Las Vegas Rotary Club

Alpine Picnic
2017-07-22

Las Vegas Rotary Club Board Meeting
2017-07-20 13:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
The Rotary Club of Las Vegas board of directors meeting is the formal monthly meeting of the elected directors to consider any policy and governance issues.

Robin Bernhard - The Syria Fund
2017-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Before Robin Bernhard entered the world of keynote speaking, executive presentation coaching and sales training, he spent over a decade in sales and training at Microsoft, Barclays Global Investors and IGT here in Las Vegas.
Just recently back from trips to Turkey and Jordan, he saw firsthand how citizens across Syria and other countries are being displaced by violence which is literally landing them on the streets of any country to which they can flee.

Michael Rosten - PBTK Fraud Investigator
2017-07-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Mike Rosten, CPA, CFE
Shareholder at Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
When he’s not out hiking Mt. Charleston or planning his annual hike to the peak of Mt. Whitney, Mike Rosten, CPA, and Certified Fraud Examiner is directing the forensic accounting and litigation services at PBTK, which includes fraud investigations. In this capacity, he focuses on sifting through financial transactions to resolve allegations or evaluate suspicions, interpreting the data and then presenting it in a court-of- law. He is a seasoned professional with the confidence that comes with more than 25 years of litigation support and accounting experience.

Paul Moradkhan - Vice President of Government Affairs
2017-07-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Paul Moradkhan serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber is the largest and most diverse business organization in Nevada, representing thousands of employers and employees. Moradkhan oversees the Las Vegas Metro Chamber’s legislative advocacy and public policy efforts at the local, state and federal levels of government. He is responsible for driving initiatives to protect and strengthen Southern Nevada’s economy, create jobs and build a strong and competitive workforce for the future.
He previously served as Director of Government Affairs for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, where he was the primary liaison at the local government level and worked closely to develop and implement strategies to advance the policy priorities for Southern Nevada’s business community. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Metro Chamber in 2010, Moradkhan was the Senior Corps Project Director for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. He began his career in public policy by working for a Member of Congress from Southern Nevada.
A graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2003, Moradkhan received his master’s degree in Public Policy from Pepperdine University in 2005. Moradkhan also serves on several boards for various community organizations such as the College of Southern Nevada Institutional Advisory Council, UNLV Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the Clark County School District School-Community Partnership Program.

Club Assembly
2017-06-29 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Rotary Club is a great place to broaden your contacts within the civic-minded community and enrich your life by expanding your circle of friends amongst our business and professional leaders.
As a member you will have the opportunity to hear from great speakers each week. On topics relating to business, community services, sports, etc. Members who are interested and have the ability to get involved in service and humanitarian projects.

Debunking Party
2017-06-22 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. , Las Vegas, NV, 89109
Debunking Party for President Dave!
At the Antilles Ballroom at Treasure Island, Complimentary to members, $50 for Guests.
RSVP to Shawn Noorda – admin@lasvegasrotary.com

James Garriss - Historical Climatologist
2017-06-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Back in the 1970s in Fresno County, California, “The Raisin Capital of the World” had heavy rains just as its grapes were lying out to dry resulting in thousands of tons of soggy, rotting raisins. A major cereal company that used raisins in its products suddenly had to spend millions finding a new supply. Later that year, a vice president for the company was put in charge of finding an advisor to warn them ahead of time if weather disasters would threaten their bottom line.He found Dr. Iben Browning, a scientist with degrees
He found Dr. Iben Browning, a scientist with degrees in physics, math, chemistry and a Ph.D. in biology. Dr. Browning was one of the CIA’s top scientists, able to coordinate scientists and scientific disciplines. However, his real passion was weather and the new discipline of climatology. The company gave Browning a contract and the business was born and has been providing accurate 3-24 month climate forecasts for over 40 years.James Garriss is the third generation of the Browning family to continue the
James Garriss is the third generation of the Browning family to continue the business. Although legally blind, James has developed a knowledge base and presentation style that is as impressive as it is inspiring. As the third generation of his family in the business, James began his career with Browning Media when he was four years old, photocopying jet stream maps from the stacks of the University of New Mexico libraries. After obtaining his graduate degree, he has now been a partner in the business for more than 6 years and is leading a new direction in historical climatology, bringing a fresh economic perspective.James is hired to speak around the world to agriculture, finance, mining and other
James is hired to speak around the world to agriculture, finance, mining and other industries that are affected by changing weather patterns. Recent appearances include Nomura Investment Forum Asia, Singapore; Le Club B, Hamburg, Germany &Toronto, Canada; Sabey Data Corporation, Herndon, Virginia; Juice Producers Association, Sanibel Harbour, Florida; Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Texas Southwest Cattle Ranchers Association, Ft. Worth, Texas; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; CLSA Investor’s Forum, Hong Kong, London, New York; P. Allen Smith Garden2Blog, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rotary International Conference
2017-06-10 - 2017-06-14 | Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States

