This Week May 8 - To be arranged.

5/8/2007 5:00:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 2nd Tuesday 5-6:30 at DW Reynolds Foundation.

Next Week May 15 - Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Bob Anderson, Shareholder, Hale Lane Law Firm.

Mark Your Calendar
5/24/2007 - District 5300 Conference
6/29/2007 - Debunking Party: This year's changing of the LVNW Rotary Guard will take place at Angel Park on June 29th, starting at 5:30 PM. Stay tuned for more information.
6/30/2007 - Reserve the date. Planning session for the new LVNW Rotary board.

Technology Landscape of the Las Vegas Valley - Mike Ballard, CEO of 1Velocity, spoke about Las Vegas as the "Silicon Oasis." He described the growing tech industry here. We've become a major center of software and Internet development for the gambling and entertainment industries, among others.

There's no fellowship in an empty chair.
Your guests and visiting Rotarians help kindle the flame of fellowship.

Bryan Land, guest of Paul Workman, with Lawrence Kreeft Associates.
Graciela Masso, guest of Edmee Marcek.
Jules Perez, guest of Neil Roth, with Amerifund of Nevada.
Andrew Shick, guest of Darrell Cavanaugh, with Ben Bridge Jewelers.

"In the pursuit of happiness, men most frequently turn to wealth; in it they hope to find enduring happiness. Some look for it in the possession of gold, King Midas' sad experience notwithstanding. They hoard it... click here for rest of message.

International Visitors - Incoming DG Tom Novotny reminds us all that we have been asked to open up our homes for home stays by Rotarians from all over the globe for the Salt Lake City International Convention. This is really a... Click here for rest of article.

Community Service - Our efforts to assist NALA in its building and expansion was almost derailed due to property issues. Bobby G and Paul Workman were able to assure us it's back on track and moving forward. Good news!

NALA Needs Our Help May 12: On Saturday, May 12, NALA will be hosting a spring-cleaning, painting, food-drive, and fundraiser day. They need your help. Volunteers are needed... Click here for more.

Beautiful Baby - Michael Flint has made his contribution to the community. To see pictures of Michael's latest contribution go to...

Vocational Service - Neil Roth reported that our Interact club has elected new officers and is doing well.

GSE - The central European GSE team is in town and rollin'. Wenlee Jensen thanked everyone for assisting with the team's transportation on their vocational day.

Humanity in Motion - Rotary International's global public image campaign, Humanity in Motion, shares Rotary's ideals and increases awareness of its humanitarian programs. In particular, Humanity in Motion spotlights Rotary's crucial role in the global drive to eradicate polio and its educational programs that help to build world understanding and peace. Watch the videos here.

Message from Chris Datwyler - The April, 2007 District Newsletter, THE HIGHLIGHTER, is posted on the District 5300 web site. Click here for more information.

"A Place To Play" - In case you missed it, there was an article by Beverly Bryan in April 24th's RJ View about our club and its work with NALA. Click here for the article.

Greeter: Vicki Willie
Pledge: Robert Bridel
Inspirational: Guy Lynch
Musicologist: Dennis Ortwein

If you would like to be a guest for one of our programs, please contact Darrell at membership@lvnwrotary.org