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*As one of the record for organizational events.*Newsbrief ***** Tueesday, April 13, 2004 ***** # Third Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: 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. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. 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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas held "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception Party By Velorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang "Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its commenmorative Journal. The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on its 26th floor in Las Vegas. 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 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.*1 In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2 "Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*3 Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly. Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication. Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*4 Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law. Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling. Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada: "We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*5 As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal. We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us." To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*6 PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*7 The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*8 On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter). The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*9 This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*10 With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley among others. The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; among others.*11 ---------------------------------- References *1. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin. *3. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com. *4. Ibid. *5. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club. *6. Ibid. *7. Ibid. *8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner. *9. Ibid. *10. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *11. Paradise Democratic Club of LV. 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Newsbrief ***** 5:27 p. m., Monday, April 12, 2004 ***** # Second Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: 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. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. 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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. -------------------------------- Please help us publicize the events of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the May of 2004 By Kristine J. Segura; and CI of WBTI*1 Thanks very much to Ms. Kristine Segura's input for the editing of this feature article which we post on the website at April 5, 2004: > Tony, > > These are two separate events at two different > locations:*2 > > Martial Arts Festival > Friday, May 14 7:00pm > Rainbow Library > > Fashion/Dance Show > Saturday, May 22 2:00pm > Clark County Library > > Thank you > Kristine > > > ________________________________ > It's our pleasure to listen to Kristine for the publicity of the following events on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County: *****Greetings! The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events that highlight Asian and Pacific cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us in this month-long celebration as a member of the Las Vegas community. Your organization can participate in the following ways:*3 Our Asian Pacific American Culture Fair and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm at the Sahara West Library. Over 2000 people are expected to attend this event. Confirm your space or participation by completing the attached Culture Fair Application and return it to me by April 1, 2004(Please confirm with Kristine to see if there is an extended date.). We encourage you to feature traditional costumes, foods, crafts, and entertainment. Attending the special events scheduled during the month of May at the local public libraries throughout the valley. We are also looking for participants for: Martial Arts Festival Rainbow Library Friday, May 14 7:00pm Fashion/Dance Show Clark County Library Saturday, May 22 2:00pm Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and these events to your community, family, friends, and associates. We look forward to an enjoyable month of activities as we work together to entertain, inform and celebrate the diversity of our community in Las Vegas.*4 Sincerely, Kristine J. Segura Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: (702) 507-3421/Voicemail: (702) 507-4340 Fax: (702) 507-3482 E-mail: segurak@lvccld.org*5 "Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*6 ----------------------------------- References *1. Ms. Kristine J. Segura is a Reference Librarian of the Clark County Library. CI is the initials of Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Techonology Institute (WBTI). *2. Segura, Kristine J.. "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Librarian Kristine Segura," (April 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library. *3. Segura, Kristine J.. 'Greetings! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the Office of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District," (April 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. *4. Ibid. *5. Ibid. *6. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner. 777777777777777777777 555555555555555555555555555555 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 *********************************************** | |
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*** A copy of this was received by the Congresswoman.***Newsbrief ***** Friday, April 9, 2004 ***** # Second Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: 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. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. 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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. -------------------------------------- U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004 By GSBPA*1 To enhange this feature article, we are glad to have the most recent news about medicare in Nevada of the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on April 8, 2004. The whole stetement was shown at the bottom of this article after the words of inspiration by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. "We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2 "Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3 About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4 Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999. Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students. Elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 and serving through 1984, She championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project. This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes. A representative sampling of her record of service includes: Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others. Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century: Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel; Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others. Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year"; Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others. Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5 It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6 BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950. (November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs "This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley. "I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades." Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss. "Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors. "Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said. The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs. "Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year. Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums. "Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said. The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually. Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7 On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *8 Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It has been brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. *9 At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI: (1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs. (2). To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.*10 We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *11 The following is the whole statement of the Press Release that we received from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670 GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division's Bureau of Community Health has received continuation grant funding of $6.4 million for the Ryan White Title II program.*13 The grant allows the State of Nevada to provide significant funding throughout the state for drug assistance to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS who meet eligibility criteria. The program, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), will help Nevada provide medical care, support services and prescription drugs. "I am proud to say that currently, the Nevada ADAP continues to serve clients without a waiting list," Gov. Guinn said. "Because of this important funding, no client goes without their HIV medication." The funding supplements more than $4.4 million that Las Vegas received in an earlier grant. The grant to Nevada is part of a $1.03 billion award shared among all states and U.S. territories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to medical care, the grant enables participants to receive direct services, such as case management and outreach activities. These services are provided in a variety of environments, including correctional settings, local health districts and community providers. For more information about the Ryan White Title II program or the ADAP program, contact Christine Lovass-Nagy, Bureau of Community Health, 775-684-4229.*14 ------------------------------------ References *1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley," (March 29, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. *3. Ibid. *4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google! *5. Ibid. *6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo! *7. Ibid. *8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress. *9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *10. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas. *11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid. *12. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. *13. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 8, 2004), Carson city, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. *14. Ibid. 22222222222222 77777777777777777777777777777 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 ************************************************* | |
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*This has been designed for the Section of "Special Events of This Week".*Newsbrief ***** Saturday, April 10, 2004 ***** # Pre-printing of the Third Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: 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. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. 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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas held "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception Party By Velorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang "Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its commenmorative Journal. The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on its 26th floor in Las Vegas. 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 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.*1 In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2 "Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*3 Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly. Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication. Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*4 Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law. Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling. Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada: "We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*5 As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal. We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us." To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*6 PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*7 The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*8 On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter). The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*9 This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*10 With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley among others. The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; among others.*11 A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30. The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly News", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party. In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers. ---------------------------------- References *1. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin. *3. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com. *4. Ibid. *5. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club. *6. Ibid. *7. Ibid. *8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner. *9. Ibid. *10. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *11. Ponticello, John. "Commenmorative Journal of PDCLA," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Demoratic Club of Las Vegas. 33333333333333 777777777777777777777777777777 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 ************************************************ | | | | | | | | Go To Page: [1][2][3] 4 [5][6][7][8][9] | |