JULY 25, 2019 TODAY’S PROGRAM THOMAS A. THOMAS CALENDAR SCRIBE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS The Las Vegas Rotary Club’s Mission: Thomas A. Thomas Thomas & Mack Co. WHAT IS ROTARY? Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to cre- ate lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of the Thomas & Mack Co., an investment management and commercial real estate development company. Mr. Thomas has managed the company since its formation in 1992. The Company owns and operates over 4 million sq. ft. of office and light industrial properties in Las Vegas as well as real estate developments in California, Arizona, and Utah. Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from the University of Utah in 1982 and a Law Degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1986. He is also a graduate of the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University. Current philanthropic and community efforts include Opportunity Village, the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at the Boyd School of Law, the Greater Good Council, the Las Vegas Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of America. Thomas currently serves on the following boards: • Southwest Gas Corporation • Nevada State Bank • Opportunity Village Foundation • Las Vegas Rotary Foundation • The Greater Good Council • UNLV Academic Corporate Council • Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at UNLV • BYU President’s Leadership Council • Switch Inc • Oversight Panel for Convention Facilities in Clark County Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
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Rotary Web SitesRotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Sitewww.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site
Wheel Print: Bill Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsWheel Creative & Editor: Jeni Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsPrograms: Andy KuniyukiPictures: Jim TuckerThe Scribe: Michelle Roy
Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m.Tuesday Downtown Hugo’s (Four Queens Hotel) 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Henderson HBRC/Wells Fargo building (122 S. Water St.) NoonTuesday Mesquite Oasis Club House NoonTuesday Las Vegas West Canyon Gate Country Club 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Red Rock Rotary No Regrets Bar (8349 W Sunset Rd #150) 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Pahrump Valley Mountain Falls Grill Room 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Boulder City Boulder Creek Golf Course NoonWednesday Moapa Old Overton Gym 6:30 a.m.Wednesday LV After Hours Art 2 Art Gallery 6:00 p.m.Wednesday LV Spring Mountains Siena Bistro, Siena Golf Club 5:30p.m. Town Center Drive south of FlamingoThursday Boulder City Sunrise Boulder Creek Golf Course 7:00 a.m.Thursday Green Valley Wildhorse Golf Club 7:00 a.m.Thursday Las Vegas Rotary Lawry’s Prime Rib NoonThursday Mesquite Sunrise Oasis Golf Course (Red Room) 7:30 a.m.Friday North Las Vegas Los Prados Country Club 7:15 a.m. Off Lone Mtn. betw. Decatur & JonesFriday Las Vegas “Won” Fogo de Chao 5:00 p.m.
MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES
Don’t miss The July Issue of THE ROTARIAN
JULY 25, 2019TODAY’S PROGRAM
THOMAS A. THOMAS
CALENDAR
SCRIBE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Rotary At A GlanceRotarians Members - 1,207,102; Clubs - 34,823; Districts - 538; Countries - 200+;
Rotaractors Clubs - 7,868; Members - 180,964; Countries - 162Interact Clubs - 18,005; Members - 414,115; Countries - 132
LAS VEGAS ROTARY FOUNDATION 2019-2020BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Randy CampanaleVice President: Dan AdamsonSecretary: Bob Werner Treasurer: Paul KrugerImmediate Past President: Paul Kruger
Senior Members: Steve Casey Caty CrockettPaul Maffey Ty HilbrechtSharon Mcnair Thomas Thomas
Trustees:Richard Jost Jacqueline ThornhillJerry Engel Janice LenckeGary Vause
July 25, 2019
The Las Vegas Rotary Club’s Mission:
Thomas A. ThomasThomas & Mack Co.
WHAT IS ROTARY?Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to cre-
ate lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and
in ourselves.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS
WE THINK, SAY OR DO
1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of the Thomas & Mack Co., an investment management and commercial real estate development company. Mr. Thomas has managed the company since its formation in 1992.
