INSIDE Page 3 Page 8 & 9 Page 12 Page 14 Letter from President & CEO Women’s Equity Day & Candidate Luncheon CCSD, Clark County School District Nevada Secretary of State SEPTEMBER | 2022 AUGUST 26, 2022 Women’s Chamber Welcomed The Governor of Nevada & 10 Candidates At the 2022 Candidate Luncheon Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote established in 102 years ago
Amie Joe Greer Mistress of Ceremonies June Beland Opening Speaker Jan Jones Blackhurst Keynote Speaker Shelley Berkley Empowerment Karen Rubel Inspiration Women’s Chamber of Commerce Presents FRIDAY, October 28, 2022 11:30 AM ~ 2:00 PM 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon Leaders and Aspiring Leaders & Mini Business Expo (Chamber members only) Mistress of Ceremonies Amie Jo Greer OpeningSpeakersSpeakers June L. Beland, Founder, President and CEO Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© ADMISSIONS Member business exhibit table Contact Marie Scrofani @ (702) 682-9200 or marie@womenschamberofnevada.org Member & Non-Member $50 Special 2 Seats Leader & Aspiring Leader $90 VIP Seats $100 CALL ProgramSponsorshipFOR:Ads Expo Table (Member Only) The Orleans Hotel & Casino Bienville Room ~ 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89103 Empowerment Shelley Berkley CEO & Senior Provost - Touro University Inspiration Karen Rubel CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice Keynote Speaker Jan Jones Blackhurst Caesars Entertainment Board
As the CEO of WCCNV, I am always promoting all diversity Chambers of Commerce within the State of Nevada. We work with all 45 state chambers in the US, and email our publications to thousands of city chambers as well.
History: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (WCCNV) is a womenowned Nevada State Chamber in the state’s 158-year history.
Dear Members & Readers,
The Women’s Chamber is celebrating its 20th year anniversary, with its members and major corporations who have supported the State Women’s Chamber since May 8, 2002. As its Founder, and CEO, it has been a wonderful journey and I want to share a little of our history.
The Historical State Women’s Chamber was established May 8, 2002 by June L Beland, who is the owner of ABC Publishing© since 1982. She was introduced to the idea of starting a Women’s State chamber for Nevada by the U.S. Chamber, where she had been a member for over 40 years. What most people do not know is that June Beland invested her own money to maintain the chamber for the first five years until the membership gave the Chamber financial stability and with the help of her own company ABC Publishing©. She used her publishing company to promote the History of our Women’s Bi-Monthly Chamber Business Journal© to help market the members and give them a platform in the media in Las Vegas and Nevada (About local and state news, chamber membership-relocation & visitors’ section).
As a State Women’s Chamber, we are non-partisan and do not endorse candidates. We have no political affiliation, nor do we have a PAC. We support women in all areas of business ownership or careers. We also support all diversity in business and local, state and federal offices. Our Government Affair Council Director is Ms. Anita Laruy, who has served 30 years in legal and government arena.
Publisher of CW President and CEO Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada June L. Beland
4 | Chamber Weekly SEPTEMBER | 2022 VOL.20 NO.4 FALL ISSUE | Oct/Nov/Dec | 2022 Makes history as first Black woman to lead NFL team-Las Vegas Raiders SANDRAMORGANDOUGLASS Cover Story by Amie Jo Greer Street date: 10/15/22 Will debut at the two fund-raisers ATHENA Women’s Int’l Women’s leadership Day Luncheon and Business Expo A WCCNV Legacy Foundation© 501 (c) (3) Student Scholarship Fundraiser On October 28, 2022, The Orleans Hotel & Casino ATHENA Int’l Annual Leadership Awards along with the added Entertainment & Media Awards Gala On December 9, 2022 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Advertising Information call: Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada © A WCCNV Legacy Foundation© 501 (c) (3) Student Scholarship Fundraiser (702) 733-3955 or email ceo@womenschamberofnevada.org Advertising Deadlines: Prime Covers: 9/16/22, Inside front, inside back & back cover Regular Adv Deadline: 9/23/22, All sizes
Chamber Weekly | 5 SEPTEMBER | 2022 SEPTEMBER | 2022 WCCNV Web: www.womenschamberofnevada.org Digital Distribution 1.7 mil readers throughout the USA, ISSUU Members and Communitybusinesses throughout Nevada, All State of Nevada Offices, All Nevada Chambers of Commerce, All U.S. State Chambers of Commerce, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in D.C., Federal Offices within Washington, D.C. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our published works are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinions of ABC Publishing DBA Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© or its Editors. All rights reserved. No part of any ABC published work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
