Under the leadership of Dr. Jamine Brooks as its President, the Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-Co.) will hold an Officers Induction Ball. It will be on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at five thirty in the evening. Dinner will be served at six thirty in Wellington Place, Las Vegas, Nevada. The following is the form of its invitation card:

The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada
Clark County Chapter

requests the pleasure of your company at the

Officers Induction Ball*1

Sunday, the twenty fourth of April

Two thousand and five

at five thirty in the evening

Dinner served at six thirty

in Wellington Place

Las Vegas, Nevada

6985 W. Sahara Ave $35 per person
LV NV 89117 Business/Casual
(702) 255-0888

Dr. Jasmine Brooks wrote the following Mission Statement of this Coalition to her executive members among others on March 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada:*2

�h Promote the integration of different Asian American communities into a single, cohesive, and prevailing entity
�h Create awareness within the community regarding political and social issues
�h Interact with local and national political leaders to help develop a cooperative relationship
�h Enhance participation from the community to impact legislation and governmental policies via the voting process
�h Promote active participation in the election process for the Republican platform both locally and nationally by eligible voters
�h Encourage community leaders to acquire public offices through elections and appointments
�h Preserve positive Asian American culture, values and traditions through various media sources and communication
�h Cultivate involvement of Asian American youth in political events through education, internships and social events
�h Organize events to create awareness and encourage active membership and enrollment

In order to advance the success, Dr. Jasmine Brooks will call the most recent general meeting of the Coalition as in the following:*3

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
��A world of diversity with one voice.��

DATE March 30, 2005 @ 10:00 am (tentative, exact time will be forthcoming)
LOCATION 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 217; LV NV 89103

AGENDA
I. Call to order

II. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval (Gen. Meeting 3-6-05)

Report of Special Committees:
A. Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball: Mrs. V. Kerns and Mrs. T. Smith

Date: Induction Ball April 24, 2005 @ 5:30 pm to Midnight
Location: Wellington Place (AKA: La Chateaux)
6985 W. Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-255-0888

1) Dr. Jas. Brooks: Invitations completed and will be distributed to members

2) Ms. Jasmine Guo: 250 tickets completed and will be distributed to members
a) Each member is encouraged to sell approximately 10 tickets
As incentive (and to show our appreciation), after 10 tickets sold, the selling member will receive a complimentary ticket for him/herself to the Induction Ball

3) Invites f/u and report progress
a) Gibbons (invited by Ms. Elena Brady)
b) Joe Hecht, Lorraine Hunt (invited by Mr. Gene Gamboa)
c) Ensign (invited by Dr. Frances Ridgley)
d) etc. (invited by Dr. Tony Lei)

3) Finalize: menu, chair/table covers, miscellaneous

B. Fundraising Committee - Silent Auction and Raffle: Mrs. H. Lim
Finalize progress: donations, contributions
a) Mrs. Vivian Kern: baskets
b) Ms. Jasmine Guo: pins
c) Mr. Travis Lu
d) etc.

III. Induction Ball Event Schedule (tentative)
A. Pledge
B. National Anthem
C. Speaker
D. Induction
E. Dance
F. Dinner

V. Unfinished Business and General Orders
A. Coalition ID/State Registration: in progress

VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
Contacts: Jas Brooks 702-493-3330/Edgar Guo 702-303-8237

"Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm," pointed out Tom Peters.*4 Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives. A lot of people are contributing effort and wisdom to bring this coming Event and Party of AARCN-Co. a success through the leading skills of its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks.*5

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References

*1. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Invitation & Mission Statement,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Brooks, Jasmine. 'General Meeting,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*4. Chang. Tiffang; and PAI of
WBTI. 'Enthusiasm is a very beautiful word.'"A search of 'enthusiasm is a very beautiful word,' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Asians in America---We�re the fastest growing ethnic
Americans!' "A search of AARCN-Co. and Dr. Jasmine Brooks on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

The most recent revelation of falsified documents related to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project in Nevada further underscores what a dangerous and unnecessary project the federal government has sponsored for the past two decades. Last week�s news reports that U.S. Geological Survey employees falsified documents are a clear reminder that the Yucca Mountain project has never been presented with all of the facts in plain sight. The State of Nevada has had to fight the battle against Yucca Mountain on an uneven playing field that has apparently been lined with deception. And, in defiance of this obvious handicap, the State of Nevada seems to have finally taken the upper hand.

Since a perplexing vote by Congress in July 2002 to override my veto and permit the Department of Energy to move ahead for licensure to construct the facility, developments have all been very much in the State of Nevada�s favor regarding the future of Yucca Mountain. In July 2004, after years of litigation, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia handed Nevada a major legal victory in the fight to stop the nuclear waste dump when it threw out the Environmental Protection Agency�s radiation health protection regulations that had been tailored for Yucca Mountain. The court�s ruling effectively stopped DOE because Yucca Mountain, by virtue of its porous geology and other fundamental flaws, is incapable of meeting the more stringent health and safety regulations required by the court. Since then, the Bush Administration cut the FY 2006 Yucca Mountain budget in half, and the DOE has acknowledged a series of missed deadlines.

