Innovative marketing for business
By Tiffany Chang and PAI of WBTI*1

Innovation is practical for a real need. It is not a random process. "When it works, it works because someone has identified a real need, and found a way to bring new ideas or new technologies to bear on that need," said Lewis W. Lehr. An innovator's life is governed by "to create" lists. She or he is incessantly pursuing new possibilities and refinning existing ones.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** Make a technical contribution, innovate, don't emulate. ---David Packard

***** any business that does not learn how to innovate within the next few years will not be around by the year 2000. ---Peter F. Drucker

***** Innovation has to be linked to a market-driven mentality, tied in with customer needs. It can't be done in a vacuum, or as innovation for its own sake. ---Jim Beard*2

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

"Business has only two functions," writes Peter Drucker, "marketing and innovation."
Consider these phrases posted on separate roadside signs: A peach looks good...with lots of fuzz... but man's no peach... and never was... Burma Shave! In 1925, Burma Shave knew they had a great product but were ineffective in marketing it. So, their roadside advertising was implemented. Today, the Burma Shave commercial are highly recognized as memorable trivia.
Here's another exemplary approach combining innovation and unique marketing. A small garage-based company took a single product, biodegradable soap,broke the customary marketing trends and amassed a fortune.
Using multi-level marketing, Amway left its competitors green with envy. First, they produced a quality product, developed unique packaging, attached distinctive labeling, and then used direct salespeople to sell their product. It is working to the tune of an estimated $1 billion in annual revenues.
Domino's Pizza shocked the industry with their original idea: "Guaranteed delivery in 30 minutes or $3.00 off."Quick service is now a minimum standard in the food industry.
Innovative marketing-could it be the third function of business?*3

Innovation is one of the most important traits for the prosperity of American business. Hope our Pan Pacific and Asian countries may catch it as soon as possible!

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*3. Ibid.

How great is Commissioner Lynette McDonald of the Clark County of Nevada! This is the anniversary of her honor as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Commissioner Lynette McDonald initiates with a bright vision of the China Town Special Project of Las Vegas. 克拉克縣府都市計畫會議日前舉行，確定拉斯維加斯中國城有未來的發展方向，將使拉斯維加斯的中國城，成為整個亞洲地區現代化的縮影。*1

負責這個地區的縣政委員麥克唐納表示，中國城特別專案是政府協助來賭城的亞裔企業家，更順利發展理想的計畫方案，拉斯維加斯地區的中國城，原先多半是工業區地目，非常老舊，結果由亞裔企業家自行開發出一小部分具有觀光價值的中國特色區。為了使這個地帶更有商業及觀光價值，縣府才於數年前著手變更地目 ，現在是最重要的規劃發展藍圖階段。

麥克唐納對賭城中國城區發展深具期望，希望在未來五年到十年，整個中國城形成賭城觀光目的地之一，和賭城大道 、胡佛水壩，甚至大峽谷一樣 ，是觀光客必訪之處。滿懷信心的拉斯維加斯中國城，會成為全美最佳的中國城。*2 The above three paragraphs were reported by Mindy Gao, a reporter of the World Journal, on September 11, 2005.

[[[***** He who labors diligently need never despair, for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor. ---Menander
*****
Sarah Nelson [sarah@novemberinc.com]
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 15:15:51 -0700

Dear Dr. Lei,

Lynette said the (following) article looks great and she appreciates your
willingness to write and publish it.

Sarah]]]

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.*3

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Jessie Walsh and Clak County Sheriff Bill Young, Ms. Lynette Boggs McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on October 21, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Friday, October 22, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"It's my great pleasure to accept the task, responsibility, and practice," said Lynette McDonald at the time when she was informed by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI for the appointment. "With the capacity on adjunct basis, it's good for me to develop my entrepreneurial spirit by utilizing both my advanced education in public adminstration and practical experience in managerial responsibilities at UNLV."

A self-described "Army brat," Boggs McDonald spent her childhood on American Army bases in Germany and Italy, and has lived in Las Vegas for the last 13 years. She is a business graduate of the University of Notre Dame, attended the University of Oregon Graduate School of Journalism and received a Master's of Public Administration degree from UNLV.*4

From 1994 to 1997 Lynette served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Las Vegas. She was the first woman to lead a city council ward in the history of the city of Las Vegas, receiving 70 percent of the vote in Ward 2 during the 2001 election. In April of 2004 she was appointed by Governor Guinn to serve as County Commissioner in District F. Having served over the past decade in local government makes her uniquely prepared to deal with the challenges facing her district and our community.

As our County Commissioner, Lynette is working with community stakeholders to update neighborhood master plans so that responsible and predictable land-use decisions can be made. She negotiated a land exchange with the BLM and a local developer to preserve Red Rock Canyon. When a developer failed to keep his commitment to donate land for a new school, she blocked his building permits until he made good on that promise. Lynette will continue fighting to ensure developers live up to their agreements with Clark County residents, especially on the issue of identifying sites for schools, fire stations, police substations and parks.*5

Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald was appointed by President Bush to serve on a national commission related to international study programs.

Boggs McDonald, a Republican appointed to the County Commission in March, said she is "honored and humbled" to be one of four people chosen by Bush for the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program.*6

The commission will launch the new program, which is designed to expose Americans to international cultures, governments and economic systems, and which will probably work with the U.S. State Department.

"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after the 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA, who is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV, said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party. It was held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

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References

*1. Gao, Mindy (馮鳴台). '賭城中國城未來 方向敲定,' "A search of 'Mindy Gao (馮鳴台)' on the Google.com," (October 21, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Nelson, Sara. 'Accomplishments of Commissioner Lenette McDonald,' "An E-mail from Sara Nelson to WBTI," (October 21, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office Room of Nelson to McDonald.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Neff, Erin. 'Bush names Boggs McDonald to national commission ---New program aims to expose Americans to other cultures,' "A search of October 2, 2004 about WBTI website," (October 21, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Dr. Stuart Mann, Executive Director of the ICBC of WBTI with outstanding accomplishment in adminisrtration
By Cheryl Moss, Lynette McDonald, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang

"Through the recommendations by our faculty members including Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber; Dr. Stuart H. Mann has been appointed by President Dr. Tony Lei as one of our Executive Director of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on October 2?, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, October 2?, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

International Cities Business Council (ICBC) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set the following goals: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Public relations among businesses and professionals; and (3) Social and dinner events within the community with a friendly atmosphere.

Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Clark County Sherriff Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editors-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, and other VIPs co-sponsored the initial establishment of the Intercity Business Council of Nevada (also known as the "International Cities Business Council") of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) . The historical event took place on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*2

The Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others.*3

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt was invited to be the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC). President Dr. Carol C. Harter of UNLV and Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber were selected as Advisors. Miss Charlyne Chen was promoted to Chairperson of ICBC by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on August 15, 2005.

Dr. Stuart H. Mann is now the Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration of University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).

Stuart Mann, the director of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Recreation Management at Penn State University, joined UNLV in August, 1998 as dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. At Penn State since 1970, Mann has served as director of the hotel, restaurant, and recreation management school since 1990. He has held several other positions at Penn State, including assistant dean for research and graduate studies in the college of Human Development, head of the Man - Environment Department, and chair of the Intercollege Program in Operations Research. He also taught operations research at Penn State and Purdue universities, publishing more than 30 articles and papers in refereed journals.*4

Dr. Mann has been president of SHM Consulting Associates, Inc., in State College, PA, since 1971. In that position he provides management science methods and services to a wide variety of public and industry clients. He received the Ph.D. And master of science degrees in operations research from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and the bachelor of science in mathematics from the University of Illinois, Urbana.*5

"..... Ms(.) Charlyne has been most helpful to UNLV in making these introduction and we are hopefu(l) that she will continue to work with UNLV to promote our interest in great China," wrote Dean Stuat Mann on September 2, 2005.*6

Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt has said that China represents a large market for Nevada products and tourism. "Nevadans can profit from the Chinese customers who need to purchase our knowledge and our products," she pointed out.

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*7

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*8

"It's my great pleasure to have this new venue for the cooperation and development of tourism and education among our School and the Asian cities in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan," said Dr. Stuart Mann.

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.cn," (October 20, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. UNLV. 'A profile of the Stuart Mann,' "A search of 'Dr. Stuart Mann' on the Google.com," (October 18, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Mann, Stuart. 'Interoffice Communication,' "A search of 'Dean Stuart H. Mann' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal,com," (October 20, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Ibid

A sound corporate philosophy and mission
By Tiffany Chang and PAI of WBTI*1

We are impressed by what Dr. Peter Drucker said that, "Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation for priorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments. It is the starting point for the design of managerial jobs, above all, for the design of managerial structures." A business is a reflection of the leader. As a manager, the important thing is not happens when you are not there. It is important of what happens when you are not there.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism. ---Herbert Hoover
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to faciliate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** If you don't invest very much, then defeat dosen't hurt very much and winning is not exciting. ---Dick Vermeil

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

The ServiceMaster Corporration serves as a beautiful example of a company that thoroughly integrates its corporate philosophy and mission into day-to-day affairs. Founded by Marion E. Wade, the story of its conception, genesis and growth is told in Wade's book, God is Counsel. Kenneth T. Wessner, Chairman of the Board of ServiceMaster, states:

"The philosopgy of a company determines the character and nature of business it conducts. The climate of a company is created by the concepts of managing and life that govern its policies and practices. The philosophy of ServiceMaster and the words we used to express that philosophy have been carefully conceived, nurtured, and refined through years of thought, work, and commitment. Our company philosophy is expressed in four objectives. These four staterment are the foundation upon which everything we do is built.

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
Yo grow profitably.

For the people of ServiceMaster, their work is not merely the making of a living; it is a way of life."

That solid philosophy has helped ServiceMaster become one of the largest cleaning service conglomerates in the world.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

Meet Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega our Vice
Presidents of Washington Business and Technology
Institute
By Cheryl Moss, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, and Tiffany
Chang

"Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a
destination."
---Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Six essential qualities that are keys to success:
Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy,
Wisdom, Charity."
---Dr. William Menninger

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."
---Chuck Swindoll

It is with great pleasure to recognize that Judge Mark Denton and Judge Valorie Vega were appointed Vice-Presidents of the Washington Business Technology Institute. Both judges have long-standing careers in the field of law and jurisprudence, and they have distinguished themselves within the Nevada community through their dedication, hard work, integrity, and professionalism as Judges of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, State of Nevada.

"On December 3, 2003, Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega were appointed Vice Presidents of Washington
Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by our President Dr. Tony Lei. The new appointments were made in anticipation of the retirement of our previous Vice Presidents, Drs. Sherman Wu and Robert Ni," said Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI.

Judge Mark R. Denton received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduated with
distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U.S.
Army as reserve officer. While in college, Mark spent his junior year in Paris, France through an affiliate of UNR at the Universite de Paris.

Prior to his appointment to the bench on August 19, 1998, Mark had extensive judicial experience. He served as municipal court judge in Boulder City, Nevada for seven years. He was an arbitrator under the Court Annexed Arbitration Program of the Eighth Judicial District Court since its inception in 1992. He was an alternate Juvenile Court Referee and a Nevada Supreme Court settlement Judge. Currently, Mark sits as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, handling civil cases. Mark was re-elected in November 2002.*1

Judge Denton and his wife of 29 years, Alice, have four children: Leslie Marie, 26, Marianne Yvette, 22, Jacqueline, 18, and Patrick, 13.*2

Judge Valorie J. Vega holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Southern California's Law
Center. She received a Bechelor of Arts degree from CSU Northridge. She received her graduate studies
certificate in Interpretation/Translation from UC Santa Barbara.

Judge Vega was appointed to District Court抯 Department 2 on February 21, 1999 by Governor Kenny Guinn. She was appointed to Municipal Court in 1989 and was retained and re-elected by the voters until her resignation in 1999 to accept the District Court appointment. She is a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney from 1984 through 1989, prosecuting felony cases, and was instrumental in implementing the office抯 first Sexual Assault and Child Abuse team. She was an associate attorney with the law firm of Sully and Lenhard from 1983 to 1984 and clerked for District Court Judge Carl Christensen from 1982 to 1983 and also clerked for the law firm of Brandenberg, Torribio and Brazelton in Los Angeles in 1982. Before attending law school, Judge Vega, fluent in Spanish, supervised interpreters for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas from 1978 to 1979, where she set up testing and certification for court interpreters and did Spanish-English interpretation and translation.

