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February 18, 2010 Meeting: NVDC Members Elect the Board
Our February 18, 2009 meeting will be devoted entirely to elections for the NVDC Board of Directors.
All candidates for NVDC office are invited to take advantage of our NVDC Board Candidates' Page by sending in whatever they would like posted about themselves to help members decide how to vote. A photo of each candidate is also welcomed, but optional.
City of Las Vegas Councilman Steven Ross spoke at our January 19th meeting. We were briefed on the progress of the Tule Springs project, upcoming elections, and the National Stabilization Plan.
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto spoke on some of her latest projects and Democratic candidates spoke on issues for the forthcoming election.
For more information,
Here are some photos:
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Las Vegas Councilman Ross and Clark County Commissioner Collins
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto
Robert Randazzo, Candidate for Lt. Governor of Nevada
Thanks to Josi Audia for the photos of the January 19, 2010 meeting above.
Senator Reid on Progress of Health Care Debate December, 2009
December Holiday Meeting
Three Democratic candidates running for office briefed the membership at our 12/17/09 meeting. See candidates' listings by clicking Following the briefings, a pot luck dinner and sweet table was served to NVDC members to celebrate the holiday season. Here are some candid shots taken by Josi Audia, dressed as Santa's helper below:
Update on Tule Springs
An Update on Tule Springs National Monument
and Ice Age Park for the North Valley of Las Vegas was presented on November 19, 2009
For more information see the video below.
Aliante's Jill DeStefano on Protectors of Tule Springs
This Las Vegas Sun video news story was made in 2008. In August, 2009, presentations at NVDC and at the NLV Homeowners' Association Alliance discussed the strong liklihood that much of the land along the Sheep Mountain Range will, within one year, become The Tule Springs National Monument with a portion east of Sun City-Aliante to eventually be developed into a national Ice Age Park to attract tourism to this treasured area.
For August 25, 2009 View (Centennial Edition) article
For August 15, 2009 LVSun article on Tule Springs
For Protectors of Tule Springs Web site
For another great video on Tule Springs
Evening on Public Schools in North Valley
Chris Garvey at NVDC
Ms Chris Garvey, Trustee of the Clark County School District spoke at the September 17, 2009 meeting in Aliante on issues affecting the north valley schools. Budget concerns were the highlight of her discussion.
Garvey explained that per pupil expenditures per year in the Clark County School Ditrict (CCSD) were less than $6,000. That is among the lowest in America. She also explained that the tax money collected from Clark County tax payers is sent north to Carson City and less is returned to Clark County Schools than what remains up north. Difficulties in passing bond referenda were also discussed. Garvey cautioned the audience not to believe negative rumors about CCSD. Instead, we needed to take pride in CCSD student achievements and in what may be the end to growth in class size at many grade levels. Although class size can sometimes approach 40 at the Jr. or Sr. High School level, average class sizes are only in the teens in the first few grades of elementary school.
A source of particular pride is the magnificent technology centers built by CCSD in the valley, some having already been refurbished in the past few years. She expressed thanks to NVDC for deciding on our school supply drive (described by NVDC Board member Ken Kraft) to help CCSD needy schools. Reacting to a suggestion from Jeff Kaiser, Garvey agreed to contact the appropriate people at CCSD central office about tapping into the resources of senior citizens in the North Valley, especially in Sun City-Aliante where over 4,000 seniors reside. Kaiser explained the success of such senior-volunteer programs in schools near UNLV. Mike Pascoe suggested Ms. Garvey might want to come to Sun-City-Aliante to speak at a Manager's Hour to raise awareness of the need for volunteerism in the North Valley.
-Photos to the left and below by Josi Audia and Jeff Kaiser-
Fraud Prevention Workshop
Fraud is on the rise in Southern Nevada
Join the City of North Las Vegas Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, the Office of Minority Affairs, the Nevada Dept. of Business & Industry, and the Fight Fraud Task Force for a Fraud Prevention. A workshop was held September 17, 2009
For more information, click
President Obama Addresses Congress on Health Care September 10, 2009
Things you wish had been thought up in the heat of the
moment...
CCSD Superintendent Decides on President Obama's Back to School Address
The President's address was broadcast live Tuesday, September 8, at 9 a.m. Las Vegas time (PST) on the White House Web site. Here it is:
Showing respect for academic freedom, CCSD Superintendent Walt Ruffles has encouraged teachers to show CCSD students President Obama's "Back to School" address so long as the teacher feels it is appropriate to the curriculum being taught. He communicated to parents and teachers that students and teachers are not required to watch the address. Parents can request that their children participate in some alternate activity during that time by merely calling their child's school. Below is Superintendent Rulffes' letter sent to parents, students and staff:
To Clark County School District Parents, Students and Staff:
You may be aware that the U.S. Department of Education will provide a link to President Obama's address on education, which will air on Tuesday, September 8, at 9 a.m. local time. In addition, lesson plans were provided for teacher use at http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml.
After the address, the archived video will be available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/mediaresources/ as well as www.ed.gov for those who wish to view it at their convenience. Teachers and students are not required to view the address as it is delivered. However, some teachers may determine that the activities and speech are compatible with their current curriculum and might take advantage of this opportunity.
Parents who prefer their children participate in an alternative curriculum-based activity may make that request by calling their children's schools.