Indications of waning support for the project from the nuclear industry have also followed, with statements by utility industry representatives advocating de-linking the repository from the industry�s perceived ability to proceed with new nuclear power plants. Then, last week, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman announced that scientists working on DOE�s Yucca Mountain project had falsified reports and data in critical site suitability and repository performance areas. The revelation set off a storm of outrage, not only from Yucca Mountain critics, but also from project proponents who viewed the falsification of scientific data and studies as a potentially fatal blow to Yucca Mountain.

For Nevada�s citizens, the recent revelations are good news. Given the events of past days, the question of �if� Yucca Mountain will crumble has become a question of �when.� I am extremely proud of the fact that Nevadans have chosen to fight this repository through all of the proper channels, in an intellectually honest and above-board manner. Those who have been involved are to be commended for being so vigilant during this fight.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Dr. Rory Reid, our Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), was sworn into office as the Chairman of Clark County Commission in Nevada on January 3, 2005.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Rory Reid has been promoted from Adjunct Assistant Professor to Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Law, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 3, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, December 6, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1

Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid was raised in the Las Vegas Valley. After growing up in Las Vegas, he attended Brigham Young University, where he earned his B.A. in International Relations and Spanish in 1985. Rory continued at BYU, attending the J. Reuben Clark Law School earning a J.D. in 1988. Rory returned to Nevada and began the practice of law. At the age of thirty, he became the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of a local company. After his tenure as corporate counsel, he went on to become a partner at Lionel Sawyer & Collins (lasvegas@lionelsawyer.com), a famous Nevada law firm.*2

Additionally, Las Vegas Life Magazine recently named Rory �Best Up and Coming Politician� in Southern Nevada. On the basis at an adjunct level, his teaching subject in business law will be good for a graduate school in business.

"As a graduate school in business, I'll put more emphasis both on values of theoreticality and practicality. I'd like to suggest eight courses for our China Certificate Program in Management: Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Quality Management, Just-in-Time & Lean Operations, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Applied Economic Analysis, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation," said Dean Dr. Keong Leong of GSBPA, who is professor and Chairman of the Department of Business of UNLV, for a Symposium.*3

The Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was held at Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The theme of this mini symposium is: The Entrepreneurship of MPA/SME and MBA/PKE Certificates Program for the people of English and Chinese Speaking.*4

Commissioner Reid was sworn into office as County Commissioner on January 6, 2003, to Commission District "G". That term expires the first Monday in January 2007.

Rory Reid is one of the sons of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, D-Nev. As his father has become the most powerful Democratic senator in Washington D.C., Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid is moving up in the local political ranks and is expected to be named board chairman in the coming January.

Rory said on Monday, November 15 that he had enough support from fellow commissioners to be voted chairman, a largely ceremonial position.

"I'm honored my colleagues have confidence in my abilities, and I look forward to our continued collegial relationship," Reid, 42, said.*5

Commissioner Reid was chosen by his fellow commissioners in the current term to serve in the following capacities: Nevada Development Authority; Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs; Regional Jail Commission; Clark County District Board of Health; and Southern Nevada Water Authority.

As a Clark County Commissioner, Rory also serves on the following boards/committees: Boards of Trustees � Clark County Water Reclamation District; Board of Trustees � Big Bend Water District; Board of Trustees � Kyle Canyon Water District; Board of Directors � Las Vegas Valley Water District; Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board; and Vice Chair � Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.*6

Rory has served as the Chairman of the Nevada Democratic Party. After his election to that post, he instituted significant and meaningful changes in the party structure that resulted in a more stable, cohesive and effective organization.

Rory and his wife Cindy are the proud parents of three children.

Rory has long been active in his community. He has donated his time to numerous local, state and national political campaigns. He co-founded Nevadans for Public Awareness. He also has donated his time as a Cub Scout Leader.

"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.*7

"The mission of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and 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.*8

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References

*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*2. Office of Rory Reid. 'Accomplishments of Commissioner Rory Reid,' "A search on the Google.com about Rory Reid," (December 1, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. 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.
*4. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Packer, Adrienne. 'NEW APPROACH: Reid's son makes own mark ---Rory Reid likely commission chair,' (November 16, 2004) "A search on Google about LVRJ," Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*6. Office of Roy Reid. Ibid.
*7. 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.
*8. Ibid.

It is our pleasure to post an article written by Rita Villadiego about the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC). It was entitled "Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition". The article was released by the Philipino Express Online. It was found by us in Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through the searching of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com at March 19, 2005:

Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition
By Rita Villadiego*2

Washington, D.C., January 28, 2005 --- Vowing to empower Asian Americans, Dr. Sonny Carlota, a Filipino-American based in Tennessee was unanimously elected chairman of the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC).

�I�m proud to be a Tennessean of Filipino descent,� said Dr. Carlota who shone in politics in 1983 when he was elected as Vice Mayor of Lakeland, his home city, in 1993.