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Published by Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© All rights reserved Mailing Address: 4441 Zev Ct., Las Vegas, NV 89121 (702) 733-3955 – Fax (702) WWW.WOMENSCHAMBEROFNEVADA.ORG926-9270 Publisher June L. Beland - CEO publications@womenschamberofnevada.org Assistant Publisher & Creative Designer Norman H. Beland nhbii@womenschamberofnevada.orgJr. Editor/Senior Proofreader Anita Laruy - (702) 275-9761 circleaz@aol.com Assistant Editor/ Proofreader Marie R. Scrofani – (702) 682-9200 marie@womenschamberofnevada.orgdirect Corporate Advertising & Marketing June L. Beland – WCCNV Chamber (702) adv@womenschamberofnevada.org733-3955 Social Media Marketing Angela Pacelli – (310) 497-9817 Distribution: Digital – ISSUU Contributing Articles Angels of Las Vegas, ATHENA International, CCSD, Cox Communications, LVBNM, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Resorts World, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada Secretary of State, Women’s Equality Day, NV 2022 Candidates, Women’s Chamber Membership Registry. EVENTS ADVERTISERS CONTENTS Your weekly source for local business news, events & opportunities 743 8 &1613111015121412926646 Letter from President and CEO of CW Chamber Executive Board Members Cox Communication New Las Vegas Market Leader and VP Cover Story-- Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with NV Governor & 10 Nevada 2022 Candidates CCSD Welcomes New Teachers & bus drivers Nevada Secretary of State-- Immediate Release 10-28-22 ATHENA Women’s leadership & Mini Expo Benefit Dinner Angels of Las Vegas Benefit Dinner Benefiting Miracle Flights Entertainer Luck Bryan 19th Annual ATHENA Awards & Entertainment & Media Awards gala Women In Power Magazine (Susan Douglass Morgan-- Raiders Ethel M Chocolates WCCNV Membership LVBNM Entrepreneur Expo Chamber Publication Advertising 2023 Chamber Membership Registry & Relocation Guide
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Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated after it was introduced by Congresswoman Bella Abzug and was made possible through a Presidential InProclamation.theUnitedStates, this day is celebrated in the following ways: By writing a thank you letter to influential women, children learning about historical female figures, and participating in parades and activities organized by the local government.
MAX BERKLEY, running for??? 102 years ago on this date, the 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote. Today, I got to celebrate women’s equality day by going to the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada lunch.
Women’s Chamber Welcomed The Governor of Nevada & 10 Candidates
At the 2022 Candidate Luncheon
WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE Irene Bustamante Message
On the 102 year anniversary of #Women’sEquityDay I would like to highlight my friend June L. Beland, President/CEO/Founder of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. Mrs. Beland is a #trailblazer and an example to follow. When it was discouraged and frowned upon for women to enter the business world, June didn’t take no for an answer. Mrs. Beland has an extensive background in #business 45 years, and 60 years of experience in entertainment Industry, and founded the first Women’s Chamber in the 158-year history of #Nevada.
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On the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, women of the National Organization of Women held huge rallies and marches in U.S. cities and hung banners on the Statue of Liberty to ensure that women who made voting possible were honored. After the 1970 protest, Congress attempted to pass the Equal Rights Amendment but its ratification failed. Instead, they designated August 26 of every year as Women’s Equality Day, which recognizes the accomplishments of women in American history 102 years ago. In addition to the amendment, the day also honors women who labored for long hours during World War I, when men were in the battlefields. Women worked in factories of ammunition, weapons, supplies, and more to compensate for the loss of men in the labor force.
Comments from some candidates at the event Governor Steve Sisolak was honored to speak on this day Women’s Equity Day for the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (The Official State Women’s Chamber of Nevada).
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“We are excited to see so many new teachers joining CCSD in support of our students as we start the new school year,” said Superintendent Jesus Jara. “As staffing issues have affected every sector, we have worked feverishly to onboard new teachers over the summer and fill as many classrooms as possible. We are thrilled these individuals have joined us in our commitment to educating Clark County’s most precious asset–its children.”