The Company owns and operates over 4 million sq. ft. of office and light industrial properties in Las Vegas as well as real estate developments in California, Arizona, and Utah.
Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from the University of Utah in 1982 and a Law Degree from the University of Utah
College of Law in 1986. He is also a graduate of the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University.
Current philanthropic and community efforts include Opportunity Village, the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at the Boyd School of Law, the Greater Good Council, the Las Vegas Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of America.
Thomas currently serves on the following boards:• Southwest Gas Corporation • Nevada State Bank• Opportunity Village Foundation • Las Vegas Rotary Foundation• The Greater Good Council • UNLV Academic Corporate Council • Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at UNLV • BYU President’s Leadership Council • Switch Inc• Oversight Panel for Convention Facilities in Clark County
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development
Water Shark Systems, LLCTaking a bite out of the global water crisis
HQ: 3174 W Post RoadLas Vegas, NV 89118CA: 1185 N. Van Horne WayAnaheim, CA 92806in
This SpaceIs Available
Jacqueline ThornhillPresident 2019-2020
CLUB OFFICERS 2019-2020 President Jacqueline ThornhillPresident-Elect Richard JostImmediate Past President James KohlSecretary Bill HoughtonTreasurer Tom Brooker
We heard from the International Foundation Chair Brenda Cressey two weeks ago on how very close we are to eradicating Polio. As we express our joy and happiness at how Rotary and Rotarians worldwide have joined with other world health organizations in this fight, we look to a new International Foundation service project.
Together, We Read is a partnership of action taken between Rotary International and Save the Children to raise awareness about early learning and to make early literacy, (0-5-year olds,) and kindergarten readiness a central focus in our communities.
This new International Foundation project was first revealed at my PETS training back in Feb-ruary. At the International Assembly, where all the District Leadership meets with the incoming Rotary International President, Mark Daniel Maloney, he made it known that early childhood literacy was a concern. He further stated that we should begin a with a focus here in the United States. Four Districts were chosen to participate in the pilot program and District 5300 was one of the four!
Here are some troubling statistics from the Save the Children website:
Did you know that in the United States:
• 1 in 5 children grows up in poverty • Nearly 63% of low-income children do not attend preschool • 60% of children living in poverty have no books in their home
That means millions of children growing up in poverty in the U.S. enter kindergarten unpre-pared. Children who reach third grade not reading at that grade level are more likely to drop out of high school.
We are so fortunate to be a part of the pilot program. Our District Governor, Lu Arredondo, has taken this project and has worked on the development of the pilot program to begin in July.Our club will receive a kit with tools, banners and resources to help us with our rollout. Ad-ditionally, we are fortunate to already have a longtime action partnership with Spread the Word Nevada. Through our sponsorship of Will Beckley elementary school, we support the children with the Breakfast with Books monthly program and reading mentors who work one-on-one reading with the students. Our goal is that the two programs will blend together to provide books and mentorship opportunities for the 0-5-year olds our local Las Vegas community.
As more information is received from the District, I will deliver that information to the Board of Directors. For all of the club membership who would like to be involved, we will get the information to all of you as soon as possible. How exciting it will be to be able to potentially affect children’s literacy in the very early years, especially for those children who may not have easy access otherwise.
I am just thinking about how our Club Mission Statement is being realized more and more as each Rotary year passes!
Jacqueline Thornhill
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
In next week’s President’s Message, President Jackie describes some highlights of the Hamburg convention.