Judge Vega is involved in her profession and community. She is a Board Member of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Nevada as well as the Latin Chamber of Commerce. She is also a volunteer speaker for D.A.R.E. and the Clark County School District抯 PAYBACK Program. Judge Vega is a member of the American Judges Association, the Nevada District Court Judges Association, the National Association of Women Judges, the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, the Clark County Bar Association, the Latino Bar Association, Hispanics in Politics, and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. Judge Vega is a member of the Nevada Supreme Court抯 Committees on Public Trust and Confidence, Certification of Court Interpreters, and Judicial Ethics. She was honored with the 1992 "Women of Achievement Award" from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and recognized by the Latin Chamber of Commerce as the "Hispanic of the Year" in 1995 and recipient of the 2001 Community Pride Portraits of Success Award from KLAS-TV and its Community Partners. Judge Vega is married, has one child and has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1978.*4

A celebration Dinner Party was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI to welcome Judges Mark Denton and
Valorie Vega as Vice Presidents of the Institute on December 8, 2003 at the Steak House, Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas. "Washington Business and Technology Institute has contributed substantially and significantly to help improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. As one of the Vice President of this Institute, I intend to promote and enhance the development and prosperity of Nevada. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve in this position through the appointment by Dr. Tony Lei. This will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in community services provided to the public at large. The steadily increasing number of faculty and advisory members serving in WBTI demonstrates WBTI's efforts and goals to promote what is best for the community," said Judge Vega as the celebration Party was taking place on the 26th floor of the Club with a
vivid bird's-eye view of the beautiful City of Las Vegas at night.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S.
Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.
S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley,
and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors
of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine
Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President;
District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J.
Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson,
Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E.
Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate
School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue
Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice
of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General
Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell,
Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney
and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District
Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen
of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now the main institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*17

Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of the Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of
Political Science at UNLV.*6

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognize what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by being the vistor's number at #37,777 on December 9 2003 (now at #102,697) of the WBTI website, made available through the Communitylink of the 'Las Vegas Review-Journal'," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on October 10, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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References

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 26, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega were appointed as Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valoria Vega' on the Google.com," (October 10, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'District Judge Valorie Vega honored as a Fellow of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 9, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Vega, Valorie. "Biography of Valorie J. Vega," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the District Judge Valorie Vega.
*5. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'GSBPA of WBTI's slogan for business and tourism,' "A search of 'Business & Administration' on the Reviewjournal.com," (October 10, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

Meet Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega our Vice
Presidents of Washington Business and Technology
Institute

By Cheryl Moss, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, and Tiffany
Chang

"Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a
destination."

---Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Six essential qualities that are keys to success:
Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy,
Wisdom, Charity."

---Dr. William Menninger

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."

---Chuck Swindoll

It is with great pleasure to announce that Judge Mark Denton and Judge Valorie Vega were appointed Vice-Presidents of the Washington Business Technology Institute. Both judges have long-standing careers in the field of law and jurisprudence, and they have distinguished themselves within the Nevada community through their dedication, hard work, integrity, and professionalism as Judges of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, State of Nevada.

"On December 3, 2003, Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega were appointed Vice Presidents of Washington
Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by our President Dr. Tony Lei. The new appointments were made in anticipation of the retirement of our previous Vice Presidents, Drs. Sherman Wu and Robert Ni," said Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI.

Judge Mark R. Denton received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduated with
distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U.S.
Army as reserve officer. While in college, Mark spent his junior year in Paris, France through an affiliate of UNR at the Universite de Paris.

Prior to his appointment to the bench on August 19, 1998, Mark had extensive judicial experience. He served as municipal court judge in Boulder City, Nevada for seven years. He was an arbitrator under the Court Annexed Arbitration Program of the Eighth Judicial District Court since its inception in 1992. He was an alternate Juvenile Court Referee and a Nevada Supreme Court settlement Judge. Currently, Mark sits as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, handling civil cases. Mark was re-elected in November 2002.*1

Judge Denton and his wife of 29 years, Alice, have four children: Leslie Marie, 26, Marianne Yvette, 22, Jacqueline, 18, and Patrick, 13.*2

Judge Valorie J. Vega holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Southern California's Law
Center. She received a Bechelor of Arts degree from CSU Northridge. She received her graduate studies
certificate in Interpretation/Translation from UC Santa Barbara.

Judge Vega was appointed to District Court抯 Department 2 on February 21, 1999 by Governor Kenny Guinn. She was appointed to Municipal Court in 1989 and was retained and re-elected by the voters until her resignation in 1999 to accept the District Court appointment. She is a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney from 1984 through 1989, prosecuting felony cases, and was instrumental in implementing the office抯 first Sexual Assault and Child Abuse team. She was an associate attorney with the law firm of Sully and Lenhard from 1983 to 1984 and clerked for District Court Judge Carl Christensen from 1982 to 1983 and also clerked for the law firm of Brandenberg, Torribio and Brazelton in Los Angeles in 1982. Before attending law school, Judge Vega, fluent in Spanish, supervised interpreters for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas from 1978 to 1979, where she set up testing and certification for court interpreters and did Spanish-English interpretation and translation.

