Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 25, 2020
Cornerstone Park, 600 W. Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV
On Memorial Day weekend 2020, the Rotary Club of Green Valley in conjunction with the City of Henderson and the USO® will host our Third annual Field of Honor® throughout Cornerstone Park in Henderson. We will again be honoring our Heroes: veterans, fallen soldiers, active duty military, first responders, and community members who live the Rotary motto: “Service Above Self.” At last year’s, ceremony Mr. Wayne Newton and Henderson Mayor Debra March spoke. This year, we will have multiple programs on stage throughout the weekend featuring local citizens, performers, high school and college musicians. The main program on Monday, May 25, 2020, promises to once again be inspirational and moving.
The Field of Honor® 2020 will be a breathtaking display of nearly 1000 American Flags recognizing courage, nobility of character, and achievements of those around us. A special area sponsored by the Rotary Club of Green Valley will be dedicated in remembrance of the 58 victims of 1 October.
Honor Your Heroes
Veteran, First Responder, Friend, Family Member
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
The Rotary Club of Green Valley commemorated World Polio Day at our meeting today. Mike & Sylvia Soden (center) proudly presented the accomplishments of Rotary International along with Rotarians from around the world to reach the ultimate goal of eradicating Polio from the face of the earth. (from Left to Right • Julie Todd, President 2019 / 2020 • Sylvia & Michael Soden (Past President) & PDG Larry Skaggs)
Sylvia Soden, 2019 President of SNAPS (Southern Nevada Association of Polio Survivors) WWW.SNAPSNV.ORG Shared that this support group was established to allow people with Polio or PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) to gather and meet people with similar issues, share knowledge, ideas and resources to assist people with polio through issues that affect their lives. It is their hope that these efforts empower their members with the tools necessary to make the adjustments needed to continue a life of dignity and independence. Thank you, Sylvia.
Way to go Sylvia
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors 2019
Patriot Sponsor – $10,000
Liberty Sponsor – $5,000
Victory Sponsor – $2,500
Honor Sponsor – $1,000