Dr. Harold Boyer* 1971-72Angelo J. Manzi* 1972-73Keith Ashworth* 1973-74Robert E. O’Connell* 1974-75Don Ashworth* 1975-76David F. Welles* 1976-77James J. Corey* 1977-78Darrell Luce* 1978-79Albert H. Purdue* 1979-80Michael Hoover 1980-81Donald L. Aikin* 1981-82Joseph J. Buckley* 1982-83Irwin Kishner* 1983-84James Cashman III* 1984-85Mike Meyer 1985-86Doug L. Peterson 1986-87M.J. Wiens, Jr. 1987-88Keith W. Bassett* 1988-89Kenneth E. Miller* 1989-90James M. Gamett 1990-91Robert L. Moore 1991-92Robert L. Forbuss* 1992-93Gary A. Martin 1993-94John A. Smith 1994-95Caty Crockett 1995-96Clifford R. Beadle 1996-97Ralph J. Rohay 1997-98Dr. James M. Jones* 1998-99Tom A. Thomas 1999-00Tom J. Krob 2000-01James E. Hunt 2001-02James R. Tucker 2002-03Kathy Dalvey 2003-04Steve Casey 2004-05Ned Phillips 2005-06Brock Fraser 2006-07Randy Campanale 2007-08Russ Swain 2008-09Karen Whisenhunt 2009-10Tom Axtell 2010-11Sharon McNair 2011-12Randy Donald 2012-13Ginger Anderson 2013-14Steve Linder 2014-15Mary Ann Avnet 2015-16David Thorson 2016-17Michael Gordon 2017-18James Kohl 2018-19
2019- 2020 RI President Mark Daniel Maloney
District 5300 GovernorLuanne “Lu” Arredondo
JULY 18, 2019SCRIBE
President Jackie Thornhill called the meeting to order:• Brian Sorrentino gave the invocation;• Eric Astramecki led the club in singing “God Bless America”, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; • The Sergeant at Arms was Howie Hopkinson;• There was (1) International Rotarian, (2) visiting Rotarians and (2) Guests of Rotarians introduced;• President Jackie encouraged members to log in to Facebook and share the live stream. There was then a reminder that the People of Action Campaign is still going and the 30th annual peace conference is at Treasure Island on November 16th;• Carey Grohs gave a reminder about the Alpine Picnic that will be held on July 27th. Jaime Goldsmith announced the results of the SOAR committee 4th of July event and also announced that her co-chair stepped down leaving a $1,500 donation. P.P. Jim Kohl discussed the drop your drawers drive and announced that clothing collection will begin at the end of August. P.P. Michael Gordon announced that a bid is being submitted to host the RI convention. P.P. Karen Whisenhunt discussed the Open World Program and discussed the status. She is currently looking for host families for delegates and program participation. • The weekly drawing began at $1,960 plus this week’s donations. The Ticket Winner was Kathy Mahon, who received both a prize of $10 and the Lawry’s Bucks.• Glenn Meier introduced our program speakers, attorneys Audrey Damonte, Esq. and James Puzey, Esq., with Holey Driggs Walch Fine Puzy Stein & Thompson. James and Audrey discussed the 2019 legislative highlights adopted by the Nevada Legislature during its 80th session. This included a presentation on laws effecting: payroll tax rates; higher minimum wage; equal pay regardless of gender; drug screening; Nevada Equal Rights Commission directives and statue of limitation; paid leave; informing employers of being sick; injured workers; pre-existing conditions; emergency room healthcare providers; and maternity care; and medical marijuana; • President Jackie presented our speakers with a “Share What You Can” award to benefit the local USO and then adjourned the meeting.
