County

Jose LopezCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Martin LopezBest Buy

Natasha LovelacePRA Location Services, LLC

Dr. Gary LovemanCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Haley M. LucasNV Energy

Nicole LuscombeUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Melanie MabryBoyd Gaming Corp.

Kenneth MachyniaNational Security Technologies LLC

Duncan B. MacraeNational Security Technologies LLC

Russell MalchowNational Security Technologies LLC

James MaloneyEnterprise Holdings

Mike MarberryCenturyLink

Joseph MarcellaCity of Las Vegas

Karen D. MarinCenturyLink

Adam C. MarkwellLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

David and Linda MarshallNational Security Technologies LLC

Johan MartenssonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Courtney MartinNV Energy

Gilbert E. MartinezFederal Express - Cheyenne

Jackie MartinezUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Jeanette L. MatthewsNational Security Technologies LLC

James V. MaxwellEnterprise Holdings

Carol MayorgaWells Fargo & Co.

Rick MazerCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Debra MazzaUnitedHealthcare

Dennis and Joanne McCombsNV Energy

Leslie M. McCordBank of America

Chuck McDermottCox Communications

PJ McFaddenCity of Las Vegas

Timothy D. McGovernU.S. Bank

Amy S. McKeeCox Communications

Sherri McKenzieCenturyLink

Romeo McKieverNV Energy

Kay A. McKinleyCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Timothy T. McManusCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Kelly McNamaraEnterprise Holdings

Tom and Andree McPhersonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sharon McSheaNV Energy

Marisol MederosWells Fargo & Co.

Joe and Johanna MelaragonoNV Energy

Melissa MelgozaWells Fargo & Co.

Deborah M. MellorNational Security Technologies LLC

Sergio MendozaNV Energy

Mengel & Crespo FamilyCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

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Guido and Wendy MetzgerBoyd Gaming Corp.

Jason MevorahU.S. Bank

Rob and Sue MeyneBoyd Gaming Corp.

Chris MillerNV Energy

Kevin MillerWells Fargo & Co.

Ross MillerParsons Corp.

Patricia J. MillsCox Communications

David C. MitchellNational Security Technologies LLC

Stormy MitchellCox Communications

Scott MitchellNV Energy

Joseph MongelluzzoNV Energy

Shirley MonroeUnitedHealthcare

Christopher L. MooreNational Security Technologies LLC

Angela Y. MooreLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Courtney MooreCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Leslie MorpethOne Equal Share

Shawna MorrellBank of America

Patrick S. and Tammy J. MorrisNational Security Technologies LLC

Steven MoyerNV Energy

Naveed MughalNV Energy

E.P. MulroyLas Vegas Valley Water District

Kelley MulroyNV Energy

Christal S. Murrell

Valerie A. MurzlStation Casinos, Inc.

Michael MusicaroBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sanjay P. NarasimhaluChevronTexaco

zach NepaEnterprise Holdings

The Neutgens FamilyNV Energy

Dennis C. NicholsNational Security Technologies LLC

Rob and Shannon NickelsCox Communications

Erika NicoleEnterprise Holdings

Michelle R. NicollNational Security Technologies LLC

Debbie E. NieserWells Fargo & Co.

Dan NogalBoyd Gaming Corp.

Sylvia and William NoonanBoyd Gaming Corp.

Steve and Ruby NorvellNV Energy

K. NoveBoyd Gaming Corp.

Deborah o’ConnorValley Hospital Medical Center

Kathleen o’ConnorLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Nelson o’ConnorNational Security Technologies LLC

Joseph S. oddo Jr.Cox Communications

Jean odumNV Energy

Alma olivarezWells Fargo & Co.

Steven olsonUnited Parcel Service -Las Vegas North

Linda olsonNV Energy

Kyle orrockU.S. Bank

Deborah ortegaUnited Parcel Service -Las Vegas North

Melina ortizNV Energy

Matt ortwein NV Energy

Patricia ortweinNV Energy

John and Cheryl osborneLas Vegas Chamber of Commerce

Jeremy PaesteEnterprise Holdings

Steven and Kathy PageNV Energy

Angie PaglinawanNV Energy

Joseph PapaBank of Nevada

G.R. PapazianNational Security Technologies LLC

Jacqueline M. ParkerBank of Nevada

Darren PattenNV Energy

David A. Patterson, Jr.National Security Technologies LLC

Rory A. PattonEnterprise Holdings

Marisela PeraltaNV Energy

Sally A. PereaNational Security Technologies LLC

Ramon PerezU.S. Bank

Jane Ann Pete-KasikNational Security Technologies LLC

Boris PetkovCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Carrie D. PierceCox Communications

Peggy PierceUnited Labor Agency of Nevada Inc.

