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
Facebook Posts
It was a busy day at our weekly club breakfast. In addition to hosting our Henderson Elementary School Teachers, we recognized our Student of the Month from Green Valley HS. Lillian Torres, with a WGPA of 4.8. What an incredible young lady. Our future is in good hands..... One of our newest members, Shyloh Stobie was presented with her first Paul Harris Fellow and last but not the least, Judy was tardy again.
Such a fun morning celebrating our teachers!!
Judy, Judy, Judy! What are we going to do with you?
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY at our weekly meeting today. Every year our club sends invitations to all Elementary School Teachers in Henderson to apply for "Mini Grants" that can be used for anything they wish to buy for their classrooms. We awarded 23 Mini Grants and today they joined us at our meeting to tell us how they used their grants.
The first three photos are members of our club that were either late or did not have their Rotary Pin. They had to spin our "fine wheel" $$$ ... Then Heidi introduced our speaker, Sherry Alexis, Development Manager for the Susan G. Koman Nevada Foundation. Just one of the points that she made was that as of the end of 2019, 98% of Breast Cancer cases can be treated so that it does not end the life of the survivor. Sherry invited us to join her at the Texas Roadhouse on February 24th to help bring end Breast Cancer.
Our SOUPER BOWL of CARING took place over the last two weekends • January 25th & February 1st at the Walmart Super Center located at the intersection of Eastern & Serene in Henderson.
We collected over 800 LBS of food for the Henderson Presbyterian Church Food Bank.
Thank you Walmart and all of the volunteers from our Green Valley Rotary Club and the Rotary Interact Clubs from our local High Schools.
Great meeting yesterday (January 30th)
Judy was one of our tardy members and George Baggott (member of our club since 2003) gave us a very interesting craft talk about growing up in Ohio and his family business.
After that Eddy Collier, a Security expert ( and club member Bill Collier's son) presented an insightful presentation of security within the Casino industry.(Photo from L to R • The Collier's Bill, Grandson Avery, Son Eddie & our President Julie Todd)
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors 2019
Patriot Sponsor – $10,000
Liberty Sponsor – $5,000
Victory Sponsor – $2,500
Honor Sponsor – $1,000