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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Rimini Street now on Nasdaq NASDAQ: RMNI
7/25 Tom Thomas - Thomas & Mack7/27 Alpine Picnic8/1 Andrew Bennet - Dept. of Public Safety8/8 Sarah Robinson - ShelterBox Disaster Relief8/15 Mitch Fox - Nevada Broadcasters Association8/22 Special Agent in Charge Francisco Burrola, Homeland Security Investigations, ICE8/29 John Laub - State of Medical Marijuana in Nevada9/5 Roger Thomas - Latest Wynn Project9/12 Spencer Stewart - State of Higher Education and the Role of WGU in Nevada9/19 District Governor Lu Arredondo - Vision of Rotary
Annual Alpine PicnicJuly 27th
Enjoy the picnic atTom Thomas’ Home in Mount Charleston
HQ: 3174 W Post RoadLas Vegas, NV 89118CA: 1185 N. Van Horne WayAnaheim, CA 92806in
This SpaceIs Available
Jacqueline ThornhillPresident 2019-2020
CLUB OFFICERS 2019-2020 President Jacqueline ThornhillPresident-Elect Richard JostImmediate Past President James KohlSecretary Bill HoughtonTreasurer Tom Brooker
We heard from the International Foundation Chair Brenda Cressey two weeks ago on how very close we are to eradicating Polio. As we express our joy and happiness at how Rotary and Rotarians worldwide have joined with other world health organizations in this fight, we look to a new International Foundation service project.
Together, We Read is a partnership of action taken between Rotary International and Save the Children to raise awareness about early learning and to make early literacy, (0-5-year olds,) and kindergarten readiness a central focus in our communities.
This new International Foundation project was first revealed at my PETS training back in Feb-ruary. At the International Assembly, where all the District Leadership meets with the incoming Rotary International President, Mark Daniel Maloney, he made it known that early childhood literacy was a concern. He further stated that we should begin a with a focus here in the United States. Four Districts were chosen to participate in the pilot program and District 5300 was one of the four!
Here are some troubling statistics from the Save the Children website:
Did you know that in the United States:
• 1 in 5 children grows up in poverty • Nearly 63% of low-income children do not attend preschool • 60% of children living in poverty have no books in their home
That means millions of children growing up in poverty in the U.S. enter kindergarten unpre-pared. Children who reach third grade not reading at that grade level are more likely to drop out of high school.
We are so fortunate to be a part of the pilot program. Our District Governor, Lu Arredondo, has taken this project and has worked on the development of the pilot program to begin in July.Our club will receive a kit with tools, banners and resources to help us with our rollout. Ad-ditionally, we are fortunate to already have a longtime action partnership with Spread the Word Nevada. Through our sponsorship of Will Beckley elementary school, we support the children with the Breakfast with Books monthly program and reading mentors who work one-on-one reading with the students. Our goal is that the two programs will blend together to provide books and mentorship opportunities for the 0-5-year olds our local Las Vegas community.
As more information is received from the District, I will deliver that information to the Board of Directors. For all of the club membership who would like to be involved, we will get the information to all of you as soon as possible. How exciting it will be to be able to potentially affect children’s literacy in the very early years, especially for those children who may not have easy access otherwise.
I am just thinking about how our Club Mission Statement is being realized more and more as each Rotary year passes!
Jacqueline Thornhill
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
In next week’s President’s Message, President Jackie describes some highlights of the Hamburg convention.