Clark Dumont - MGM International
2017-06-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Clark Dumont, M.S., APR is Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). He previously served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, where he led the company’s Executive Communications, Corporate Citizenship, and Public Affairs functions. As Chief of Staff, he also chairs the company’s Executive Communications Council, and Communications Management Team.
He has served in senior Communications positions with BAE Systems, Inc.; Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Hampshire, and Nevada Cancer Institute. He began his career as a broadcast journalist.
He has a Bachelor’s Degree from American University and a Master’s Degree in Communications Management from Syracuse University. He is accredited as a public relations practitioner by the Public Relations Society of America (APR) and is a member of the Arthur W. Page Society. He serves on the Dean’s Council at the Greenspun School of Urban Affairs at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He has also served on the National Dean’s Council of the Columbia School of Arts & Sciences at George Washington University.
His volunteerism portfolio includes chairing a community United Way Campaign, serving as a board member of public radio and public television stations, City Year as well as other health and social agencies, including the Board of Directors the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada, where he received the Board Member Recognition Award in 2017.

Wetzel Awards at Nellis AFB
2017-06-08 | Nellis AFB

Rotary Foundation 100th Celebration - Neon Museum
2017-06-06 | Neon Museum, 770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States

25 Club Highway Cleanup Project
2017-06-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-03-25 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bonnie Springs Ranch, United States
Once every quarter, on a Saturday morning, join fellow Rotarians as they clean up our designated stretch of Highway 159, across from the entrance to Bonnie Springs Ranch.
Enjoy fellowship while doing something really important for our environment and community!

Tifferney White - Discovery Children's Museum
2017-06-01 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Tifferney White has spent her 20 plus year career supporting or leading science & technology centers and children’s museums. Today, she is highly regarded due to her unwavering commitment to the mission of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum. She demonstrates exemplary leadership and possesses a deep and technical expertise in operations, education, programs, and exhibits. Her adeptness in cultivating community partners has elevated the presence of the Museum and promoted it as a “go-to” educational resource for Southern Nevada and its diverse community.
She joined the Museum in 2007 as the Director of Programs and Education, promoted to Deputy Director in 2009, and most recently served as Interim CEO before officially being named President and CEO in 2015. Prior, she was the Director of Community Outreach – ScienceReach and Science Clubs, for Discovery Place Inc., in Charlotte, North Carolina.
White is currently working on her Executive MBA at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina.
White is a member of several community service organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Junior League of Las Vegas to name a few. She has demonstrated her commitment to serving her community by her active and hands-on work within various community service organizations in diverse roles from president to committee member.
White lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel especially to new places. One of her favorite quotes is “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth” – Muhammad Ali.

Major General Glen VanHerck - USAF Weapons Center
2017-05-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States

John Laub
2017-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States

2017 Annual District 5300 Conference
2017-05-18 - 2017-05-21 | Hilton Palm Springs Resort, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Our District Conference will showcase your hard work, enlighten others of the societal progress your efforts have created, and recognize your club successes. It is a chance for you to meet and mingle with Rotarians from across the District, make new friends; and, bring the family together for fun and relaxation. There will be something for everyone (including a few surprises).Mark your calendars; and, spread the word, May 18 – May 21, 2017 at the Hilton Palm Springs Resort is THE PLACE TO BE!
Phone Number: 760-318-8501
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
HILTON PALM SPRINGS RESORT
Hospitality Suites
All Suites Sold Out
The Conference committee has reserved 8 hospitality suites for use at our District Conference. If you, your club, or your group would like to host a Hospitality Suite, please contact Conference Chair, Luanne Arredondo, at rotarylu@gmail.com to secure your space. Be sure to indicate Hospitality Suite in your subject line.
Make your hotel Registrations Now