Kimberly Ann PiscioneU.S. Bank

Tamara PlatteNational Security Technologies LLC

Nick and Stephanie PocchiaBoyd Gaming Corp.

Everett and Fujie PooreNational Security Technologies LLC

Nathan PorterNV Energy

Leticia C. PotesEnterprise Holdings

Karal PresleyU.S. Bank

Tom and Terry PriceNV Energy

Peter Prioleau IIIBank of America

Morgan ProbstUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Ray and Marilyn ProvostUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Emmanouil PytikakisU.S. Bank

W.G. PyzynaNational Security Technologies LLC

Paolo o. QuintosEnterprise Holdings

Aamer QureshiNV Energy

The Radke FamilyLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Leamon RamseyNV Energy

Matt and Debbie Randolph and FamilyNational Security Technologies LLC

James J. RatiganUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Jessica RaudalesNV Energy

Priscilla RaudenbushNV Energy

ollie ReamyCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Jody RegenhardtCenturyLink

Dariusz RekowskiNV Energy

John and Robin RepettiBoyd Gaming Corp.

Mirna ReyesNV Energy

D’Layne M. ReynoldsLas Vegas Valley Water District

Alice RichardsBoyd Gaming Corp.

Eric M. RichardsonNational Security Technologies LLC

Carson RilandNational Security Technologies LLC

Toni RitcheyCenturyLink

Jennifer M. RiveraCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Carmen RizzoCity of Las Vegas

John D. RobertsNational Security Technologies LLC

Thomas M. RobertsonNational Security Technologies LLC

Todd RobisonNV Energy

Monica RoblesNV Energy

Jeff RockwellNV Energy

Jeffrey R. RodeferBoyd Gaming Corp.

Chris RollEnterprise Holdings

Randolph RollinsNational Security Technologies LLC

Christopher RomanEntravision Communications Corp.

Thomas and Jane RootSprint Nextel

Edgar RosenCenturyLink

David RouseWells Fargo & Co.

Al RubalcabaNational Security Technologies LLC

Karen RubelNevada State Bank

Richard and Meryl RudzinskiBoyd Gaming Corp.

Dennis RuizCox Communications

Lisa RushEnterprise Holdings

Larry RuvoSouthern Wine and Spirits of Nevada

Cheryl Saint VincentCitibank (South Dakota), N.A.

Mary Ann SalmonClark County

Stan SalterBoyd Gaming Corp.

Autumn SanchezNV Energy

Christina E. SanchezUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Joseph and Janell SanchezNV Energy

Monique SaulsberryCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Suzanne ScafireNational Security Technologies LLC

Robert SchaichUnitedHealthcare

Jack and Angel SchibrowskyUniversity of Nevada,Las Vegas

Dan and Dawn SchillerNV Energy

Steve SchorrCox Communications

Michael SchulerEnterprise Holdings

Stephen and Lena ScolaroEnterprise Holdings

Thomas J. SeaverNational Security Technologies LLC

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Tammy L. SeichiErnst & Young, LLP

Gary R. SelesnerCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Kenneth W. ShaverNational Security Technologies LLC

Gregory ShawhanNV Energy

Kristi SheahanWells Fargo & Co.

Tom SheehanBoyd Gaming Corp.

Polly A. SheesleyCity of Henderson

Bob SheridanCox Communications

Roxanne ShuberdaWells Fargo & Co.

Dennis SianoBoyd Gaming Corp.

Ruben Sigala Jr.Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Sharli SilvaNV Energy

Angelica SilveyraNV Energy

Tina Simmons-SolidayCenturyLink

Michael SolisNV Energy

Thomas SizemoreNV Energy

Stan and Sue SmithBoyd Gaming Corp.

Joseph SmithNational Security Technologies LLC

Jeff and Lynn SmithNational Security Technologies LLC

Joyce G. SmithBank of Nevada

Robin SmithNV Energy

Jennifer M. SnarrEnterprise Holdings

Jeanne SneidmanWells Fargo & Co.

David SonensteinUnitedHealthcare

Rahn SorensenNV Energy

Ryan and Sara SoultzBoyd Gaming Corp.