Dr. Harold Boyer* 1971-72Angelo J. Manzi* 1972-73Keith Ashworth* 1973-74Robert E. O’Connell* 1974-75Don Ashworth* 1975-76David F. Welles* 1976-77James J. Corey* 1977-78Darrell Luce* 1978-79Albert H. Purdue* 1979-80Michael Hoover 1980-81Donald L. Aikin* 1981-82Joseph J. Buckley* 1982-83Irwin Kishner* 1983-84James Cashman III* 1984-85Mike Meyer 1985-86Doug L. Peterson 1986-87M.J. Wiens, Jr. 1987-88Keith W. Bassett* 1988-89Kenneth E. Miller* 1989-90James M. Gamett 1990-91Robert L. Moore 1991-92Robert L. Forbuss* 1992-93Gary A. Martin 1993-94John A. Smith 1994-95Caty Crockett 1995-96Clifford R. Beadle 1996-97Ralph J. Rohay 1997-98Dr. James M. Jones* 1998-99Tom A. Thomas 1999-00Tom J. Krob 2000-01James E. Hunt 2001-02James R. Tucker 2002-03Kathy Dalvey 2003-04Steve Casey 2004-05Ned Phillips 2005-06Brock Fraser 2006-07Randy Campanale 2007-08Russ Swain 2008-09Karen Whisenhunt 2009-10Tom Axtell 2010-11Sharon McNair 2011-12Randy Donald 2012-13Ginger Anderson 2013-14Steve Linder 2014-15Mary Ann Avnet 2015-16David Thorson 2016-17Michael Gordon 2017-18James Kohl 2018-19
2019- 2020 RI President Mark Daniel Maloney
District 5300 GovernorLuanne “Lu” Arredondo
JULY 18, 2019SCRIBE
President Jackie Thornhill called the meeting to order:• Brian Sorrentino gave the invocation;• Eric Astramecki led the club in singing “God Bless America”, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; • The Sergeant at Arms was Howie Hopkinson;• There was (1) International Rotarian, (2) visiting Rotarians and (2) Guests of Rotarians introduced;• President Jackie encouraged members to log in to Facebook and share the live stream. There was then a reminder that the People of Action Campaign is still going and the 30th annual peace conference is at Treasure Island on November 16th;• Carey Grohs gave a reminder about the Alpine Picnic that will be held on July 27th. Jaime Goldsmith announced the results of the SOAR committee 4th of July event and also announced that her co-chair stepped down leaving a $1,500 donation. P.P. Jim Kohl discussed the drop your drawers drive and announced that clothing collection will begin at the end of August. P.P. Michael Gordon announced that a bid is being submitted to host the RI convention. P.P. Karen Whisenhunt discussed the Open World Program and discussed the status. She is currently looking for host families for delegates and program participation. • The weekly drawing began at $1,960 plus this week’s donations. The Ticket Winner was Kathy Mahon, who received both a prize of $10 and the Lawry’s Bucks.• Glenn Meier introduced our program speakers, attorneys Audrey Damonte, Esq. and James Puzey, Esq., with Holey Driggs Walch Fine Puzy Stein & Thompson. James and Audrey discussed the 2019 legislative highlights adopted by the Nevada Legislature during its 80th session. This included a presentation on laws effecting: payroll tax rates; higher minimum wage; equal pay regardless of gender; drug screening; Nevada Equal Rights Commission directives and statue of limitation; paid leave; informing employers of being sick; injured workers; pre-existing conditions; emergency room healthcare providers; and maternity care; and medical marijuana; • President Jackie presented our speakers with a “Share What You Can” award to benefit the local USO and then adjourned the meeting.
* Deceased
GOD BLESS AMERICA
ROTARY EVENTS ARE LISTED IN RED / GUEST SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS IN BLACKCALENDAR
Rotary Event Virtual Clipboard
Use your smartphone’s QR APP to signupRight Now or Latter- Anytime
uUse your phone’s QR code AppuDon’t have an APP? Free Android download atuhttp://fifthwheel.lvrotary.us/qr4android.apk
Signups also on your home computer athttp://fifthwheel.lvrotary.us
Rimini Street now on Nasdaq NASDAQ: RMNI
7/25 Tom Thomas - Thomas & Mack7/27 Alpine Picnic8/1 Andrew Bennet - Dept. of Public Safety8/8 Sarah Robinson - ShelterBox Disaster Relief8/15 Mitch Fox - Nevada Broadcasters Association8/22 Special Agent in Charge Francisco Burrola, Homeland Security Investigations, ICE8/29 John Laub - State of Medical Marijuana in Nevada9/5 Roger Thomas - Latest Wynn Project9/12 Spencer Stewart - State of Higher Education and the Role of WGU in Nevada9/19 District Governor Lu Arredondo - Vision of Rotary
Annual Alpine PicnicJuly 27th