Mayor Andy Hafen-City of Henderson
2017-05-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Andy Hafen was re-elected as the city of Henderson’s twelfth mayor in April 2013. He previously served on the Henderson City Council representing Ward II from 1987 to 2009. During his elected service, Mayor Hafen has seen Henderson become the second-largest city in Nevada and helped celebrate the city’s diamond 60th anniversary. Henderson has been recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live, one of the top six safest cities in America and designated a Bicycle Friendly Community as well as an Age Friendly City.
As mayor, Hafen serves with his fellow council members as the legislative branch of the Henderson community, responsible for setting policies and making decisions concerning many different aspects of local government. The City Council also approves the city’s budget.
Mayor Hafen serves on the Civilian Military Council; University of Nevada, Las Vegas Medicine Community Advisory Board; Henderson Redevelopment Agency; and as an alternate on the Southern Nevada Health District Board of Health and Southern Nevada Water Authority Board of Directors. He also serves on the Chairman’s Council of the Henderson Community Foundation. He served by gubernatorial appointment on the Nevada Commission on Aging from 2011 to 2013.
Mayor Hafen is a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) and was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors and as chair of its 2015 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. He will play a lead role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress and at home. He previously served as the committee’s vice chair and as a member of the First Tier Suburbs Council, which plays a key role in strengthening suburban communities across the nation, helping set organizational policies on federal issues while exploring city challenges.
Mayor Hafen is active in the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities and has served as secretary/treasurer and second vice president. In 2006 he was elected president and awarded Public Official of the Year by the league for his years of public service.
Born in Boulder City, Nevada, Mayor Hafen has lived in the city of Henderson all but one year of his life. He graduated from Basic High School in 1972 and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1976. Mayor Hafen retired from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2002 after working for 23 years in the Special Investigations Division. He previously worked as a clerk for the FBI and as an accountant for Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.

Glenn Meier
2017-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Glenn F. Meier is a shareholder with the law firm Holley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Wray, Puzey & Thompson, a full service Nevada business law firm. Glenn’s practice is dedicated to helping his clients run purpose driven businesses that make a positive impact on the world. Glenn provides general advice and strategic counsel to business owners, and acts as their interface with the legal system. In addition, Glenn helps his clients identify and express their business purpose, design and maintain healthy relationships with their stakeholders, and build vibrant lasting company cultures.
Glenn obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside in 1987 and thereafter attended law school at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. While at Emory, Glenn served on the Editorial Board of the Emory Law Review and also completed training with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
Following his graduation from law school, Glenn joined the Judge Advocate General’s Department of the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he participated in numerous criminal trials including prosecuting and defending major crimes such as complex fraud cases and murder trials. Glenn was consistently recognized by the Air Force for his courtroom skills and was ultimately assigned as one of a small group of prosecutors throughout the Air Force assigned to handle serious cases across the country.
Glenn’s initial assignment with the Air Force was to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following his Honorable Discharge from the military, he returned to Las Vegas where he has been in private practice since 1996. Glenn stays involved in the local community as a member of the Las Vegas Rotary Club, a board member for the Josh Stevens Foundation, and a member of the President’s Advisory Council for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Glenn’s most recent community oriented project has been to found the Conscious Capitalism Chapter of Las Vegas.
In addition to his legal practice, Glenn provides services as a neutral mediator to parties in dispute and also provides coaching to lawyers looking to create fulfilling win-win practices.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
2017-04-28 - 2017-04-30 | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States

Mark Shunock-Mondays Dark
2017-04-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, Mark is a former member of the Canadian Hockey League. After his hockey days ended, he spent almost 10 years living in New York City performing on America’s premiere stages. He earned a Helen Hayes Nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Timon in DISNEY’S THE LION KING. He recently starred in the smash hit ROCK OF AGES playing at the Venetian/Palazzo in Las Vegas.
He is the creator of MONDAYS DARK, a monthly variety show in Vegas where 100% of all proceeds go to a local charity and feature Headliners from various shows on the strip. To date he has raised over $300k for local Las Vegas charities, one party per month, $20 & 90 minutes at a time. He is the recipient of the 2014 Angel Award for Cultural Advocate/Entertainer of the Year, 2016 Review Journal Philanthropist of the Year, and National Philanthropy Day Impact Award Recipient.
Mark recently opened The Space, Vegas’ first community driven, charity based arts complex.

Cars for a Cause
2017-04-23 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Celebrity Cars, 7770 Dean Martin Drive #301, Las Vegas, NV, 89139, United States