Michael and Lynette SpotoforaNV Energy

Ray H. Stahl, Jr.Enterprise Holdings

Stephanie F. StallworthCox Communications

Chris StangEnterprise Holdings

Dan and Pauline StarkBoyd Gaming Corp.

Ida StatenLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Patricia StegmanNV Energy

Peter SteinbrennerNV Energy

Anthony StellutoBank of Nevada

Jerry and Karen StephensBoyd Gaming Corp.

Brenda StepnaNV Energy

Rob StillwellNV Energy

James and Linda StinarCenturyLink

Raelynn StockmanWells Fargo & Co.

Kevin and Judith SullivanBoyd Gaming Corp.

Jim SullivanBoyd Gaming Corp.

Tish SullivanNV Energy

Sorina SwansonEnterprise Holdings

John SwendseidSwendseid & Stern

Sherry Swensk8 News NOW

Yannie TablizoNV Energy

Carol L. TabriziCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Anthony TaeubelBoyd Gaming Corp.

Stephen TamNV Energy

Mark T. TavarezLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Jimmeka A. TaylorUnited Way of Southern Nevada

Margaret TaylorCollege of Southern Nevada

Vernon and Jennifer TaylorNV Energy

Danilo TecsonNV Energy

Dalene TharpNV Energy

Gary E. ThompsonCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Stephen and Debra ThompsonBoyd Gaming Corp.

Daniel ThomsenEnterprise Holdings

Antoine TilmanNV Energy

Linden TokotoEnterprise Holdings

Morgan TolliverUnited Parcel Services - Las Vegas South

Ruth Torrence-BaconCenturyLink

Ellen J. TraverNational Security Technologies LLC

James L. TraynorNational Security Technologies LLC

Tammy TreadwayCox Communications

Marvonia TrotterNV Energy

James TrujilloBank of America

Barry and Kristen TschoppEnterprise Holdings

Michael and Leisa TuckerLas Vegas Valley Water District

Joshua and Valerie TurnerCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Thomas F. and Mary K. TwesmeBoyd Gaming Corp.

Calvin Tyler, Jr.UPS Retirees

Anne R. TylerNV Energy

Chris UhlesPRA Location Services, LLC

Kelly VagianosNV Energy

Gilbert ValerioNV Energy

Deborah Van DooremolenLas Vegas Valley Water District

Timothy J. VanalstineCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Clint VanderfordNV Energy

Jennifer N. VargasNV Energy

Rosemary A. VassiliadisClark County

Tami VerchickUnitedHealthcare

Juliet VestalBoyd Gaming Corp.

Fred VierraNV Energy

John and Susie VinskiNV Energy

Christine A. Wagner8 News NOW

Krist J. WalickyBoyd Gaming Corp.

Melody WalkerDillards-Sunset Galleria Mall

Kim WallaceUnited Parcel Services -Las Vegas South

Stacie WallaceDr Pepper Snapple Group

Steve WallisBank of Nevada

Shawn WalshUnited Parcel Service - Las Vegas North

Paul WaltonNV Energy

Darwin and Diana WardNational Security Technologies LLC

Richard A. WashburnNV Energy

Cynthia M. WeimerCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Mr. and Mrs. Harold WelchBoyd Gaming Corp.

Albert L. WelchBank of America

Danny WellsCox Communications

Wheeler FamilyEnterprise Holdings

Jesse J. WhisnandWells Fargo & Co.

Brad and Nellie WhiteBoyd Gaming Corp.

Tammy E. WhitentonNV Energy

Craig WhitlockUPS Teleservices

Vincent M. WhitneyCity of Las Vegas

John Wickersham IIINV Energy

Alan J. WillNational Security Technologies LLC

Bradford Williams

Christi-Anne WilliamsWells Fargo & Co.

Cathy WilliamsUPS Teleservices

Charles WillisCaesars Entertainment, Inc.

Tracy A. WilsonNational Security Technologies LLC

Garth WincklerWorldDoc Incorporated

Keith E. WingateCox Communications

Rich and Chrissy WintersNV Energy

Arylis WisecupCostco

Brian WohletzNV Energy

Michael WolgastBoyd Gaming Corp.

Renee and Greg WoodNV Energy

Alex P. WoodfordEnterprise Holdings

Katherine M. WrightWells Fargo & Co.

