Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 | 8:28 a.m.
The Women's American Organization for Educational Resources and Technological Training, Desert Suburban chapter, hosted a "Breakfast at Brighton" fundraiser Dec. 5 to benefit the organization's network of schools, programs and resources for Jewish students and teachers.
The event was held at the Brighton Collectibles store in The District at Green Valley Ranch. Chapter President Nancie Cohen and Brighton Collectibles manager Dawn Hilton were the co-hosts.
Special guest Phyllis Friedman, the organization's Western States Regional Director of Los Angeles and a former Green Valley resident, was warmly greeted by Sally Nyberg, Valerie Moonin, Eileen Baron, Debra Cohen and Bonni Baron.
Purchases of Brighton's leather goods, jewelry and home accessories contributed to the morning's proceeds, as did raffle drawings with Eva Stowers, Carole Pockey, Gloria Day Anzalone, Adrienne Miller and Krystal Flaton participating. Others enjoying the companionship provided at the breakfast included Joanne and Dorothea Freeland, Tami Schulman, Rita Molony, Edy Seaver, Jo Laurens, Ashley Wilson and Dana Sides. For more information, call (800) 701-3018.
Brokaw speaks
Tom Brokaw, who stepped down recently as anchor of "NBC Nightly News," drew an enormous crowd when he appeared as guest speaker for the Nevada Development Authority's 48th annual luncheon Dec. 10.
More than 1,600 seats were sold for the gathering at Bellagio, with another 1,000 would-be guests unhappily turned away and unable to hear the beloved newsman and author ("The Greatest Generation") speak of his views on America.
The throng of attendees included Pat and Bob Campbell (The Campbell Companies) with daughter Robin Campbell and Kurt Ouchida (Vanguard Media), Sydney Knott and Jaymie Morris (CB Richard Ellis), Bob Coyle and Jennifer Simich (Republic Services), retired Gen. Billy McCoy (Boyd Gaming), Pat Kirkwood (Bank of Nevada), Roger and Theresa Blazic (Las Vegas Perspective/Blazic Design), Pat Curtis and Steve Yoken (Snell & Wilmer Law), Michael McDonald and Bob St. John (Bank of America).
Seen saluting NDA President/Chief Executive Somer Hollingworth and wife Peggie on the success of the event were County Commissioner Rory Reid, Jenn Michaels (MGM Grand), Laura Fritz (St. Rose Dominican Hospital Foundation), James Woodrow (Preferred Public Relations), architect Domingo Cambeiro, Terry Graves, Craig Johnson (Perini), Ted Quirk (Quirk & Tratos Law), Vicki Crowder (Timeless Image Rx MedSpa) and Bob McMonigle and Robin Roberts ("Welcome to Las Vegas" signs/Bogar Enterprises).
Nearby, Terry Murphy (Strategic Solutions), Ric Truesdell, Bret Bicoy and Karen Rubel (Nevada Community Foundation), attorneys Nancy Allf and Barbara Robinson, Laura Cyr, and UNLV communications instructor Mary Hausch and husband state Sen. Bob Coffin were just a sampling of those enjoying Brokaw's presentation.
The Nevada Development Authority attracts, retains and expands the business base to enhance the socioeconomic environment of Southern Nevada. In 2003-04 (July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004) the NDA brought 79 new companies to our community, resulting in 3,315 new primary jobs, and worked with the expansion of another 12 companies to create an additional 660 new primary jobs.
Open house
A much-loved holiday tradition for hosts and guests alike, Dee and Ken Ladd's open house was held Dec. 5 at their Green Valley home on the Legacy Golf Course.
The Ladds are known for their highly decorated home and Christmas trees. Guests Dee and Don Snyder (Boyd Gaming), Judy Royer, Paul and Margaret Russitano, Barbara Lee and Bruce Woollen and Eileen and Eric Horn enjoyed viewing the collection of framed family photos adorning the couple's massive tree.
Dr. Brian and Suzanne Cram, Ann Lynch (Sunrise Hospital), David Rangel and Joyce and Steve Schneider all visited with Carol and Alan Stipe, who just returned from a lengthy cruise through the Panama Canal.
In the dining room, Brian Robinson (CEO-president of Sunrise Hospital) and wife Carol spoke of the year ahead with Dr. "Curly" J. Parker Kurlinski and wife Claire, joined by Jordie and Debbie Primack and Michael and Theresa Minden. A catered dinner served by At Your Service was enjoyed by Jay and Maureen Barrett (Marnell Corrao Associates), former Metro Undersheriff Richard McKee and wife Bobbie (Sprint), Peggie Smith and Bernie Goodemote (both of Hands Ink) and Carolyn Sparks.
Holiday mixer
Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children hosted a holiday mixer for supporters, young clients and foster parents at its West Sahara offices Dec. l.
Board member Kathleen Dye, with help from her parents Jerry and Claire Dye, provided the festive buffet enjoyed by Gina Baker, Paige Candee, Paige Baker and Linda Froeming (Wells Fargo), a four-year volunteer who was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for 2003 by Olive Crest.
Seen explaining the holiday giving program to fellow guests were board members Tom Jenkin (Harrah's) with wife Donna and Scott Mitchell (Sprint), joined by Sheila White, development director, and Darci Jacobs, special events coordinator.
Honored guest was Mary Thomas, who represented the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. Thomas, with member businesses and their employees, recently worked with the Nevada Community Foundation to fund the gift of decorated Christmas trees for each Olive Crest foster home in Southern Nevada and gifts to place beneath them for every child.
Olive Crest, with counseling and social services, operates in Nevada, California and Washington. Children from infancy through their teen years are sheltered and assisted to self-sustaining lives through public schools and then on to vocational training and even college. Contact Olive Crest at 221-6224 or visit www.olivecrest.org for more information.
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