Date: Friday, August 24, 2001
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Function: A spicial tribute to U. S. Senator Harry Reid

Location: Asia Palace Chinese Restaurant
Address: 5485 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89148
On the cross streets of Sahara and Lindell.
Phone: (702) 364-5559

Keynote Speaker: U. S. Senator Honorable Harry Reid

Guests of Honor: U. S. Senator John Ensign, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congressman Jim Gibbons, Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, Las Vegas City Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Nancy Becker.

Special Guests:
*1. Dr. Roy Adamson, Emeritus Professor of Pepperdine University
1'. Mark Alden, Member, Board of Regents, University and Community College System of Nevada
2. Kathy Augustin, Controller, Nevada State
3. Elaine, Secretary of Nancy Becker, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court
4. Merle Berman, Assemblewoman, Nevada State
*5. Denis Brodsky, Las Vegas School Board of Trustees
6. Lisa Brown, Family Court Judge
7. Terry Care, Nevada State Senator and Mrs. Terry Care
* 8. C.Y. Chen, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States
9. Radha Chanderraj, Commissioner, Nevada Gaming Commission
*10. Elaine Chao, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor (The Event and Dinner Party for a Special Tribute to U. S. Secretary of Department of Labor Honorable Elaine Chao is also in expecting.)
11. Vonne Chowing, Assemblywoman, Nevada State
*12. Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Associate Professor, Department of History, UNLV
13. Bud Cranor, Southern Nevada Director, Governor Kenny Guinn's Office
14. Mark Denton, District Court Judge
15. Robert Gronauer, Constable, Las Vega Township
16. Dirio Harrera, Chairman, Clark County Commission
17. Nadia Jurani, Commissioner, Las Vegas Civil Right Commission
*18. Jason C. Hu, Former Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States
19. Sonia Joya, State Director, U.S. Senator John Ensign Office in Nevada (To present the Senator.)
20. Jerry Keller, Sheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
21. Erin Kenny, commissioner, Clark County
22. Cedreic Kerns, Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge
23. Mary Kincaid, Commissioner, Clark County
24. Betsy Kolkoski, Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge
*25. Lan Li Ching, Counselor General, People's Republic of China Office of Counselors in Los Anegeles
26. Myron Leavitt, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court
27. Michelle Leavitt-Fitzpatrick, Las Vegas Municipal Judge
Robert Lueck, Distict Judge
28. Theresa Malone, Member, Nevada Board of Education (By her Husband, Malone, Past Nevada Senator.)
29. Mark Manendo, Assemblyman, Clark County
30. William Maupin, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court
31. Lynette Boggs McDonald, Las Vegas City Councilwoman
32. Cheryl Moss, Family Court Judge
33. Judith Ray, Special Representative for U.S. Congressman Jim Gibbons (To present the Congressman.)
34. Rory Reid, Esq., Former State Democratic Party Chairman
35. Jerry Reynoldeson, Director, Senator Harry Reid's Nevada Office
36. Nancy Saitta, District Court Judge
37. Tod Story, District Director, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office
38. Dr. William Thompson, UNLV Professor of Public Administration
39. Dina Titus, Nevada State Senator
*40. Vicotor C. Y. Tseng, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco
41. Natalie Tyrrell, North Las Vegas Justice Court Judge
*42. Virginia Valentine, City Manager of Las Vegas
43. Valorie Vega, District Court Judge
44. Sheri Vogel, Project Administrator, Senior Citizens Law Project, Las Vegas
*45. Dr. Kang-pei Wang, President, Tunghai University
46. Jessie Walsh, Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge
47. Steve Wark, Chairman, Nevada Republican Party
48. Myrna Williams, Commissioner , Clark County
49. Dr. Wright, Professor of History, UNLV
*50. Ching-mi Wu, Chairman of Board, Tunghai University
51. Dr. Linda Young, Chairperson, Las Vegas Ethics Committee
52. Ann Zimmerman, Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge

Chairpersons:
Tony Lei, EdD; President, WBTI and Chairman, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada
R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO
Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India
Tonie Sison, Chairperson, Philippine Chamber pf Commerce
Rita Vaswani, Executive Staff, CAN-DO

