Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 | 8:15 a.m.
The Jackson-Shaw Company, owners of the Renaissance Las Vegas hotel, raised $100,000 at a Jan. 13 fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
The fundraiser highlighted the party and formal dinner held at the Renaissance Las Vegas to celebrate its Dec. 3 opening. An array of Renaissance Las Vegas hotel and restaurant packages auctioned during the evening raised $63,000. Additional funds from the Jackson-Shaw Company brought the total to $100,000.
Lewis W. Shaw II, chairman and chief executive officer of the Jackson-Shaw Company, had previously made a five-year commitment for a Las Vegas "Kids' Cafe." Through his company's efforts, each day 250 children receive free and nutritious meals in the safe environment of the Boys & Girls Club.
With significant real estate holdings in our city and a dozen completed hotel projects around the nation, the Dallas-based company used a three-acre parcel to create Nevada's largest non-gaming hotel (548 rooms/15 stories), adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Lending his skills as a charity auctioneer was Jay Schmutz, who attended with wife Hillarie Kalb Schmutz and his mother-in-law, Wendy Kalb. Wendy, who later took home a splendid dining package provided by Chef Richard Chamberlain of Envy restaurant at the hotel, was a fierce competitor for other packages, including a stay in the lush presidential suite.
Winning that treasure-filled package was Allen Gordon, who suffered his own defeats to high bids made by tablemates Steven and Mollie Hill (Silver State Materials). Beaming as she saw the contributions accumulate at the post-dinner auction was Angela Quinn, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
Taking part in the program of celebration were County Commissioner Myrna Williams, who represents the district where Renaissance Las Vegas opened, Rep. Shelley Berkley, who also represents this district, and Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the nearby Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Onstage for a bit of a tussle with a jeroboam of Tattinger champagne was Chamberlain and hotel general manager Larry Brown, who later led a round of celebratory toasts.
Funds raised from the event will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas' campaign for a larger building to expand services to children ages 5-18.
Scouting report
The Lloyd D. George Family Values Dinner, an inaugural award event to benefit the Las Vegas International Scouting Museum, was a true celebration of the enduring influence of scouting.
Held at Bellagio on Jan. 12, the well-attended affair honored Jeffrey W. Shaw, chief executive officer of Southwest Gas, his wife, Cynthia, and their children, Morgan, Lauren, Catherine and Michael.
As have so many guests at the dinner, Shaw has carried the values and lessons learned through scouting throughout his adult life, in both personal and professional endeavors. Given special recognition as well was Judge Lloyd D. George, for whom the award and this now-annual event is named.
Manny Cortez, dinner chairman, attended with wife JoAnna and served as master of ceremonies. Tom Hartley (Southwest Gas) and Terry Wright (Nevada Title) were co-chairs of the dinner.
Speaking on the mission of the Las Vegas International Scouting Museum was founder Dr. Robert L. Horne, who told of plans to build a 55,000- square-foot structure to display and reveal the rich history of the international organization.
Museum board members in attendance were Jurgen Mann (Europe-China Consulting), Gwen Krogan (Greater Financial Services), Lou Richards, Alan Freer and Brent Rawlings (Waxie Sanitary Supply), along with Blayne Ence (Bank of America), Robert Bolick (Bolick & Boyer), Deborah Martz and Marc Salls.
Supporters listening to the description of the museum and its role in our city's future development included Amy Ayoub, U.S. Bank President Ken Ladd and wife Dee Ladd (Sunrise Children's Foundation), James Runge, Ryan Stipe and Justin Ritenour (U.S. Bank).
Nearby were Jim and Judy Kropid, Carolyn Sparks, Dan and Mary Stewart (St. Rose Dominican Hospital) and Realtor Fafie Moore, a dinner committee member who presented the award to Jeffrey Shaw and family. Ed Janov and Jim Lowman (Southwest Gas), Steve and Gladys Comer (Deloitte & Touche, LLP) and architect Domingo Cabrero were among the attendees who learned the Las Vegas International Scouting Museum has temporary quarters at 2915 W. Charleston Blvd. in the Krolak Center.
Those wishing to contribute scouting memorabilia and funds, as well as to arrange a tour, are asked to call 878-7268. Major supporters of the evening were Creel Printing, Freeman Burch Design Group, R&R Partners, AVW-Telav and Bellagio.
Think charity
A salute goes out to Donny Borsack, president of Bribor Brighton Corsa companies, for a recent contribution to Nevada Cancer Institute.
Part of a multigenerational family business that originated as El Portal Luggage in the early days of Las Vegas on Fremont Street, Bribor Brighton Corsa companies continue the tradition to support our community in charitable endeavors.
On Jan. 12, Nevada Cancer Institute accepted a $21,500 gift from Brighton Accessories and the local Brighton Collectibles stores. These funds were raised through sales of the "Think Pink" bracelets sold at the six Brighton stores from October through the end of last year.
Each bracelet purchased meant that $5 would go to the Nevada Cancer Institute. That money is further matched by an additional $5 contributed by Borsack. The "Think Pink" contributions to cancer research began in 2003 with the creation of the first breast cancer bracelet.
The Nevada Cancer Institute's mission is to develop a comprehensive research institute staffed by the finest scientists, clinicians and caregivers. For more information on NVCI, go to www.- nevadacancerinstitute.org.
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