Other elected officers of the Coalition were Dr. Grace Shu (PA), 1st Vice Chair; Elena Brady (NV)*2, 2nd Vice Chair; Dolly de Leon (NV)*3, Secretary; Tran Dinh Truong (NY), Treasurer.

�We�ve got work to do. The stakes are high. We need to empower the 13 million Asian Pacific Americans politically, economically, and socially,� said Carlota. �We�re the fastest growing ethnic Americans. Yet there�s a long list of unmet needs in the community.�

Carlota was appointed by President Bush to the President�s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2001-2003. He chaired the Commission�s SubCommittee on Health which prepared a comprehensive report on health disparities among Asian Pacific Americans. Right recommendations on solving the Asian health needs were an integral part of the report submitted to the President.

The NAARC is a diverse group of community leaders representing the major Asian Pacific Islander population that helped determine the final outcome of the 2004 presidential elections, Carlota said.*4

With participatory leadership, the newly elected national chairman said that he would work towards implementing a 5-Point Plan which are to: 1.) Broaden the base of membership nationwide by appointing ethnic co-chairs for each nationality, and have the co-chairs recognized by the State Republican Committees in their respective areas; 2.) Work for the appointment of qualified Asian Pacific Americans in federal, state, and local governments and the private sector; 3.) Encourage and support qualified Asian Pacific American Republicans to run for public office in the federal, state and local levels; 4.) Steer the ethnic republican groups to integrate with the activities of the State and County Republican Committees during primaries, federal, state and local elections; and 5.) Strengthen NAARC�s working relationships with the White House, Republican Senators and Congressmen, the RNC, as well as the State, and local Republican Committees.*5

After the elections, Carlota announced a partial list of appointees to serve as part of his leadership team: Charles Wang (NY), co-chair, Chinese Americans; Paul Blanco (CA), co-chair, Filipino Americans; Dr. Sonny Lee (NJ), co-chair, Korean Americans; Dr. Jasmine Brooks*6 (NV), co-chair, Vietnamese Americans; Dr. Leo Pandac (CA), executive director; Rudy Asercion (CA), communications director; Jun Policarpio (NY), White House liaison; and Augustus Alzona (MD), political director.*7

We are pleased to learn that the Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter has been established in Las Vegas, Nevada. The most recent Executive Meeting was held by its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks, at 1:00 p. m. on March 12, 2005. The location was at Suite 217, 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, in Las Vegas.*8

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References

*1. Villadiego, Rita. 'Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition ---released by the Philipino Express Online' "A search of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com," (March 19, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Brady, Elena. 'My title of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada,' "An e-mail from President Elena Brady to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 20, 2005), Reno, Nevada: AARCN. Miss Elena Brady is the Founder and President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada. She is a community leader in Reno, Nevada.
*3. Miss Dolly de Leon is the Chief-in-Editor of the U. S. Asian Chronicle and a community leader in Las Vegas.
*4. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter.
*7. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*8. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Executive Meeting - AARCN-Clark Co.,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 11, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Clark Co.

It is our pleasue to learn that U. S. Senator John Ensign was awarded �SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE� by U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The following is a post of the Press Release of Senator Jon Ensign from his Office in Washington, D. C. on Thursday, March 10, 2005:

Washington, D.C. � Senator John Ensign today received the �Spirit of Enterprise� award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for his voting record during the 2nd session of the 108th Congress.*2

�For America�s economic future to remain prosperous, we must encourage pro-growth policies so that we continue to be the leader in innovation and entrepreneurship,� Ensign said. �I am honored to be recognized by the Chamber.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gives out the award based on key business votes by Congressional members and ranks them in its annual publication, How They Voted. Members of Congress who support pro-business positions on at least 70 percent of the key votes receive the award. Senator Ensign was well above that mark with a 91 percent for votes cast on pro-growth legislation.

�It is critical to have members of Congress fighting for American business and their employees at this time of economic expansion and opportunity,� said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber President and CEO. �John Ensign is a leader who has voted time and again to create jobs, improve our domestic security, and promote economic expansion.�

�Pro-growth policies are critical to small businesses in Nevada because they stimulate the economy and promote job creation,� Ensign said. �I will continue to support legislation that keeps Nevada�s economy flourishing.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world�s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations.*3

The following introduction about U. S. Senator John Ensign edited by WBTI on December 26, 2004 was post on Reviewjournal.com and published by Google.com, Aol.com, Msn.com, among others:

About Senator John Ensign (By the editor of this flier)*4

Senator John Ensign has served the people of Nevada from his days as a veterinarian, small business owner, and U.S. Congressman to his present role as the 24th U.S. Senator for Nevada.

Senator Ensign was raised in northern Nevada and moved to southern Nevada where he graduated from Clark High School. He attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor�s degree from Oregon State University. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1985.

Senator Ensign immediately began practicing veterinary medicine and opened the first 24-hour animal hospital in Las Vegas.

Throughout his career Ensign has fought for smaller, more effective government, lower taxes, a strong national defense and aggressive approach to combating terrorists, increased parental control in education choices, and quality health care for Nevada's seniors and veterans.