Hosts:
* 1. Kewin Butts, Manager as Representative, Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel (For final confirm.)
2. Raj Chanderraj, Founder, Friends of India
3. Sapatra Chemprachum, Chairperson, Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas
4. Albert Chang, Publisher, "Las Vegas Chinese Yellow Pages"
5. Yen Wen Cheng, Past Las Vegas Director, (Chinese) "New Asian Weekly"
6. Cathy Chin, Vice President, H. F. Entreprises Co.
7. Andres Costas, MD, Chairperson, Anesthesia Dept., UMC
8. Dolly De Leon, Past President , Philipines Chamber of Commerce
8'. Leonie Domingo, Weststar Funding Mortage
*9. Jeny Del Rosario, Past President, Philippines Chamber of Commerce
*10. Mark Dunkeson, General Manager, Texas Station Casino & Hotel (For final confirm.)
11. Cathy Endy, Special Coordinator, "Southern Nevada Chinese Weekly"
12. Larry Escalona, Consolidated Century 21 Realtor
13. Larry Espenqiua Larry Espinueva, Vice President, Great Ilocano Association
14. Pia Galapon, Producer/Director, International Entertainment Network
*15. Jakie Gaugham, Owner, Plaza Hotel & Casino
16. Sonny Ho, QME, Perpetual Chiropractic Physicians, Inc.
17. Oscar Jomacion, President and Publisher, "Nevada Examiner"
18. Nadia Jurani, Member, Equal Rights Commissioner, Las Vegas
19. Bob Jose, Editor-in-Chief, "Las Vegas Star Magazine"
20. Dr. Nilofar Kuraishi
21. Steve Kwon, Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce
22. Benson Lee, Esq.,Benson Lee Attorney at Law Offices
23. Tony Lei, EdD, Chairman, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada
24 Jose Lim, Realtor, Country Wide Realty Group Inc.
25. Anthony Lu, Publisher, "Southern Nevada Chinese Weekly"
26. Ann Melton, President, Thai Association of Las Vegas
27. Zenny Mendoza, Former President, Golden Agila Lions Club
28. Lillian Morizono, Director, Japanese American Citizen League
29. Cora Murillo, DC, Chiropractic Nevada (Comfirmed on 8/16.)
30. Peter Nguyen, President, Asia Palace Restaurant
31. R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO
32. Kate Recto, President , Philipine Chamber of Commerce
33. George Regner, Executive Producer, Seventh Vision Production
*34. David Risdon, General Manager of Marketing, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
35. Judy Rock, President , Chinese American Association of Las Vegas
36. Francisco Sanchez, MD, President, Heritage Medical Serv.
37. Dr. Shaheed Siddiqui
38. Nick & Laxmi Singh, Owners, Thai Gold
39. Richard Segerblom, Esq.
. 40. Tonie Sison, Chairperson, Philippines Chamber of Commerce
41. Edward Swindle, CEO, Investment Bankers Industrialists
*42. I-yu Teng, CEO, TEFA; Secretary of Board, Tunghai University
43. Yuan Chuan Tsai, Chairman, 62 Sewing Tsai Co.
44. Joey Villaflor, MD, Member, Board of Health, State of Nevada
45. Rita Vaswani, Executive Staff, CAN-DO
46. Lillian Wallace, President, Seniors United
47. Yale Wang, Chairperson, Yale Funds, Management & Research Co.
48. Roddy Wong, DC, President , CAN-DO
(*: Out of Town, Leave of Absence, or Not Available.)

Guests:
1. Aurora Abayan, Executive Vice President & Station Manager, "Nevada Examiner"
2. Lori Cain, Photographer, "Las Vegas Sun" ( By a Reporter.)
3. Jakie Chang, Dean of Student, Junior High School
4. Jackson Chao, Head of Las Vegas Co., "Chinese Daily News" and "Singapore Newspaper"
5. Erin Chiang, Reporter, "New Asia Weekly"
6. Nadia Contreras, General Manager, "Nevada Examiner"
7. Wilhelmina Espiritu, Editor, "Nevada Examiner"
8. Fred Flore, Managing Editor, "Southern Hispanic Monthly"
9. Miguel Isassi, Publisher, "Southern Hispanic Monthly"
10. Katherine Grewe, Recreation Program Supervisor, Department of Park & Recreation, Clark County
11. Dr. Hsin Li, Associate Professor of Mathematics, UNLV
12. Sue Luo, Vice President, Tawanese Association of Las Vegas
13. Anthony Mendoza, Publisher / President, "Asian Reader"
14. Josephine Mendoza, Eitor-inChief / Vice President, "Asian Reader"
15. Veronica Paios, Professional Photogapher, Las vegas
16. Bert Ramos, President, Agtec Acpec Group, Inc. , Reno
17. Laura Rauch, Photographer, "Associated Press"
18. Iris Zhang, Assistant, PAI, WBTI
19. Dr. John Wang, Assistant Professor, Department Mechanical Engineering, UNLV
20. Buck Wong, former Chairman, Arcata Associates
21. Nancy Wong, Vice President, Arcata Associates
22. Tim Wong, President & CEO, Arcata Associates
23. James Yu, Asian Chamber of Commerce