Enjoy the picnic atTom Thomas’ Home in Mount Charleston
Hiking (led by Russ Swain): 9:00 am
Picnic: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Grilling volunteers arrive @ 10:30 am
Rotary Web SitesRotary.org - Rotary International District5300.org - District 5300 Sitewww.LasVegasRotary.com - Our Club Site
Wheel Print: Bill Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsWheel Creative & Editor: Jeni Houghton, Horizon Print SolutionsPrograms: Andy KuniyukiPictures: Jim TuckerThe Scribe: Michelle Roy
Monday Southwest Lawry’s Prime Rib 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Las Vegas Summerlin TPC Club House 7:15 a.m.Tuesday Downtown Hugo’s (Four Queens Hotel) 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Henderson HBRC/Wells Fargo building (122 S. Water St.) NoonTuesday Mesquite Oasis Club House NoonTuesday Las Vegas West Canyon Gate Country Club 12:15 p.m.Tuesday Red Rock Rotary No Regrets Bar (8349 W Sunset Rd #150) 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Pahrump Valley Mountain Falls Grill Room 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Boulder City Boulder Creek Golf Course NoonWednesday Moapa Old Overton Gym 6:30 a.m.Wednesday LV After Hours Art 2 Art Gallery 6:00 p.m.Wednesday LV Spring Mountains Siena Bistro, Siena Golf Club 5:30p.m. Town Center Drive south of FlamingoThursday Boulder City Sunrise Boulder Creek Golf Course 7:00 a.m.Thursday Green Valley Wildhorse Golf Club 7:00 a.m.Thursday Las Vegas Rotary Lawry’s Prime Rib NoonThursday Mesquite Sunrise Oasis Golf Course (Red Room) 7:30 a.m.Friday North Las Vegas Los Prados Country Club 7:15 a.m. Off Lone Mtn. betw. Decatur & JonesFriday Las Vegas “Won” Fogo de Chao 5:00 p.m.
MAKE-UP DAYS AND PLACES
Don’t miss The July Issue of THE ROTARIAN
JULY 25, 2019TODAY’S PROGRAM
THOMAS A. THOMAS
CALENDAR
SCRIBE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Rotary At A GlanceRotarians Members - 1,207,102; Clubs - 34,823; Districts - 538; Countries - 200+;
Rotaractors Clubs - 7,868; Members - 180,964; Countries - 162Interact Clubs - 18,005; Members - 414,115; Countries - 132
LAS VEGAS ROTARY FOUNDATION 2019-2020BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Randy CampanaleVice President: Dan AdamsonSecretary: Bob Werner Treasurer: Paul KrugerImmediate Past President: Paul Kruger
Senior Members: Steve Casey Caty CrockettPaul Maffey Ty HilbrechtSharon Mcnair Thomas Thomas
Trustees:Richard Jost Jacqueline ThornhillJerry Engel Janice LenckeGary Vause
July 25, 2019
The Las Vegas Rotary Club’s Mission:
Thomas A. ThomasThomas & Mack Co.
WHAT IS ROTARY?Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to cre-
ate lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and
in ourselves.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS
WE THINK, SAY OR DO
1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of the Thomas & Mack Co., an investment management and commercial real estate development company. Mr. Thomas has managed the company since its formation in 1992.
The Company owns and operates over 4 million sq. ft. of office and light industrial properties in Las Vegas as well as real estate developments in California, Arizona, and Utah.
Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from the University of Utah in 1982 and a Law Degree from the University of Utah
College of Law in 1986. He is also a graduate of the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University.
Current philanthropic and community efforts include Opportunity Village, the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at the Boyd School of Law, the Greater Good Council, the Las Vegas Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of America.
Thomas currently serves on the following boards:• Southwest Gas Corporation • Nevada State Bank• Opportunity Village Foundation • Las Vegas Rotary Foundation• The Greater Good Council • UNLV Academic Corporate Council • Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at UNLV • BYU President’s Leadership Council • Switch Inc• Oversight Panel for Convention Facilities in Clark County
Teaching Youth to Succeed through Literacy, Education & Life Skills Development