Senator Ensign was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 and serves on the following committees: Armed Services; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans Affairs. Ensign is Chairman of the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee. In addition, Senator Ensign chairs the High Tech Task Force and serves as Vice Chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, a group that shapes the party�s legislative agenda.

Since taking office, Ensign has worked hard to fulfill his promises to the people of Nevada. His Education High Growth Grant amendment, which brings tens of millions of extra dollars to Nevada schools, was included in the education bill signed into law by President Bush. The Prescription Discount Card for Seniors, a key part of Ensign's prescription drug plan, was endorsed by President Bush and would allow many seniors to cut their prescription drug bills by 40%. On the environmental front, enactment of the Ensign/Reid Clark County Lands Bill will protect environmentally sensitive areas in southern Nevada, allow recreational opportunities to continue, and improve the quality of life.

Ensign has taken the lead on technology issues as well. His "Dot Kids" legislation creates a subdomain on the Internet where children can explore the Internet without the fear of being exposed to material parents may deem inappropriate. His bill to delay the 700 MHz spectrum auction from moving forward was a critical step toward improving our nation's wireless network. Both were signed into law by President Bush.

Ensign spends his workweek in Washington and his weekends in Las Vegas with his wife, Darlene, and their three children-Trevor, Siena, and Michael.

John has been honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since November 2000.*5

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign. 'Press Release from Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of U. S. Senator John Ensign on the Google.com," (March 18, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of Senator John Ensign. 'Biography of Senator John Ensign,' "A search about Senator John ensign on Google.com," (December 26, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.

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*****U. S. Department of Labor. 'Profile of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao,' "A search of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on Google.com," (March 18, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley held a speech conference on 'How We Save Social Security' at February 23, 2005 in Las Vegas. About 100 people attended the conference. Chief of Staff, Richard L. Urey; Tod J. Story, District Director; Jan Churchill, District Representative; and Gerri Schroder, District Representative/Grants Researcher from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley also presented. Many organizational and community leaders in Nevada including Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) were invited to participate.*1

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley pointed out three things on her topic about "Privatizing Social Security: President Bush's Guaranteed Gamble". (1) Privatizing Social Security Cuts Monthly Benefits. (2) President's Plan Makes the Problem Worse. (3) America would Be Forced to Borrow Nearly $5 Trillion From Foreign Countries.

Shelley told the attendants to know the facts about Private Social Security Accounts:
(1) a. The plan is not voluntary. b. The plan taxes 70% of an acoount. (2) Accounts will dwindle leaving little to pass along. (3) You won't control your own money.

The participants of the conference showed high interest on Shelley's speech. Many of them raised important questions. Shelley answered promptly and significantly.

The discussion was held on Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cambridge Recreation Center,
3930 Cambridge Room D in Las Vegas, Nevada. Light refreshments were served at the party.

The follwing is some introduction about U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley by WBTI through Google.com, Aol.com, Reviewjournal.com, among others:*2

U. S. 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.

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.

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."*3

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.*4 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 is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal's reviewjournal.com through the section of "LAF5"*5 (now continues in "Social & Community") at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.

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. 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."

WBTI was honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai People's Municipal Goverment Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Organizer of Nevada Expo Mission to China to attend the Annual International Mayors for City Development Forum and Shanghai International Industrial Fair and Yangtze Investment Project Expo. Joined together with the invitation by Xiamen, Fukien, China for the cooperation of education and business between Fukien and Nevada, WBTI will organize a sound team joined by many high-ranking officials both of Nevada and California. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas City Mayor Oscar Goodman have been honored by WBTI, CBCI, SPMGCO, and World American Scholastic Placement (WASP) in California as Honorable Chairpersons of Nevada Expo Mission to China.

"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.

Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.

Shelley Berkley is an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*6

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. Tony Lei that,*7 "Dear Tony: It is with great pride, pleasure, gratitude and relief that I write this letter of thanks to you for your support in the 2004 election.
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I am very proud of the fact that I ran my campaign based on my record of accomplishments and on the issues confronting our nation and the people I represent in Southern Nevada.

As I head back to Washington, I am very mindful of the challenges facing our great country and the confidence you have placed in me to help formulate meaningful and thoughtful solutions to confront these challenges. I shall endeavor to conduct myself and this nation's business in a manner that will make you proud that you supported me in the election."

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. 'How We Save Social Security,' "An announcement mail (Public Document, Official Business) from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (arrived on February 16, 2005), Washington, DC 20515-2801: U. S. House of Representatives.
*2. Google. 'WBTI profile about U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "A serach of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley on Google.com," (March 17, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts of Las Vegas.
*6. Google. Ibid.
*7. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei," (November 22, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Shelley Berkley for Congress.

The following letter, which was sent to Dr. Tony Lei by Judge Betsy Kolkoski from Municipal Court - Department 2, was received by him on April 16, 2005:

March 15, 2005

Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
2245 Homeland Street
Las Vegas, NV 89128

Dear Dr. Lei:

Your early and strong support of my reelection efforts and that of Judy's is greatly appreciated. As you know there is much hard work that goes into a campaign long before filing begins. In my case we placed fifty A-frames around the city to built early name recognition and support. While this was costly, it was one factor among several that ultimately resulted in no one filing to oppose me. Your donation helped fund this effort.