Michelle A. WrightEnterprise Holdings

William R. WymerNational Security Technologies LLC

Misti Yang

James YaxNational Security Technologies LLC

Joseph YorkWells Fargo & Co.

Clay W.YoungNational Security Technologies LLC

William D. YoungStation Casinos, Inc.

Mike zaccagninoNV Energy

Jenelle zajacNational Security Technologies LLC

Drew zidzikNevada State Bank

Susan ziehmNational Security Technologies LLC

Jaime E. zoviWells Fargo & Co.

Eulalia zukasEnterprise Holdings

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A southern California transplant to Las Vegas, Carolyn Wheeler came to the Valley in 1997 to work for R & R Partners. She is focused on being a role model for her daughter who is 10 years old.

“I am a firm believer in walking the talk,” said Carolyn. “As a mother, it’s important to lead by example not only by working hard and by helping people, but by doing simple everyday things like eating right and exercising, because I want my daughter to do those things.”

With a Bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in psychology from UCLA, Carolyn still takes her daughter to Bruins games and also enjoys exercising and running, cooking, reading and traveling.

Carolyn enjoys the vibe of downtown and says her favorite restaurant is Le Thai and if she could choose one all-time movie classic, it would be The Graduate.

Growing up, Carolyn was raised by her single mother, who reinforced that even though they struggled they had something to give, especially their time and talents. And Carolyn is passing that message down to her daughter.

After leaving R & R Partners, Carolyn went the corporate angle. After having her daughter she transitioned to the non-profit arena and worked for Communities in Schools (CIS) and Junior Achievement (JA). She now uses all the experience that she gained from her different roles in marketing and non-profit communications as the Manager of Employee & Client Communications at Citibank.

“When I worked at JA and CIS, the support that we received from United Way of Southern Nevada helped us to execute our mission to help kids get food and clothing and learn how to balance their budget and connect learning to earning so they stay in school,” said Carolyn.

Through her position as the Employee Campaign Coordinator at Citibank, she found her passion in communicating United Way’s impact with employees.

“I translate how their support strengthens our community and how it affects the lives of families and friends living in our community,” said Carolyn. “Supporting United Way is a great way to leverage your time and resources to make the most impact that you can for our community.”

She believes in United Way’s work so much that she signed up to become a Women’s Leadership Council member two years ago.

“I Live United by working with others to motivate and inspire them to make a difference in our community,” said Carolyn.

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Companies 8 NEWS NoW Total Leaders: 8Total Donors: 41

AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNIoN Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 27

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 3

AMERICAN PACIFIC CoRPoRATIoN Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 12

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 19

AMERISTAR CASINoS INCoRPoRATED Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 4

ANTHEM BLUE CRoSS BLUE SHIELD oF NEVADA Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 6

ARCATA ASSoCIATES Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 16

AT&T Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 7

BALLARD SPAHR, LLC Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 2

BANK oF AMERICA Total Leaders: 32Total Donors: 249

BANK oF NEVADA Total Leaders: 14Total Donors: 231

BEST BUY Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 25

BLACK AND VEATCH Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 11

BLooMINGDALES Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 15

BNY MELLoN Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 1

BoYD GAMING CoRP. Total Leaders: 104Total Donors: 3,707

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC. Total Leaders: 106Total Donors: 4,266

CENTENNIAL HILLS HoSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Total Leaders: 8Total Donors: 43

CENTURYLINK Total Leaders: 38Total Donors: 139

CHEVRoN TExACo Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 5

CITIBANK (SoUTH DAKoTA), N.A. Total Leaders: 25Total Donors: 683

CITY NATIoNAL BANK Total Leaders: 7Total Donors: 22

CITY oF HENDERSoN Total Leaders: 8Total Donors: 104

CITY oF LAS VEGAS Total Leaders: 9Total Donors: 87

CLARK CoUNTY Total Leaders: 14Total Donors: 135

CLARK CoUNTY SCHooL DISTRICT Total Leaders: 3Total Donors: 1,246

CoLLEGE oF SoUTHERN NEVADA Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 53

CoSTCo Total Leaders: 6Total Donors: 710

Cox CoMMUNICATIoNS Total Leaders: 32Total Donors: 585

CREDIT oNE BANK, N.A. Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 9

DELoITTE Total Leaders: 9Total Donors: 42

DERSE ExHIBITS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 32

DESERT SPRINGS HoSPITAL Total Leaders: 3Total Donors: 15

DIAMoND RESoRTS INTERNATIoNAL Total Leaders: 3Total Donors: 64

DILLARDS Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 261

Do IT BEST CoRPoRATIoN Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 45

DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GRoUP Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 112