The new starting licensed teacher salary was increased to $50,115; the previous starting salary was $43,011. CCSD also raised the starting pay for bus drivers to $22.74. Previously, starting pay for a bus driver was $15.36. New teachers moving from out of state or moving more than 100 miles are also eligible for a $4,000 relocation bonus. Those eligible must agree to work for CCSD for three years. The relocation bonuses are paid with ESSER funding. The District began the 2022-23 school year with approximately 92 percent of classroom teacher positions filled as well as with approximately 94 percent of bus driver positions filled. CCSD
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CCSD WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS AND BUS DRIVERS Clark County School District (CCSD) hired 1,224 licensed personnel and 135 bus drivers to start the 2022-23 schoolrecruitsyear.continually for all open positions and anticipates fill rates will improve throughout the school year. CCSD has also increased pay for substitute teachers in Title I –Tier I schools. Pay for substitutes in the 218 schools considered Title I – Tier I begins at $150 a day and increases as high as $200 depending on the position. Pay for substitutes in other positions starts at $110 a day. Additionally, the CCSD Board of School of Trustees approved retention bonuses of up to $5,000 for eligible employees during the 2022-23 school year. The bonuses are split into two payments of between $2,250 – $2,500 for those employed on September 1, 2022, and the final day of the school year, May 26, 2023. The retention bonuses are paid with ESSER dollars. Anyone interested in a position with CCSD can find information Toat teachvegas.ccsd.netlearnmoreaboutthe Clark County School District, visit ccsd.net GET YOUR TICKETS FROM $75 on up These events may include resale tickets with prices set by re-sellers. These prices may exceed face value. Dates: September-Decmber 2022 www.boxofficeticketsales.com - (800) 513-7540
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The nation’s Secretaries of State established September as National Voter Registration Month in 2002 as a non-partisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting. Nevada has joined the effort by proclaiming the month of September as Voter Registration Month.
To register to vote in Nevada, a person must be a United States citizen, be at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day and have resided in their Nevada county for at least 30 days. Individuals may register to vote online at RegisterToVote.NV.gov, at their county clerk or registrar of voters’ office and at various social service agencies. Community organizations who are willing to conduct voter registration drives are asked to follow the guidelines outlined on the Secretary of State website here
The Secretary of State’s office has valuable information, resources, and accessible tools available on our website at NVSOS.GOV. You can also check your registration by visiting RegisterToVote.NV.gov. The Secretary of State and local election officials are your trusted sources for election information. If you have questions or need more information, please contact us at nvelect@sos.nv.gov.
Contact: Jennifer A. Russell (775) (CarsonSOSPIO@sos.nv.gov684-5793City,NV;September
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“National Voter Registration Month is a time to promote the various means available for eligible Nevadans to register to vote,” said Secretary Cegavske. “Voting is a right and privilege given to United States citizens that should not be taken for granted. Nevadans need to take the opportunity to make their voices heard by electing local, state, and federal officials through the process of voting.”
1, 2022) – Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in encouraging citizens to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote.
ATHENA® AWARDS GALA Host Organization: Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada ® Fundraiser for WCCNV Legacy Foundation 501c3 (Scholarships for "At Risk" Female Students & Women) Scholarship Name: "Achieving Your Dreams through Education"19THANNUAL A THENA® INTERNATIONAL Leadership Award A THENA® INTERNATIONAL Young Professional Award A THENA® INTERNATIONAL Organizational Award SPECIAL AWARDS Minority AchievementLifetimeAward Legacy Foundation Scholarship Silent Auction For our "At Risk" Female High School Students "Achieving Your Dreams Through Education" The Nineteenth Annual TO BE A SPONSOR OR ADVERTISER Email: ATHENA@womenschamberofnevada.org or call WCCNV (702) 733-3955 19th Annual ATHENA International Award Gala Theme "Achieving your dreams through Education VIP Champagne Reception Sponsored by Legacy Foundation Board of Directors The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Esplanade Room VIP Champagne Reception & Silent Auction 5:00pm Award Program 6:00pm - Open Keynote Speaker/Sponsor Silent Auction also OnlineDecember 9, 2022 Entertainment & Media Awards