I appreciate, also, that this was the second campaign that you have supported. Old friends are the best and genuinely treasured.

Many thanks for your ongoing encouragement and support.

Sincerely,

Besty(signed)
Betsy Kolkoski

[You two are the best. I value our friendship. B. (Written by Betsy with a pen.)]*3

The above original letter was post on the section of "Photos & Pictures" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti on March 16, 2005.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman supports Judge Kolkoski and encouraged her to file for reelection. Judge Betsy Kolkoski was appointed by the Las Vegas City Council to Department 2, Las Vegas Municipal Court July 5, 2000. She won election April 5, 2001.*4

Judge Kolkoski was instrumental in the production of a trilogy of elder abuse training videos produced for law enforcement. She coauthored the script and was the Executive in Charge of Production of the first video �Rx for Abuse� hosted by Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels. �Rx for Abuse� won a national award.

As Nevada�s Elder Rights Attorney, Judge Kolkoski focused on the mistreatment of Nevada�s elders. She drafted and took the lead to form consensus for passage Nevada�s Elder Abuse Statute. With a coalition of senior advocates, she formed the Nevada Elder Abuse Prevention Council. Judge Kolkoski also created and edited the Elder Abuse Quarterly published by the Senior Spectrum Newspaper.*5

Judge Betsy Kolkoski was declared elected by Las Vegas City Clerk Roni Ronemus Friday at 5:06 p.m., April 4, 2005. Ms. Ronnemus told Judge Kolkoski �you are declared elected. You are not on any ballot . . . you will be sworn in on April 20.�

Judge Kolkoski extends her sincere thanks and appreciation to all the many people who helped her win reelection. She pledges to continue her work on the court mindful of her responsibilities to the constitutions of the United States and the State of Nevada and to the people of Las Vegas.*6

"You assistance is very effective in helping me win reelection. I also appreciate your coming to my kickoff on such a stormy night. Many, many thanks," wrote Judge Betsy Kolkoski to Dr. Tony Lei early in the morning on January 30, 2005.*7

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*1. Mrs. Judy Lei is an Advisor of Judge Besty Kolkoski. Miss Cheryl Moss is a Nevada District Judge of Family Court.
*2. Kolkoski, Betsy. 'Re-elect Judge Betasy Kolkoski,' "A letter from Judge Betsy Kolkoski to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (March 15, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Municipal Court - Department 2.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google.com. 'Profile of Judge Betsy Kolkoski,' "A search of Betsy Kolkoski on Google.com," (March 16, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Kolkoski, Betsy. 'You assistance is very effective in helping me win reelection,' "An e-mail from Judge Betsy Kolkoski to Dr. Tony Lei," (January 30, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Residence of Judge Kolkoski.

Nevada�s second statue in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall was dedicated March 9, 2005. The Sarah Winnemucca Statue will join Nevada's other statue of Patrick A. McCarran as the two statues contributed by the Silver State.

The following speech is the one that I delivered at the dedication ceremony. It would be most inspired by our people here in Nevada for the story of Sarah Winnemucca:

�Sarah Winnemucca is Nevada�s second statue in the Capitol. Our other statue, Senator McCarran, has been here for 45 years - which I believe marks the first time Sarah Winnemucca ever came in second to anyone.

�Sarah�s life is a story of firsts.*2

�She was the first female Native American to write a book. She set up Nevada�s first school for Native American children. And she was one of the first individuals to navigate between her own culture and the settlers.

�As someone who showed so much courage in charting a new course, Sarah�s statue fits in well among other �first� Americans in the Capitol, individuals like our first President George Washington�.and the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Jeanette Rankin.

�And with Sarah�s statue, we experience another sort of �first� today.

�Sculptor Benjamin Victor becomes the youngest artist ever to complete a work for the National Statuary Hall Collection.

�None of us knew Sarah Winnemucca, but because of this 26 year-old man, we can get a glimpse of who she was � as will thousands of visitors to our nation�s Capitol each year. And when they see this work, they will get a sense of Nevada�s history�and our country�s history.

�One week ago, many of us gathered in this same spot to present Jackie Robinson�s widow with the Congressional Gold Medal. We praised Jackie for breaking the color barrier not just in baseball, but in minds across the country.

�It is praise we can equally lavish on Sarah Winnemucca for the work she did on behalf of Native Americans over 125 years ago.

�Disillusioned by the treatment and relocation of the Paiute people, Sarah became an activist - - in addition to the many other roles she held, which included teacher, author and translator.

�Sarah traveled across the country, introducing Americans to her people and the struggles they faced through a series of lectures on the East Coast. She even visited Washington, DC to plead her case with President Hayes and the Secretary of the Interior� only to be sent home with promises that would never be fulfilled.

�Having dealt with an indifferent U.S. government, it has been written that Sarah died believing she had not accomplished much � unconvinced that her life had an impact.

