Wednesday, July 10, 2002 | 8:18 a.m.
Recently Goodwill of Southern Nevada hosted the 2002 Community Recognition Reception celebrating the 100th anniversary of Goodwill, a nonprofit agency providing vocational training, support and guidance for less fortunate adults.
The annual reception honors those who are served and the individuals and businesses who support their efforts in Southern Nevada. Nate Tannenbaum, master of ceremonies, kept the mood uplifting and introduced special guests, magicians Penn & Teller, stars at The Rio.
Guests, volunteers, organizational officers and clients enjoyed a light dinner reception in the spacious lobby of The Rio's Samba Theatre. Following the program, guests were ushered into the theater for a special performance by Penn & Teller.
Among those attending were Steve and Mary Chartrand, Phil and Diane Weisman, Cheryl Pandelis, Stavros Athony and wife Bernadette, Elizabeth Trosper, Brenda and Chris Meehan, Lou Emmert and Bill Martin. Seen as well were Mark Howard, Ron McMenemy, Ted and Nicky Weisman, Mike Davidson, Ted and Irene Atencio, Larry Seedig, Anita Stockbauer and Assemblywoman Sandra Tiffany, joined by Edd Kluth and Loyd and Rosemary Williams, and Las Vegas Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald.
Community Recognition Awards were bestowed during the program. Penny Mendlovic was honored as Goodwill's 2002 Unsung Hero and Phil Weisman was presented with the Nick Pandelis Award for Board Achievement. The late Pandelis was a longtime benefactor to Goodwill.
Retirement is (MGM) grand
Tina Chura Taylor, vice president of advertising for MGM Grand, was given several splendid send-offs as she departed her position in late June. Honored by MGM Grand with an elegant corporate reception in recognition of her 29 years of executive service in the gaming industry, she will long be remembered for her pivotal role in the development of the megaresort from the earliest planning stages to the present.
Prior to the opening of MGM Grand, Tina previously held executive positions with the Tropicana, Bally's and Aladdin. Last week Tina was further saluted by friends and associates when Mel Carter and Judy Robinson hosted a party for her in the private dining room at Gordon Biersch. Given a "red-white-and-green" theme, the high-spirited gathering was punctuated with bouts of green-eyed envy for Tina's new retirement status. Best wishes and congratulations carried the day.
In the crowd of colleagues and loved ones were her daughter and son-in-law Paige and Scott Carlovsky with their children, and Tina's granddaughters Delaney and Madison. Well-wishers in the crowd included Suzanne Chabre, Henri Adams, Dan Bradley, Jackie Brett, Tom Bruny, Robin Jay and Jamie Delaney, joined by Betty and Cyndi Lamy, Gary Kestler and Bettina Busch.
Sharing stories of business life in Las Vegas were Jan Murphy, Rhona Myers, Diane Pappas, Delicia Ramey-Rosegreen and Candy Redner, with contributions from Chrisse Waddell, Michael Mayes, Blake Bradley, Heidi Gable and Kay McCain with Steve Paddock.
Tina and her husband Greg Taylor, both longtime area residents, are newlyweds. They were married in Las Vegas in February, honeymooned in Hawaii and plan to enjoy both leisure and travel in the coming months.
Hot fashions
With sponsorship from Dillard's, Sunrise Hospital and KVBC Channel 3, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada will present Fire and Fashion at 4 p.m. Sunday. A family-style event at Treasure Island, the fund-raiser's Make-A-Wish youngsters will appear onstage with Las Vegas firefighters and news personalities, modeling fashions from Dillard's. Reservations are a must, by calling 212-9474.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, thus providing hope, strength and joy to each child and to their families.
New branch
Sun West Bank's recent expansion party to celebrate the opening of its new Green Valley branch at Eastern and Wigwam was a well-attended affair. Guests were welcomed by Sun West Bank president/CEO Jackie Delaney and branch employees, including Barbara Carson, Maureen Olden and Jackie Murray. Fellow Sun West Bank executives attending the festivities were Mariana Johnson, Michael Franks and Rick Dreschler.
In the throng of business leaders were members of the Sun West Bank board of directors, among them Ken Templeton and Larry Carter, while founding board member Luther Kutcher, detained on business in the Northwest, called in his best wishes. Seen in attendance were Hugh and JoAnn Templeton, John Walsh, Francis Bayton, Roy DeLaney, Rick Templeton and Farrow Smith of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, who presided over ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
The party attracted the attention of many passersby who noticed the enormous bright-yellow Hummer vehicle parked at the bank for the duration of the event. Provided by Desert Fox Tours, a trip in the all-terrain vehicle to the gold mining ghost town of Nelson was given away during the party to lucky guest Lydia Clark.
Bowling you over
Hot weather won't prevent participants of all ages from enjoying the fun at Bowl for Kids' Sake, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday and July 20 and 21 at Texas Station, bowling sessions will be offered at various times through the day. Individuals, businesses and teams of all abilities are encouraged to enter, with generous prizes and rewards provided for bowlers by supporting businesses.
Willi Baer, president/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada, reports the money raised by Bowl for Kids' Sake will put caring adults into the lives of many at-risk children in our community. The mentoring organization matches children, ages 5 to 19, with caring adults or older teen volunteers in a variety of programs.
Several hundred children in the community are currently on a waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister. For more information about the bowling event or to inquire about volunteering, please call 731-2227, Ext. 438.
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