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 Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM MIKE

Dear friends,

I'm glad to come back to Las Vegas again to visit you. I just want to share with you what Christmas means to me. When my family came to the U.S., we didn't buy a Christmas tree that first Christmas. They were cutting Christmas trees from the campus where we lived. So, we went out and found a small tree they had left on the ground. We brought it home and put whatever decorations we can find- yarns and popcorn . In my second year at UNLV, someone invited my brother and I to a Christmas party. It was hosted by a church youth group. We started going to the youth group and soon received the gift of eternal life. Christmas has become more meaningful for me since then.

Why do they exchange presents during Christmas time? Is it because of the Magi who gave gifts to the child Jesus? I'm not sure, but I know the greatest gift is the reason for Christmas. The bible says "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23b). This free gift is available to everyone. A free gift is not earned or deserved. The reason is because "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God"(Romans 3:23). So, no one can get to heaven by their good works because all have sinned. God's justice makes it necessary to punish the sin, yet His love provided a way for us to have eternal life. That is why God sent his only Son Christ (fully God and fully man) to die on the cross to pay for the penalty of our sins. If you were to die today, do you know for sure if you will go to heaven? You can receive this gift and know for sure you will go to heaven. How? I'm glad you asked.

First, you need to turn from depending on what you have done to get to heaven to what Christ did on the cross for you. Second, you need to receive Jesus as Savior. Third, you need to receive Jesus as Lord (as the Person who has control of your life). Lastly, you need to repent from your sins and turn to follow God. Here is a simple prayer to receive this free gift. "Lord Jesus, I know I'm a sinner and do not deserve to go to heaven. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please come be my Lord and Savior. I turn from my sins to follow You. Thank you for this gift. In Jesus' name, Amen."

This is my simple way of explanation the gift of Christmas. I hope you will keep in touch and let me know if you have been touched by this letter. I can be reached at leimih@yahoo.com.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Mike Lei
(Mike currently works as design engineer at Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. and volunteers as church deacon and youth worker at Carrollton Chinese Church in Carrollton, Texas.)

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 Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Nancy Saitta appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI
By Tiffany Chang

"Ms. Nancy Saitta was appointed Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 17, 2003. On behalf of the Faculty and Board members of WBTI, President Dr. Tony Lei will hold a celebration dinner party to welcome her as one of our excellent faculty members of the Graduate School," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on December 18, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.

Ms. Nancy Saitta received her Juris Doctor in 1986 from Wayne State University. She earned her Bechelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude in 1983 from Wayne State University. Nancy was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Alfred V. and Virginia M. Meyer. Married to Joseph J. Saitta, she has four children and three grandchidren. Nancy has been a Southern Nevada resident since 1990.*1

Ms. Nancy Saitta was elected to the Eighth Judicial District Court in November 1998. She was appointed to Las Vegas Municipal Court in October, 1996. Prior to her appoinment, Nancy was a senior deputy attorney general where she serve as the Children's Advocate for the State of Nevada. Formerly, she was with Pearson and Patton and later because an associate at the law firm of Gentile and Porter.

Ms. Saitta began her legal career in 1984 as a law clerk for Walter D. Meyers in Detriot, Michagan. She joined their firm as a criminal defense lawyer following graduation from law school. Nancy was an associate professor at Wayne State University, Department of Criminal Justice. She taught Litigation I and II at the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. She teaches in the criminal justice department of the Univeristy of Phoenix. Nancy has been a keynote speaker and faculty member at several national conferences.*2

Judge Saitta was also an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange Arbitration Panel during 1985. Her memberships include: CASA Foundation Board, Clark County Public Education Foundation, and Clark County Bar Association Executive Committee. She retains membership in several local national children's advocacy organizations. Nancy was appointed by the Governor to the Nevada State Juvenile Justice Commission. She created the Clark County Missing and Exploited Children Comprehensive Action Program ("M/CAP"), a program coordinated with the U. S. Department of Justice.