Valedictorian Lunch, Speaker-Len Jessup
2017-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Len Jessup joined UNLV as its 10th president in January 2015. An accomplished leader in higher education, Jessup brings experience as a university professor, administrator, entrepreneur and fundraiser to UNLV as he leads it on the path to become a high-performing, community-engaged Top Tier research university. Among his high priorities is the continued development of the UNLV School of Medicine.
Like many of UNLV’s students, Jessup was the first in his family to graduate from college. This experience informs his understanding of the crucial role universities play in transforming families and communities, and it has been a motivating factor in his career in higher education leadership.
Prior to UNLV, Jessup served as dean of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona (2011–2014), where he was also professor of entrepreneurship and innovation and the Halle Chair in Leadership. He led Eller to become a self-sustaining college with higher national rankings that robustly contributes to the state’s economic development. As a founding board member of the University of Arizona Health Network, he also contributed to the rethinking and restructuring of the university’s academic medical center.
Jessup is a leading researcher in management information systems, with a focus on the use of emerging technology in higher education and business, new venture strategies, and social entrepreneurship. He was instrumental in creating the University of Arizona’s technology transfer and
commercialization program, Tech Launch Arizona. He led the development and expansion of online degree and executive education programs at Arizona and helped drive similar innovations in previous positions at Washington State University (2000–2011) and Indiana University (1995–2000).
A former baseball player in the highly competitive California junior college system, Jessup received his B.A. in information and communication studies in 1983 and his MBA in 1985, both from California State University, Chico. He earned his Ph.D. in organizational behavior and management information systems from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management in 1989, and was awarded the Outstanding Ph.D. Alumnus in 2004.
Jessup resides with his partner Kristi Staab, a former broadcast industry executive who owns and operates a successful leadership and sales training and development business. Jessup has a daughter, Jamie, and a son, David.

Tim Mullin- USO
2017-04-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Tim joined the USO as the Center Director for USO Las Vegas in August 2014.
Before joining USO Las Vegas, Tim spent three years as the Executive Director of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, a $1.5 million, 24-hour nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless youth transition from life on the streets to self-sufficiency. In that role, he managed the day-to-day operations, raised more than $1 million in new money, increased the budget by more than $250,000 annually, expanded services to youth by 25% and increased the number of youth served by more than 200%.
Born and raised in the Las Vegas valley, Tim graduated from Green Valley High School before earning his Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. Tim began his business career while studying at UNR where he helped expand operations at The Sagebrush, UNR’s campus newspaper through various roles from Assistant Sports Editor to Managing Editor. In May 2008 Tim relocated to Fort Smith, Arkansas to join the staff of the Fort Smith Times Record as a sports reporter covering the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith athletic department and six area high schools for the award winning daily newspaper. In December 2011, Tim obtained his Nevada State Real Estate license and began specializing in buyer and seller representation in residential property sales throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Furthermore, Tim is a strong believer in giving back to his local community. He is a Co-Founder and Past Chair of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Southern Nevada. In 2014, Tim was elected to the National Board for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN), a national movement to develop emerging leaders to advance a diverse and powerful social sector. YNPN currently has more than 50,000 members in 45 chapters across the United States. Tim also serves as a member and past Chair of the City of Henderson’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Advisory Committee, a Class 3-2013 graduate of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, 2015 Graduate of the FBI Las Vegas Field Office Citizen’s Academy, and is an active advocate and graduate (Class of 2010) of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Las Vegas program.

Old- Timer's Day
2017-04-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Rotary Club is a great place to broaden your contacts within the civic-minded community and enrich your life by expanding your circle of friends amongst our business and professional leaders.
As a member you will have the opportunity to hear from great speakers each week. On topics relating to business, community services, sports, etc. Members who are interested and have the ability to get involved in service and humanitarian projects

Nehme Abouzeid- Las Vegas Golden Knights
2017-03-30 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Celebrity Cars, 7770 Dean Martin Drive #301, Las Vegas, NV, 89139, United States

Brian Connett-Department Of Corrections
2017-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States

Cigar Social
2017-03-17 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Private Residence

Ben Lesser-Holocaust
2017-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Las Vegas, NE, 89169, United States
Ben Lesser Bio
Ben Lesser is a dynamic and memorable speaker whose personal Holocaust story and later life success has inspired thousands worldwide.
Ben’s memoir “Living a Life That Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream,” also available as an audiobook, documents his remarkable story of loss, adventure, and, later, success in America.

His story covers many unforgettable and compelling scenes of the Holocaust. Learn how this ordinary, young teenager survived through extraordinary times, including his family’s flight across Nazi borders, his internment in four concentration camps including Auschwitz, two death marches, two death trains and later liberation from Dachau, and his remarkable personal and professional achievements upon arriving in America. His story both illustrates the very real dangers of a world gone mad and the uniquely American success possible when you dedicate yourself to living a life that matters.
Ben Lesser is the founder and CEO of the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and its
I-SHOUT-OUT project, which has inspired thousands of people worldwide to take a public stand to speak up and out against intolerance, injustice, racism, and bullying. Ben is also an accomplished writer and the audiobook version of his memoir “Living A Life That Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream” was nominated for a 2015 Audie Award for best inspirational non-fiction audiobook.
Previously, Ben incorporated Ben Lesser and Associates Real Estate in Los Angeles which was later acquired by Merrill Lynch and is a highly sought after investor, advisor, and mentor in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas business communities. Ben now resides in Las Vegas with Jean, his wife of over 65 years. He is the father of two daughters, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
www.zachorfoundation.org
www.i-shout-out.org