Judge Vega is involved in her profession and community. She is a Board Member of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Nevada as well as the Latin Chamber of Commerce. She is also a volunteer speaker for D.A.R.E. and the Clark County School District抯 PAYBACK Program. Judge Vega is a member of the American Judges Association, the Nevada District Court Judges Association, the National Association of Women Judges, the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, the Clark County Bar Association, the Latino Bar Association, Hispanics in Politics, and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. Judge Vega is a member of the Nevada Supreme Court抯 Committees on Public Trust and Confidence, Certification of Court Interpreters, and Judicial Ethics. She was honored with the 1992 "Women of Achievement Award" from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and recognized by the Latin Chamber of Commerce as the "Hispanic of the Year" in 1995 and recipient of the 2001 Community Pride Portraits of Success Award from KLAS-TV and its Community Partners. Judge Vega is married, has one child and has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1978.*4

A celebration Dinner Party was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI to welcome Judges Mark Denton and
Valorie Vega as Vice Presidents of the Institute on December 8, 2003 at the Steak House, Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas. "Washington Business and Technology Institute has contributed substantially and significantly to help improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. As one of the Vice President of this Institute, I intend to promote and enhance the development and prosperity of Nevada. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve in this position through the appointment by Dr. Tony Lei. This will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in community services provided to the public at large. The steadily increasing number of faculty and advisory members serving in WBTI demonstrates WBTI's efforts and goals to promote what is best for the community," said Judge Vega as the celebration Party was taking place on the 26th floor of the Club with a
vivid bird's-eye view of the beautiful City of Las Vegas at night.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S.
Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.
S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley,
and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors
of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine
Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President;
District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J.
Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson,
Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E.
Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate
School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue
Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice
of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General
Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell,
Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney
and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District
Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen
of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now the main institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*17

Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of the Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of
Political Science at UNLV.*6

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognize what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by beeing the vistor's number at #37,777 (now at #102,697) of the WBTI website, made available through the Communitylink of the 'Las Vegas Review-Journal'," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on December 9, 2003 in Las Vegas.

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Reference

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany.
'Mark Denton appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of
the Graduate School of Business and Public
Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI,"
(September 26, 2003), p. 1.
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany.
'Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega were appointed as
Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology
Institute,' "A search of 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valoria
Vega' on the Google.com," (October 10, 2005), Mountain
View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'District Judge Valorie Vega
honored as a Fellow of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (June
9, 2000).
*4. Vega, Valorie. "Biography of Valorie J. Vega,"
(December, 2003), p. 1.
*5. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany.
'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful,
happy, and prosperous community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI,"
(September 19, 2003), p. 1.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'GSBPA of WBTI's slogan for
business and tourism,' "A search of 'Business &
Administration' on the Reviewjournal.com," (October
10, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

Dear Dr. Lei,

I made the revisions and emailed them to you, however, it might have been lost in the transmission. I apologize, but because of my limited time, I cannot do the revisions again. I do not know if you received the revisions of the article. Regrettably, I cannot make the deadline if you did not receive my last email of the revised article.

My sincerest apologies, Judge Moss

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From: Tony Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]
To: cmossnv@msn.com
Subject: A new draft. ---RE: You're on Google.com and Google.cn!
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:38:35 -0700 (PDT)
Please have your excellency of the modification for
the following article with us again:

*****This is a draft for final editing and
modification. The complete article will be post in the
morning before or on October 12, 2005.

Meet Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega our Vice
Presidents of Washington Business and Technology
Institute
By Cheryl Moss, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, and Tiffany
Chang

Seniors United October 12th (2005) Meeting
By Seniors United and Tiffany Chang

The Seniors United Meeting, Wednesday October 12th will be held at the Clark County Library at noon.Programm will be sharon Sorbello, affiliated with a group that does Clinical Studies and a speaker from the Southwest Gas Company.*1

There will be discussion about a group tour to the new Justice Center.

Refreshments will be served.*2

Please join us at 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. in the Clark County Library meeting room at noon. We hope to visit with you.

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References

*1. Seniors United. 'Seniors United October 12th Meeting,' " A fax from Ms. Doris Balducci to Dr. Tony Lei," (October 10, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Seniors United.
*2. Ibid.

Meet Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega our Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By Cheryl Moss, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, and Tiffany Chang

Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination. ---Dwight D. Eisenhower
Six essential qualities that are keys to success: sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom, charity. ---Dr. WilliamMenninger
We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. ---Chuck Swindoll

Mark Denton and Valorie Vega have a long time being our District Judges of Nevada with good reputation of righteousness, integrity, and professionalism.

"On December 3, 2003, Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega were appointed Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by our President Dr. Tony Lei. This has been arranged appropriately in meeting the need of retirement of our previous Vice Presidents Drs. Sherman Wu and Robert Ni," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, announced on December 5, 2003 in Las Vegas.

Mark R. Denton received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduate with disinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U.S. Army as reserve officer. While in college, Mark spent his junior year in Paris, France through an affiliate of UNR at the Universite de Paris.

Prior to his appointment to the bench on August 19, 1998, Mark had extensive judicial experience. He served as municipal court judge in BoulderCity for seven years. He was an arbitrator under the Court Annexed Arbitration Program of the Eighth Judicial District Court since its inception in 1992. He was an alternate Juvenile Court Referee and a Nevada Supreme Court settlement Judge.Currently sits as a civil judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Mark has been re-elected in the general election of November 5,2002.*1 Vice President Mark Denton and his wife 29 years, Alice, have four children: Leslie Marie, 26, Marianne Yvette, 22, Jacqueline, 18, and Patrick, 13.*2

Valorie J. Vega is a holder of Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California's Law Center. She received a Bechelor of Arts degree from CSU Northridge. She received her graduate studies certificate in International/Translation from UC Santa Barbara.

Vice President Valorie Vega was appointed on February 21, 1999 by Governor Kenny Guinn then had her winning as District Judge of Nevada on May 15, 2000. She has over a dozen years of experience as a jurist prior to which time she practiced in both criminial and civil law arenas. She was appointed to Municipal Court in 1989 and was retained and re-elected by the voters until her resignation in 1999 to accept the District Court appointment. She is a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney from 1984 through 1989, procecuting felony cases, and was instrumental in implementing the office's first Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team.

Disrict Judge Vega is involved in her profession and community. She is a Board Member of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Nevada as well as the Latin Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Bar Association. She is a member of the American Judges Association, the Nevada District Court Judges Association, the Nevada Supreme Court's Committees on Public Trust and Confidence, Hispanics in Politics, among others. Valorie was honored with the 1992 "Women of Achievement Award" from Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and recognized by the Latin Chamber of Commerce as the "Hispanic of the Year" in 1995.*3 Vice President Valorie Vega is married, has one child and has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1978.*4

A celebration Dinner Party was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI to welcome Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega as Vice Presidents of the Institute on December 8, 2003 at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas. "Washington Business and Technology Institute has contributed already very much to help improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. As one of the Vice President of this Institute, I'm challenged to integrate my best knowledge and professionalism for its development and prosperity . I'm very appreciative to have this position appointed by Dr. Tony Lei, since it will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public and community services to which I'm most dedicated. Encouraged by the steadily increasing value of the faculty and advisory members of WBTI, we need to put more effort and wisdom into realizing the affirmation and creed of this Institute for our people, community, and country," said Dr. Valorie Vega excitedly in the celebration Party at the 26th floor of the Club with a vivid bird's-eye view of the splendid and elegant night scene of Las Vegas.