Sincerely,
Walt Rulffes
Superintendent
Lesson plans are linked from the NVDC Web site.
For Grades 7-12:
For Grades PreK-6:
A written copy of the President's address is available here
Senator Reid on Health Reform
President Obama & Senator Reid on Health Care
President Obama Calls for Civility in Health Care Debate
Video:
Excellent Video on Public Option, Illegal Immigrants, Taliban, etc. 8/20/09 Video:
White House Web site:
Senator Reid: Health Care Reform Before Year's End
Senator Reid's Web site:
Below: NVDC Members Support the Rally for Health Care Reform
UNLV's Student Union Building August 31, 2009
-Photos by Diane Kaiser-
Senator Ted Kennedy Dies at 77
Senator Edward Kennedy died at his home on Cape Cod on Auguast 25, 2009 after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.
For more than four decades Sen. Kennedy had been a leading voice in the Senate advocating for excellent schools, a decent healthcare system and labor policies that support hard-working Americans. His leadership on these issues was unparalleled.
During this difficult time for Sen. Kennedy's family, please remember all the good things he did for our country and for Education in particular.
"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die." -- Senator Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
A Chronolgy of Senator Kennedy's Life
VP Biden on Ted Kennedy
Berkley BBQ!
Birkland's BBQ for Berkley - Huge Success!
If no controls appear for these videos, simply right-click on the photo and then click Play. Short clip on Congresswoman Berkeley on committment at August 22, 2009 BBQ
-Photos by Josi Audia and Jeff Kaiser--
Congresswoman Berkley spoke about her committment to the people of the Las Vegas Valley and her enjoyment of the never-ending work in Washington. She expressed the importance of passing health care reform and committed herself to the battles ahead for re-election. What looked like the possibility of heavy rain turned into a cooling cloud cover and cool weather the entire evening. Congresswoman Berkley and everyone else stayed in the beautiful surroundings of John and Vicky's back yard until late in the evening enjoying the weather, the company, and a great BBQ cuisine. Thanks John. Thanks Vicky. And thank you Congresswoman Berkley! You are indeed, The Jewel of Nevada!
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Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Speaks at NVDC!
U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at August 20th Meeting!
If no controls appear for these videos, simply right-click on the photo and then click Play. Short clip on Congresswoman Berkeley on health care at NVDC meeting August 20, 2009
With Vicky Birkland
With Diane Kaiser & Diane's cake
With Richard Cherchio
With Richard
Cake for Shelley
Board members (L to R) Jo, Jeff, Richard, Mike, Ken
-Photos by Jeff Kaiser and Josi Audia-
The North Valley Democratic Club (NVDC) had the honor of hearing Congresswoman Shelley Berkley speak at our August 20th meeting. Congresswoman Berkley has been very active in U.S. foreign relations and has been extremely successful in representing Southern Nevada in Washington. During the past two months alone, she has:
secured House approval for more than $4 million in Nevada priorities included in the 2010 Energy and Water funding bill.
secured House approval for $26 million in federal funding for construction of an Army National Guard readiness center in North Las Vegas.
announced that $170,000 in federal funding has been awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor to the southern Nevada based U.S. Vets facility.
has supported legislation that will create new green jobs, increase renewable power, and strengthen America’s energy security.
NVDC members had priority seating at the August 20th event starting with 6:30 socializing. The meeting began at 7:00 PM with Congresswoman Berkley's speech followed by a candid open discussion of questions from the floor.
Among the many items discussed were the possible effects of various national health care plans on North Valley citizens including the preference for a federal health insurance option. Also discussed were the Federal recovery funds entering the valley, alternative energy sources, and the need for lender cooperation before house mortgage foreclosures. Our valley is among the hardest hit in the nation-wide housing crisis.
For more information on Congresswoman Shelly Berkley, visit her Web site
Richard Cherchio named to City Council!
Council votes unanimously for Cherchio!
The North Las Vegas City Council on 7/15/09 unanimously appointed Richard Cherchio to fill the Ward 4 City Council seat vacated by Mayor Shari L. Buck. Cherchio was one of 26 applicants for the post.
Cherchio has been North Las Vegas resident of 8 years. He is a former U.S. Postal Service employee and union president He has been serving North Las Vegas residents in various capacities for many years. He will serve out the two years remaining on the Ward 4 seat term and will be eligible to run for re-election. Richard is a founder of the North Valley Democratic Club and serves as its president.
In the photo above, Richard and Gloria Cherchio parade with Congresswoman Shelly Berkley (Center) on July 4th weekend in Summerlin. Richard and Gloria were the representatives of the North Valley Democratic Club. Congresswoman Berkley is the featured speaker for the North Valley Democratic Club meeting on August 20, 2009 6:30 PM at the Aliante Public Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way near Aliante Parkway in North Las Vegas.
Anita Wood is a Winner!
Anita Wood Wins Seat on Council!
Anita Wood beat out Angelo Carvalho in the race for the Ward 3 seat on the North Las Vegas City Council, capturing 57.01 percent of the vote compared to Carvalho’s 42.99 percent.
See the article in The Sun here:
Clark County's Voter Regis- tration
Obama on Taxes & Drugs
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Berkley in Congress Defends Vegas
This is the Web site of The North Valley Democratic Club in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Please address any questions about this Web site to:
Senator Edward Kennedy died at his home on Cape Cod on Auguast 25, 2009 after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.
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