�I think if she could see us today, she might change her mind.

�While our country and our culture remain far from perfect, we are further down the trail Sarah set out on a Century ago. And while she may have died believing she did not make a difference, her image in the Capitol is proof her story remains very much alive.

�It took 45 years for Nevada to get its second statue in the Capitol. When you consider what Sarah did in just 47 years of life, you�ve got to wonder what took so long.

�As this statue takes its permanent place, I�m proud that Sarah is the newest face of Nevada in Washington, DC, and that as a state, we have helped ensure her legacy lives on for generations to come.�*3

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*4

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 former U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, among others. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

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 (WBTI).*5

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS
VEGAS' "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" is HONORING U. S. Senator as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2005.

This year's event will be held on Monday May 2, 2005. 6:30 to 8:45 Cocktails and Photos 6:30 programs starts at 7:30 Bally's Grand Ball Room.*6

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Senate Democratic Communications Center. 'A profile of Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid,' "A search of U. S. Senator Harry Reid on Google.com," (March 16, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ponticello, John. 'Invitation infomation about our event,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 9, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democratic Paradise Club of Las Vegas.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � First Lady Dema Guinn will help the Wheelchair Foundation/Nevada Chapter present wheelchairs to two Nevada residents in a 1 p.m. ceremony on Wednesday, March 16, at the Governor�s Mansion.

Michael Hyde of Fallon and Jerry Davis of Carson have been named recipients of the organization�s 2005 wheelchairs. Since 2001, the organization has given out 2,005 wheelchairs in the State of Nevada to those who want to achieve mobility but would otherwise be unable to afford the purchase of their own wheelchair.

What: Ceremony to present Wheelchair Foundation wheelchairs to two Nevada residents.

When: Wednesday, March 16.

Where: Governor�s Mansion, Carson City.

Time: 1 p.m.

More information: 1-800-851-3706 or WheelchairsforNevada.org

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Fax: 775-684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

Citibank is proud to serve the community and values the ethnic and cultural diversity present here. It held a seminar and dinner party for the Chinese people at the Cathy House Restaurant on March 2, 2005 in Las Vegas. More than thirty individuals attended the event. Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei were invited by Xiaosheng Huang, Esq., to participate. The guests invited by him on the same table including Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Mrs. Judy Lei, Mr. Edward Lu, Miss Yan Li, and Ms. Claudia Yang (Mrs. Xiaosheng Huang). Ms. Vida Chan Lin, vice President of Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce, also attended the event and party.

An impressive speech was dilivered by Ms. Joy Wang on the current markets and investment in America, Europe, and Asia. "Searching from the markets, it's our understaning that the stock market is going to be good for the comming year here in the United States and Europe. One of the reasons is that the interest rate will be going up. The real estate in Las Vegas is also continuing to be good for the coming year. An investment to the stock market and real estate is suggestable," pointed out Ms. Joy Wang.

It is a good seminar implementated by Citibank to partner with the local residents in helping them reach their financial goals and dreams.

The following is a Thanks card sent by Miss Jaril Pineda to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei and guests, which was received by him on March 7, 2005:

March 2, 2005
Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei and guests,
Thank you for attending the recent event sponsored by Citibank. As you probably can tell, Citibank is proud to serve the community and values the ethnic and cultural diversity present here.
We hope the events sponsor are extension of the comfort you feel when you visit our Financial Centers. It is our pleasure to partner with you in helping you reach your financial goals and dreams.
Please look for upcoming events and feel free at anytime to visit our Financial Centers. You may also wish to contact Citi Phone Banking for account related questions or visit our website at:www.citibank.com
Jaril Pineda
702-492-4740

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has set up a section of "Las Vegas Business Today" through Reviewjournal.com at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti on September 27, 2004. It presents many individuals's business cards nicely. The section is applauded by the public for its creative design with colorful paintings. WBTI charges nobody a penny. It is for community service.

[[[......]]] Photo by Ryan McGinness
During a ceremony held earlier today in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, the remarkable 19th-century Native American and Native Nevadan, Sarah Winnemucca, was honored with the dedication of a statue of the notable activist and educator in National Statuary Hall. Sarah Winnemucca is only the second historic figure from Nevada to be so honored, joining a statue of Sen. Patrick McCarran.

Sarah Winnemucca was one of the truly great women in the history of Nevada. She was a believer in the brotherhood of mankind, and lived an exemplary life that benefited others, whether they were Native Americans or white settlers who came to the state in the 19th century. The honor bestowed upon her memory today could not go to a more deserving figure in Nevada�s history.

The beautiful statue of Sarah Winnemucca was created by a talented young artist named Benjamin Victor, whose exquisite work culminated a four-year grassroots effort led by a number of dedicated and hardworking Nevadans. I signed into law legislation in 2001 that called for the creation of the statue, and the Nevada Women�s History Project raised enough money for the statue to become a reality. Nevada First Lady Dema Guinn also played an important role in realizing these fundraising goals, traveling the state, personally raising more than $100,000 for the project and serving as honorary chairperson for the statue selection committee. The State of Nevada owes a sincere debt of gratitude to all of the Nevadans that embraced this important project.

