College of Southern Nevada Foundation honors four
The College of Southern Nevada Foundation had its award gala on April 25 at the M Resort.
The evening began with a VIP party that took place in the resort's Hostile Grape Wine Cellar, where CSN President Michael Richards greeted guests Jenny DesVaux Oakes, Joan and Leslie Dunn, Diana and Roger Wilson, Patty and Keith Kelley, Irene and Allen Vogel. Jay Barrett, Jackie DeLaney, Carolyn Sparks, Bonnie and Doug Crosby, Melissa Warren, Tony Gladney, Anthony Marnell II and his wife, Andrea, and Anthony Marnell III and his wife, Lyndy.
A reception followed in the Milan Ballroom, featuring music by violinists Lisa Ratigan and Kay Sanderson, passed hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. The 570 guests were seated for a formal four-course dinner.
Master of ceremonies Tony Sanchez joined Richards in presenting the 2009 Legacy of Achievement Awards to honorees. Those who were honored are Thalia Dondero, the first woman elected Clark County commissioner and recently retired university regent; Dr. Candace Kant, professor emeritus of history for more than 30 years; Bruce Layne, local businessman and philanthropist; and Anthony Marnell II, founder and chief executive officer of Marnell Corraro Associates.
The event raised funds for scholarships, and each of the honorees will have a scholarship in their name. The event's presenting sponsors were NV Energy and the M Resort. Premier and platinum sponsors were DeLuca Liquor and Wine, Freeman, Las Vegas Hospitality Association, SunGard Higher Education and United Healthcare.
Jack Sheehan conducted a live auction for five packages that included a West Highland terrier that went home with Selma Bartlett and a Shelillon (papillon and Shetland sheepdog cross) that went to Craig Martin. Holiday Cruises and Tours gave two 12-night, six-country, Mediterranean cruises, sailing from Rome to Barcelona with air fare that sold for $8,000 each. An international wine tasting by DeLuca Liquor and Wine for 25 people sold for $2,200. An entry into the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children PGA golf tournament in October at the TPC Summerlin golf course sold for $3,800.
Seen among the guests were U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nevada, County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, chancellor Jim Rogers; regents Stavros Anthony, Michael Wixom, Jack Schofield; UNLV President David Ashley; District Court Judge David Wall, Assemblywoman Marilyn Dondero Loop, D-Las Vegas; and North Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon.
Also, Janice Richards, Kenna and Jeff Cooper, Jennifer and Michael Yackira, Linda Ness, Peter O'Neill, Kitty Rodman, Amy Ayoub, Tim Chambers, Joanne Levy, Susan and Thom Schoeman, Marie and Jackie Robinson, Mike Bellon, Betsy and Hal Weller, Ann Johnson, David Matthews, Oudia and Thomas Brown, Chemene Crawford, Cathleen Boutin, Sidra Kain, Jackie Brett, Christa and Todd Morse, Marilyn and Mel Larson, and Terry Mayfield. Gala chair was Jacqueline Matthews.