The present organization of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been featured for the desire to excel by the outstanding professionals of the followings: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Judges Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and officers of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed also by Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada, at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*17 Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B.. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science in UNLV.*6

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognize what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by being the vistor's number at #37,777 on December 9, 2003 (now at #102,697) of the WBTI website. It is brought to you by the Communitylink of 'Las Vegas Review-Journal'," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on October 10, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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References

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 26, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega were appointed as Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valoria Vega' on the Google.com," (October 10, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'District Judge Valorie Vega honored as a Fellow of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 9, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Vega, Valorie. "Biography of Valorie J. Vega," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the District Judge Valorie Vega.
*5. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'GSBPA of WBTI's slogan for business and tourism,' "A search of 'Business & Administration' on the Reviewjournal.com," (October 10, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

Leadership is love --- a way to reaching a goal
By Tiffany Chang and PAI of WBTI*1

In our real world, people are led by leaders. A successful leader is consistently follwed by others. People follow because they have a belief in the direction, intergrity, and competence of the one leading.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** To be a leader means willingness to risk--and willingness to love. Has the leader given you something from the heart? ---Hubert H. Humphrey
***** The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the leader is a servant. ---Max Dupree; "Leadership Is an Art"

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

I went on a search to become a leader.
I searched high and low. I spoke with authority. People listened. But alas, there was one who was wiser than I, and they follow that individual.
I sought to inspire confidence, but the crowd responded, "Why should I trust you?"
I postured, and I assumed the look of leadership with a countenance that flowed with confidence and pride. But many passed me by and never noticed my air of elegance.
I ran ahead of the others, pointed the way to new heights. I demonstrated that I knew the road to greatness. And then I looked back, and I was alone.
"What shall I do?" I queried. "I've tried hard and used all that I know." And I sat down and pondered long.
And then, I listened to the voices around me. And I heard what the group was trying to accomplish. I rolled up my sleeves and joined in the work.
As we worked, I asked, "Are we all together in what we want to do and how to get the job done?"
And we thought together, and we fought together, and we struggled towards our goal.
I found myself encouraging the fainthearted. I sought the ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard. When our task was completed, one of the group turned to me and said, "This would not have been done but for your leadership."
At first, I said, "I didn't lead. I just worked with the rest." And then I understood, leadership is not a goal. It's a way to reaching a goal.
I lead best when I help others to go where we've decide to go. I lead best when I help others to use themselves creatively. I lead best when I forget about myself as leader and focus on my group...their needs and their goals.
To lead is to serve...to give...to achieve together.
---By Anonymous*2

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

The implementation of Chinese Art Association of Las Vegas
By the Culture Institution of WBTI

"I submit that creativity will never be a science--in fact, much of it will always remain a mystery, as much of a mystery as 'what makes the heart tick?' At the same time, I submit that creativity is an art--an applied art, a workable art, a learnable art--an art in which all of us can make ourselves more and more proficient, if we will," said Alex Osborn.

拉斯維加斯華人藝術協會簡稱(華藝會) ﹐英文全名Chinese Art Association of Las Vegas (CALV) ﹐簡稱CALV。會的宗旨【積極發展中華藝能﹐促進中西文化交流】﹐將各門藝術(包括美術﹑書法﹑工藝﹑剪紙﹑雕刻﹑皮雕﹑插花﹑陶瓷﹑茶藝﹑琉璃﹑刺繡﹑彩塑等等) 以展覽﹑教學﹑義賣﹑觀摩﹑交流﹐並且不涉及政治﹑宗教的方式﹐定期與不定期的舉辦活動﹐將中華藝術介紹給社會大眾。*1

The artists may also interested to put themselves and their works more and more proficient. They are creative. "The creative person is the master rather than the slave of his (or her)imagination," pointed out Michael LeBoeuf, Ph. D.

The following report in Chinese, written by Mindy Gao (馮鳴台), is post through the courtesy of the '洛杉?新?' of Worldjournal.com:

賭城華人藝術協會成立

　[[[拉斯維加斯新成立華人藝術協會，歡迎大家參加。
(本報記者馮鳴台攝)]]]

【本報記者馮鳴台拉斯維加斯報導】懷著對美麗事物的愛好，一群定居拉斯維加斯的華裔人士，成立拉斯維加斯華人藝術協會，希望在紙醉金迷的形象外，創造出賭城藝文之美。

被推選為首任會長的是羅素娥，賭城人士公認她的領導才能足以發揚會務，使得賭城華藝會綿延擴展。在拉斯維加斯創辦美術學院的藝術教育家李鵬舉為副會長，另一副會長則是興趣廣泛的畢鵬岐，加上共同發起該會的20餘位賭城居民，拉斯維加斯的華人藝術家，終於有了固定的地方可去。 [2005-10-04]*2

華藝會創會發起會員即有二十多人﹐他(她) 們的芳名如下﹕
李淑德﹑柯富美﹑郭麗怡﹑徐京生﹑楊秋﹑潘邦銓﹑雷動天﹑張光華﹑王仲穎﹑陳菁渝﹑陳濤﹑馬文貞﹑江南﹑賴碧玉﹑孫嘉樂﹑趙國湘﹑王美美﹑李麗卿﹑吳波﹑王躍。

藝術是心靈的安慰﹑充實與享受﹐藝術會給我們的生活帶來無限的樂趣﹐提升生活品質﹐增添人生色彩。希望拉斯維加斯藝術協會的成立與往後帶動的活動﹐就像沙漠的甘霖﹐讓這裡除了(賭) ﹐還有濃濃的藝術文化氣息。拉斯維加斯華人藝術文化氣息。*3

"Enthusiasm may bring us with creativity. The Chinese Art Association of Las Vegas has been a natural extension of the creativity cooperated by both of the interesting artists and enthusiastic people. I'm looking forward to put our effort and wisdom in assisting our artists to fullfil their achievement need and proficient prcatice," spoke Advisor Dr. Tony Lei of the CALV at the Celebrating Party on September 28, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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References

*1. Next Weekly. 'Chinese Art Association of Las Vegas will hold a celebrating party
華人藝術協會九月二十八日開幕酒會,' "A search of 'Next Weekly' on the Reviewjournal.com," (October 4, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. 馮鳴台. '賭城華人藝術協會成立,' "A search of the '洛杉磯新聞' of Worldjournal.com," (October 4, 2005), Los Angeles, California: World Journal.
*3. Next Weekly. Ibid.

