SHELLEY BERKLEY, JOE HECK, BRIAN SANDOVAL AND KATE MARSHALL ADDED TO GALA PROGRAM

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Congressman Joe Heck, Governor Brian Sandoval and Kate Marshall have all been added to the impressive programming lineup for the upcoming NBA Hall of Fame Gala.  Congresswoman Berkley, Congressman Heck and Governor Sandoval will participate in the Gala segment:  "SALUTING OUR VETERANS"

Governor Sandoval will deliver the evening's keynote address directed towards Nevada's Veterans highlighting the role Nevada's broadcasters play as First Responders during a major emergency.  Nevada is the only state in the union that has passed legislation with this broadcaster classification.  And Nevada is the only state whose Governor sits as the Chairman of a state Homeland Security Commission. The Governor, the Congresswoman the Congressman and outgoing Board Chairman Thom Porterfield will present the NAB Community Achievement Award to the Nevada Army National Guard.

State Treasurer Kate Marshall -- who met with the board of directors the night before our 2011 Broadcasters Day in Carson City, will do the formal induction of the 2011-2012 NBA Board of Directors.
 
As has been previously announced, Jane Mago, executive vice president and general counsel for the National Association of Broadcasters will deliver greetings.  On Friday, August 19, she will be the keynote speaker at the NBA Radio Breakfast Meeting hosted at Clear Channel; and at the NBA Television Luncheon Meeting hosted at KTNV-TV.
 
The Gala program will begin with REMEMBERING THOSE WE HAVE LOST, and will pay tribute to the late Mark Smith, Scotty O'Neil, Mike Cullota, Paul Diamond and Ted Quillin.  The evening has been dedicated to Ted, and his son Tim will present a three minute video that was created by Tom Letizia.  We do not forget.
 
Outgoing Board Chairman Thom Porterfield will deliver his "Farewell Address" and incoming Board Chairman Brandy Newman will present the NBA Pinnacle Achievement Award to R&R Partners, followed by remarks from Billy Vassiliadis.

MAYOR CAROLYN GOODMAN TO PROCLAIM AUGUST 20, 2011 AS "JERRY LEWIS DAY"
 
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will proudly proclaim at this year's Gala that August 20, 2011 is "Jerry Lewis Day".  She and her husband former Mayor Oscar Goodman, will participate in the tribute to Jerry, who will receive the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award -- which is the highest honor bestowed upon a Nevada broadcaster.  Jerry is a longtime resident of Las Vegas.

SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION

Beginning today, between now and the NBA Gala, in each future issue of The Nevada Broadcaster we will highlight some of our special auction items.  100% of the monies raised through the silent and live auction will go towards the Tony and Linda Bonnici Broadcaster Scholarship Fund.

Here’s the description of the Yankees/Angels Package Spectacular:  September 10 & 11. 2011:
All Inclusive premium sports packages provided by Prime Sports Packages LLC to see the Los Angeles Angels take on the New York Yankees in Angels Stadium September 10th & 11th.  This is a 2 game, 2 day package that includes motor coach transportation from Las Vegas, hotel accommodations at The Springhill Suites in Irvine, CA, premium seating at the stadium in the Club All-Star section (first night) and the Field Preferred section 106 (second night), catered box lunch for the departure from Las Vegas, soft drinks, snacks and beer provided on the coach, BYOB okay!, breakfast and Tour Director! Just park your car and ride!!

Here's the description of a very memorable experience:
A $750.00 driving experience in a new Corvette...donated by the luxurious Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch Country Club...located 10 miles south of Pahrump.

Congratulations to Adam Sandler
NAB Executive Development Seminar

Radio and television broadcasters from various backgrounds and markets gathered July 25-28, at NAB headquarters in Washington, D.C. NAB's Executive Development Seminar for Radio and Television Broadcasters (EDS) is designed for recently promoted and aspiring station and group executives. EDS is taught by the faculty from leading business schools as well as broadcast and related industry professionals. Four days of intensive, MBA-style instruction address leadership, competitive strategy, branding, negotiation, finance and other relevant areas.  The NBA was proud to sponsor Adam Sandler's participation in the EDS Class of 2011.