Nancy developed the Southern Nevada Fatality Review Team and the specialized court project for case management of Construction Defect cases. Her awards and honors include: the "For the Children" award presented by the Office of the Attorney General in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nevada's children and the District Attorney Outstanding Service Award, and the Child Advocate of the year (2001).

Dr. Tony Lei received the list of District Judge Nancy Saitta's recent accomplishments from the fax by her in the afternoon on November 14, 2003 as in the following:
1. Created the Complex Litigation Division - 8th Judicial District Court. 2. Received National Association of County Government Award for Complex Case Management Model. 3. Keynote speaker at West Coast Casualty Insurance and Construction Defect Conference, Anaheim, California. 4. Featured speaker at MC2 Construction Conference, Key West, Florida. 5. Nevada Trial Lawyers Annual Conference speaker re: "Abusive Litigation Tactics". 6. District Court Legislative Liasion to the 2003 Nevada Legislative Session.

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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 Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt
By Tiffany Chang

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*1

The annual "Governor's Conference on Tourism" was held by the Governor at Caesears Palace on December 15-17. He joined the members of the Commission on Tourism to examine the latest tourism industry issue and trends. The theme was "Celebrating Deversity". It was chosen to draw attention to Nevada's efforts to broaden both its tourism product and market. The Conference on December 15-17 was held in celebrating the diversity that would make the Silver State a perennial leader in worldwide tourism.

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*2

"I can't overstate the significance of China's potential as a visitor market for Nevada," Lt. Governor Hunt said. "I found modern cities rife with elements of Western culture such as Starbucks Coffee, MTV, the Rat Pack-era music of Frank Sinatra, etc. Up to 10 percent of the country's approximately 1.4 billion residents can now afford to travel overseas, which has positioned China as Nevada's "newest and most-modern market" for tourism."

In mid-October, the second top official of the State of Nevada and Nevada Commission on Tourism Exective Director Bruce Bommarito led an approximately 20-member delegation of state tourism, hotel, and private industry representatives on a ten days tour through Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, and Shanghai.

Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*3

Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt points out that she sees the will in the Chinese people and elected officials to make more opportunities and conviences for them to travel America. "They know they want to participate in the world economy," said the Lt. Governor.

In addition to the efforts of the City, County, and State of Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute has dedicated to help promote the cooperation and development of culture, education, and tourism among Asian countries and Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. With Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt's inspiration, Dr. Tony Lei and Sally Yu assisted successfully the establishments of the Sister States of Qinghai of China and Nevada, and the Sister Cities of Jiayuguan of China and North Las Vegas. Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, has been honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai Development and Municipal Government Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Chairman of Nevada Expo Mission to China. He is also invited by Xiamen, Fuchien, China to organize a team with high-ranking officials for both educational and business cooperation and development. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkely, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman have been invited as its honorable Chairpersons.*4

Lt. Governor Hunt also plans to work with Nevada's congressional delegation to improve the likelihood of opening the travel corridors between the United States and China. Members of the Civil Aviation Administration of China agreed to study the feasibility of direct air service to and from Las Vegas, as well as cargo flights through Reno/Tahoe International Airport. An Office in Beijubg will be opened by the Nevada tourism commission in March 2004 to further develop the Chinese market.

In reference to separate resort now being developed by Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts, Lt. Governor Hunt pointed that, "With all of the Nevada gaming companies's casino projects going up in Macau, we're definitely on the Chinese radar."

Dr. Bill Eadington, Professor of University of Nevada, Reno, addressed the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace that the profitability of Wynn Las Vegas and the continuing transformation of the California tribal casino market are the biggest question marks facing the Las Vegas economy. "People are attracted to Las Vegas when there's something spectacular to see, " Professor Eadington said.*5

Impressed by the Chinese tourists' saying that "If you didn't visit Las Vegas, you didn't visit America," we need to put more efforts and wisdom together for the development and prosperity of our tourism through the multiple cooperation of construction industry, business organizations, cultural facilities, and educational institutions in Nevada.

"Through the perspectives by the nature and in reality, effective lauching for our tourism on the Chinese markets will be more practical with an enphasize on the cooperation and development of business, cultural, and education among China, Taiwan, and Sigapore. We can't just expect them to come for visit or gaming. Good programs in education for them by the time at their visiting will be reallly one of the strenuous and fruitful reasons for many people to come to Nevada," said Dr. Tony Lei, Peresident of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

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