Pengju Li ---An artist with the bright Asian soul
By Jennifer Kung

Pengju Li is an artist with the bright Asian soul.

"During his school years, Pengju had an opportunity to study art from all over the world. He studied all the Western masters, and was greatly influenced by Rembrandt and Jean-Aguste Ingres. At the same time, he also studied 19th century impressionism and 20th Century Modern art. He was excited by the Impressionist's use of color and brushstroke, and the modern artist's use of point, line, and surface. His study of the past masters influenced and nourished his creativity. Over the last decade, he has refined his artistic style. His paintings exhibit a time of splendor and elegance with a contemporary twist. His unique style consists of dramatic figures full of bright colors, strong brushstrokes, and two-dimensional spaces. It is a beautiful combination of Western techniques with ancient oriental subjects," points out the AsianSoulArt.com.*1

Pengju always says: "I like to use everyone's drawing strong points and I never stop improving myself".

His bio in the AsianSoulArt.com also states that: Pengju's primary focus is oil painting. His influence was obtained both from the East and the West due to the fact that he studied styles from Western Europe and the Asian Pacific Rim. His early works include a group of paintings that were based on subjects found in ancient Beijing China. These paintings were comprised of Quadrangle Gardens built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, old temples, old doors, old alleys, as well as, Beijing's people. Under his brushstrokes those paintings came to life. They were exhibited in Hong Kong and China. After this exhibition, Pengju became well known and well a respected artist in China.

Pengju believes that to truly create a masterful painting, one must paint what one knows and feels. To truly create fine works of art, the approach must be a pure representation of the artist's ideas and emotions.*2

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References

*1. Asian Soul Art. 'A profile of Pengju Li,' "A search of 'AsianSoulArt' on the Google.com," (October 4, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

As Dr. Tony Lei inspires us that the four precious and valuable properties owned by the United States of America are Freedom, Democracy, judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship, our Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is promoting the cooperation and development of international tourism, business, education, and culture. To contribute to the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

One of our purposes is to strengthen our business prgrams with the emphasis of e-business technology management. We will encourage the management of information technology in our international e-business entreprises by three functions. We expect our e-business entriprises will make their managing information technologies effective by : (1)the joint development and implementation of e-business and Information Technology ( IT ) strategies by business and IT executives, (2)managing the research and implementation of new information technologies and the development of e-business applications, and (3)managing IT processes, professionals, and subunits within company's IT organization and Information System (IS) function.*2

Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. "In 'WinningWays,' Dick Lyles gives us four very powerful strategies that all of us can use to improve our relatioships with others and increase our own level of success. These are the best guidelines I've seen to help you unleash your power and reach your maximum potential," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard.*3 The four powerful strtegies for the secret of winning ways are: (1). Make people feel stronger rather than weaker as a result of your interactions wih them. (2). Camels are Okay. In fact, today's camel builders will be tommorrow's leaders. (3). Avoid two-valued thinking traps, because very few decisions are choices between right and wrong or good and bad. (4). Influence for the future, rather than the present or the past.

"Lee Iacocca told us that management is nothing more than motivating other people. I agree with U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that once she said, 'The knowledge delivered by the publications of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through its multimedia inspire us with a positive thinking to love our people, community, professionalism, and country.' I'm impressed that the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI quoted again lots of valuable words of positive thinking," said Judge Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada. She likes to read the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) with colorful and creative design. Even as the number 53,477th [on 5/5/2004 (now at the number of 102,671 on September 30, 2005)} visitor of the website, she is proud to be on the list. We express regret for that the numbers of this website are limited because of its contends by nature of the academic and professioal features. Intelletuals may ask that "How many people could and should be the readers of the book written by our famous scientist Albert Einstein?"

You never know! By adding the number of visitors who access it from the search engines leading giants such as Google.com, Google.cn, AOL.com, WebCrawler.com, Infoseek.com, among others, the number of visitors to WBTI website are numerous.

We are quite encouraged through the commends of their visiting either by President Dr. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels of Pepperdine University, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Judge Betsy Kolkoski, Sherrif Bill Young, District Court Judge Cheryl Moss, among others, or by their Secretaries. And thus, we try to offer you the following inspiration of the golden words of wisdom:

"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
--- Proverbs 15 : 22
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." --- John F. Kennedy
"Seven days without laughter makes one weak." --- Joel Goodman
"Today, more than ever before, every person is a potential user of computers." --- Marilyn Bohl, in her Preface of "Information Processing," 3rd Ed., 1980.
"To be a college or graduate student at this new era, especially in the field of business, she or he should owns four kinds of ability in computing: (1) Word processing, (2) Electronic spreadsheets, (3) Data base management, and (4) Statistical analysis and Charts. As a modern manager and any professionl in business, she or he is more productive in work performance with her or his good talent in computers. --- Tony Tung-tien Lei, M. B. A.; in his Preface of "Mangement Information," 1st Ed. Dec. 1987.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." --- Proverbs 21 : 5
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." --- Frank A. Clark
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31
"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." --- Proverbs 11 : 24
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Natalie L. Tyrrell
"Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship are the best four treasures of the United States of America." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" --- Vincent Van Gogh
"Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." --- St. Catherine of Siena
"Anthing you're good at contributes to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
"To a friend's house the road is never long." --- Anonymous
"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word --- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgement, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a rich , happier , and successful life." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

With the above words of wisdom, we are glad to have our leaders's inspiration and encouragement for the cooperation and development on tourism and business among international countries with Nevada:

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*4

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*5

Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*6

The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*7

***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*8

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. O'Brien, James A.. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
*3. Lyles, Dick. (2000) "Winning Ways," New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Knowledge, experience, and professionalism with wisdom
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*2

***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Businness and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Meet Mayor Michael Montandon, Newest Director of ICBC of WBTI
By Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang

International Cities Business Council (ICBC) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set the following goals: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Public relations among businesses and professionals; and (3) Social and dinner events within the community with a friendly atmosphere.

Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Clark County Sherriff Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editors-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, and other VIPs co-sponsored the initial establishment of the Intercity Business Council of Nevada (also known as the "International Cities Business Council") of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) . The historical event took place on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

The Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others.*2

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt was invited to be the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC). President Dr. Carol C. Harter of UNLV and Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber were selected as Advisors. Miss Charlyne Chen was promoted to Chairperson of ICBC by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on August 15, 2005.

A formal dinner party was held by Charlyne Chen, Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council, celebrating the establishment of ICBC at the skyroom restaurant of Stratosphere Casino and Hotel on September 5, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada was introduced by Miss Charlyne Chen and announced as the newest ICBC Director.

The following information about the Mayor are posted through the courtesy of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada:

Michael L. Montandon has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1992. He served as President of the Hidden Canyon Homeowners Association from August 1995 until June 1997. He was first elected Mayor of North Las Vegas in July 1997 and began his second four-year term as Mayor on July 1, 2001.*3

Mayor Montandon is also presently employed in the construction management industry. Prior to coming to Southern Nevada, Mayor Montandon worked in commercial appraisal and land planning in Phoenix, Arizona. He served as the Treasurer of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in 1995 and 1996.

In North Las Vegas, prior to becoming mayor, Michael served on the Mayor's Task Force for Wages, Benefits, and Finance. The task force studied fiscal responsibility in City Management and the work force.

Some of the many boards and committees Mayor Montandon served in included: Clark County Debt Management, Civilian Military Council, Deferred Compensation Advisory Board, Board Member of North Vista Hospital - ex-officio, North Las Vegas Housing Authority, North Las Vegas Library District Board of Trustees, Southern Nevada Strategic Planning Authority, Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Program, and the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Federal Lands Subcommittee.

Mayor Montandon graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and in July 2000, he completed the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Mayor Montandon is married to Antoinette and has five children. Besides spending time with his family, he includes dirt bike riding and racquetball as his hobbies.*4

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel," Proverbs 27:9.

"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend," Proverbs 22:11.*5

"Mayor Michael Montandon has been one of our Advisors of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum of WBTI since 2002. It's our pleasure and honor to have Michael again as one of our Directors for the ICBC. We're expecting more city mayors will also join him as Directors as evidenced by his popularlity, integrity, and professionalism," said the Founder of ICBC, Dr. Tony Lei.

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*1. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. The City of North Las Vegas. 'A profile of the Mayor,' "A search of 'Mayor Michael Montandon' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Succeeds in Adding Land Transfer for New Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex to Omnibus Spending Bill,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI on 12/22/04," (September 17, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Meet Mayor Michael Montandon as one of our Directors of ICBC of WBTI
By Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang

In order to build an association among important cities nationally and internationally for: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Social and public relations among business and professionals; and (3) Event and dinner parties for our community in an atmosphere of friendly and mutual cooperation. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Southern Nevada Sherrif Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editor-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, among others co-sponsored the initial establishment of Intercity Business Council of Nevada (with the name now as 'International Cities Business Council') of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

The Directors of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」} at the present time are: Mr. Han Zheng, City Mayor of Shanghai, China; Mr. Jim Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, Nevada; Mr. Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada; Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration of UNLV; Mr. Feng Wei Lai (賴峰偉), County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan; Mr. Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China; Mr. Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China; CEO of United Commercial Bank; among others.*2

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt has been invited as the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」}. Dr. Carol C. Harter of UNLV and Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber are Advisors. Miss Charlyne Chen was promoted to Chairperson of ICBC by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on August 15, 2005.

A celebration dinner party was held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council for its establishment on in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mr. Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada was introduced by Miss Charlyne Chen to participate ICBC as a Director.

The following information about the Mayor is post through the courtesy of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada:

Michael L. Montandon has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1992. He served as President of the Hidden Canyon Homeowners Association from August 1995 until June 1997. He was first elected Mayor of North Las Vegas in July 1997 and began his second four-year term as Mayor on July 1, 2001.*3

Michael Montandon is now the Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas.

Mayor Montandon is presently employed in the construction management industry. Prior to coming to Southern Nevada, Mayor Montandon worked in commercial appraisal and land planning in Phoenix, Arizona. He served as the Treasurer of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in 1995 and 1996.

In North Las Vegas, prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Mayor's Task Force for Wages, Benefits, and Finance. The task force studied fiscal responsibility in the City Management and the work force.

Some of the many boards and committees Mayor Montandon serve on include: Clark County Debt Management, Civilian Military Council, Deferred Compensation Advisory Board, Board Member of North Vista Hospital - ex-offici, North Las Vegas Housing Authority, North Las Vegas Library District Board of Trustees, Southern Nevada Strategic Planning Authority, Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Program, and Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Federal Lands Subcommittee.

A graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and in July 2000 completed the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Mayor is married to Antoinette and has five children. Besides spending time with his family, he includes dirt bike riding and racquetball as his hobbies.*4

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of one's friend
springs from his earnest counsel,"
Proverbs 27:9 of the Bible taught us; and
"He who loves a pure heart
and whose speech is gracious
will have the king for his friend,"
Proverb 22:11 of the Bible inspired us again.*5

"Mayor Michael Montandon has been one of our Advisors of the PPAAF of WBTI since 2002. It's our pleasure and honor to have Mike as one of our Directors for the ICBC. We're expecting that more city mayors will join him as Directors through his popularlity, integrity, and professionalism," said the Founder of ICBC Dr. Tony Lei.*6

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References

*1. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. The City of North Las Vegas. 'A profile of the Mayor,' "A search of 'Mayor Michael Montandon' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Succeeds in Adding Land Transfer for New Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex to Omnibus Spending Bill,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI on 12/22/04," (September 17, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. PPAAF of WBTI is the initial of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas, Nevada
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

Strengthened by faith in God and family, we knew in our hearts that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of newly found neighbors and friends, we could indeed achieve the American dream. ---U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao*2

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*3

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*4 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson Wendy Wu of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members, including Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang, were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The theme of the Declaration was how to strengthen the unity and harmony of Chinese in America. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*5

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*6

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*7

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*8

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Mr. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA. The 揊ormosa Night?featured a delegation of 28 people from Taiwan and a chorus from New York City. It was a great performance with dance troupe of Taiwan Culture Delegation.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee(Embassador of the Republic of China) on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*9 Jennifer Lin, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of New Jersey, welcomed everybody and their friends to attend the convention next year held in New jersey. President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of California Amber Sun spoke for the main association to thank Mr. Lo-Yu Sun's generosity for hosting the dinner party.

