On Memorial Day weekend, May 25 – 28, 2018, Rotary Club of Green Valley presented its inaugural Field of Honor® at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada. The Rotary Club of Green Valley extends sincere thanks to the City of Henderson, Mayor Debra March, the USO, all the volunteers, and Wayne Newton for their participation in making this event a success. All funds raised will fund projects helping citizens of Henderson.
Special Events
Deborah March, Mayor of Henderson
Keynote Speaker, Wayne Newton
Friday, May 25 7:00 p.m.
Welcome – RCGV President Brad Marx, Master of Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” – Lucky Ladies
Introduction of “Field of Honor” Program Chair Larry Skaggs, PDG – Brad Marx
“Field of Honor” Description – Larry Skaggs, Rotary International Past District Governor 5300
TAPS
Adjourn
Monday, May 28, 8:00 a.m.
Welcome – District Judge Susan Johnson, Mistress of Ceremonies
Honor Guard – Basic High School ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance – RCGV President Brad Marx
National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” – GVHS Octet Choir – Kim Ritzer, GVHS Choir Director
Invocation – District Governor 5300 Raghada Khoury
Description of “Field of Honor” Project – Susan Johnson
Introduction of Elected Officials and Honored Guests – Susan Johnson
Introduction of Mayor Debra March – Susan Johnson
Welcome Speech – Mayor Debra March
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Wayne Newton – Dave Thorson, USO
Keynote Speaker – Wayne Newton
“God Bless America” – GVHS Octet Choir
Benediction – Raghada Khoury, Rotary International 5300 District Governor
TAPS
Adjourn
CLUB HAPPENINGS
Las Vegas Prom Closet with Project 150 is coming up soon. Save the date and learn more about it here: www.project150.org/causes/las-vegas-prom-closet/
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Each year Project 150 hosts a boutique style shopping day for local high school students dedicated to this special occasion. Students are invited to shop for free with their student ID for fash...We had a great visit with Founder and President of Roseman University of Health Sciences - Nevada, Dr Renee Coffman.
Please see the attached video to learn more about what Roseman University and their unique approach to learning: youtu.be/wE5kXNNqIzk
Thanks to Thursday's Guest Speaker, Jeff Rogers, of BrainStorm. He fired all of our club members up to realize our potential in the new year and to crush our goals. Thank you Jeff, and you're welcome back to breakfast any time!
This morning's Guest Speaker was Olivia Johnson, a Sophomore at West Point Military Academy. She gave our club members and guests an depth view of what it's like to be a West Point student. She told us that she has new challenges every year, and it can be tough, but she's excited to see what each new year brings. We are excited to see what the future brings for such an outstanding young student.
We also had a fun little fundraiser proposed by a frequent visitor and now prospective member. Valerie Salerno challenged our club members to wear a hat to the meeting today, and we delivered! Valerie raised $25 for the club AND we got to see member Ted Durant in this fun Octoberfest hat!
Members of our club participated in decorating this year's Rose Parade float!PDG Gene and Louise Good Hernandez, PDG Larry Skaggs and Vicki, DG John Chase, Elizabeth and Meghan, DG Mel Gallegos Hey Jude and Angela having a great time at the Tournament of Roses Parade! Looks like John is holding Gene’s donuts.
At least an hour before the parade started... Stands filled up shortly after this pic was taken...
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Freedom Sponsor – $25,000
A Veteran and Friend of Rotary
Patriot Sponsor – $10,000
Liberty Sponsor – $5,000
Victory Sponsor – $2,500
Honor Sponsor – $1,000
Audi of Henderson, Jim Diguilio
Ron and Jackie Carroll
The Crampton Team, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Miracle Ear, Melissa Maestas
Dairy Queen of Green Valley, Larry Gillespie
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Melinda Margolis
Mayor Debra March
Robert and Sandy Ellis
Guardian Sponsor – $500
Copper Creek Construction, Blake Burr
Ted & Karen Durant
Findlay Honda
Frey Insurance and Benefits, Cory Frey
Gilmore & Gilmore, CPA
Johnson Susan
Legacy Food Service Design, Michael and Karen Cooper
Judy Harris Lloyd
Gloria Macari
Nova Home Loans, Linda Bertuzzi
Senior Health Plan Consultants, Mark Roy & Esther Marrero-Roy
Christine Smith
Shirtz, Logoz & Promoz