Today�s ceremony, attended by all of the major leaders of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, including Nevada Sens. Harry Reid and John Ensign and Congressman Jim Gibbons, was a fitting tribute to a great Native America and Native Nevadan. Sarah Winnemucca has always been more than a mere footnote in our state�s history, and with the dedication of her statue in Statuary Hall, her memory now belongs to the ages.

The ceremony will be shown at a later date on C-SPAN. C-SPAN�s programming schedule can be found at: cspan.org
Additional photographs and information about Sarah Winnemucca.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Where the Boys Are
The Vienna Boys Choir brings more than 500 years of performance history to its Saturday concert
By KEN WHITE
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Perhaps the top choir in the world, the 25-voice Vienna Boys Choir performs Saturday in Artemus Ham Hall.

For more than 500 years, the Vienna Boys Choir has been acclaimed as the best group of choristers in the world.

That's a heavy tradition to maintain, with a lot of attendant pressure.

But Robert Rieder, choir master of the touring Vienna Boys Choir, which will perform Saturday at Artemus Ham Hall, says the group handles the fame well.

"The audience and presenters expect us to be really good, so we have to have much effort," Rieder said in a recent phone interview from Yuma, Ariz. The choir has been on tour for more than four weeks with another three to go. "There is a lot of work to keep our name as the No. 1 choir in the world. We talk about right behavior, because everybody is looking at us as a special choir."

A private, not-for-profit organization, the Vienna Boys Choir was founded in 1498 as part of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle by Emperor Maximilian I for private Masses and concerts for the court.

The choir has worked with famous composers and conductors such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert von Karajan, Carlos Kleiber, Lorin Maazel, Riccardo Muti and Sir George Solti.

There are 100 choristers divided into four choirs, each named after a composer connected with the choir: Anton Bruckner, Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert and Mozart. Rieder is choir master of the Franz Schubert group.

When Haydn belonged to the Cathedral Choir of St. Stephan, he sang with the court choir boys in the chapel of the Hofburg. Schubert's first compositions were written when he was with the choir boys. And as court organist, Bruckner rehearsed his composition for the Mass with the Vienna Boys Choir.

Beginning with kindergarten, boys are taught music and given a general education through the elementary grades in the choir school, called the Augartenpalais, a baroque palace and former imperial hunting lodge in Vienna. At 10, the most talented boys are selected to join the choir and enter the choir's grammar school.

The choristers range from 11 to 14 years old, attend boarding school together and receive a musical education.

Each Sunday, the choir, accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna State Opera Chorus, celebrates Mass at the Hofmusikkapelle in Vienna's Hofburg chapel, a tradition unbroken since the choir's inception.

The four choirs give around 300 concerts and performances each year before nearly a half million people. Each group spends nine to 11 weeks of the school year on tour.

And if you're wondering about those sailor outfits the choristers wear, that began in the 1920s when the suits were popular with boys. The choir has had the dress code ever since.

Convincing parents to let their children board at the school has been a sticking point, Rieder said. "They know they're not going to get to see their boys that much."

Rieder credits artistic director Gerald Wirth with the choir's international flavor. After spending part of the 1990s as artistic director of the Calgary Boys' Choir, he became the Choir's artistic director in 2001, and brought several choristers from the Calgary group back with him to Vienna.

Among the Schubert choir's 25 choristers, two are from the United States, and one each from Mexico, Canada and Slovakia.

The choir's program Saturday will include church music, gospel and Austrian folk songs, as well as songs from America, Mexico and Africa.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced that President George W. Bush has declared a major disaster designation for Clark and Lincoln Counties, based on damage done by major flooding in January. The disaster declaration triggers the release of federal funds for the two southern Nevada counties to mitigate damage from the flooding.

Gov. Guinn had declared a State of Emergency for Clark and Lincoln Counties on Jan. 13, and sought assistance from the federal government for funding for the two counties. Preliminary assessments indicate that about $4.5 million in flooding damage was done to Clark County, with flooding damage assessments at $9.4 million for Lincoln County.

�The Presidential designation is critical to the restoration of the public infrastructure damaged by the January floods,� Gov. Guinn said. �Southern Nevada has been through a difficult period this winter, and this funding source will be a major boost to the region during its recovery.�

Based on the declaration, the federal government will provide funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the state and local governments and certain non-profit organizations. FEMA reimbursement will include debris removal, and the repair or replacement of damaged public facilities. The declaration also activates the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which provides assistance to state and local governments for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological hazards.

The approved declaration denied the Governor�s request for monies to pay for damage to individual property and businesses. The State of Nevada, however, is looking to other federal agencies for possible reimbursement and to assist individual Nevadans in their recovery. The approved federal declarations will be administered by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. Frank Siracusa, Chief of the Division of Emergency Management, has been designated by Gov. Guinn as the State Coordinating Officer. The Small Business Administration has already declared the area as a disaster, and has begun accepting applications for assistance for home and small business owners to apply for federal grants to rebuild their property and make improvements to prevent or minimize similar damage in the future.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198 Media contact:
Michele McNeil-Candee
Dept. of Public Safety
Phone: 775-687-7374

Soloists to appear in Musical Arts Society concert

University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty members Stephen Caplan and Juline Gilmore will join Amy Cofield as featured soloists in Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society's "Down a River of Time," a concert highlighting the music of John Rutter, at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The concert will be held in UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, the disabled, and the military. Students with ID will be admitted for $5. Tickets are available by calling 895-2787.