"In righteousness we shall be established. In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and Justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the elegant properties of freedom, democracy, entrepreneurship, and justice; the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, innovation, and civilization; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'. We believe that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. With the effort and participation of many intellectuals, leaders, officials, among others through benevolent spirit and brotherly love, the 28th Convention of TBAA is really marvelous," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*10

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)
We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
*2. Bush, George; Chao,Elaine; and
The New York Times. 'Elaine Chao believes deeply in the American dream; section of #U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao on WBTI at 04/26/05,' "A search of 'Chairperson Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," (September 22, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
3. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*6. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*7. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*8. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*9. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*10. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Glass, Jackie. 'Profiles on a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' "A search of 'business - WBTI' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

To support students of diverse cultures and perspectives in their efforts to attain academic excellence, social purpose, meaningful service, and personal fulfillment
By GSEP of Pepperdine University and PAI of WBTI

The following letter and invitation card were sent by the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute:

Thank you for partnering with the Graduate School of Education and Psychology to support students of diverse cultures and perspectives in their efforts to attain academic excellence, social purpose, meaningful service, and personal fulfillment.*1

Your commitment to helping GSEP students reach their goals extends beyond their academic accomplishments and into the communities where they will be creating positive change.

Please continue to encourag GSEP students by recognixing their achievements with your presence at the 4th Annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner, and by sponsoring a table.

You are cordially invited to a reception and dinner honoring the 2005-2006 student scholarship recipients at the 4TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Raisson Hotel - Los Angeles Westside.*2

On September 17, 2005, Dr. Tony Lei received the Fall issue of 2005 of "Pepperdine People" from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California:

"Though I am deeply involved in the University on a daily basis, I nevertheless am dazzled at the diversity of people and accomplishments assembled in each issue of our magazine. Taken together, the stories paint an exquisite picture of a dynamic and dedicated University that we cannot take for granted. Many of us see the hand of Providence on Pepperdine University, and we thank you for your continued interest and involvement in this distinctive institution,"
wrote Andrew K. Benton, Preident of Pepperdine University.*3

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References

*1. GSEP of Pepperdine University. 'You are cordially invited to a reception and dinner,' "A letter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Pepperdine University," (September 15, 2005), West Los Angeles, California: GSEP, Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from the President,' "Pepperdine People," (Fall, 2005), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.

Meet one of our Directors James B. Gibson of ICBC
By Valerie Weber and Jennifer Kung
The Directors of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」} at the present time are: Mr. Han Zheng, City Mayor of Shanghai, China; Mr. Jim Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, Nevada; Mr. Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada; Mr. Feng Wei Lai (賴峰偉), County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan; Mr. Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China; Mr. Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China; CEO of United Commercial Bank; among others.*8

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt has been invited as the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」}. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber is the Advisor.

Mr. Jim Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, Nevada was introduced by Miss Charlyne Chen to participate ICBC as a Director.

The following information about the Mayor is post through the courtesy of the City of Herderson, Nevada:

James Gibson was elected Mayor of the City of Henderson in May 1997 and re-elected to his third term in 2005. As the second largest city in Nevada and one of the fastest growing cities in America, Henderson has experienced a staggering 335% growth rate over the past fifteen years. By 2010, Henderson's population is projected to exceed 306,000.*2

Mayor Gibson is a native Nevadan, born in Las Vegas and a resident of Henderson for nearly 48 years. He was educated in the Clark County School District, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in 1972 and his law degree from the California Western School of Law in 1975. He formerly served as General Counsel for the operating subsidiaries of American Pacific Corporation. He has been a practicing attorney for 29 years. He is currently employed as the Chairman & CEO of Transit Systems Management, the management company for the Las Vegas Monorail.

Mayor Gibson is active in civic affairs and currently serves on the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Commission's Air Quality Committee. He is a member and current secretary-treasurer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors, member of the Nevada Development Authority Board of Directors, member of Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Events, member of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, and has served as Chairman of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee for eleven legislative sessions, and as a member of the Regional Transportation Commission. In addition, he represents the City on the Federal Lands Sub-Committee and has been active on various committee assignments for the Clark County Bar Association.

The Boy Scouts of America Boulder Dam Area Council awarded Mayor Gibson the Silver Beaver Award in 2004 and the Good Scout Award in 2002. He also received the 2002 Humanitarian Award from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center. He was named the 1994 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Member.*3

In order to build an association among important cities nationally and internationally for: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Social and public relations among business and professionals; and (3) Event and dinner parties for our community in an atmosphere of friendly and mutual cooperation. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Southern Nevada Sherrif Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editor-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, among others co-sponsored the initial establishment of Intercity Business Council of Nevada (with the name now as 'International Cities Business Council') on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*4

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of one's friend
springs from his earnest counsel,"
Proverbs 27:9 of the Bible taught us; and
"He who loves a pure heart
and whose speech is gracious
will have the king for his friend,"
Proverb 22:11 of the Bible inspired us again.*5

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References

*1. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.com," (September 17, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*2. The City of Henderson. 'A profile of the Mayor,' "A search of 'Mayor James Gibons' on the Google.com," (September 17, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. GSBPA of WBTI. 'A profile of Intercity Business Council of Nevada,' "A search of 'Intercity Business Council of Nevada' on the Google.com," (August 15, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Succeeds in Adding Land Transfer for New Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex to Omnibus Spending Bill,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI on 12/22/04," (September 17, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.