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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! By Tiffany Chang On December 8, 1999, a reunion dinner party of the Directors of Board of South Shores community Association was held at the Summit Restaurant in Summerlin. The presented members and their wives were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beveridge, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lein, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sample. Ann Berard of Terra West Property Management and Jennine Gibbens, staff of the Association also participated. Dr. Lei and his family moved to Las Vegas on August 6, 1003. At the Annual Meeting of Delegates held on December 6, 1993, he was elected Director of the Board. Through a competitive election, Dr. Lei was elected Director again on December, 1994 by the highest votes of the whole community because of his sincere and effective work performance. He has been re-elected Director on December, 1996 and on December, 1998. Dr. lei has worked six years as Member of the Directors Board of this Association with concrete contribution to the benefits of the residents and homeowners of the community. As a result of the dedicated efforts of the Directors of Board working to improve the benefits of the community and the property value of homeowners, this Association was honored the Association of the Year by CAI in 1998. Donna Marinaccio of Terra West is its Management Agent. A Luncheon Event , for the Senior of the Quarter Program, was held by Las Vegas Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (LVSCAB) at the Showboat Hotel on December 9, 1999. LVSCAB has held Senior Quarter Luncheon continuouslly for many years. The Board has this for the recognition of seniors of Las Vegas who have made a differentce and contribution in our community. The Showboat Hotel has been proud to be the sponsor of the luncheon. The winner of the Senior of the Quarter for December, 1999 was Delories Gullickson. Members of the Board Tony Bruges, Joseph Bider, Jerry Kosbab, Dr. Tony Lei, Ed. D., Patti Swager, and Department Liaison Sydell MacKay presented. Tony Dazzio and Sydell MacKay were the MC. "Las Vegas Senior Citizen' Advisory Board developed this program for two reasons; (1) To encourage seniors to make life better for others through volunteer work. (2) To recognize these very special citizens," said Dr. Lei. "Every three months the Board selects a senior who has voluntarily contributed to the Las Vegas commuhity to receive this award. The contribution may include efforts made in the individual's church, school, senior center or any community program." To be eligible for nomination to this program, candidates must: (1) Be at least 55 year old. (2) Reside in Clark County. Dr. Lei did recommend the President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas to compete with others for the honor in June, 1998. Dr. Lei's recommendation realized the President's dream to have the award which named June 11 the Sapatra Chemprachum Day by the City and Council of Las Vegas. Dr. Lei encourage more persons from the Asian, Pacific, and Hispanic communities to be interested in the program. More information can be reached by calling Las Vegas Senior Center at 229-6454. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!