Soprano Cofield will be featured with the 60-voice Musical Arts Chorus and 32-piece orchestra in a performance of John Rutter's "Requiem." Gilmore, mezzo-soprano, will sing three spirituals arranged by Rutter for chorus and orchestra including "Steal Away," "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," and "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit."

Oboist Caplan will perform Eric Ewazen's concerto for oboe and string orchestra, "Down a River of Time," and Cofield will open the afternoon program with Mozart's "Exultate Jubilate."

Caplan is a professor of oboe at UNLV and director of the Sierra Wind Quintet. Gilmore, a candidate for the Doctorate of Music degree at UNLV, has been a winner in a number of competitions sponsored by the National Association of Schools of Singing.

Soprano Cofield from New York City recently appeared with the Houston Grand Opera, and has performed the soprano solo role in Rutter's "Mass of the Children" at Carnegie Hall. Cofield has appeared as soprano soloist with the Musical Arts Society eight times.

We are experiencing an unprecedented period of growth in our state�s economy. As I have mentioned before as your Governor, it is essential that the people of Nevada share in this good fortune. In January, based on a sizable surplus in the budget, I announced a $300 million vehicle registration rebate to the citizens of Nevada. As the Legislature works to make sure that the state�s funding priorities are met with reasonable allocations, this $300 million rebate will provide further stimulus to our strong economy, and will allow the largest number of Nevadans to benefit directly from work done by the 2003 Legislature to broaden and stabilize the state�s tax base.

The good news does not stop here. Nevada�s largest economic indicator, statewide taxable sales for December 2004, show statewide taxable sales exceeded more than $4.2 billion and represented a 17.4 percent increase over December 2003, and a 15.5 percent increase for the six months of fiscal year 2004-2005.

The continuing double-digit sales tax growth clearly illustrates how attractive our state is, for our citizens, our visitors and the businesses that are choosing to relocate to Nevada at record rates. Nevada�s growth has been phenomenal for nearly two decades � the State Demographer announced last week that Nevada, for the 18th consecutive year, is the fastest growing state in the country. This influx of growth, coupled with the remarkable economic recovery the state has shown post-9/11, has helped make Nevada one of the nation�s most remarkable success stories. Nevada is the nation�s leader in job growth and has posted an unemployment level of under 4 percent � well below the national average. The state�s economy has shown great increases in nearly every significant area, from building materials to automobile sales to general merchandise.

More Nevadans are working at well-paying jobs, with more disposable income, than ever before. Incredible double-digit gains in taxable sales are being realized in our two most populous counties, Clark and Washoe. In the coming months, as evidenced by the surplus that will enable the $300 million rebate to become reality, Nevada will continue to see the tangible benefits of a strong statewide economy.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

On February 27, 2005, an appreciation dinner party to the people, who helped Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas (TBALV), was held by its President Sue Phelps at the Chang's Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) Wendy Wu came to join the party by air from San Jose, California with her husband Dr. Mu-yeh Morris Wu.

"It's my great pleasure to extend warm greetings to all who have gathered for this event and dinner party of our association in Las Vegas today. I'd like to recognize all those who have made this Association a success. We wish all of you may also support and make our 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) in Las Vegas at July 29-31, 2005 a success," spoke Chairperson Wendy Wu to the many attendants.

"Throughout our history, America has welcomed millions of immigrants seeking a better life for themselves, their families,and future generations. The perseverance, traditions and spirit of Taiwanese Americans have helped shape our national character. Today, these talented citizens play a vital role in the success and prosperity of our country," greeted President George Bush to those gathered for the 26th annual convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) in San Jose, California at August 22-24, 2003.

Chairperson Wendy Wu and President Sue Phelps presented the appreciation award of TBALV to many business and community leaders in greeting their past contribution and support to the Association.

Judge Cedric Kerns was invited to attend the party as a Guest of Honor. Judge Cedric A. Kerns was elected to Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 5 in June of 1997 and was re-elected without opposition in 2001.

Judge Kerns attended four years at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he was a member of the nationally ranked debate team before graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctor in 1992 from the University of San Diego.

"It's my honor to be invited as a guest to attend this event and party. Welcome Chairperson Mrs. Wendy Wu and her husband Dr. Morris Wu to Las Vegas. Thanks to President Sue Phelps who has led TBALV with success. I applaud Dr. Tony Lei and Washington Business and Technology Institute for their dedication and contribution in making my professionalism and integrity more contributed to the people and government of Nevada for many years," spoke Judge Cedric Kerns to all the participants of the Event and Dinner Party at the Chang's Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 27, 2005.