ENTERPRISE HoLDINGS Total Leaders: 86Total Donors: 257

ERNST & YoUNG, LLP Total Leaders: 5Total Donors: 29

ExPRESS SCRIPTS, INCoRPoRATED Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 6

FEDERAL ExPRESS Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 177

FENNEMoRE CRAIG JoNES VARGAS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 20

Fox RoTHSCHILD Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 1

GENERAL DYNAMICS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 16

GERETY & ASSoCIATES CPAS Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 13

GooDWILL oF SoUTHERN NEVADA Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 308

IBM CoRPoRATIoN Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 6

ILLINoIS TooL WoRKS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 12

JCPENNEY Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 99

JoHNSoN & JoHNSoN CoRP. Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 17

JT3 Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 17

KAMER, zUCKER & ABBoTT Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 5

KoHL’STotal Leaders: 0Total Donors: 3

LAS VEGAS CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 31

LAS VEGAS CLARK CoUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 5

LAS VEGAS METRoPoLITAN PoLICE DEPARTMENT Total Leaders: 21Total Donors: 590

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LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Total Leaders: 31Total Donors: 240

LEDCoR CoNSTRUCTIoN Co. Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 1

MACY’S Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 198

MEADoWS BANK Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 10

MGM RESoRTS INTERNATIoNAL Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 1

MJ CHRISTENSEN DIAMoNDS Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 3

NATHAN ADELSoN HoSPICE INC. Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 17

NATIoNAL SECURITY TECHNoLoGIES LLC Total Leaders: 122Total Donors: 771

NATIoNWIDE INSURANCE/GATES MCDoNALD oF NEVADA Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 8

NEIMAN MARCUS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 4

NEVADA STATE BANK Total Leaders: 13Total Donors: 87

NEVADA TITLE CoMPANY Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 8

NoRDSTRoM Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 313

NoRTHERN TRUST BANK, FSB Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 8

NV ENERGY Total Leaders: 281Total Donors: 901

oCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES INC. Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 3

oRGILL-SINGER & ASSoCIATES Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 11

PARSoNS CoRP. Total Leaders: 5Total Donors: 7

PRA LoCATIoN SERVICES, LLC Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 76

PRICEWATERHoUSECooPERS Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 8

SIERRA PACIFIC SECURITIES Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 1

SoUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITSoF NEVADA Total Leaders: 3Total Donors: 149

SPRINT NExTEL Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 21

STATE FARM Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 12

STATE oF NEVADA Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 14

STATIoN CASINoS INC. Total Leaders: 10Total Donors: 409

TARGET Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 993

TEAM FISHELTotal Leaders: 0Total Donors: 37

THE AMERICAN BoTTLING CoMPANY Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 113

THE KoRTE Co. Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 15

THE PENTA BUILDING GRoUP INC. Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 7

THE TRAVELERS CoMPANIES INC. Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 4

TITANIUM METALS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 26

TJx Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 36

ToYoTA MoToR SALES Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 4

U.S. BANK Total Leaders: 16Total Donors: 126

UNITED FooD & CoMMERCIAL WoRKERS Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 12

UNITED LABoR AGENCY oF NEVADA INC. Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 5

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE Total Leaders: 31Total Donors: 1,178

UNITED WAY oF SoUTHERN NEVADA Total Leaders: 26Total Donors: 53

UNITEDHEALTHCARE Total Leaders: 12Total Donors: 277

UNIVERSITY oF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 100

URS Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 7

USAA SAVINGS BANK Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 7

VALLEY HoSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Total Leaders: 4Total Donors: 19

WASHINGToN FEDERAL SAVINGSTotal Leaders: 0Total Donors: 18

WALMART Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 307

WEINGARTEN REALTY Total Leaders: 0Total Donors: 4

WELLS FARGo & Co. Total Leaders: 96Total Donors: 588

WoMEN’S DEVELoPMENT CENTER INC. Total Leaders: 2Total Donors: 4

YMCA oF SoUTHERN NEVADA Total Leaders: 1Total Donors: 59

ToTAL CoMPANIES: 108Total Leaders: 1,270Total Donors: 21,926

Corporate Sponsors

PEDIATRIx MEDICAL GRoUP $10,000

DoNoRBASIS$2,000

VIAWEST$500

All information is based on campaign reports received by June 30, 2013 and is correct to the best of our knowledge.

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